Fakenham News

A nursery received a £1,000 boost to help its little learners

Norfolk nursery gets £1,000 cash boost from Tesco

Fakenham Racecourse is offering 1,500 free tickets

Fakenham Racecourse is offering 1,500 free tickets

Racecourse giving away 1,500 free tickets to people living in Norfolk

Costumes were donated

Costumes were donated

King's Lynn theatre group donate props to Fakenham Academy

Fakenham Film Festival is to return for a second year

Fakenham Film Festival is to return for a second year

Fakenham Film Festival 2024 a success with sell-out shows

Emily Mitchell at her car seats business in Fakenham.

Emily Mitchell at her car seats business in Fakenham.

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Norfolk mum opens car seat shop after struggling to find safe options

John Smith, manufacturing manager at Ploeger UK in Fakenham.

John Smith, manufacturing manager at Ploeger UK in Fakenham.

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Job cuts loom at Norfolk factory amid decline in machinery demand

Liz Vickers, councillor for Fakenham Lancaster South, is one of the signatories of a letter urging Angela Rayner to sign off on funding for Fakenham's swimming pool project.

Liz Vickers, councillor for Fakenham Lancaster South, is one of the signatories of a letter urging Angela Rayner to sign off on funding for Fakenham's swimming pool project.

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Town issues 'heartfelt plea' for decision on funding for long-awaited swimming pool

The inaugural Fakenham Film Festival will spotlight community events

The inaugural Fakenham Film Festival will spotlight community events

Fakenham Film Festival to showcase local talent on big screen

There are many activities to choose from, including archery

There are many activities to choose from, including archery

Fakenham fitness fiesta extends to ten days of diverse activities

The school is celebrating the inspection result

The school is celebrating the inspection result

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Pupils and staff celebrate church school inspection results

St Andrew's Church gardening team has received a £6,000 National Lottery grant to enhance green space

St Andrew's Church gardening team has received a £6,000 National Lottery grant to enhance green space

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Great Ryburgh community church gardeners enjoy £6,000 lottery fund boost

The open day drew in 1,500 visitors

The open day drew in 1,500 visitors

Former RAF base open day draws 1,500 people

Fakenham Primary Academy executive headteacher Adam Mason has blamed imminent job losses on two years of inflation.

Fakenham Primary Academy executive headteacher Adam Mason has blamed imminent job losses on two years of inflation.

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Jobs to be lost at Norfolk schools amid funding pressures

Ken Delve, trustee for the Veterans Central West Raynham SHQ, which is hosting an open day on July 7.

Ken Delve, trustee for the Veterans Central West Raynham SHQ, which is hosting an open day on July 7.

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Chance to see what's happening at former Norfolk military base

Fakenham Shop Manager Nicola Kendle (right) alongside (from left) Cluster Manager Naomi Munro, Area Manager Fran Elliott and Sales Assistant Lesley Hughes

Fakenham Shop Manager Nicola Kendle (right) alongside (from left) Cluster Manager Naomi Munro, Area Manager Fran Elliott and Sales Assistant Lesley Hughes

Charity shop issues urgent plea for volunteers

The event is held near the town centre by the river Wensum.

The event is held near the town centre by the river Wensum.

Riverside festival set to make a splash with new features

The Fakenham Riverside Community Day date has been revealed

The Fakenham Riverside Community Day date has been revealed

Duck races and rafting at Fakenham riverside festival

Fakenham and District Light Opera Society are taking to the stage with Disney's the Little Mermaid

Fakenham and District Light Opera Society are taking to the stage with Disney's the Little Mermaid

Disney's classic The Little Mermaid comes to the stage

Fakenham Town Council has defended its choice to raise people's council tax as it has increased in precept to address rising inflation

Fakenham Town Council has defended its choice to raise people's council tax as it has increased in precept to address rising inflation

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40pc hike in council tax due to inflation pressures and building work

Fakenham Town Council reported an instance of littering happening in its Millennium Park on its Facebook page after furniture was discovered on March 12

Fakenham Town Council reported an instance of littering happening in its Millennium Park on its Facebook page after furniture was discovered on March 12

Local government

Claims that items fly-tipped in park were taken from driveway

Fakenham Town Football Club is set to carry out the plans for its single-storey extension to the clubhouse

Fakenham Town Football Club is set to carry out the plans for its single-storey extension to the clubhouse

Planning and development

Football club set to move forward with clubhouse extension

Vance and David Taylor from Fieldview Farm House B & B on their daffodil driveway

Vance and David Taylor from Fieldview Farm House B & B on their daffodil driveway

Late bloomers - 'Daffodil drive' brightens up countryside a little later than usual

Angela Glynn (inset) has been speaking about the latest developments regarding plans to build a new swimming pool next to the Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre

