Dereham News

A bank holiday flower festival boosted funds for the church

Flower festival raises crucial funds for church improvements

Organist D’Arcy Trinkwon

Organist D’Arcy Trinkwon

Global organ virtuoso booked for church autumn recital

Live music and football fever marks start of summer at pub

Live music and football fever marks start of summer at pub

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Norfolk pub kicks off summer season with Eagles tribute and England football weekend

The Wealdstone Raider (inset) has encouraged fans to go to the Railway Tavern in Dereham for England's Euro 2024 semi-final.

The Wealdstone Raider (inset) has encouraged fans to go to the Railway Tavern in Dereham for England's Euro 2024 semi-final.

WATCH: Wealdstone Raider tells fans to go to Norfolk pub for semi-final

Jeanette Bush is retiring from her hair salon in Shipdham after 42 years.

Jeanette Bush is retiring from her hair salon in Shipdham after 42 years.

'I will miss the chats, the laughs' - Village hairdresser retiring after 42 years

Carolyn Coleman, inset, member of Dereham Action Partnership which is asking local shopkeepers what they think about plans to change the Market Place.

Carolyn Coleman, inset, member of Dereham Action Partnership which is asking local shopkeepers what they think about plans to change the Market Place.

Local government

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Call for neglected, run-down buildings in market town to be smartened up

A boy watching England's Euro 2024 game against Slovakia at the Railway Tavern in Dereham.

A boy watching England's Euro 2024 game against Slovakia at the Railway Tavern in Dereham.

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GALLERY: 'Wave of emotion' at Norfolk pub as England survive Slovakia scare

David Holliday with his Rural Business Awards certificate

David Holliday with his Rural Business Awards certificate

Brewer recognised in Unsung Hero award for his charity endeavours

Northgate High School’s Orchard Committee has won a top award

Northgate High School’s Orchard Committee has won a top award

Why this high school is forging way in biodiverdsity stakes

Beowulf: Marks return of live theatre at historic Dereham windmill

Beowulf: Marks return of live theatre at historic Dereham windmill

Beowulf: Epic tale marks return of live theatre at historic windmill

Jane Howard and Steve Garner are retiring from running The Cock in Dereham.

Jane Howard and Steve Garner are retiring from running The Cock in Dereham.

'It's time to step aside' - Couple announce retirement from award-winning pub

Michael Radbourne completed the London Marathon eight years post-recovery

Michael Radbourne completed the London Marathon eight years post-recovery

London Marathon triumph for heart attack survivor

A photo of Reginald Lewis from 2023, and right, on service in Palestine in 1946.

A photo of Reginald Lewis from 2023, and right, on service in Palestine in 1946.

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One of Norfolk's last Second World War veterans dies aged 101

The charity has given away more than 5,000 food parcels

The charity has given away more than 5,000 food parcels

Mid Norfolk Foodbank unites with Morrisons for charity event

Peter Wade-Martins, chair of Dereham Heritage Trust, Holding a replica of a John Craske picture.

Peter Wade-Martins, chair of Dereham Heritage Trust, Holding a replica of a John Craske picture.

Find out how Victorians lived at museum launch

Postwoman Kirtsy Richardson completed marathon for British Heart Foundation fundraising She is seen with her partner Craig

Postwoman Kirtsy Richardson completed marathon for British Heart Foundation fundraising She is seen with her partner Craig

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Postie's marathon effort in support of heart health charity

East Anglian Data Recovery Services, based in Dereham, has been nominated for technology awards.

East Anglian Data Recovery Services, based in Dereham, has been nominated for technology awards.

Norfolk tech company celebrates FOUR award nominations

Barratt and David Wilson Homes Anglia contributed the sum of £3000 to Love Dereham

Barratt and David Wilson Homes Anglia contributed the sum of £3000 to Love Dereham

Charity's fight against food poverty bolstered by housebuilder

Councillors Harry Clarke and Ray O'Callaghan at the steps near South Green Gardens in Dereham.

Councillors Harry Clarke and Ray O'Callaghan at the steps near South Green Gardens in Dereham.

Local government

A step too far? Residents voice concerns about Dereham staircase

The Dereham Heritage Trust has revealed a remarkable gift

The Dereham Heritage Trust has revealed a remarkable gift

Portrait of industry magnate gifted to town's heritage trust

Beechurst on Commercial Road in Dereham - where a developer wants to build an apartment block.

Beechurst on Commercial Road in Dereham - where a developer wants to build an apartment block.

