North Walsham News

One of the images from the North Walsham Community Archive calendar

North Walsham Community Archive launches 10th calendar

World Teachers' Day was celebrated at North Walsham High School

World Teachers' Day was celebrated at North Walsham High School

World Teachers' Day celebrated at North Walsham High School

The North Walsham Phoenix Group is helping residents cope with living costs

The North Walsham Phoenix Group is helping residents cope with living costs

Group helps families struggling to make ends meet

ACE recognises North Walsham High for outstanding character development

ACE recognises North Walsham High for outstanding character development

Norfolk school receives first 'School of Character' kitemark in county

Joseph Ballard and Chris North

Joseph Ballard and Chris North

Comedy, magic and song set to dazzle in community's summer show

Footnotes is celebrating three decades of dance

Footnotes is celebrating three decades of dance

Dance school to host grand showcase to celebrate 30th anniversary

A group of independent Norfolk veterinary practices - Westover Vets, in North Walsham, Caister and Cromer Vets - have all appointed new directors to secure the group’s independence for the future

A group of independent Norfolk veterinary practices - Westover Vets, in North Walsham, Caister and Cromer Vets - have all appointed new directors to secure the group’s independence for the future

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Shareholder shake-up at Norfolk veterinary group - with trio of directors appointed

The final photo Alfie Brown's dad took of him, swimming at Ebridge Mill

The final photo Alfie Brown's dad took of him, swimming at Ebridge Mill

Man arrested after hit-and-run death of Norfolk teenager re-bailed a fourth time

Urgent concerns have been raised over “devastating” tree felling at Bacton Wood, also known as Witton Wood, which North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker claims has disturbed nesting birds and “trashed” the forest

Urgent concerns have been raised over “devastating” tree felling at Bacton Wood, also known as Witton Wood, which North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker claims has disturbed nesting birds and “trashed” the forest

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Urgent concerns over 'devastating' tree felling which 'trashed' Norfolk beauty spot

A ceremony is being held to mark the instillation of the first of a series of information boards at a historic Norfolk battle site in North Walsham

A ceremony is being held to mark the instillation of the first of a series of information boards at a historic Norfolk battle site in North Walsham

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Series of new signs to be unveiled about historic Norfolk battle in Peasants' Revolt

The Dental Design Studio has opened in North Walsham in north Norfolk - taking over Bupa Dental Care in Market Place

The Dental Design Studio has opened in North Walsham in north Norfolk - taking over Bupa Dental Care in Market Place

New dentist opens in Norfolk town - receiving more than 3,000 appointment requests

The final photo Alfie Brown's dad took of him, swimming at Ebridge Mill

The final photo Alfie Brown's dad took of him, swimming at Ebridge Mill

Man arrested after hit-and-run death of North Walsham teenager Alfie Brown re-bailed

Cora Beecroft from North Walsham was diagnosed with leukaemia when she was three years old - and her brother James has now raised almost £700 for Young Lives vs Cancer

Cora Beecroft from North Walsham was diagnosed with leukaemia when she was three years old - and her brother James has now raised almost £700 for Young Lives vs Cancer

Four-year-old Cora's cancer battle - with older brother there every step of the way

Badgers in Bradfield, near North Walsham in north Norfolk, have burst the village's water main leaving locals without water

Badgers in Bradfield, near North Walsham in north Norfolk, have burst the village's water main leaving locals without water

Norfolk village's badger 'nightmare' as burst pipe leaves locals without water

A new dental practice could open in a Norfolk town by the end of this month – and will offer places to NHS patients

A new dental practice could open in a Norfolk town by the end of this month – and will offer places to NHS patients

New dental practice to open in Norfolk town this month and will offer NHS places

The works at Black Swan Loke in North Walsham

The works at Black Swan Loke in North Walsham

Local government

Latest works underway as part of market town's £4 million regeneration project

Charlie Fethany rides out a high tackle in the North Walsham game against Bury St Edmunds

Charlie Fethany rides out a high tackle in the North Walsham game against Bury St Edmunds

North Walsham faces tough to Bury St Edmunds after muddy battle

The Lloyds bank branch in North Walsham

The Lloyds bank branch in North Walsham

Historic bank to be stripped bare - Lloyds seeks green light for removals

Charlie Fethney takes on the defence in the North Walsham game against Old Albanian

