Fakenham News

A signed Man Utd poster from 1964, estimated at £500 to £700 by James and Sons Auctioneers in Fakenham.

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Norfolk auctioneer selling 'one-off' Man Utd memorabilia

The Nationwide branch in Fakenham

The Nationwide branch in Fakenham

Planning and development

Bank bucks closure trend by submitting plans to improve branches

Volunteers at the Mid Norfolk Foodbank warehouse in Dereham

Volunteers at the Mid Norfolk Foodbank warehouse in Dereham

Foodbank sees 80pc leap in people needing help in cost of living crisis

Paul Sanford, landlord of The Railway Tavern in Dereham, and Alie May-Hannam, landlady of The Crown in Fakenham, have been looking ahead to 2024

Paul Sanford, landlord of The Railway Tavern in Dereham, and Alie May-Hannam, landlady of The Crown in Fakenham, have been looking ahead to 2024

Pubs in high spirits as they look ahead to 2024

Crayford & Abbs’ Sales Director Rupert Fox (left) hands over the new electric van to Mid Norfolk Foodbank Trustees Dave Pearson (far right) and Trevor Theobald (second from left) and Operations Manager Suzanne Bushby

Crayford & Abbs’ Sales Director Rupert Fox (left) hands over the new electric van to Mid Norfolk Foodbank Trustees Dave Pearson (far right) and Trevor Theobald (second from left) and Operations Manager Suzanne Bushby

Electric van to help Norfolk food bank ahead of 'challenging' new year peroid

Angela Glynn (bottom inset) and Hugh King (top inset), mayors for Fakenham and Dereham, have given their reactions after two members of the gang which stole goods from Morrisons outlets across England and Wales, were arrested in Dereham

Angela Glynn (bottom inset) and Hugh King (top inset), mayors for Fakenham and Dereham, have given their reactions after two members of the gang which stole goods from Morrisons outlets across England and Wales, were arrested in Dereham

Mayors declare 'thieves not welcome' in wake of Morrisons crime spree

Armistice Day, Act of Remembrance, Dereham

Armistice Day, Act of Remembrance, Dereham

Weekend of remembrance services planned for two market towns

Dereham and Fakenham faced off in their Eastern Counties Premier Division match at The Daly Group Stadium on September 5

Dereham and Fakenham faced off in their Eastern Counties Premier Division match at The Daly Group Stadium on September 5

Exciting duel ends in a 1-1 tie for Fakenham and Dereham

Fakenham Netball Club members in their new hoodies

Fakenham Netball Club members in their new hoodies

Netball team sports new hoodies after £500 donation

New figures released by Mid Norfolk Foodbank have revealed a 52pc increase in the number of emergency food parcels

New figures released by Mid Norfolk Foodbank have revealed a 52pc increase in the number of emergency food parcels

New figures show food parcel demand soars in mid-Norfolk

The Fakenham Academy group in Iceland

The Fakenham Academy group in Iceland

Norfolk group's trip was a 'song of ice and fire'

Fundraiser Sharon Moore is returning for a bingo event

Fundraiser Sharon Moore is returning for a bingo event

Popular fundraiser aims for full house as she moves towards charity target

The Fakenham Auto Club members display their cars in the town's Market Place.

The Fakenham Auto Club members display their cars in the town's Market Place.

Classic cars for the King! Town plans rally for coronation weekend

Clarissa Belson (left), manager of Fakenham charity First Focus, with activities coordinator Pauline Hicks

Clarissa Belson (left), manager of Fakenham charity First Focus, with activities coordinator Pauline Hicks

Community group faces insecure future despite £9,500 grant

Alice Scourfield, the owner of Crafty Ones in Fakenham, has announced the shop is set to close on April 1

Alice Scourfield, the owner of Crafty Ones in Fakenham, has announced the shop is set to close on April 1

Cost of living crisis claims another market town high street shop

Some of the A-Level students from Fakenham Sixth Form who are heading to Iceland Picture: Supplied by Sally Hirst

Some of the A-Level students from Fakenham Sixth Form who are heading to Iceland Picture: Supplied by Sally Hirst

Iceland trip in store for Fakenham Sixth Form students

The presentation of the funds raised to the Fire Fighters Charity took place at Fakenham Fire Station on 23 February.

The presentation of the funds raised to the Fire Fighters Charity took place at Fakenham Fire Station on 23 February.

