People

People in a town feel 'hardest hit' by recent news of possible closures to a number of their services

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'We are being hit hard' - town reacts to triple closure threat

Jenna Deacon, along with her three children, are bringing back Christmas cheer once again

Jenna Deacon, along with her three children, are bringing back Christmas cheer once again

Mother of three brings back Christmas joy for another year

John Musgrove will be remembered as

John Musgrove will be remembered as

'Trailblazing' footballer and coach remembered for talent and community spirit

Aisle do! Couple get engaged at a Tesco supermarket in Dereham.

Aisle do! Couple get engaged at a Tesco supermarket in Dereham.

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Proposal on aisle one! Couple get engaged at Tesco store

Kathleen Bidewell celebrates her 107th birthday.

Kathleen Bidewell celebrates her 107th birthday.

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107-year-old's simple answer when asked secret of long life

A niece has asked for the return of a memorial rock made in honour of her beloved aunt.

A niece has asked for the return of a memorial rock made in honour of her beloved aunt.

Family hopes to find memorial rock that vanished from tribute bench

Wendy Eichelbaum is urging people to keep their dogs on a leash after an incident involving two collies left her with a broken ankle.

Wendy Eichelbaum is urging people to keep their dogs on a leash after an incident involving two collies left her with a broken ankle.

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Dog walker's ankle is broken after animals charge in to her

People in a market town have spoken out against Breckland Council's introduction of car parking fees.

People in a market town have spoken out against Breckland Council's introduction of car parking fees.

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People give parking charges bid the thumbs down in market town

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

A classic stock car on a trailer leads the funeral procession at Dereham for George Atkins (inset), a track marshal at Swaffham Raceway

A classic stock car on a trailer leads the funeral procession at Dereham for George Atkins (inset), a track marshal at Swaffham Raceway

Final lap for motorsport stalwart as town pays its respects

John Richardson was cheered on by friends and family in Swaffham on September 2 as he completed his 400th Parkrun

John Richardson was cheered on by friends and family in Swaffham on September 2 as he completed his 400th Parkrun

Moment of glory! Runners rally to celebrate 70-year-old's 400th Parkrun

Tributes have been paid to Michael Gore, ahead of his funeral held at Dereham's St Nicholas Church on September 14, with a procession of vehicles from his working life which took him to the church

Tributes have been paid to Michael Gore, ahead of his funeral held at Dereham's St Nicholas Church on September 14, with a procession of vehicles from his working life which took him to the church

Diggers and tractors lead funeral procession for beloved businessman

William ‘Bill’ Alford wearing his Burma Star medal

William ‘Bill’ Alford wearing his Burma Star medal

'Loving and kind-hearted' Second World War RAF spotter dies aged 102

Various dignitaries and standard bearers from across Norfolk gathered in Dereham on May 21 morning to salute the bravery of Private William O'Callaghan

Various dignitaries and standard bearers from across Norfolk gathered in Dereham on May 21 morning to salute the bravery of Private William O'Callaghan

Mid Norfolk war hero remembered at 'poignant and meaningful' service

The rave held at the Railway Tavern in memory of Jordie Rae in 2019

The rave held at the Railway Tavern in memory of Jordie Rae in 2019

Ravers dance the night away in memory of much-loved man

The rave held at the Railway Tavern in memory of Jordie Rae in 2019

The rave held at the Railway Tavern in memory of Jordie Rae in 2019

'He lit up every room' - Rave in memory of much-loved Jordie returns

Rachel Canham, from Dereham, receiving her trophy for winning England's Strongest Disabled Woman, alongside Gavin Bilton, World's Strongest Man competitor

Rachel Canham, from Dereham, receiving her trophy for winning England's Strongest Disabled Woman, alongside Gavin Bilton, World's Strongest Man competitor

Can she lift it? You bet! Meet England's STRONGEST disabled woman

People gathered on Market Place to witness Marina Watters's funeral procession, as it travelled through the town.

People gathered on Market Place to witness Marina Watters's funeral procession, as it travelled through the town.