Charlie Fethney takes on the defence in the North Walsham game against Old Albanian

Vikings take early lead, but Old Albanian emerges victorious with 8-35 triumph

File photo from inside a branch of Timpson

File photo from inside a branch of Timpson

New Timpson pod could be installed outside Sainsbury's

Residents at Saxon Court in North Walsham are calling for compensation from their housing provider

Residents at Saxon Court in North Walsham are calling for compensation from their housing provider

Elderly people who were trapped in their homes will NOT receive compensation

The final photo Alfie Brown's dad took of him, swimming at Ebridge Mill

The final photo Alfie Brown's dad took of him, swimming at Ebridge Mill

Man arrested after hit-and-run death of 13-year-old Alfie Brown is rebailed

Sanders Coaches, based in Holt, north Norfolk, has been named Top Independent Bus Operator at the 2023 UK Bus Awards. Managing director Charles Sanders hoists the award.

Sanders Coaches, based in Holt, north Norfolk, has been named Top Independent Bus Operator at the 2023 UK Bus Awards. Managing director Charles Sanders hoists the award.

A busman's jolly-day! Norfolk bus firm named UK's best

A man who was arrested on suspicion of causing the death of a 13-year-old cyclist Alfie Brown in a hit-and-run could be charged when his bail comes to an end on November 30.

A man who was arrested on suspicion of causing the death of a 13-year-old cyclist Alfie Brown in a hit-and-run could be charged when his bail comes to an end on November 30.

Man arrested after hit-and-run death of 13-year-old could be charged

David Ryall, 68, living at Saxon Court retirement housing block in North Walsham has been waiting ten weeks for Victory Homes to repair a leak in his home

David Ryall, 68, living at Saxon Court retirement housing block in North Walsham has been waiting ten weeks for Victory Homes to repair a leak in his home

'It’s a nightmare:' Pensioner accuses housing provider of 'ageism' in ten-week row

Harry Langbridge dives for the line in the North Walsham v Guernsey match

Harry Langbridge dives for the line in the North Walsham v Guernsey match

Guernsey shatter Vikings’ hopes at the last

Swimmers taking part in the North Norfolk Vikings Swimming Club's annual championship

Swimmers taking part in the North Norfolk Vikings Swimming Club's annual championship

Swim club makes a splash with record entries at annual championships

The ashes of Luke Nicholas, from North Walsham, who died aged 16, have been scattered in space. Images: Aura Flights/Supplied

The ashes of Luke Nicholas, from North Walsham, who died aged 16, have been scattered in space. Images: Aura Flights/Supplied

'I knew this was right for him' - Space balloon scatters teen's ashes in space

Billy Tait in action for the North Walsham Vikings

Billy Tait in action for the North Walsham Vikings

North Walsham Vikings' resilience tested in tough battle with Esher

Henley Brightman starts an attack for the North Walsham Vikings in their clash against Canterbury

Henley Brightman starts an attack for the North Walsham Vikings in their clash against Canterbury

North Walsham Vikings overwhelmed by Canterbury's second-half onslaught

Students from Paston College in North Walsham launch their Hedgehog Friendly Campus project with the help of Marian Grimes of Hedgehog Haven rescue

Students from Paston College in North Walsham launch their Hedgehog Friendly Campus project with the help of Marian Grimes of Hedgehog Haven rescue

Prickly subject as students launch campaign to make college hedgehog friendly

Flood warning issued for The River Bure during Storm Ciaran

Flood warning issued for The River Bure during Storm Ciaran

Flood warning for north Norfolk as Storm Ciarán hits region with rain and 70mph winds

North Walsham Remembrance Day and Sunday services and march

North Walsham Remembrance Day and Sunday services and march

When Remembrance Day and Sunday services are taking place in North Walsham

Everyone Active Norfolk launches Age is Just a Number campaign

Everyone Active Norfolk launches Age is Just a Number campaign

Age is just a number: The Norfolk leisure centres championing the older generation

Berni Marfleet and Rev David Warner with dog Buddy at the site of the new sculptures

Berni Marfleet and Rev David Warner with dog Buddy at the site of the new sculptures