Chocolate factory give a 'sweet' donation to Fire Fighters Charity

The Fakenham Christmas Tree Festival committee is already starting the preparation for the 23rd showing of the event this December

The Fakenham Christmas Tree Festival committee is already starting the preparation for the 23rd showing of the event this December

Applications open to charities for Fakenham Christmas Tree Festival

Ian Brown (centre image, left) curator RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre has thanked Stewards Safety Supplies (left), Economy Plant Hire (right) and Bennetts Windows (centre) for their help in the centre's rehoming project

Ian Brown (centre image, left) curator RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre has thanked Stewards Safety Supplies (left), Economy Plant Hire (right) and Bennetts Windows (centre) for their help in the centre's rehoming project

RAF heritage centre's move on course thanks to offers of help

Katie Lindley, a science teacher from Fakenham Academy is asking for the tools and knowledge to help her pupils’ allotment flourish after it has completed the first phase of its development.

Katie Lindley, a science teacher from Fakenham Academy is asking for the tools and knowledge to help her pupils’ allotment flourish after it has completed the first phase of its development.

Call for gardening tools and knowledge to help academy's allotment project

Police were called to Oak Street in Fakenham on February 22 following reports a man was being abusive towards staff in the job centre.

Police were called to Oak Street in Fakenham on February 22 following reports a man was being abusive towards staff in the job centre.

Man charged with drunk and disorderly behaviour at job centre

Sharon Newman was speaking after discovering a number of items were stolen from her shipping container on a plot of land on Gogg's Mill Road in Hempton

Sharon Newman was speaking after discovering a number of items were stolen from her shipping container on a plot of land on Gogg's Mill Road in Hempton

Woman's heartbreak as thieves wreck plans for therapy garden

Tracey Beane, the owner of House of Beane, closed the shop on Upper Market Place in Fakenham last month

Tracey Beane, the owner of House of Beane, closed the shop on Upper Market Place in Fakenham last month

Cost-of-living crisis claims another high street shop

North Norfolk District Council is undertaking repairs to the Crinkle Crankle wall in Fakenham

North Norfolk District Council is undertaking repairs to the Crinkle Crankle wall in Fakenham

Local government

Repair work underway on 'unique' Grade-II crinkle crankle wall

(L-R): Siobhan, eBay champion, Jordan, e-commerce lister, Cameron, a volunteer with Sue Ryder since 2019, Jackson, a volunteer with Sue Ryder since 2021 and Graham, a volunteer with Sue Ryder since September 2022.

(L-R): Siobhan, eBay champion, Jordan, e-commerce lister, Cameron, a volunteer with Sue Ryder since 2019, Jackson, a volunteer with Sue Ryder since 2021 and Graham, a volunteer with Sue Ryder since September 2022.

Market town charity shop to launch eBay hub - and needs volunteers

Stuart Brown and Jack Cookson, co-owners of ABS Gym, have had plans their to expand their gym in Fakenham approved - Pictures: Stuart Brown

Stuart Brown and Jack Cookson, co-owners of ABS Gym, have had plans their to expand their gym in Fakenham approved - Pictures: Stuart Brown

Plans approved for new gym in Fakenham

The Active Fakenham Easter Sunday Funday last year. Picture: Nick Bowman

The Active Fakenham Easter Sunday Funday last year. Picture: Nick Bowman

Active Fakenham Easter Sunday Funday set to go ahead

The White Swan pub in Gressenhall, near Dereham, reopened in May 2022

The White Swan pub in Gressenhall, near Dereham, reopened in May 2022

Reopened pub among Norfolk businesses up for countryside awards

$Terry Langham of Terry\'s Butchers in Dereham. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY$ $Terry Langham of Terry\'s Butchers in Dereham. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY$

Christmas message from Fakenham and Dereham butchers is don't panic

$Pauline Hicks (second from right), from Fakenham charity First Focus, accepting Dereham Co-op\'s donation$ $Pauline Hicks (second from right), from Fakenham charity First Focus, accepting Dereham Co-op\'s donation$

Store's donation will help crucial charity keep its lights on

A scene from a previous Norfolk Christmas Fair at Godwick Great Barn. Picture: Supplied by Kate MacNicol

A scene from a previous Norfolk Christmas Fair at Godwick Great Barn. Picture: Supplied by Kate MacNicol

Christmas market with 30 local gift and food stalls coming to barn

Carpenters Yard in Foulsham was almost derelict when Christine and her husband, Simon, bought it alongside their five-bed Georgian home

Carpenters Yard in Foulsham was almost derelict when Christine and her husband, Simon, bought it alongside their five-bed Georgian home

Couple convert derelict coach house into 'fully booked' Airbnb

A train on the Mid Norfolk Railway.

A train on the Mid Norfolk Railway.

