Breckland Council has launched a new “Warm Packs” initiative to provide a package of support to residents across the district during the colder months. Thanks to funding and donations from local businesses – including the Shadwell Estate, Snetterton Park Limited,…
Diss Swim Centre was officially re-opened today (Monday 13 January) following an investment, by South Norfolk Council, of nearly £4 million. The centre was reopened by gold medal winning, British Paralympic swimmer Jessica-Jane Applegate and the Council’s Chair Sharon Blundell.…
A sell-out panto that combined a classic fairytale with futuristic sci-fi has provided rocket fuel funding for its venue’s community work. Mother Goose and the Space Emperor played to nine capacity crowds at the Black Swan Theatre in North Walsham.…
Norfolk Bluebell Wood Burial Park has been named the most caring, compassionate and attentive natural burial ground venue in the UK, by the people whose opinions matter most – grieving families who use its laid-to-rest service. The18-acre Park, located just…
A new parking scheme, to ease congestion around Whitefriars Academy Primary school, is being hailed a success after its first month but more parents are being encouraged to make use of it. The borough council has given the school a…
Breckland Council’s ongoing crackdown on littering and fly-tipping in the district has seen more people receive fines from the council’s Environmental Enforcement Team. Penalties totalling £1,650 have been issued for four incidents which occurred recently. In one instance, a large amount…
Wymondham Words, a literary festival that started in 2010 was given a £500 ward grant from South Norfolk Councillor, Carmina McConnell. The festival which was re-launched last year following an interruption by Covid, ran from 21 to 24 November with…
A new hub which brings together services from a range of organisations has opened in the heart of Dereham. The Link is set inside Breckland Business Centre, off St Withburga Lane, and aims to provide a one-stop-shop of support and…
The Iron Duke restoration project has reached a major mile stone with the submission of thefinal details of the scheme to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and applications for bothplanning permission and listed building consent. The first stage application to…