Planning and development

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Developer fighting council's refusal to build 'hideous' apartment block

Jill Michelle Smith and Jennifer Watson, founders of Dodo and Dinosaur, celebrating their win at London Book Fair’s Selfies Book Awards

Jill Michelle Smith and Jennifer Watson, founders of Dodo and Dinosaur, celebrating their win at London Book Fair’s Selfies Book Awards

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Prehistoric minibeast book scoops mother and daughter top award

Philip Morton, Dereham town councillor (inset) spoke at the Town Council Annual Parish Meeting as a member of the public when he proposed that no new housing developments should take place unless there is a clear plan and funding to reduce congestion

Philip Morton, Dereham town councillor (inset) spoke at the Town Council Annual Parish Meeting as a member of the public when he proposed that no new housing developments should take place unless there is a clear plan and funding to reduce congestion

Local government

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Town wants NO more developments until a plan to resolve traffic is in place

Tim Cara (inset), chair of Friends of Dereham Memorial Hall, has shared the first details for Dereham Day 2024

Tim Cara (inset), chair of Friends of Dereham Memorial Hall, has shared the first details for Dereham Day 2024

First details for this year's Dereham Day announced

A planning application has been submitted to Breckland Council this month for a proposed change of use from the former home of The Magic Tree Nursery in Dereham, to a canine daycare centre

A planning application has been submitted to Breckland Council this month for a proposed change of use from the former home of The Magic Tree Nursery in Dereham, to a canine daycare centre

Planning and development

Dog day care plans for former nursery site in market town

Martha and Bobbie Buchan (inset) with two of their children, Edward and Charles. The couple is running the race in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, where their son, Edward had life-saving heart surgery

Martha and Bobbie Buchan (inset) with two of their children, Edward and Charles. The couple is running the race in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, where their son, Edward had life-saving heart surgery

Thank you! - Couple taking on London Marathon for hospital that saved son's life

Volunteers withe Dereham Cancer Care gather for a special service to mark Turning Dereham Purple Day

Volunteers withe Dereham Cancer Care gather for a special service to mark Turning Dereham Purple Day

Purple power - town rallies behind Cancer Care Day

Simon Clee said he was left stranded, alongside two other would-be passengers, in Dereham on March 11 after hosting the weekly quiz at the town’s Wetherspoon, The Romany Rye

Simon Clee said he was left stranded, alongside two other would-be passengers, in Dereham on March 11 after hosting the weekly quiz at the town’s Wetherspoon, The Romany Rye

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Quizmaster left frustrated over lack of answers for no show bus

Peter Hewitt from Dereham was outside Beech House Smile Clinic protesting

Peter Hewitt from Dereham was outside Beech House Smile Clinic protesting

One man protest held over lack of NHS dentist at Norfolk practice

Matsell Way in Dereham

Matsell Way in Dereham

Busy town junction reopens early after road works finish

Dereham Football Club will host a fan and community forum on March 23 - with Grant Holt to be in attendance

Dereham Football Club will host a fan and community forum on March 23 - with Grant Holt to be in attendance

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City legend to feature at fan forum about football club's future vision

The Land Rover Freelander was found by locals on the Neatherd Moor, in Dereham, on March 8, covered in mud and appearing to be stuck

The Land Rover Freelander was found by locals on the Neatherd Moor, in Dereham, on March 8, covered in mud and appearing to be stuck

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No police investigation after Land Rover left stuck on moor

An array of stumps where the trees once stood, close to the westbound A1075 exit

An array of stumps where the trees once stood, close to the westbound A1075 exit

Investigation by road bosses into felled trees by A47 continues

Dereham Memorial Hall will host Norfolk Blues Society’s Big Gig in May

Dereham Memorial Hall will host Norfolk Blues Society’s Big Gig in May

Big Gig tickets now on sale for Blues fans to snap up

Norfolk Police are at Neatherd Moor, in Dereham, on March 8 after a Land Rover Freelander was found by locals on the green space, covered in mud and appearing to be stuck

Norfolk Police are at Neatherd Moor, in Dereham, on March 8 after a Land Rover Freelander was found by locals on the green space, covered in mud and appearing to be stuck

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Land Rover stuck in mud at town moor prompts calls to police

Norfolk County Council’s Parish Partnership Scheme will see improvement made to highways scheme in Dereham - including bus shelters and improvements to a footpath

Norfolk County Council’s Parish Partnership Scheme will see improvement made to highways scheme in Dereham - including bus shelters and improvements to a footpath

Local government

Funding to build two new bus shelters and improve pathway in town allocated

Overwhelming vote in favour of a Heritage Centre

Overwhelming vote in favour of a Heritage Centre

Town rallies behind heritage centre proposal

The existing Lidl store in Kingston Road, Dereham

The existing Lidl store in Kingston Road, Dereham

Local government

Will Lidl get permission to relocate town's store?