Breckland Council

ANALYSIS: Historic railway could be key to Norfolk's proposed new town

Some 5,000 new homes are proposed to be built near North Elmham, Bintree and Billingford

Some 5,000 new homes are proposed to be built near North Elmham, Bintree and Billingford

Breckland Council

New town bigger than Cromer proposed for Norfolk countryside

The investigation into a fatal collision in North Elmham, which killed a teenager, is ongoing

The investigation into a fatal collision in North Elmham, which killed a teenager, is ongoing

Police still investigating collision which killed teenager

$Jim Rymer, who paints under the name JAROME, is opening \'The Art Imposter\' at The Gallery Upstairs in Fakenham$ $Jim Rymer, who paints under the name JAROME, is opening \'The Art Imposter\' at The Gallery Upstairs in Fakenham$

Former high school teacher to unveil first art exhibition

Halloween and families enjoying Pensthorpe Natural Park

Halloween and families enjoying Pensthorpe Natural Park

What's on in mid Norfolk this Halloween half-term?

People came to the Cherry Tree in Dereham to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth on September 19

People came to the Cherry Tree in Dereham to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth on September 19

'Proud to be British' - How our pubs marked The Queen's funeral

The Fakenham Fellowship Band performing at Fakenham Parish Church in May

The Fakenham Fellowship Band performing at Fakenham Parish Church in May

Band to play second special concert for Ukraine

The Dereham Times and Fakenham & Wells Times are partnering with Exchange & Mart to provide top class motoring content

The Dereham Times and Fakenham & Wells Times are partnering with Exchange & Mart to provide top class motoring content

Times announces exciting Exchange & Mart partnership to enhance motoring content

Frank Jarvis' retrospective will be on display at Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve September 4 - 19, free to enter.

Frank Jarvis' retrospective will be on display at Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve September 4 - 19, free to enter.

Intricate drawings and field notes of birds on display in new exhibition

A cyclist remains in a critical condition following a crash in Bintree last week

A cyclist remains in a critical condition following a crash in Bintree last week

Cyclist remains in critical condition following crash in Norfolk village

In addition to Sandringham, the Queen had a number of connections to other parts of Norfolk

In addition to Sandringham, the Queen had a number of connections to other parts of Norfolk

Why the Queen's connections to Norfolk go further than Sandringham

The Brisley Bell, between Dereham and Fakenham, is set to host Brisley Live!

The Brisley Bell, between Dereham and Fakenham, is set to host Brisley Live!

Award-winning pub set to host weekend festival

Pubs and breweries in Dereham and Fakenham are demanding support as energy bills continue to rise

Pubs and breweries in Dereham and Fakenham are demanding support as energy bills continue to rise

Pubs demand support amid soaring energy bills

S T Stangroom’s Public Supply Stores on London Street around 1903. This is now a private home. The cottages at the rear of the cart, once stood when the Village Hall car park is today.

S T Stangroom’s Public Supply Stores on London Street around 1903. This is now a private home. The cottages at the rear of the cart, once stood when the Village Hall car park is today.

Look back at this charming Norfolk village a century ago

Police have launched an investigation following a fatal crash in North Elmham

Police have launched an investigation following a fatal crash in North Elmham

Van driver arrested after motorcyclist in his 20s dies in crash

Braden-Lee Payne died after a crash in Fakenham

Braden-Lee Payne died after a crash in Fakenham

'He was always laughing' - Sister's tribute to motorcycle crash victim

Norfolk Saltmarsh III by Steven Levitt.

Norfolk Saltmarsh III by Steven Levitt.

Summer art show opens at Walsingham Gallery

Police have released the CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incidents

Police have released the CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incidents

CCTV images issued after string of burglaries at agricultural sites

Field Barn Cottage sits in a plot of around 4.5 acres and offers huge potential to extend and redevelop

Field Barn Cottage sits in a plot of around 4.5 acres and offers huge potential to extend and redevelop

Cottage untouched for over 30 years is for sale – and it needs renovating!

Members of the Sit in a Stream team in the River Nar at Castle Acre, near Swaffham

Members of the Sit in a Stream team in the River Nar at Castle Acre, near Swaffham

Intrepid cyclists take a dip in every Norfolk waterway for cancer charity

The Mid Norfolk Foodbank, based in Dereham, has been handed a blue plaque by Sara Foster, Deputy Lieutenant for Norfolk

The Mid Norfolk Foodbank, based in Dereham, has been handed a blue plaque by Sara Foster, Deputy Lieutenant for Norfolk

Food bank honoured for work during pandemic and cost of living crisis

Miniature trains are running again at County School Station in North Elmham, between Dereham and Fakenham

Miniature trains are running again at County School Station in North Elmham, between Dereham and Fakenham

Trains returns to railway station for first time in decades