Quirky tribute to town's past unveiled in churchyard

James McDermott

James McDermott

Pop-up bookshop and renowned writers - Week-long event planned for town

STUFF Selfstore has opened at Hornbeam Business Park in North Walsham

STUFF Selfstore has opened at Hornbeam Business Park in North Walsham

New family-run self-storage business opens in Norfolk town

Mark McCall of North Walsham Vikings rugby club breaks through the defence in Westcombe Park match

Mark McCall of North Walsham Vikings rugby club breaks through the defence in Westcombe Park match

Tough day for Vikings as Westcombe Park triumph 7-59

Mark McCall of the North Walsham Vikings rugby club breaks through the defence in the game against Westcombe Park

Mark McCall of the North Walsham Vikings rugby club breaks through the defence in the game against Westcombe Park

Tough day for Vikings as Westcombe Park triumph 7-59

Duncan Baker at a previous jobs fair in North Walsham

Duncan Baker at a previous jobs fair in North Walsham

Jobs fair to put seasonal roles in the spotlight

North Walsham children dressed up for the coronation of King George V in 1911

North Walsham children dressed up for the coronation of King George V in 1911

Nostalgic delight as calendar features stunning pictures from town's past

Betty Powell celebrated her 100th birthday with more than 300 cards

Betty Powell celebrated her 100th birthday with more than 300 cards

Betty's joy as she receives more than 300 cards on her 100th birthday

File photo of a solar array in a field. A similar array will be built in East Ruston

File photo of a solar array in a field. A similar array will be built in East Ruston

Green light given for solar plan on north Norfolk farm

The Dental Design Studio has purchased Bupa Dental Care North Walsham, in north Norfolk, and will be offering places for NHS patients - inset Dr Jeff Sherer, clinical director at The Dental Design Studio

The Dental Design Studio has purchased Bupa Dental Care North Walsham, in north Norfolk, and will be offering places for NHS patients - inset Dr Jeff Sherer, clinical director at The Dental Design Studio

New dental practice to offer NHS places for patients in Norfolk town

Anne Rose with the North Walsham Arthritis Care minibus.

Anne Rose with the North Walsham Arthritis Care minibus.

Obituary: The community lawyer who led a life of kindness

From left to right: Giles Orpen-Smillie, Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner; Paul Sandford, Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary; Duncan Baker, North Norfolk MP; Graham Plant and Grahame Bygrave, Norfolk County Council

From left to right: Giles Orpen-Smillie, Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner; Paul Sandford, Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary; Duncan Baker, North Norfolk MP; Graham Plant and Grahame Bygrave, Norfolk County Council

Local government

'Staggering' 58,000 penalties issued to Norfolk drivers in the last year - up 20%

Victory Swim and Fitness Centre, in North Walsham, has apologised to customers for closing its swimming pool because of high chlorine levels

Victory Swim and Fitness Centre, in North Walsham, has apologised to customers for closing its swimming pool because of high chlorine levels

Leisure centre apologises for closing swimming pool due to high chemical levels

A new public toilet and Changing Places facility is opening in North Walsham

A new public toilet and Changing Places facility is opening in North Walsham

Local government

Solar-powered loos to open in town centre

Jobe Brooks in action for the North Walsham Vikings

Jobe Brooks in action for the North Walsham Vikings

Late surge by Vikings not enough to overcome Henley

The North Walsham Vikings in action against Dorking

The North Walsham Vikings in action against Dorking

North Walsham suffers tough defeat at hands of dominant Dorking

Harry Dye in action for the North Walsham Vikings

Harry Dye in action for the North Walsham Vikings

Bury’s five-try purple patch proves too much for Vikings

A training session at Box Lively in North Walsham

A training session at Box Lively in North Walsham

Town gym welcomes new owners and fresh fitness offerings

Residents of Saxon Court sheltered housing at North Walsham, who are stuck in their flats due to a broken lift. Left, Jill Thrower; top, Barry Snailum and Patricia Fuller; and bottom right flat, Patricia Smith with her carer and granddaughter, Sadie Page

Residents of Saxon Court sheltered housing at North Walsham, who are stuck in their flats due to a broken lift. Left, Jill Thrower; top, Barry Snailum and Patricia Fuller; and bottom right flat, Patricia Smith with her carer and granddaughter, Sadie Page

Apology NOT ENOUGH for residents left trapped in their homes by housing provider

The Cedars, in New Street, North Walsham

The Cedars, in New Street, North Walsham

Historic town centre building to FINALLY reopen after 7 years