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Headline performers revealed for north Norfolk country fair

Yesterday, 16:01 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.

Video Weird Norfolk: The Flying Saucer that hovered 40ft above rooftops in Dereham

Yesterday, 09:00 Stacia Briggs and Siofra Connor
Mr Barrett's sketch of the UFO he saw of Dereham. Date: 20 May 1977. Picture: Archant/Dereham & Fakenham Times

In Weird Norfolk's history of mysteries, sightings of UFOs remain high on the list of unsolved phenomena. In the late 1970s, a flying saucer was spotted hovering above the rooftops of Dereham town centre - did it return, years later, for another visit?

Weird Norfolk

Limited edition glass canaries created to celebrate Norwich City's promotion

Fri, 18:30 Stuart Anderson
Langham Glass owner Paul Miller with the Norwich City glass canary special edition he has designed to celebrate the club's promotion to the Premier League. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Following a stunning Championship season, the Canaries' reputation is as solid as a rock.

Norfolk and Waveney GPs sign up the NHS App

Fri, 17:09 Geraldine Scott
Dr Paul Berry, a retained GP for Great Yarmouth and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group. Photo: GYW CCG

All GP practices in Norfolk and Waveney have now been fully linked up with the NHS App giving patients the ability to book and manage GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view their medical records and access a range of other services.

Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following collision with moped

Fri, 14:14 Daniel Bennett
The NARS was called out to Swaffham after a collision between a car and a scooter. Picture: NARS

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene following a crash with a moped in Swaffham.

Electrician died from industrial disease, inquest hears

Fri, 12:27 Jessica Frank-Keyes
A 85-year-old man from Dereham died from industrial disease after developing a cancer linked to asbestos exposure, an inquest heard. Photo: Archant

A 85-year-old man from Dereham died from industrial disease after developing a cancer linked to asbestos exposure, an inquest heard.

Breckland Council elects new leader

Fri, 10:32 Daniel Bennett
Sam Chapman-Allen has been selected as Breckland Council's new leader. Picture: Breckland Council

Breckland Council has elected its new leader following a vote by councillors at its annual general meeting.

Are ewe ready for the Swaffham Sheep Fair?

Group which has fought for better disabled access could fold after 30 years

Norfolk and Waveney GPs sign up the NHS App

Scooter rider taken to hospital with serious injuries after car driver flees scene of collision

Latitude Festival 2019 to feature UK exclusive from Lana Del Rey and push for sustainability

Norfolk needs more cash to stem cuts to vital services, cross-party group tells minister

A History of Norfolk book to launch in Norwich

Care capacity in Norfolk 'thinly spread' across county, report claims

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Dereham Sport

Mollie Patterson retains mixed doubles title at national championships

Tue, 12:00 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.

Exciting times for Dereham Cricket Club as they prepare for new challenge

Thursday, May 2, 2019 CHRIS WISE
Dereham captain Duncan Hewitt is looking forward to a new campaign in the top flight of Norfolk Alliance cricket Picture: SONYA DUNCAN

Dereham return to the top table of Norfolk cricket on Saturday as their Norfolk Alliance Premier Division campaign gets under way.

Young swimmer Molly Monk does Dereham Otters proud in British Championships

Thursday, May 2, 2019 CHRIS WISE
Molly Monk

Molly Monk from Dereham Otters travelled to Glasgow to compete in the 200 breaststroke at the British Championships.

Dereham Events

Headline performers revealed for north Norfolk country fair

Yesterday, 16:01 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?

Fri, 10:05 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

Thu, 13:47 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

Wed, 12:36 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.

Over 50 musicians to feature at town blues festival

Mon, 16:05 Daniel Bennett
Dereham Blues Festival 2018. Pictures: David Bale

This year's Dereham Blues Festival will see more than 50 musicians perform across 13 of the town's venues, it has been revealed.

Norfolk Entertainment

Headline performers revealed for north Norfolk country fair

Yesterday, 16:01 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?

Fri, 10:05 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

Thu, 13:47 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

Wed, 12:36 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.

Over 50 musicians to feature at town blues festival

Mon, 16:05 Daniel Bennett
Dereham Blues Festival 2018. Pictures: David Bale

This year's Dereham Blues Festival will see more than 50 musicians perform across 13 of the town's venues, it has been revealed.

Norfolk Sport

Mollie Patterson retains mixed doubles title at national championships

Tue, 12:00 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.

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Electrician died from industrial disease, inquest hears

A 85-year-old man from Dereham died from industrial disease after developing a cancer linked to asbestos exposure, an inquest heard. Photo: Archant

Video Weird Norfolk: The Flying Saucer that hovered 40ft above rooftops in Dereham

Mr Barrett's sketch of the UFO he saw of Dereham. Date: 20 May 1977. Picture: Archant/Dereham & Fakenham Times

Updated Bomb scare at school sees pupils evacuated and police called

Alderman Peel High School, Wells. Pupils have been evacuated from the school after an unexploded shell was brought onto the site. Picture: IAN BURT

Headline performers revealed for north Norfolk country fair

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

Gallery The fascinating story of a wartime couple's final journey home across the Atlantic Ocean

The Quigley's returned to Dereham to fulfil an important request. Pictured is the wedding party of Robert Cranshaw and his wife Margaret Dodman Cranshaw in 1945. Picture: QUIGLEY FAMILY

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