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Denver Clinton to pass through town ‘in style’ during celebration of his life

08:00 Donna-Louise Bishop

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

The family of Denver Clinton is inviting everyone to a superhero procession as part of the brave boy's celebration of his life. Pictured is Denver, showing exactly how he

The mother of a brave four-year-old, who lost his battle with a rare form of cancer this month, has described her son as being able to “melt hearts”.

Equestrian equipment stolen during burglary

09:35 Daniel Bennett

Stables in the Chestnut Walk area in Beachamwell, near Swaffham, were broken into and equestrian equipment stolen . Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

A large amount of equestrian equipment has been stolen during a burglary in Beachamwell, near Swaffham, on Thursday night.

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Vandalism of community garden and incidents of anti-social behaviour being investigated

Yesterday, 16:29 Daniel Bennett

The Swaffham Community Garden, on The Campingland, was targeted on the night of Wednesday, February 20. Picture: Swaffham Community Garden

A community garden in Swaffham has been vandalised, with police also investigating reports of anti-social behaviour in the town.

Rate of syphilis rockets by 88pc in Norfolk in just five years

Yesterday, 15:43 Geraldine Scott

Stock photo of condoms. Photo: Getty Images

The number of people diagnosed with the sexually transmitted infection syphilis in Norfolk has risen by 88pc in the last five years.

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Revealed: Which Norfolk and Suffolk councils spent the most on awards

Yesterday, 14:14 chris bishop

Councils have been criticised for the amount they spend on awards ceremonies Picture: Andrew Papworth

Councils have been criticised for spending millions on awards.

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Council tax rise confirmed for Breckland after budget approved

Yesterday, 14:06 Daniel Bennett

Breckland Councillor Philip Cowen.

Picture: MARK BULLIMORE

Council tax bills are set to rise in Breckland after an increase was approved by councillors.

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It’s getting even warmer! Sunny outlook for end of half term

A&E pressure is ‘demoralising’ but social care investment is the answer, says doctor

Get ready to celebrate the happiest, proudest day in Norfolk’s calender

New family friendly music festival coming to Dereham this summer

‘She’s our responsibility’ - Norfolk MP says ISIS bride should be brought back to UK

Norfolk encouraged to share its LGBT+ history for local archive

Motorcycle stolen from north Norfolk outbuilding

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Dereham Sport

Sponsorship sets young cyclist on the road to success

Wed, 09:57 Karen Bethell

Richard Crook

Connor Rumbles, who is being sponsored to compete in the Fakenham Easter Criterium race by community grop Active Fakenham.
Photo: KEITH OSBORN

A budding cyclist has got his sights set on success, after securing sponsorship supporting him to compete in the Fakenham Easter Criterium race.

Dereham Ladies lose perfect record after emphatic home defeat

Tue, 08:05 CHRIS WISE

Simon Hipwell scored the important first goal as Harleston Magpies made it six wins on the trot by beating Cambridge City seconds 2-1 Picture: PAT LEATE

Norwich City and Harleston Magpies II both picked up important points in their battle against relegation from the top flight of the Women’s East League.

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Fakenham racecourse boss ‘delighted’ sport to resume after shutdown

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Jessica Frank-Keyes

Chief executive and clerk of the course David Hunter at Fakenham Racecourse. Photo: IAN BURT

A Norfolk racecourse boss who said an outbreak of horse flu could have major consequences has now said he is “delighted” the sport is set to resume from tomorrow.

Norfolk racecourse boss says ‘worrying’ horse flu outbreak could have ‘major consequences’

Friday, February 8, 2019 Jessica Frank-Keyes

Equine flu has been confirmed in Norfolk. Racing resumed at Fakenham on Friday, after British racing regulators enforced a six-day suspension after an outbreak in Cheshire. Photo: IAN BURT

The boss of a Norfolk racecourse has said a national horseracing suspension could have “major consequences” if a planned meet next Friday cannot go ahead.

Dereham Events

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Yesterday, 17:15 Stuart Anderson

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Mind-bending sculptures to star in region’s first big showcase of Henry Moore’s work

Mon, 12:02 Stuart Anderson

Henry Moore's three-piece sculpture, Vertebrae, which will be shown at Houghton Hall. Picture: Jonty Wilde

He was a trailblazing sculptor who came to symbolize post-war modernism.

French song afternoon and pop tribute to lead busy month of music at Memorial Hall

Mon, 11:40 Daniel Bennett

Dereham Memorial Hall will host Merci Pour La Musique and Neil Diamond, The Experience in March. Picture: Matthew Usher.

A French inspired afternoon of songs and a tribute to one of world music’s biggest stars will feature in a busy month of events at Dereham Memorial Hall.

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