Fakenham and Wells Times

She will be remembered for her writing and love of nature 🦉

'Expressive' author inspired by grandchildren's adventures dies aged 76 Obituary: Sally Bailey-Young, who lived in Wells, on the north Norfolk coast, used poetry as a way to channel her emotions. She will be remembered…

Well done to all involved 👏🚤

Local fisherman rescues pair cut off by tide at Norfolk nature reserve A local fisherman saved two people cut off by the tide at Scolt Head Island as Wells RNLI was launched.

They serve thousands of meals every week 🎣🍟

Co-owner of award-winning Norfolk chippy reveals recipe for success One of the owners of No1 Cromer in north Norfolk, an award-winning fish and chip restaurant and takeaway, has revealed the recipe for success.

Expect plenty of local seafood 🦀

Michelin-rated chef takes over at Norfolk pub Elliot Ketley has been announced as the new chef patron of Woodforde’s Brewery pub The Lord Nelson in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk.

“It’s not just beautiful, it’s got something really magical about it." 🏠🎭

Hollywood legend's Norfolk farmhouse put on the market for £1.95m Sir John Hurt's farmhouse in Thurling, Norfolk, has been listed for sale at £1.95m with Bedfords Estate Agents.

November's high value winners have been revealed 💷

People in Norfolk win more than £900k in Premium Bonds prize draw People living in Norfolk have won more than £900,000 in this month's Premium Bonds prize draw.

Get your telescope out🔭

What to see in the sky in November: Meteor shower and SpaceX satellites From a Leonid meteor shower to SpaceX satellites, here are some things to look out for in the sky in November 2024.

Expect noise next week ✈️

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Are you feeling festive yet? 🫣🎅🏼🎄

Norfolk Christmas market named one of UK's best Holkham Hall has been included in The Independent's ranking of the best Christmas markets in the UK.

"This is the right time to scale back my involvement" 👇

Estate acquires six caravan sites in takeover of family holiday park operator The Holkham Estate has acquired six caravan parks along the Norfolk coast after taking over caravan park operator McDonnell Caravans.

Fancy a free day at the races?

Racecourse giving away 1,500 free tickets to people living in Norfolk Fakenham Racecourse is giving away 1,500 free tickets to Norfolk households.

Special guests have also been announced 👀

Chart-topping rock band to perform at Norfolk estate in 2025 Stereophonics will perform at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk in 2025 as part of the Heritage Live outdoor concert series.

It closed as a pub in 1970.

Renovations for former village pub given the go-ahead A bid for changes to the Old Bell, a family home which was also a former pub, have been approved despite concerns from neighbours.

Keep your pooch safe this autumn ⚠️🍄

Dog owners warned about fatal mushrooms as peak fungi season hits Dog owners are being warned to look out for potentially fatal fungi as the UK mushroom season reaches its peak.

He describes it as a "wonderful tree" 🌳

WATCH: Drone footage shows aged oak tree being cut down New drone footage by Phillip Leeder reveals a "wonderful" oak tree being cut down on the northern outskirts of Reepham.

Delia Smith said it served Britain's best food 🍽️

Final chance to visit café closing this weekend after 17 years The café and shop at Wiveton Hall in north Norfolk will close this weekend after 17 years.

Our 2023 winner Minnie is here to let you know our 2024 Pet of the Year supplement is in this week's Dereham and Fakenham Times!

8 pages of adorable pet photos - take a look through and see how to vote for your favourite 🐶🐱

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Runners urged to enter Norfolk marathon in support of vulnerable children Runners across the East of England are being asked to sign up for the Norfolk Marathon to support the NSPCC.

"You don't get voted one of the top seven independent retailers in Norfolk for nothing."

Surf shop reflects on 12 years serving Norfolk as business goes up for sale Wet Dog, a surf shop which has had stores in Wells, Cromer and Sheringham, is up for sale.

"It is disastrous."

Bitter blow for Norfolk's farmers with 'disastrous' new tax rules Norfolk's farming families face an uncertain future after Labour's new changes to inheritance tax. Many will be left facing a huge tax bill, which…

We're sad to see it close!

Award-winning seafood restaurant with quayside views has closed Sands Restaurant, in Wells-next-the-Sea, has closed "due to unforeseen circumstances" after receiving the Good Food Award.

Great recognition of our beautiful county 💓

Norfolk named one of the 10 best English counties A study by travel experts at The Telegraph has found Norfolk to be one of the 10 best English counties.

Will you be going to see the show this year?🎄✨

What does it take to pull off Norfolk's most spectacular show? Thousands of people are expected to see the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, some of whom will be travelling from around the world for the pleasure.

They all look fantastic ✨

Three newly refurbished spas to visit in Norfolk These Norfolk spas are newly refurbished and one even boasts a beer spa experience.

The Irish duo are coming to Norfolk 🙌

Musical duo bringing 50 Years of Hits tour to Norfolk Foster and Allen are bringing their 50 Years of Hits tour to the Princess Theatre in Hunstanton, Norfolk.