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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 the 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 st

ories, 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.

Here's what you need to know 👇🏼
24/12/2024

Here's what you need to know 👇🏼

Police have revealed which security measures will be in place to protect the Royal Family at Sandringham this Christmas Day.

12 famous faces came to Norfolk! 🤩
24/12/2024

12 famous faces came to Norfolk! 🤩

The new series of Celebrity Hunted on Channel Four will begin with 12 famous faces being dropped in the Norfolk countryside.

Can you help? 🎁❣️
24/12/2024

Can you help? 🎁❣️

Merry is a one-year-old bulldog who is up for adoption at the RSPCA West Norfolk this festive season.

24/12/2024

⚠️Thousands of children will have serious questions this Christmas: 🥺About abuse 😢About neglect 💔About isolation ☎️ Help Childline answer more calls and be ready: https://trib.al/qo9rS6g
@[NSPCC]

We may be waiting another year for a white Christmas 🌨️❄️
24/12/2024

We may be waiting another year for a white Christmas 🌨️❄️

Norfolk has been forecast a grey, mild and cloudy Christmas Day.

Just in case you need them 🧑‍⚕️
24/12/2024

Just in case you need them 🧑‍⚕️

Health bosses have confirmed which pharmacies will be open in Norfolk and Waveney on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Did you see anything?
23/12/2024

Did you see anything?

A Peugeot was damaged while parked in Jolly Sailor Yard in Wells overnight on Friday.

Snow is on the way in the new year ☃️
23/12/2024

Snow is on the way in the new year ☃️

Forecasters have predicted up to 2cm of snow an hour could fall as a wintry forecast hits Norfolk in January.

Did you visit any of these chip shops in 2024? 👀
23/12/2024

Did you visit any of these chip shops in 2024? 👀

Fish and chip shops in Hunstanton, Wells-next-The-Sea, Bradwell and Cromer all won awards and gained national recognition in 2024.

People have called it "outrageous".
23/12/2024

People have called it "outrageous".

Shoppers across the UK are reporting their Morrisons More cards are not working as they head out for their big Christmas shop.

Nelson's County has been scooping the awards 🏆🏆
22/12/2024

Nelson's County has been scooping the awards 🏆🏆

From bars to bakeries, here are some of the places in Norfolk named among the best in the UK in 2024.

Can you help? 🐶
21/12/2024

Can you help? 🐶

A mother and son Chihuahua cross duo are looking for their forever home at Dogs Trust Snetterton this Christmas.

That's a relief!
21/12/2024

That's a relief!

A row over a Fakenham park gate has been resolved after North Norfolk Council agreed to replace the £700 item after worried parents were first told…

21/12/2024

Calling all budding journalists! Registrations are open for our Young Reporter Short Course
✅ Runs for four months between January and April
✅ Students write one article per month within deadlines
✅ Letter of Recognition for those who complete the course
Registration deadline is Friday 17 January, 2025.
Want to know more? Get in touch
📧 [email protected]
📞 020 8722 6378
💻 www.youngreporter.co.uk

A decision on the bid is expected in February
21/12/2024

A decision on the bid is expected in February

A bid has been lodged for a house to be built near Fakenham's town centre.

Goodness me!
21/12/2024

Goodness me!

A Fakenham councillor went on an expletive-laden rant toward a colleague after the pair fell out about the state of a park's boardwalk.

The chief constable had pledged to make police officers more visible 👮
20/12/2024

The chief constable had pledged to make police officers more visible 👮

The chief constable who had pledged to make police officers more visible on the streets admitted the funding settlement could leave officers doing…

20/12/2024

Is something fishy happening off the coast of north Norfolk? 🤔

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⚠️Thousands of children will have serious questions this Christmas: 🥺About abuse 😢About neglect 💔About isolation ☎️ Help Childline answer more calls and be ready: https://trib.al/qo9rS6g @[NSPCC]

Calling all budding journalists! Registrations are open for our Young Reporter Short Course ✅ Runs for four months between January and April ✅ Students write one article per month within deadlines ✅ Letter of Recognition for those who complete the course Registration deadline is Friday 17 January, 2025. Want to know more? Get in touch 📧 [email protected] 📞 020 8722 6378 💻 www.youngreporter.co.uk

Support Childline today
Support Childline today

Last Christmas, 5,499 children contacted Childline. Help @[NSPCC] be ready this year - give £20 which could help answer five calls: https://trib.al/cQUuWWM

Calling 14-18 year olds! Do you want to be a journalist? 😍
Calling 14-18 year olds! Do you want to be a journalist? 😍

📢 Are you aged 14 to 18 with ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Since 2008, the scheme has given thousands of students huge advantages through this unique opportunity. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ➡️ www.youngreporter.co.uk This could be the start of your career as a journalist! 🤩

Remember the NSPCC in your Will
Remember the NSPCC in your Will

It’s so difficult to keep children safe when the world is changing so fast – bringing with it new dangers. We know just how much of a challenge it is – because we’ve been fighting to protect children for 140 years. By leaving a gift to the NSPCC in your Will, you’ll help ensure we’re always there for children. You’ll help us give support, guidance and protection – when it’s needed most. Find out more about gifts in Wills to the NSPCC today. Request your free gifts in Wills guide. https://trib.al/LZUmz0W

Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/MhITi7u See what former The Young Reporter Scheme students have to say about the scheme 👇

Are you talking PANTS yet?
Are you talking PANTS yet?

Are you talking PANTS yet? Talk PANTS can help children understand that their body belongs to them. With the help of our friendly dinosaur, Pantosaurus, it can be roarsome fun too! ▶ Watch the video 🩲 Learn the rules ✉ Sign up for tips and advice #NSPCC https://trib.al/v52EcYH

Talk PANTS today
Talk PANTS today

Do you know what to say to keep your child safe from sexual abuse? Talk #PANTS can help you start the conversation - without using any scary words or even mentioning sex. https://trib.al/UyuISjC #NSPCC

Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? 😍 The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/b4MVCBl Here's a sneak peek at what the Young Reporter Scheme has to offer 👇

Build your baby's brain every day. Sign up for free brain-building tips with Look Say Sing Play #LookSaySingPlay #NSPCC

Are you a budding journalist? Register to the Young Reporter Scheme
Are you a budding journalist? Register to the Young Reporter Scheme

Calling 14-18 year olds! Have you got ambitions of being a journalist? The Young Reporter Scheme - in partnership with Newsquest - is a schools programme giving students in school years 10, 11, 12 and 13 an opportunity to write for a real live online newspaper. Registrations are open ahead of September's new intake. For more information and how to register, head to the Young Reporter website ▶ https://trib.al/SxcLkN9 See what former Young Reporter students have to say about the scheme 👇

Childhood Day Move a Mile
Childhood Day Move a Mile

Heard of NSPCC #ChildhoodDay Mile? You can walk it, wheel it, or space hopper it - the possibilities are endless! On Friday 7 June, join the thousands of people moving a mile and raising money to help keep children safe. Sign up now 👉 https://trib.al/MDWG1FV

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