Dozens line the streets to mark Marina's final journey through home town

Prince's Trust team give tired-looking garden a new lease of life

Prince's Trust team give tired-looking garden a new lease of life

Prince's Trust programme secures new premises - and still has places

Family and friends have announced details for Marina Watters's funeral procession. (Image: Supplied by family)

Family and friends have announced details for Marina Watters's funeral procession. (Image: Supplied by family)

People invited to line streets for young woman's final journey

Kevin Pelling, from Dereham, set up the Dereham Armed Forces Breakfast Club last March

Kevin Pelling, from Dereham, set up the Dereham Armed Forces Breakfast Club last March

Veteran hails positive impact of armed forces breakfast club - so sets up one

Steve Plunkett (right), from Dereham, with his boss Mike Yorke, this year's match is in tribute to Mr Yorke

Steve Plunkett (right), from Dereham, with his boss Mike Yorke, this year's match is in tribute to Mr Yorke

'Sorely-missed' Yorkie to be honored at football match

Tributes have been paid to Richard Biggs, who died on April 25

Tributes have been paid to Richard Biggs, who died on April 25

Tribute paid to dad who taught children 'to enjoy every minute'

Chelsea Howlett Lance has paid tribute to her brother Corey Lance whose body was discovered in Dereham last week

Chelsea Howlett Lance has paid tribute to her brother Corey Lance whose body was discovered in Dereham last week

'Light in their darkest days' - Tributes to man, 20, found dead at moorland park

Janet James, from Dereham, pictured with her granddaughter Megan

Janet James, from Dereham, pictured with her granddaughter Megan

Husband's tribute to well-known businesswoman who was 'friendly with anyone'

Marjorie Harvey worked alongside her husband, Eddie, at Fred Nicholson School in Dereham

Marjorie Harvey worked alongside her husband, Eddie, at Fred Nicholson School in Dereham

Tributes to beloved school matron and former mayor

Vic Brown, from Mattishall, became known as the 'lifeboat man' due to his work for the RNLI

Vic Brown, from Mattishall, became known as the 'lifeboat man' due to his work for the RNLI

Obituary: 'Lifeboat man' whose book caught the attention of King Charles

Mr Atterwill claimed that some 16,500 homes in Breckland used heating oil to heat their homes.

Mr Atterwill claimed that some 16,500 homes in Breckland used heating oil to heat their homes.

Breckland Council

Councillor urges upgrade for homes that use heating oil

Secretary of state Michael Gove

Secretary of state Michael Gove

Local government

Explained: Government's plan to shake up rules on new homes

Tristram and Poppy Abbs had been hoping to build a home for themselves in Longham - but 'nutrient neutrality' rules have put their plans on hold

Tristram and Poppy Abbs had been hoping to build a home for themselves in Longham - but 'nutrient neutrality' rules have put their plans on hold

Breckland Council

Family's 'forever home' cannot be built due to development halt

A portrait of author George Borrow by Henry Wyndham Phillips

A portrait of author George Borrow by Henry Wyndham Phillips

Breckland Council

Birthplace of Norfolk literary legend could soon host holiday lets

Voters in Hermitage ward, Breckland, will elect their new district councillor on Thursday December 2.

Voters in Hermitage ward, Breckland, will elect their new district councillor on Thursday December 2.

Breckland Council

Who should you vote for in Breckland by-election?

A screengrab of the Mid Norfolk Labour Party website, which is currently instructing people not to vote Labour

A screengrab of the Mid Norfolk Labour Party website, which is currently instructing people not to vote Labour

Local government

Norfolk Labour website tells people not to vote for party

Former mayor of Dereham Robert Hambidge is standing as the Conservative candidate in the Hermitage ward by-election

Former mayor of Dereham Robert Hambidge is standing as the Conservative candidate in the Hermitage ward by-election

Breckland Council

Former Dereham mayor standing in Breckland by-election

Trevor Carter, pictured in Thetford in 2015. Picture: Sonya Duncan

Trevor Carter, pictured in Thetford in 2015. Picture: Sonya Duncan

Breckland Council

Potential Breckland council by-election date announced

Trevor Carter, pictured in Thetford in 2015. Picture: Sonya Duncan

Trevor Carter, pictured in Thetford in 2015. Picture: Sonya Duncan

Breckland Council

Former army officer resigns as councillor for 'personal reasons'

Maxine O'Mahoney won almost unanimous approval from councillors to become the new chief executive of Breckland District Council.

