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The Times was born on February 7. 1880, as eight pages of tightly packed print and was an offshoot of the People's Weekly Journal which first appeared in 1864. These days it is much bigger - circulated in an area stretching from the golden sands of Wells and Holkham, through to Fakenham and down to the Brecks and Dereham, calling in at all the villages in between. The Times is full of local storie

s, pictures, coming events, sport, your views through our letters page plus competitions, a puzzle page and advertising. We are always looking for news from your area, village, organisation, school or business - so get in touch with us.

What will you miss most about Homebase?
29/01/2025

What will you miss most about Homebase?

Homebase on Yaxham Road in Dereham has officially closed, with barriers seen surrounding the entrance.

Millions of pounds have been lost, the council says
29/01/2025

Millions of pounds have been lost, the council says

Angry county councillors are to call for the government to reinstate millions of pounds Norfolk has lost.

“Our costs are rising all the time" 👇
29/01/2025

“Our costs are rising all the time" 👇

Leisure centre owners in East Anglia are warning that they could be forced to hike up membership prices due to rising employment and running…

The issue has forced the closure of a number of libraries
28/01/2025

The issue has forced the closure of a number of libraries

A number of libraries in Norfolk have had to be closed to the public - because of IT issues.

Pressure is mounting over the millions spent on the road so far
28/01/2025

Pressure is mounting over the millions spent on the road so far

Council leaders are under pressure to explain what the impact would be if they had to pay back millions of pounds should the Norwich Western Link…

Plan your journey ⚠️
28/01/2025

Plan your journey ⚠️

Pittocks Lane in Cranworth, near Dereham, will close for six days on February 5 while £15,000 road resurfacing works take place.

It's finally been announced! 🦍🦒🦏🦁🐘
28/01/2025

It's finally been announced! 🦍🦒🦏🦁🐘

A date has been announced for this year’s GoGoSafari 2025 trail – and it needs you to help bring it to life.

There are fears social care companies in Norfolk could go bust
28/01/2025

There are fears social care companies in Norfolk could go bust

Millions more will be paid to companies providing social care in Norfolk, amid fears organisations could go out of business.

Ex Norfolk crane firm boss still wanted six months after child s*x convictions
28/01/2025

Ex Norfolk crane firm boss still wanted six months after child s*x convictions

The former director of a Norfolk crane hire company is still wanted by police more than six months after he was found guilty of multiple child s*x…

Norfolk County Council says it won't be building an incinerator
28/01/2025

Norfolk County Council says it won't be building an incinerator

Norfolk County Council's leader and top officer have shot down a call for a reversal on an incinerator ban in the county.

A spokesman said "the centre would unlikely last beyond 12 months".
28/01/2025

A spokesman said "the centre would unlikely last beyond 12 months".

The charitable organisation fears an uncertain future after Norfolk County Council brings its subsidy contribution into review.

Council tax bills look likely to go up 💷
27/01/2025

Council tax bills look likely to go up 💷

Norfolk County Council leaders have reluctantly recommended a 4.99pc increase in council tax.

All treasure hunters welcome!💰
27/01/2025

All treasure hunters welcome!💰

Garvestone and Thuxton Village Hall will welcome treasure hunters to an indoor car boot sale this weekend.

Some of the behaviour is absolutely shocking
27/01/2025

Some of the behaviour is absolutely shocking

People have been banned from visiting Norfolk's tips, libraries and council buildings because of their behaviour.

Would you want an incinerator in Norfolk?
27/01/2025

Would you want an incinerator in Norfolk?

The prospect of an incinerator being built somewhere in Norfolk has been revived - 10 years after councillors pledged not to allow one in the…

Have you ever been visited by Jack Valentine? 🎩💖
26/01/2025

Have you ever been visited by Jack Valentine? 🎩💖

Traditions To Your Door is to bring Jack Valentine - a mischievous gift-giving character of Norfolk folklore past - back to the county this…

The warning will be in place overnight ⚠️
26/01/2025

The warning will be in place overnight ⚠️

Strong winds are likely to cause longer journey times and possible power cuts in Norfolk as the Met Office issues a weather warning.

The tree planting scheme is halfway to its goal 🌳
26/01/2025

The tree planting scheme is halfway to its goal 🌳

A scheme to get a million trees planted in Norfolk has reached its half way point.

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