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This 118-year-old Heartbreaker is a 'truly Norfolk piece of history'

Yesterday, 12:00 Chris Hill

A unique working model steam engine made in Dereham by George Long in 1902 is set to be auctioned by Cheffins. Picture: Cheffins

A unique 118-year-old scale-model steam engine described as a "truly Norfolk piece of history" is set to go under the hammer later this year.

Reports of potholes on A11 increase by 1,000 in just three years

Yesterday, 13:15 Marc Betts

Reports of potholes on the A11 increased. Byline: Sonya Duncan

Reports of potholes on one of Norfolk's major routes have increased by more than 1,000 in just three years, figures show.

Gallery Meet the man who keeps Metamec clocks ticking in the heart of Norfolk

Yesterday, 06:30 Donna-Louise Bishop

Aerial view of Metamec production plant at Dereham. Photo : Archant Library

Twenty-five years ago, one of the largest clock makers in the United Kingdom closed its factory doors for the final time, leaving hundreds of people unemployed. Reporter Donna-Louise Bishop met with one of Metamec's former employees to find out why he is still repairing the world-renowned timepieces.

Video 'Arrogant' - calls for councillor to resign after walking out of BBC interview

Fri, 17:31 Jessica Frank-Keyes, Local democracy reporter

Bill Borrett (R) has been criticised as “petulant, arrogant and disrespectful” and been asked to resign by Steve Morphew (L) after walking out of a radio interview. Photo: Denise Bradley/Bill Borrett

A councillor has been criticised as "petulant, arrogant and disrespectful" and been asked to resign after walking out of a radio interview.

Norfolk

Rugby club fights back from the brink with 50 new members

Fri, 16:18 Aaron McMillan

A rugby club chairman says there is no time to rest on its laurels after a surge in members.

Fakenham

Tributes to 'kind, loving man' who died in A47 crash

Fri, 16:15 CHRIS BISHOP

Kyran Binns, who died after his van collided with a lorry on the A47 at Scarning Picture: Supplied by the Binns Family

Tributes were paid to a "thoughtful, loving, generous" young man at an inquest into his death.

King's Lynn

Choir launched to give dementia and stroke patients a voice

Fri, 15:42 Donna-Louise Bishop

Photo from the archives of members of the JDT Music Academy in Dereham recording ahead of a tour in Dublin, in previous years. Photograph Simon Parker/Archant Library

A music school in mid Norfolk is giving people living with dementia and stroke survivors a unique opportunity to let their voices be heard like never before.

Love wildlife? How about buying not one but two idyllic country cottages for £675,000?

Missing Hingham man found safe and well

'Toxic magic money tree' - warnings over deficit schools funding

Car belonging to missing man discovered in search as police fears grow

'Forget Brexit, we need Nexit': Inside the movement to get Norfolk out of the UK

9 big concerts coming to Norfolk in 2020 with tickets still available

Hundreds of homes hit by powercut

Iconic town museum could be repaired to solve damp issues

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Dereham Sport

Witham 1 Dereham Town 1: Magpies unlucky not to take victory at Witham

Yesterday, 21:33 Rene Kendal

Adam Hipperson was on target for Dereham against Witham. Picture: Alan Palmer

Dereham were unlucky to leave Spa Lane with only a point.

Wroxham 1 Dereham Town 5: Magpies march into Norfolk Senior Cup final

Wed, 22:09 Rene Kendal

Toby Hilliard scored a hat-trick in Dereham's win over Wroxham. Picture: Alan Palmer Photography

Norfolk Senior Cup holders Dereham cruised into the final as they tore Wroxham apart in the first half.

Dereham Town 1 Maldon & Tiptree 2: Controversial penalty costs Magpies

Saturday, February 15, 2020 Rene Kendal

Toby Hilliard was on target for Dereham Town in their defeat agaisnt Maldon & Tiptree. Picture: Alan Palmer Photography

A poor penalty decision cost Dereham a point against lead leaders Maldon & Tiptree.

Tilbury 1 Dereham Town 0: Magpies undone by late winner

Sunday, February 9, 2020 Rene Kendal

Dereham lost 1-0 at Tilbury. Picture: Archant

Slack defending from a late free kick cost Dereham the points in a poor match at Tilbury.

Magpies boss Gusterson hoping for a change of luck

Saturday, February 8, 2020 Rene Kendal

Ryan Crisp is back in the Dereham squad for the trip to Tilbury Picture: ARCHANT

Dereham travel to Tilbury today hoping for a change of luck that will bring them three points.

Dereham Events

Video 9 big concerts coming to Norfolk in 2020 with tickets still available

Thu, 14:42 Louisa Baldwin

There are still tickets available to acts including Rag 'n' Bone Man, Little Mix and Michael Buble who are all heading to Norfolk in 2020 Credit: L-R Supplied by Forest Live, Lizz Hobbs Group and PA Archive/PA Images

From The Killers to Michael Buble, you'll be Feeling Good this summer with tickets still available for some of the huge concerts heading to Norfolk in 2020.

Video 7 things to do in Norfolk on every budget this weekend

Wed, 08:00 Louisa Baldwin

Matthew Bourne's Red Shoes, a personal appearance from Ru Paul's Drag Race winner The Vivienne and Sheringham's Scira Viking Festival are just some of the things you can do in Norfolk this weekend Credit: L-R Johan Persson, BBC/ Leigh Keily/Matt Burlem, Sonya Duncan

From a Viking Festival to the winner of Ru Paul's Drag Race The Vivienne live in Norwich, there is plenty to keep you entertained this weekend in Norfolk.

Video 7 vintage trains you can ride on in Norfolk

Tue, 14:03 Louisa Baldwin

Luxury train The Northern Belle train is coming to Norwich Credit: Courtesy of Northern Belle

From Britain's version of the Orient Express to a steam train along the coast, go back in time and enjoy a dose of nostalgia on these vintage railways in Norfolk.