Leisure Landmarks

Brooke has been named as a great place to live in a newspaper article.

South Norfolk Council

Is size the secret of south Norfolk's 'up and coming' village?

Despite the extremely dry summer, the climate crisis featured relatively little in the Conservative leadership debates

Despite the extremely dry summer, the climate crisis featured relatively little in the Conservative leadership debates

Local government

£170k fund to improve parks in two areas of Norfolk

The new observatory would be built close to Hunstanton's Old Lighthouse

The new observatory would be built close to Hunstanton's Old Lighthouse

Local government

Plans for observatory to be built at seaside resort

Communities across west Norfolk will be pulling out the stops to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Communities across west Norfolk will be pulling out the stops to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Local government

Norfolk's 100 Jubilee street parties revealed

The private access off Low Lane, which visitors would use to reach their pods - pictured in 2009.

The private access off Low Lane, which visitors would use to reach their pods - pictured in 2009.

Breckland Council

New 'glamping pods' proposed in Breckland village

Filming of David Copperfield taking place at The Purfleet in King's Lynn. Picture: Ian Burt

Filming of David Copperfield taking place at The Purfleet in King's Lynn. Picture: Ian Burt

Norfolk County Council

Norfolk film office proposed to bring in silver screen cash

The cast for Aladdin at the Christmas light switch on event.

The cast for Aladdin at the Christmas light switch on event.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Yarmouth to conduct study to help capitalise on town's cultural 'buzz'

The Wildfowler pub in Terrington St Clement, pictured in August 2021.

The Wildfowler pub in Terrington St Clement, pictured in August 2021.

Village pub could house barber shop

An adult black-tailed godwit. Picture: David Morris / RSPB

An adult black-tailed godwit. Picture: David Morris / RSPB

Local government

Wetlands trust seeks council permission to extend rare bird scheme

The holiday cabins, lake and nature reserve would be developed on land south of the Oakland Gardens, just off the A47, in the centre of the image. An existing lake can be seen on the other side of the A47, to the north-east.

The holiday cabins, lake and nature reserve would be developed on land south of the Oakland Gardens, just off the A47, in the centre of the image. An existing lake can be seen on the other side of the A47, to the north-east.

New lake could be dug in west Norfolk tourism hotspot

People out on their boats enjoying the Norfolk Broads. Picture: Danielle Booden

People out on their boats enjoying the Norfolk Broads. Picture: Danielle Booden

Local government

Broads Rangers could get new powers to tackle 'hostile behaviour'

The report found that

The report found that

Norfolk's rivers threatened by ‘chemical cocktail’ - including cocaine

Martin Rodwell, owner of the Breakers Café at Cromer, who has started a 'pay with a post it' scheme where customers can pay for food or an extra coffee for someone else. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Martin Rodwell, owner of the Breakers Café at Cromer, who has started a 'pay with a post it' scheme where customers can pay for food or an extra coffee for someone else. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

£24m for Norfolk's Omicron-hit leisure and hospitality industry

The White Hart Inn in Foulden, pictured in July of this year.

The White Hart Inn in Foulden, pictured in July of this year.

Breckland Council

Campaigners win victory in battle to revive village pub

A new full-size floodlit 3G pitch like this could be built in King;s Lynn to meet demand

A new full-size floodlit 3G pitch like this could be built in King;s Lynn to meet demand

Local government

Council cabinet approves new 3G pitch amid open space concerns

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse will be getting two new Suffolk Punch foals.

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse will be getting two new Suffolk Punch foals.

Breckland Council

Two new foals will be 'investment for the future' of museum

The car park at Salhouse Broad, pictured in August of this year.

The car park at Salhouse Broad, pictured in August of this year.

Local government

Plan to expand car park at beauty spot

Christmas markets are taking place across Norfolk in 2021.

Christmas markets are taking place across Norfolk in 2021.

