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North Norfolk singers prepare for 'sparkling' summer evening show

14:57 Jessica Frank-Keyes

Fakenham Choral Society will perform Handels anthems and John Rutters arrangements at their Summer Sounds concert. Photo: Matthew Usher

A north Norfolk choral society is preparing for a "sparkling evening of music" at their summer concert.

Residents save important wildlife site where Tesco wanted to develop

17:52 David Bale

Donors David Hunter, Anne Priestly and Robin Parker meet Adrian Blumfield, Chief Operations Director of Hawk and Owl Trust at Star Meadow to inspect the piece of land they have just helped secure from future development. Picture: Steve Norris.

Wildlife campaigners are celebrating victory over supermarket giant Tesco after protecting an important nature site from development.

Theatre group celebrate success of sell-out Chitty Chitty Bang Bang run

12:25 Jessica Frank-Keyes

Fakenham and District Light Operatic Society (FADLOS) are flying high following their latest production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Photo: Adam Gooch

An award-winning north Norfolk theatrical society are celebrating the success of their latest production.

Search for mystery shopper whose £5 vase could be worth £18,000

13:18 David Bale

The Sue Ryder shop in Wells which the mystery person visited. Picture: Google Maps

A mystery shopper could be sitting on a £18,000 windfall without knowing it.

Special Report Social media influencer calls for action after online trolls brand her 'scruffy and fake'

07:39 Donna-Louise Bishop

Rebecca Fisher with her husband Jonny, and their daughters Elsa and Cleo. Mrs Fisher blogs under the name The Coastal Mummy. Picture: FISHER FAMILY

A Norfolk blogger has spoken out for the first time about her battle with online trolls and says it's time to fight back.

Developer bidding to slash number of affordable houses it builds on 100-home site

06:30 David Hannant: Local democracy reporter

Persimmon Homes has permission to build 100 homes off Westfield Road in Dereham. Picture: Ian Burt

A homebuilder which promised to provide 40 affordable homes in Dereham has launched a bid to scale this number back.

'Why are children in London worth three times more than those in Norfolk and Suffolk?' - Mental health governors

Yesterday, 19:22 Geraldine Scott

NSFT co-lead governors Howard Tidman (left) and Nigel Boldero. Photo: NSFT

Governors at the region's mental health trust have demanded answers over why spending on children in London is more than three times that on those in the east.

Location of The Works in Dereham can finally be revealed

Market town am dram theatre company scoops awards

The haulage boss who found time to help the needy — and keep The Netherlands clean

Dereham school receives funding for international exchange

LEGO for Schools - last chance to count your tokens

Toftwood church set to mark 50 years with celebration weekend

Free hearing sessions hope to get Norfolk listening again

Restoration work set to start on historic Thames sailing barge, thanks to sponsor

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Dereham Sport

Updated Blake-Tracy's move to Peterborough confirmed by Linnets

15:51 Chris Lakey

Kings Lynn Town defender Frazer Blake-Tracy, left, has joined Peterborough United Picture: Matthew Usher

King's Lynn Town defender Frazer Blake-Tracy's move to League One Peterborough United has been confirmed.

Round-up: Thruxton a tough test for local team racers

Tue, 17:16 Lewis Beales

Sam Osborne driving the EXCELR8-prepared MG6 at Thruxton to a best place of 21st in the latest round of the British Touring Car Championship Picture: Adam Pigott

The locally-based EXCELR8 Motorsport squad endured a tough time at the Thruxton round of the British Touring Car Championship - but had the satisfaction of getting both of its MG6s to the finish in all three races.

Mollie Patterson retains mixed doubles title at national championships

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Mark Armstrong

Mollie Patterson retained the junior mixed doubles title at the PG Mutal Cadet & Junior National Championships alongside Denise Payet. Picture: Table Tennis England

Mollie Patterson was delighted to retain the Junior Mixed Doubles title at the PG Mutual Cadet & Junior National Championships.

Gallery Norfolk Championship joy for Michael Eccles and Mabel Beckett at Dereham 10 Mile Road Race

Sunday, May 12, 2019 Mark Armstrong

City of Norwich AC athlete Mabel Beckett after her victory at the Dereham 10 Mile Road Race. Picture: Mark Armstrong

Bure Valley Harriers' Michael Eccles is the new Norfolk County Champion after taking victory at the Dereham 10 Mile Road Race on Sunday.

Dereham beaten at home in first match back in Norfolk Alliance Premier Division

Thursday, May 9, 2019 Neal WIDDOWS

Jonny Bidewell was Dereham's top scorer in their opening match of the season

Dereham began life back in the Norfolk Alliance Premier Division with a narrow three-wicket defeat at home to North Runcton on Saturday.

Dereham Events

Headline performers revealed for north Norfolk country fair

Saturday, May 18, 2019 Daniel Bennett

Motorcross freestylers Broke FMX will perform at the Holkham Country Fair 2019. Picture: Supplied by Amanda Bunn

A country fair in north Norfolk has announced a diverse lineup of performers to headline this year's event.

Are ewe ready for the Swaffham Sheep Fair?

Friday, May 17, 2019 Stuart Anderson

MP Liz Truss was one of the visitors to last year's Swaffham Sheep Fair. Picture: SWAFFHAM SHEEP FAIR

The good times are baaa-ck at Swaffham as the town prepares to host its annual sheep fair.

A History of Norfolk book to launch in Norwich

Thursday, May 16, 2019 Rowan Mantell

A History of Norfolk by Chris Barringer, published by Carnegie Publishing

A fascinating new history of Norfolk is a fitting tribute to author Chris Barringer, and the county he loved

Video 'They use you and then drop you with no support' - Norfolk mum who appeared on Jeremy Kyle speaks out

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Rosanna Elliott

Rachel Roberts and her daughter. Photo: Courtesy of Rachel Roberts

Two women from Norfolk have spoken about their relief at the cancellation of The Jeremy Kyle Show after both said they felt exploited and misrepresented when they appeared on the programme.