Angela Glynn (inset) has been speaking about the latest developments regarding plans to build a new swimming pool next to the Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre

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Town shows its strong support for new £11m swimming pool

Fakenham will get a new SAM2 camera, which is a sign activated by vehicles to flash up a message to slow down

Fakenham will get a new SAM2 camera, which is a sign activated by vehicles to flash up a message to slow down

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Town crackdown on speeding hotspots thanks to new camera

The toilets in Highfield Road car park, in Fakenham, could be demolished to make way for affordable homes

The toilets in Highfield Road car park, in Fakenham, could be demolished to make way for affordable homes

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Public toilets to be 'flushed away' to make way for affordable homes

North Norfolk District Council has completed repair work to the crinkle crankle wall in Fakenham (photo taken in February 2023)

North Norfolk District Council has completed repair work to the crinkle crankle wall in Fakenham (photo taken in February 2023)

Additional £100,000 spent on repairing 'crinkle crankle' wall

Liz Vickers (bottom inset), North Norfolk District Councillor for Fakenham Lancaster South clashed with leader Tim Adams (top inset) at NNDC’s full council meeting on February 22 over 9 Norwich Street in Fakenham

Liz Vickers (bottom inset), North Norfolk District Councillor for Fakenham Lancaster South clashed with leader Tim Adams (top inset) at NNDC’s full council meeting on February 22 over 9 Norwich Street in Fakenham

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Row over eyesore building in market town rumbles on

Norfolk county councillor Tom FitzPatrick at the site where the new roundabout could be built

Norfolk county councillor Tom FitzPatrick at the site where the new roundabout could be built

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Accident blackspot roundabout work could start this year

Jerome Mayhew, MP for Broadland (top inset) and Leader of North Norfolk District Council, Tim Adams, have given an update on Fakenham’s hopes of getting a banking hub after three branches closed last year, including NatWest

Jerome Mayhew, MP for Broadland (top inset) and Leader of North Norfolk District Council, Tim Adams, have given an update on Fakenham’s hopes of getting a banking hub after three branches closed last year, including NatWest

How will town cope after three banks pulled out?

Kevin Black (bottom inset) announced he is leaving his role as general manager at Henry IV pub in Fakenham, and that John Northam (top inset) will take over in the role in February

Kevin Black (bottom inset) announced he is leaving his role as general manager at Henry IV pub in Fakenham, and that John Northam (top inset) will take over in the role in February

One for the road? - Pub manager heads to new pastures after helping win award

There are indoor and outdoor stalls at the Norfolk Artisan Fair in Spring

There are indoor and outdoor stalls at the Norfolk Artisan Fair in Spring

Food and craft fair featuring 100 stalls returning to Norfolk this spring

Peter Howell, a former volunteer at the Hawk and Owl Trust, is embroiled in a row with the charity he gave 10 years of work to, after he wore a ‘volunteer’ sweatshirt to the Fakenham nature reserve after leaving his post

Peter Howell, a former volunteer at the Hawk and Owl Trust, is embroiled in a row with the charity he gave 10 years of work to, after he wore a ‘volunteer’ sweatshirt to the Fakenham nature reserve after leaving his post

Charity threatens ex-volunteer with the police if he keeps wearing its branded jumper

Fakenham Academy and Sixth Form hosted a pre-election hustings event, which featured Jerome Mayhew, Jan Davis, Steffan Aquarone, and Irene Macdonald

Fakenham Academy and Sixth Form hosted a pre-election hustings event, which featured Jerome Mayhew, Jan Davis, Steffan Aquarone, and Irene Macdonald

From Rwanda flights to Tattersett tyre mountain: Students quiz election candidates

9 Norwich Street has been under a building wrap since March 2023

9 Norwich Street has been under a building wrap since March 2023

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Talks continue to find solution for 'carbuncle' building

A new book about Cool Roxy, Fakenham racecourse’s legendary winning-most horse, and his trainer Alan Blackmore is being launched

A new book about Cool Roxy, Fakenham racecourse’s legendary winning-most horse, and his trainer Alan Blackmore is being launched

The Fakenham favourite - New book to tell the story of Cool Roxy's triumphs

The Reverend Tracy Jessop has spoken after the entrance project at Fakenham Parish Church got underway

The Reverend Tracy Jessop has spoken after the entrance project at Fakenham Parish Church got underway

Planning and development

A welcoming move: Church removes pews and installs ramp as entrance work starts

The Red Lion Lounge in Fakenham officially launched its new collection service on January 11 and is preparing to start its takeaway offering shortly. Inset the business owner Andrew Felton

The Red Lion Lounge in Fakenham officially launched its new collection service on January 11 and is preparing to start its takeaway offering shortly. Inset the business owner Andrew Felton

