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Further delay in decision on plans for 255 more homes in Norfolk town

12:39 Ian Clarke

Yaxham Road in Dereham, where 255 homes could be built. Picture: Ian Clarke

A decision on proposals for 255 more homes in Dereham is being delayed again.

Annexe at former pub could be turned into 'LGBT+ friendly' holiday accommodation

16:35 Thomas Chapman

A planning proposal could see an annexe at the back of a former Swanton Morley pub turned into 'LGBT+ friendly' holiday accommodation. Picture: Archant

An application has been lodged to turn part of a former pub into accommodation suitable for LGBT+ holidaymakers.

Drug-drive arrests soar in "sea change" for roads policing

15:28 Dominic Gilbert

Norfolk police start their summer drink drive campaign stopping motorists on the Newmarket Road. PC Jason Ellis arrests a driver for failing a drugs test. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

The introduction of road-side drug testing has seen a "sea change" as arrests have soared.

Thunderbolts and fire - community remembers town church blaze

15:22 Abigail Nicholson

St Nicholas Church, Wells. Picture: Ian Burt

A community is shedding a light on the history of its church - 140 years on from a devastating fire.

Cemetery building could be transformed into four-bedroom house

13:09 Thomas Chapman

Dereham Town Council is set to discuss future plans for the lodge at Dereham Cemetery. Picture: Google

A lodge at a town's cemetery could be extended and made into a four-bedroom property.

Historic pub named after Lord Nelson bought by Holkham Estate

58 minutes ago David Bale

The Lord Nelson pub at Burnham Thorpe has been bought by the Holkham Estate. Picture: Ian Burt

A historic pub named after Lord Nelson has been bought by the Holkham Estate.

Three phones stolen while thieves pretended to ask for directions

16:26 Thomas Chapman

Thieves stole phones from victims in Swaffham and Mundford by pretending to ask for directions. Picture: Ian Burt

Thieves distracted their victims by pretending to ask for directions as they stole three mobile phones within two hours.

12-year-old Norfolk girl set to grace Wimbledon in national competition

Winners announced for Dereham Peace Day window display competition

Nearly half of revenge porn cases are dropped by the victim

Extra evidence found days before start of prison death inquest

Heat wave could see Norfolk hotter than Turkey with highs of 30C

£800,000 owed to Norfolk hospitals from foreign patients not entitled to NHS treatment

Dozens more events to tempt you out on Norfolk Day 2019

Two women and dog saved from incoming tide by lifeboat

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Dereham Sport

12-year-old Norfolk girl set to grace Wimbledon in national competition

11:36 Abigail Nicholson

Ruby Syer will have the chance to play on the famous grass courts in Wimbledon. Picture: Mark Syer

A 12-year-old girl from Dereham is to follow in the footsteps of her idol Serena Williams and play at the home of tennis.

Exclusive VIDEO: Canaries midfielder discusses his contract, trying to make Hoolahan proud and Premier League prospects

Yesterday, 13:08 David Freezer

Head coach Daniel Farke chats with Todd Cantwell
at Norwich City's training base in Germany Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images

Todd Cantwell knows there is no replacing Wes Hoolahan but is focused on trying to create more special memories in the Norwich City number 14 shirt.

Fakenham beat Dereham by 56 runs to go top of Norfolk Alliance Premier Division

Yesterday, 08:07 MIKE WYATT

Fakenham'’s Keegan Monahan-Fairlie on his way to a well-deserved maiden century in the Norfolk Alliance Picture: MIKE WYATT

Fakenham returned to the summit of the Norfolk Alliance Premier Division courtesy of a 56-run victory over neighbours Dereham.

Runner completes Great Barrow challenge after Liechtenstein disappointment

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Ian Odgers

Dereham runner Ian Odgers has completed 100 marathons in 100 weeks.
Byline: Sonya Duncan
Copyright: Archant 2017

Just over a year and a half ago he completed the last of his 100 marathons in as many days. Now, runner Ian Odgers, from Dereham, is getting nearer to the 200 mark. Here he talks about his latest endeavours.

Pupils swap parent power for pedal power to celebrate the Great British Cycling Festival

Friday, June 28, 2019 Karen Bethell

Northgate High School student Callum Steadman and national aquathlon champion Tony Witmon leading Sheringham Primary pupils round the school field as part of a day of activities they led to celebrate the Great British Cycling Festival.
Picture: KAREN BETHELL

Nearly 300 pupils at Sheringham Primary School swapped mum and dad's taxi for pedal power, when they rode their bikes and scooters to school to celebrate the Great British Cycling Festival.