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REVEALED: Business park plans could bring 100 new jobs to Norfolk town

12:30 Jessica Frank-Keyes

Hilary Bushell

The empty land off Napier Way, Dereham. Picture: DONNA-LOUISE BISHOP

Plans to develop a patch of land in Dereham which has sat empty for more than half a decade could bring up to 100 new jobs to the town.

Gallery Swathes of Norfolk and Waveney land has mystery owners, map reveals

14:44 Conor Matchett

Take a look at the unregistered land in Norfolk. Picture: Anna Powell-Smith

Do you work and live on land whose owners are a mystery?

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College holds presentation evening to celebrate achievements of former students

14:36 Daniel Bennett

A college has welcomed back its former students at a presentation evening to celebrate their achievements.

Sixth Form College

Video Money from bird and wildlife fair will boost Norfolk’s rich wetlands

14:26 Stuart Anderson

Pensthorpe owners and Norfolk Bird and Wildlife Fair organisers, Bill and Deb Jordan, with Pamela Abbott, chief executive of Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Picture: STEVE ADAMS

Proceeds from a new Norfolk Bird and Wildlife Fair will help preserve the county’s animal-rich wetlands.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Former nightclub to be converted into flats after plans are approved

12:59 Daniel Bennett

A former night club in Dereham is poised to be turned into flats. Flashback picture to its launch as Rumours in 2016 Picture: Matthew Usher.

A former nightclub venue will not reopen under the same use in the future after plans were approved to convert the building into flats.

Harry Clarke

Dereham highways worker died on New Year’s Day, inquest hears

12:33 Sabrina Johnson

Carrow House, where Norfolk Coroner's Court is based. Picture: ANTONY KELLY

An inquest has opened into the death of a Dereham man who died on New Year’s Day.

Company to offer ‘dog cuddling’ sessions for people who are lonely

11:09 Marc Betts

A dog caring business is hoping to help people who are lonely with volunteer ‘dog cuddling’ sessions.

Dedicated Christmas lights volunteer stands down

Body of man in his 80s found in River Wensum

Town bids to tackle high street malaise with fresh push for positivity

Plans for chemical storage in Norfolk could see fewer lorries travelling through villages

‘High pantomime’ and ‘grit and determination’ as Norfolk’s MPs vote on Brexit deal

Theresa May suffers embarrassing Brexit defeat in House of Commons

Parents welcome children’s centres rethink, but fresh fears raised

NDR western link would cause ‘irreversible harm’, Green group claims

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Dereham Sport

Fitness - I totally get how hard it can be

Mon, 11:52 Jo Malone

NHS

Making exercise part of our daily lives helps keep us healthy, says Darren. Picture Rick Kelly.

I had to be fit for work, now it’s not so easy, says ex-city footballer Darren Eadie

How did Dereham’s new management team do against a former West Ham and Liverpool star?

Sunday, January 13, 2019 Rene Kendal

New boss Adam Gusterson watches Dereham in action against Heybridge Picture: Alan Palmer Photography

New Dereham managers Adam Gusterson and Ollie Willis tasted defeat in their opening game.

Danny Beaumont

West Norfolk 48 Fakenham 17: Long break takes it toll as Fakenham are well beaten

Thursday, January 10, 2019

After finishing off the year with a win against Woodbridge and also beating league leaders Holt, Fakenham seemed to be adversely affected by a four-week lay-off.

Brett Stolworthy

Updated Dereham Town announce Adam Gusterson and Olly Willis as new management team as Harleston start search for new boss

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 CHRIS WISE

Adam Gusterson is set to take over at Dereham Town after leaving Harleston Town. Picture: Archant

Dereham Town have announced former Magpies Adam Gusterson and Olly Willis as their new management team following the sacking of Neal Simmons at the weekend.

Neal Simmons

Struggling Dereham part company with manager Neal Simmons

Sunday, January 6, 2019

Neal Simmons has parted company with Dereham Town Picture: Ian Burt

Dereham have parted company with manager Neal Simmons.

Danny Beaumont

Dereham Events

Panto promises to be full of outrageously colourful costumes, laughter and music

Yesterday, 11:08 PETER BIRD

The Creakes Drama Group'’s 2019 pantomime, Cinderella. The cast. Pictures: Peter Bird

A north Norfolk group’s 2019 pantomime promises to be full of outrageously colourful costumes, laughter and music.

Sunday Times name Norfolk village in top 10 seaside spots

Yesterday, 10:17 Louisa Baldwin

Local water sports activities are held on the marsh areas of Burnham Overy Staithe Credit: Holly Smith

Get your buckets and spades at the ready as a Norfolk village has been named one of the top 10 coastal spots.

Video The Norfolk story of our Golden Globe star Olivia Colman

Monday, January 7, 2019 Jessica Frank-Keyes

Olivia Colman, winner of Best Actress - Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globe Awards. (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC)

The headmaster of Norfolk-born actress Olivia Colman’s former school praised the Golden Globe winner as “wonderful, warm and down to earth” as he spoke of her time there.

BBC

10 stunning gardens to visit in Norfolk in 2019

Thursday, January 3, 2019 Louisa Baldwin

Rhodedendroms at Sheringham Park Credit: Antony Kelly

Make sure you have a blooming marvellous 2019 by exploring one of these beautiful gardens across Norfolk.

National Trust

Twelve days of brilliant walks to try in Norfolk this Christmas

Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Jack Davidson, Norfolk County Council Trails Officer

Walking the Boudicca Way in south Norfolk Credit: Bill Smith

The beautiful and varied Norfolk Trails network consists of 1,600 miles of linear trails and their associated circular walks, covering coast, woodland, broads and wetlands.

Norfolk County Council

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