'Disused retail building' eyed for town's Christmas market

The design for new play equipment at the West Lynn Community Centre

The design for new play equipment at the West Lynn Community Centre

Local government

New play areas for Lynn amid plans to improve people's health post-covid

Members of the Sikh Temple Guardwara Baba Budha Sahib visited the island in 2017 to learn more about Maharaja Dalip Singh

Members of the Sikh Temple Guardwara Baba Budha Sahib visited the island in 2017 to learn more about Maharaja Dalip Singh

Breckland Council

Island park to be named in honour of town's Sikh links

Independent councillor Jo Rust said the council should do more to try to support traders in the town.

Independent councillor Jo Rust said the council should do more to try to support traders in the town.

Pop-up shops and Christmas taskforce mooted to boost Lynn high street

Work on the Ellenor Fenn Garden in Dereham

Work on the Ellenor Fenn Garden in Dereham

Breckland Council

Town's new pocket park to open with activity-packed ceremony

Jimmy and Tan Moore at Dereham Gin and Rum Festival. Picture: Danielle Booden

Jimmy and Tan Moore at Dereham Gin and Rum Festival. Picture: Danielle Booden

Hundreds enjoy town's Gin and Rum Festival for good causes

Graham Hukins, newly-appointed commercial manager at the North Norfolk Railway.

Graham Hukins, newly-appointed commercial manager at the North Norfolk Railway.

'Exciting time' for railway's new manager amid record sales

The Queen will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee next year.

The Queen will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee next year.

Street parties and medals - town starts Queen's Platinum Jubilee planning

More than £500 was raised through the railway's Saturday event.

More than £500 was raised through the railway's Saturday event.

Miniature railway raises hundreds for charity in weekend fundraiser

Residents in Watton (left) and Swaffham (right) are being invited to have their say on the towns' futures.

Residents in Watton (left) and Swaffham (right) are being invited to have their say on the towns' futures.

Breckland Council

Want to improve Watton and Swaffham? Here's your chance

The sails were turned at Dereham Windmill on Thursday August 12

The sails were turned at Dereham Windmill on Thursday August 12

Sails turned at Dereham Windmill after pandemic break

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 Green Britain Centre, Swaffham, closed unexpectedly in 2018. Picture: Ian Burt

The Green Britain Centre, Swaffham, closed unexpectedly in 2018. Picture: Ian Burt

Breckland Council

What does the future hold for Swaffham’s Green Britain Centre?

The land for sale at Etling Green, Dereham.

The land for sale at Etling Green, Dereham.

Local government

How Dereham is undergoing a green space revolution

An MTI-funded mural, painted by Mark Harper on the side of the Thetford Dad’s Army Museum, depicts seven of the main cast members in Thetford Forest, where the show was filmed.

An MTI-funded mural, painted by Mark Harper on the side of the Thetford Dad’s Army Museum, depicts seven of the main cast members in Thetford Forest, where the show was filmed.

Breckland Council

What has Breckland's Market Towns Initiative achieved?

Work being carried out to restore the decorative pargeting on the 500-year-old Bishop Bonner's Cottage in Dereham. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Work being carried out to restore the decorative pargeting on the 500-year-old Bishop Bonner's Cottage in Dereham. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Restoration work begins on 500-year-old cottage

Kids will travel free this summer on the Mid Norfolk Railway, so long as they are accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

Kids will travel free this summer on the Mid Norfolk Railway, so long as they are accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

Families chuffed as heritage railway offers free fares for children

Swaffham could soon enjoy a new leisure centre

Swaffham could soon enjoy a new leisure centre

Breckland Council

Crucial step taken towards new leisure centre for town

Manager Shonette Mooney said that Dereham Meeting Point, located just off St Withburga Lane, was looking forward to welcoming members back after 17 months of closure.

Manager Shonette Mooney said that Dereham Meeting Point, located just off St Withburga Lane, was looking forward to welcoming members back after 17 months of closure.

Charity to reopen after pandemic with refurbished centre

The Mid-Norfolk Railway station in Dereham

The Mid-Norfolk Railway station in Dereham

Heritage railway's summer craft fair cancelled

A golfer takes a swing at 2014's Annual Charity Golf Day, in Swaffham.

A golfer takes a swing at 2014's Annual Charity Golf Day, in Swaffham.

