Dereham Times

The Times made its debut on February 7, 1880, starting as eight pages of closely printed text. It originated from the People's Weekly Journal, which had launched in 1864. Initially, the publication was released in two versions, referred to as the Dereham and Fakenham Times, along with the Fakenham and Dereham Times. Today, the tradition continues with two editions of the Dereham and Fakenham Times, now known as the Dereham Times and the Fakenham and Wells Times.

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Food hygiene ratings for Breckland in the last 14 days

6 days ago | derehamtimes.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

Every Breckland food hygiene rating given in latest inspections (Image: Pixabay) The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Breckland restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed. Environmental health officers from Breckland have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements.
Celebrity football match set to raise funds for two good causes

1 month ago | derehamtimes.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

A 'Celebrity Football Match' to Raise Funds for Norfolk Accident Rescue Service and Jesse’s Anchor Charities is set to take place in Dereham. (Image: Heidi Jane) A celebrity football match is set to raise funds for two good causes. The 'Sellebrity Soccer' event will take place on April 27 at Dereham Town Football Club. The event will support the Norfolk Accident Rescue Service (NARS) and Jesse’s Anchor Charities.
Chemical spill forces evacuation in Station Road, Dereham

1 month ago | derehamtimes.co.uk | Harry Jackaman-Pegg

A business was evacuated following a chemical spill in Station Road, Dereham (Image: Google/Newsquest) A business had to be evacuated in Dereham due to a chemical spill. The incident happened at about 8.22am on Tuesday at a commercial property in Station Road. Two fire crews from Dereham and two crews from Sprowston including the Environment Protection Unit rushed to the scene.
Family left heartbroken after heirloom anvil weighing 77kg is stolen from garden

1 month ago | derehamtimes.co.uk | Edward Dewulf-Peters

A 77kg anvil was stolen from a property in Hethersett earlier this week (Image: Supplied) It was the last item gifted by a loving father to his daughter before he passed away. But now heartless thieves have made off with a family's beloved heirloom anvil weighing in at 99kg. The item - whose twin can be found at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Museum near Dereham - holds "huge" sentimental value to Gaby Wellsted and her parents.
Legendary pianist to open FREE Blues Festival in Norfolk town

2 months ago | derehamtimes.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

World-renowned bluesman to kick off Norfolk festival (Image: Dereham Blues Festival) The Dereham Blues Festival will kick off with a performance by legendary boogie-woogie bluesman Mike Sanchez. The world-renowned rhythm and blues pianist will take to the stage at Dereham Memorial Hall on July 9 at 7.30pm, alongside his six-piece band. This exclusive ticketed event will set the tone for the festival, which will feature a host of blues performances.
Berrys Lane and Dereham Road off A47 in Honingham to close

2 months ago | derehamtimes.co.uk | Faye Minton

3 1/1 There will be more road closures this week as the £250m scheme to dual a stretch of the A47 continues. The five-and-a-half-mile stretch between Easton and North Tuddenham is undergoing dualling work that began on August 19 and will last for the next three years. Berrys Lane and Dereham Road in Honingham will be blocked this week while contractors work on the next phase. Berrys Lane will be blocked from 9pm on Monday until 9pm on Friday.
Honingham Road in Barnham Broom to close for five days

2 months ago | derehamtimes.co.uk | Shaun Webbley

Part of Honingham Road in Barnham Broom will be closed for five days later this month (Image: Google Maps) A road is to close for five days while an oak tree is cut down. Honingham Road in Barnham Broom will be closed for culvert repairs from February 24 until the afternoon of February 28. The work will involve the felling of an oak tree which is currently causing damage to the eastern end of the culvert and taking down the upstream and downstream headwall to repair the brickwork.
Grandmother with rare condition may have taken overdose to 'end suffering'

2 months ago | derehamtimes.co.uk | David Hannant

A terminally ill grandmother may have taken an overdose in a desperate effort to end her suffering as her rare condition progressed, an inquest has heard. Christine Devereux, from Yaxham near Dereham, died in hospital on May 23 last year - four days after taking a large medication overdose. The 66-year-old former key worker was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called progressive supranuclear palsy.
Hot tub firm boss sexually assaulted masseuse after asking for ‘extras’

Jan 8, 2025 | derehamtimes.co.uk | Simon Parkin

Sydney Morrison sexually assaulted a female masseuse after asking for “extras” (Image: Newsquest/Pexels) The owner of a hot tub business sexually assaulted a female masseuse after asking for “extras” during a spa session. Sydney Morrison, 69, repeatedly groped the shocked woman while lying near naked on a treatment table as she gave him a massage. Norwich Magistrates’ Court was told he also started masturbating after grabbing her legs and touching her crotch.
Injuries from Norfolk e-scooter crashes go unreported

Jan 5, 2025 | derehamtimes.co.uk | Simon Parkin

Official casualty statistics from crashes in Norfolk involving e-scooters likely to be under reported (Image: PA) Just 15 people were officially reported to have been hurt in e-scooter accidents in Norfolk, according to the latest available figures - but research shows the true number is probably much higher. In 2023, Police in Norfolk recorded 15 crashes involving e-scooters said to have caused injuries.