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Upper floors of vacant town business could be transformed into three-bed flat

The upper floors of a vacant business in Fakenham could be transformed into a three-bedroom flat.

24 August 2026
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Road closed after lorry overturns on key Norfolk route

An overturned lorry is causing delays on the A1065 Fakenham Bypass and the A148 Creake Road after emergency services closed the Norfolk roads.

12 August 2026
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Teen brings burst of colour to family farm with new sunflower attraction

William Neave, 15, is opening his new pick-your-own sunflower patch on his family farm in East Rudham, near Fakenham.

31 July 2026
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Person in hospital after crash on major road

A person is in hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the A148 at Tattersett, near Fakenham.

22 July 2026
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Green light for four-bedroom home in back garden

A new four-bedroom home is set to be built on a back garden in Fakenham.

17 July 2026
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Man handed night-time ban from entering town centre

A man has been banned from entering Fakenham town centre between 5pm and 7am after breaching a notice and assaulting a police officer.

16 July 2026
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Town centre looks set to remain without a cashpoint after planners object to new one

Plans for a new cashpoint machine in Fakenham look set to be refused for the second time because officials fear it could harm a listed building.

16 July 2026
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5 of the best garden centre cafés in Norfolk for coffee and cake

Fakenham Garden Centre and the Urban Jungle in Costessey are among the best spots to browse plants and grab coffee and cake in Norfolk.

12 July 2026
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Bestselling children's author visits school to inspire young readers

A children's author has paid a special visit to a Fakenham school to inspire young readers and writers.

11 July 2026
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Two 'happy and healthy' beaver kits spotted at Norfolk nature reserve

Two "happy and healthy" baby beavers have been spotted at Sculthorpe Moor near Fakenham.

10 July 2026
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Go-ahead for work to preserve ruins of 700-year-old Norfolk church

The remains of a medieval church at West Raynham near Fakenham are set to be preserved for posterity.

4 July 2026
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Veterinary practice relocates to larger facility

A veterinary practice has relocated to a larger, upgraded facility in Fakenham.

2 July 2026
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Car crashes into front of shop

Police were called at 2.33pm to Bridge Street, Fakenham, after a car ploughed into the News Klip newsagents.

1 July 2026
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Disused barns could be transformed into new homes in Norfolk village

A group of 'disused' agricultural buildings near Fakenham could be transformed into new homes.

24 June 2026
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North Norfolk town home to one of UK's cheapest pints of Guinness

The Limes Wetherspoon pub in Fakenham has been highlighted as one of the cheapest places in the UK to order a pint of Guinness.

16 June 2026
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B&B in north Norfolk named one of best in the country

Thursford’s Holly Lodge, near Fakenham, won the bronze award for Best B&B and Guesthouse of the Year at the 2026 VisitEngland Awards.

14 June 2026
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Demolition and rebuild plans for brewery on farm unveiled

The next stage of plans for a brewery on a farm near Fakenham have been unveiled.

9 June 2026
Eastern Daily Press

Ferrari visit revs up pupils to take on writing challenge

A Ferrari 12Cilindri visit to a Fakenham school for those with with communication and behavioural needs has linked careers advice with a writing challenge.

5 June 2026
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Vet issues warning after dog bitten by venomous snake

The Grove Veterinary Hospital in Fakenham has issued a warning to pet owners after a dog was bitten by an adder.

5 June 2026
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Five arrested in dramatic immigration bust as two shops in one street raided

Five people have been arrested in immigration raids in Fakenham in Norfolk.

3 June 2026

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