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Anglia in Bloom judges pose with Thetford Mayor Cllr Vic Peters beside the newly installed bear bench, surrounded by colourful floral displays.

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Thetford welcomes judges from Anglia in Bloom 2026 competition

A group of five people take part in an outdoor yoga session on a grassy lawn beside reconstructed Anglo-Saxon buildings at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village. Participants are practising a lunge pose with their arms raised towards the sky on colourful yoga mats. The evening scene is framed by thatched buildings, pine trees and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, creating a peaceful countryside setting.

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The Brecks Outdoor Festival 2026 is bigger and better than ever!

A firefighter in protective clothing tackles smouldering hotspots on a recently burned heathland, while a Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service response vehicle is parked in the foreground. Charred vegetation, smoke and scorched trees stretch across the scene following a wildfire.

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Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service urges caution after surge in outdoor fires

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A male blackbird with glossy black plumage and a bright orange-yellow beak perched on a weathered tree stump, surrounded by lush green foliage.

Why garden birds become harder to spot during late summer

In spring, you may have noticed the seemingly endless antics of the birds that share our greenspaces, whether that was their early morning song or adults busily nest-building and rearing

August 10, 2026

Maggie’s August garden notes

Maggie Baldwin shares her August garden notes, with advice on caring for lavender, making the most of a glut of summer produce and adapting gardens to hotter, drier weather, plus

August 10, 2026

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Thetford welcomes judges from Anglia in Bloom 2026 competition

Thetford Town Council was delighted to welcome judges from the Anglia in Bloom 2026 competition to the town on Thursday 9th July, showcasing the outstanding community effort, environmental initiatives and

August 10, 2026