Maxine O'Mahoney won almost unanimous approval from councillors to become the new chief executive of Breckland District Council.

Breckland Council

'Bring it on' - New chief executive appointed to district council

Terri Dickerson, who volunteers with Caring Friends for Cancer Mid Norfolk, pictured with her husband.

Terri Dickerson, who volunteers with Caring Friends for Cancer Mid Norfolk, pictured with her husband.

'The people are very friendly': Q&A with Dereham volunteer Terri Dickerson

People on Chapel Walk, Dereham, were asked at the end of August whether the summer of 2021 had been a good one.

People on Chapel Walk, Dereham, were asked at the end of August whether the summer of 2021 had been a good one.

Your Say: How did you enjoy your summer?

Hayden Everett from Dereham has been picking litter in his spare time.
Byline: Sonya Duncan

Hayden Everett from Dereham has been picking litter in his spare time.
Byline: Sonya Duncan

'He loves it' - Litterpicking youngster overjoys town

The deaf club will meet at Toftwood Social Club.

The deaf club will meet at Toftwood Social Club.

New social club for deaf people to open in town

The Dereham Times asked locals on Chapel Walk for their thoughts on the best thing about Dereham

The Dereham Times asked locals on Chapel Walk for their thoughts on the best thing about Dereham

Your Say: What's the best thing about Dereham?

From L to R: Ian Elliott (District Governor), Paul Wilkinson (Chair of Membership) and Robert Lovick (Vice Chair).

From L to R: Ian Elliott (District Governor), Paul Wilkinson (Chair of Membership) and Robert Lovick (Vice Chair).

Plans to resurrect local Rotary club after 2019 closure

Logan Gostling needs £60,000 to fund his SDR operation

Logan Gostling needs £60,000 to fund his SDR operation

Fundraising continues for youngster Logan ahead of bank holiday

Laura Hilton, owner of Threads Bridal shop at Salle Moor Hall Farm. Picture: Danielle Booden

Laura Hilton, owner of Threads Bridal shop at Salle Moor Hall Farm. Picture: Danielle Booden

Bride-to-be whose wedding was postponed three times opens bridal shop

Kirsty Richardson will run her first marathon on September 12.

Kirsty Richardson will run her first marathon on September 12.

Mum to run fundraising marathon after fight with cancer

Mrs Farnworth's daughter, Charlotte, five, is among the youngsters from Beetley looking forward to the new play area.

Mrs Farnworth's daughter, Charlotte, five, is among the youngsters from Beetley looking forward to the new play area.

Determined mum's successful mission for new play equipment

The couple discovered sodden floorboards by the front door after peeling back the carpet.

The couple discovered sodden floorboards by the front door after peeling back the carpet.

Sodden floorboards and pet fur - couple's holiday let nightmare

Gillian Bartram suffered a bad fall in Dereham last week, breaking the orbital bone below her eye.

Gillian Bartram suffered a bad fall in Dereham last week, breaking the orbital bone below her eye.

'I landed on my face' - Woman hospitalised after fall

Pammie Richardson with her Super Schnoodles

Pammie Richardson with her Super Schnoodles

Dog-lover's bid for 'hilarious' breed to be recognised

The innovative leash offers a more secure link between walker and dog.

The innovative leash offers a more secure link between walker and dog.

Dog-walker designs clever leash to protect against theft

Breckland councillors and Dereham Community Crafters were pictured last week with some of the delightful knitted creations.

Breckland councillors and Dereham Community Crafters were pictured last week with some of the delightful knitted creations.

'We'll deal with them robustly' - Town's beautiful yarnbombing vandalised

Gladys Dodsworth, who died last month, was believed to be the oldest person in Dereham.

Gladys Dodsworth, who died last month, was believed to be the oldest person in Dereham.

'She was so warm' - Daughter's tribute to town's oldest resident

We asked people in Dereham where to find the best places to eat and drink

We asked people in Dereham where to find the best places to eat and drink

Your Say - The best places to eat and drink in Dereham