Tasty takeaways as bar and restaurant to launch new delivery service

The Barsham Arms on Fakenham Road, East Barsham

The Barsham Arms on Fakenham Road, East Barsham

Norfolk pub visited by Hairy Bikers is looking for new owners

North Norfolk District Council has approved an application for items to be removed from the former Barclays branch in Fakenham

North Norfolk District Council has approved an application for items to be removed from the former Barclays branch in Fakenham

Planning and development

Plans approved to return Grade II listed building to pre-bank state

Richard King (inset), sales director at Digital Phone Company in Fakenham came up with the idea to pay for PCN for unlucky drivers to thank people for shopping local this Christmas

Richard King (inset), sales director at Digital Phone Company in Fakenham came up with the idea to pay for PCN for unlucky drivers to thank people for shopping local this Christmas

Phone shop thanks people for shopping local by covering parking tickets

Paul Waters managing director at Premier Travel, two members of staff of Fakenham's Premier Travel and Peter Ryan from Celebrity Cruises at the shops opening

Paul Waters managing director at Premier Travel, two members of staff of Fakenham's Premier Travel and Peter Ryan from Celebrity Cruises at the shops opening

75 years of expertise unite - Premier Travel opens new Norfolk branch

North Norfolk District Council are discussing the new sports facility in Fakenham at its full council meeting on November 20

North Norfolk District Council are discussing the new sports facility in Fakenham at its full council meeting on November 20

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Timeline for new swimming pool to be discussed at meeting

Alison Harding, a member of the team for Fakenham Christmas Tree Festival

Alison Harding, a member of the team for Fakenham Christmas Tree Festival

'Delighted' - Festival team express joy after £31,000 raised from Christmas trees

A new padel court could be built near Fakenham. Pictured is a court installed at Ipswich Sports Club - the sport is similar to tennis, using smaller bats and an enclosed court

A new padel court could be built near Fakenham. Pictured is a court installed at Ipswich Sports Club - the sport is similar to tennis, using smaller bats and an enclosed court

Planning and development

Norfolk farm is courting change with plans for 'padel' courts

McDonald’s has spoken for the first time regarding potential plans to build on land just south of Fakenham's Lidl supermarket, off Holt Road

McDonald’s has spoken for the first time regarding potential plans to build on land just south of Fakenham's Lidl supermarket, off Holt Road

McDonald's breaks silence on new Norfolk restaurant plans

Undefined Hair Space, founded by Thomas Bowden and Lauren Thompson has announced plans to open in Fakenham this December

Undefined Hair Space, founded by Thomas Bowden and Lauren Thompson has announced plans to open in Fakenham this December

New salon to offer FREE haircuts in its first week

McDonald's Restaurants Ltd have submitted a pre-application for the building of a drive-through restaurant on the site to the rear of Fakenham’s Lidl store, on Holt Road

McDonald's Restaurants Ltd have submitted a pre-application for the building of a drive-through restaurant on the site to the rear of Fakenham’s Lidl store, on Holt Road

Planned new McDonald's would bring '120 new jobs'

People gathered in Fakenham's Market Place to witness the Christmas light switch-on event take place

People gathered in Fakenham's Market Place to witness the Christmas light switch-on event take place

Crowds flock to Christmas season kick-off in town centre

Plans were submitted in November to Breckland Council to build two new homes on land off Market Hill in Colkirk

Plans were submitted in November to Breckland Council to build two new homes on land off Market Hill in Colkirk

Planning and development

New housing plan for Norfolk's 'village of Roman treasure'

The third Miliarensis found at Colkirk sold at auction for £3,400

The third Miliarensis found at Colkirk sold at auction for £3,400

Roman Norfolk: Emperor's coin is sold for a king's ransom

The excavation underway in Colkirk, near Fakenham, and inset, the Miliarensis

The excavation underway in Colkirk, near Fakenham, and inset, the Miliarensis

Roman rarities to go under the hammer after detectorist's huge haul

Peter Hamilton, from the market town, has been installing the lights which brighten Christmas time in Fakenham since 1993, and this year marks his final efforts

Peter Hamilton, from the market town, has been installing the lights which brighten Christmas time in Fakenham since 1993, and this year marks his final efforts

30 years of sparkle - Christmas lights maestro retires after four decades

The former Fakenham Academy site in Wells Road

The former Fakenham Academy site in Wells Road

'Variety of purchasers' show interest in historic school site

Hollie Webb (inset) from Fakenham is setting out to become a team developer for Slimming World and bring back the service to Wells

Hollie Webb (inset) from Fakenham is setting out to become a team developer for Slimming World and bring back the service to Wells

Can you help bring Slimming World back to coastal town?