Rotary club to hold charity golf day after lockdown slumber

An aerial view of the two fields the council is considering purchasing - marked with two icons in the centre of the image. The land lies just north of the town's Etling View housing development.

An aerial view of the two fields the council is considering purchasing - marked with two icons in the centre of the image. The land lies just north of the town's Etling View housing development.

Local government

Town council agrees to buy land to create 160-acre country park

The land for sale at Etling Green, Dereham.

The land for sale at Etling Green, Dereham.

Local government

Analysis: Dereham's problem with open space

Norfolk Wildlife Trust conservation officer Helen Baczkowska said there were several ecological opportunities afforded by such a large chunk of land.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust conservation officer Helen Baczkowska said there were several ecological opportunities afforded by such a large chunk of land.

Local government

‘Our legacy for the future’ - Council’s enthusiasm for country park plan

“It’s been a mad four days to be honest, but it’s brought the town together,” said Funday chairman Colin Jeary,.

“It’s been a mad four days to be honest, but it’s brought the town together,” said Funday chairman Colin Jeary,.

'Mad four days' - North Walsham enjoys return of Funday

The land for sale at Etling Green, Dereham.

The land for sale at Etling Green, Dereham.

Local government

Town council to discuss creating 160-acre country park

The railway’s catering manager Marie Saville and her husband general manager George Saville, pictured with the 'Teddy Bear' locomotive.

The railway’s catering manager Marie Saville and her husband general manager George Saville, pictured with the 'Teddy Bear' locomotive.

Railway managers snap up ‘Teddy Bear’ train

Volunteers repairing the steps which run down from the A47.

Volunteers repairing the steps which run down from the A47.

Step in the right direction for neglected footpath

Mattishall Golf Academy welcomed its first visitors back on Tuesday June 1, having been open last year for only one month.

Mattishall Golf Academy welcomed its first visitors back on Tuesday June 1, having been open last year for only one month.

Lockdown easing

Golf academy back open with new nine-hole course

Dereham Theatre Company performed a stage version of TV's 'Blackadder Goes Forth' in 2014.

Dereham Theatre Company performed a stage version of TV's 'Blackadder Goes Forth' in 2014.

Local government

Grants in store for theatre company, RBL and bowls club

Members of Dereham Town Council went down to Toftwood Recreation Ground on Thursday evening to meet with the volunteers who run Dereham Saints Youth FC.

Members of Dereham Town Council went down to Toftwood Recreation Ground on Thursday evening to meet with the volunteers who run Dereham Saints Youth FC.

'Clear up your mess' - Youth football club's plea to dog walkers

The aboutDereham community partnership was established to promote and contribute to Dereham as an economically successful and culturally vibrant centre.

The aboutDereham community partnership was established to promote and contribute to Dereham as an economically successful and culturally vibrant centre.

Town's agenda-setting group opens to new members

Then-mayor of Dereham Phillip Duigan opening the play area on the Neatherd Moor in 2016

Then-mayor of Dereham Phillip Duigan opening the play area on the Neatherd Moor in 2016

Local government

Council to spend £200,000 on improving play spaces

Launch of the Walsingham Way at Walsingham Abbey. Elizabeth Meath Baker, centre, with from left: Father Kevin Smith, Gail Mayhew, Revd Dr Peter Doll and Mgr Philip Moger.

Launch of the Walsingham Way at Walsingham Abbey. Elizabeth Meath Baker, centre, with from left: Father Kevin Smith, Gail Mayhew, Revd Dr Peter Doll and Mgr Philip Moger.

Pilgrimage route launched through dazzling Norfolk countryside

The gates at the Norwich Road crossing were replaced on Sunday.

The gates at the Norwich Road crossing were replaced on Sunday.

New level-crossing installed ahead of railway’s grand reopening

Paul Sandford said the award made the pub's hard work

Paul Sandford said the award made the pub's hard work

'Makes it all worthwhile' - Pub's prestigious business award

The tree in Pond Park, Toftwood, has been stripped of bark by an axe or similar tool, and is likely to die as a result.

The tree in Pond Park, Toftwood, has been stripped of bark by an axe or similar tool, and is likely to die as a result.

Vandals destroy oak tree in town park

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