Latest Wymondham and Attleborough News

West and north Norfolk coastlines to bask in the hottest temperatures this weekend

Yesterday, 09:04 Donna-Louise Bishop

Looking from Beeston Hill people enjoy the weather in North Norfolk. PHOTO BY SIMON FINLAY

Parts of the East Anglian coastline are set to enjoy beautiful weather this weekend with soaring temperatures predicted to reach highs of 17C (63F).

Breckland Council’s new leader voices opposition to elected mayor for Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire

Fri, 08:38 Adam Lazzari

Breckland Council’s new leader has voiced strong opposition to proposals to have one elected mayor for Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

Breckland Council

Man freed from car after crash in Attleborough

Fri, 08:34 Jemma Walker

Firefighters freed a man in his 50s from an overturned car following a crash.

William Nunn set to be confirmed as Breckland Council leader for second time after Conservative group meeting

Wed, 09:45 Andrew Fitchett

A former leader of Breckland Council has confirmed that he has been selected for the role again after a meeting of the authority’s Conservative group.

Monday bin collections to be scrapped across south Norfolk

Wed, 08:03 Anthony Carroll

Bin collections across south Norfolk are to be scrapped on Mondays, as part of an overhaul of the way rubbish is disposed of.

South Norfolk Council

Old Buckenham Airfield delighted with café renovation works

Tue, 16:24 Rebecca Murphy

A south Norfolk airfield has announced the completion of renovation work which has improved its café.

Matt Wilkins

Dispute over Victorian pews in St Botolph’s Church in Stow Bedon is resolved

Tue, 09:49 Martin George

St Botolph's Church in Stow Bedon. Picture: Matthew Usher.

A dispute over the fate of some Victorian church pews which threatened plans to create a space for community events has been resolved.

Norwich

Mental health, obesity and bullying among priorities for new members of the youth parliament

Diss crash survivor to cycle for hospital

Teacher redundancies at City Academy Norwich, Attlebrorough Academy, Wayland Academy and Fakenham Academy

Wymondham teacher’s trip to France to deliver refugee aid

A11 lane at Ketteringham reopens after two-vehicle crash

Poultry farm visit breeds new interest among school pupils

Car and bicycle among items stolen in a series of thefts in Attleborough

Best independent retailers in Diss, Wymondham, Harleston and Loddon are revealed

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Wymondham and Attleborough Sport

Wymondham Ladies book their place in cup final

Friday, March 18, 2016

A Wymondham player, red, displays her attacking prowess against Lynn Ladies. Picture: IAN CONSTANCE

Wymondham Town Ladies 6 Lynn Ladies 0

Red card is a game-changer for Diss Town

Friday, March 18, 2016

Jason Armes in action on Saturday - Armes received a red card later in the match. Photo: JOHN HUTTON

Diss Town 1 Hadleigh United 3

Peter Wright claims £10k jackpot by edging Adrian Lewis in Players’ Championship

Monday, March 14, 2016

Michael van Gerwen, left, with Peter Wright. Picture: LAWRENCE LUSTIG/PDC

Peter Wright came from 5-3 down to defeat Adrian Lewis 6-5 in the final of Players’ Championship One to claim his first title of 2016.

Germany

Wymondham and Attleborough Events

Prince of Wales Road inspires Norwich band’s song

Yesterday, 11:10 Emma Knights

A Norwich band has recorded a song inspired by one of the city’s most famous streets.

Norwich

Guide to some of the region’s best Easter egg hunts

Friday, March 25, 2016 Simon Parkin

Bunny is on the loose as Dereham Windmill holds an Easter hunt

The Easter bunny has been busy and there is plenty of hunting to be done — most involving chocolate treats. SIMON PARKIN highlights some Easter eggs hunts not to miss.

United Kingdom

Norfolk Entertainment

Norfolk poet set to take his show to the Houses of Parliament

Yesterday, 15:25 Emma Knights

What I Learned From Johnny Bevan. Photo: Guiseppe Cerone.

Norfolk poet Luke Wright is heading to Westminster to perform his debut theatre show at the Houses of Parliament.

University of East Anglia

Prince of Wales Road inspires Norwich band’s song

Yesterday, 11:10 Emma Knights

A Norwich band has recorded a song inspired by one of the city’s most famous streets.

Norwich

Watch: Five must-see movies this April

Fri, 15:18 Press Association

Check out here five of the best movies coming to a cinema near you this April.

Table top sale at Gresham’s Senior School

Fri, 13:14 Tracey Gray

Walking with the Wounded. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

A table top sale raising money to help injured soldiers and veterans will be taking place on Saturday, April 2 at the Big school hall at Gresham’s Senior School, not prep school.