The Nationwide branch in Fakenham

The Nationwide branch in Fakenham

Planning and development

Bank bucks closure trend by submitting plans to improve branches

Simon Hughes, owner of Burt’s Girls Coffee (inset) in Dereham has started offering the cupffee cup, an entirely edible cup, bar the recyclable paper sleeve, that coffee drinkers have dubbed the cookie cup

Simon Hughes, owner of Burt’s Girls Coffee (inset) in Dereham has started offering the cupffee cup, an entirely edible cup, bar the recyclable paper sleeve, that coffee drinkers have dubbed the cookie cup

Eat up! Mobile coffee bar offering entirely edible cups

Donna Palmer (inset), a fundraising team member for Dereham Lions, has said the group’s car boot will return to the town’s Memorial Hall

Donna Palmer (inset), a fundraising team member for Dereham Lions, has said the group’s car boot will return to the town’s Memorial Hall

Local government

Mystery benefactor saves car boot sale at town hall

Dereham Town Council have given feedback to Breckland regarding its local plan and potential developments in the town

Dereham Town Council have given feedback to Breckland regarding its local plan and potential developments in the town

Local government

Road chaos fears raised over future vision for market town

Vicky Evans-Melo (inset, right) and Dawn Caley are volunteers who run Fitzherberts from The Orginal Factory Shop in Dereham

Vicky Evans-Melo (inset, right) and Dawn Caley are volunteers who run Fitzherberts from The Orginal Factory Shop in Dereham

Roadworks give business collective reason to focus on changes

Dereham Cancer Care (DCC) is celebrating being awarded £98,920 of National Lottery funding over the next three years

Dereham Cancer Care (DCC) is celebrating being awarded £98,920 of National Lottery funding over the next three years

It could be you! National Lottery provides massive funding boost to cancer group

The group has released details of meetings up until March 2024. Pictured: Novice winner 2023 - Sandra Carman

The group has released details of meetings up until March 2024. Pictured: Novice winner 2023 - Sandra Carman

Clubs and societies

Community flower club unveils meeting line-ups

Six-year-old Scarlett reads to therapy dog Larry, also six, at the King's Park Infant School in Dereham

Six-year-old Scarlett reads to therapy dog Larry, also six, at the King's Park Infant School in Dereham

Paws for thought: Larry the dog boosts children's confidence in reading

Thanks to the help of Rachel Baker (right) and Anastasia Widdison (inset), the cat, named Daisy, is out of the man-made brick shelter by the car park, near Aldiss Court, in Dereham

Thanks to the help of Rachel Baker (right) and Anastasia Widdison (inset), the cat, named Daisy, is out of the man-made brick shelter by the car park, near Aldiss Court, in Dereham

'Purrfect' ending for cat who lived in car park for a year and had fleas

Councillors Peter Wilkinson (centre, right) and Alison Webb (centre left) alongside Tim Cara, who was one of the community heroes who were awarded by Breckland council. (Top left, Donna Palmer, bottom left, Carolyn Coleman, top right, Athena Poole, and

Councillors Peter Wilkinson (centre, right) and Alison Webb (centre left) alongside Tim Cara, who was one of the community heroes who were awarded by Breckland council. (Top left, Donna Palmer, bottom left, Carolyn Coleman, top right, Athena Poole, and

Local government

Town's finest are honoured for making it better place to live

Colin Greenwood by the sewage leak from the drain cover by his back door in Dereham

Colin Greenwood by the sewage leak from the drain cover by his back door in Dereham

Relief for street as Anglian Water resolves sewage nightmare

Former volcano park ranger in Hawaii, David Faber, has published his first fantasy novel, with ties back to Norfolk

Former volcano park ranger in Hawaii, David Faber, has published his first fantasy novel, with ties back to Norfolk

Former volcano park ranger turns author with debut fantasy novel

A group from Dereham Cancer Care celebrating purple day in tribute to their founder Janet Money

A group from Dereham Cancer Care celebrating purple day in tribute to their founder Janet Money

Town's purple tribute to charity legend Janet

Barclays Bank in Dereham, found in a Grade II listed building at 34 Market Place

Barclays Bank in Dereham, found in a Grade II listed building at 34 Market Place

Planning and development

Plans submitted to empty out bank building

A planning application has been approved by Breckland Council to see a new Italian restaurant brought to Dereham

A planning application has been approved by Breckland Council to see a new Italian restaurant brought to Dereham

Planning and development

New Italian restaurant coming to market town

Swaffham Road in Dereham is set to reopen following emergency gas works which forced the road to close

Swaffham Road in Dereham is set to reopen following emergency gas works which forced the road to close

Traffic woes eases as town centre road reopens after gas leak