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Abbey Estate breathes sigh of relief after redevelopment plans rejected

Breckland District Council’s planning committee have voted near-unanimously against Bromford Flagship’s controversial plans to redevelop the Abbey Estate, which included the demolition of over 500 existing homes. Tensions were high at the meeting, held at the Charles Burrell Centre and attended by over 120 members of the public. Case officer, Rebecca Collins, had recommended the […]

Green in More Ways than One – British Trust for Ornithology

A close-up photograph of a goldfinch perched on a teasel head, delicately pecking at the seeds. The bird’s striking plumage is visible — a red face, black and white head markings, warm brown back, and bright yellow bar across its black wings. The background is softly blurred green foliage, drawing attention to the fine details of the bird and plant.

The British Trust for Ornithology celebrates Thetford’s Gold win in Anglia in Bloom, and shares how greener spaces benefit not just wildlife but people too. At BTO, we were delighted to hear about Thetford’s Gold award in the Large Town category of the 2025 Anglia in Bloom competition. Thetford has some beautiful floral displays and […]

Success for Thetford Short Mat Bowls Club at three club match

Thetford Short Mat Bowls Club recently completed a successful summer season by winning the Summer Afternoon League, followed by success in an annual three-club tournament held at the Charles Burrell Centre on Friday 29th August. The clubs involved in the tournament are Harling, Watton and Thetford. The competition was founded by Eddie Bebee who sadly […]

Mencap fundraising for sensory room for residents

Four smiling women stand together outside a brick building, wearing name badges on pink lanyards. One is dressed in a grey Adidas hoodie, another in a red top, one in a green T-shirt with a cartoon face design, and another in a black sleeveless top. They appear to be part of a care or support team, standing close together and posing happily for the photo.

An assisted living community in Thetford is raising funds to create a sensory room for its residents. Mencap provides round-the-clock care for five people with complex needs such as autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy, in a bungalow in the town centre. The new space would give residents a place to relax and express their […]

Thetford Town Council agrees to take ownership of town car parks

A group of councillors and officers sit around a large U-shaped table during a formal meeting in a high-ceilinged room with pale green walls and tall arched windows. Laptops, papers, and nameplates are spread across the tables, and a large screen displays an agenda on the wall. A statue and historical artwork decorate the room. The atmosphere is serious and focused as members discuss local matters, including the car park proposal.

At an Extraordinary Full Council Meeting on Thursday 23rd October, Thetford Town Council voted to take on the ownership of ten public car parks in the town from Breckland Council. Breckland recently approached the five market towns in the district with proposals for each Town Council to take ownership and management of their local car […]

People in Norfolk encouraged to attend organised displays this Bonfire Night

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people to attend public fireworks displays this Bonfire Night, rather than setting off fireworks at home. The advice comes from the service’s Prevention team, which works to keep people in the county safe by stopping fires from occurring. Llio Knight-Griffith, Home Fire Safety Manager at Norfolk Fire and […]

Thetford Pumpkin Trail returns for 2025

One of Thetford’s most loved community events has made its return – The annual Thetford Pumpkin Trail is taking place on the Cloverfields estate this Halloween! Now in its fifth year, Thetford Pumpkin Trail features all kinds of frightfully creative displays, from painted pumpkins to carved creations, to entertain you and your little ones this […]

enABLE Weekly AccessibiliTEA sessions return at Thetford Methodist Church

A group of people sit chatting around tables covered in green polka-dot tablecloths at a community centre. Some are enjoying tea and cake, while others are engaged in conversation. The room has brick walls, floral window blinds, and a welcoming, informal atmosphere, suggesting a friendly social gathering or community coffee morning.

After the successful launch of enABLE Thetford’s AccessibiliTEA group last autumn, the weekly sessions have returned from 3rd October. They offer local residents who are disabled or living with long-term health conditions the chance to socialise, chat and enjoy refreshments in a warm and welcoming space. Sessions will run every Friday from 12.30–2.30pm in the […]

Patience, Precision, and Progress: Lessons from the Workshop | Thetford Academy

Thetford Academy Principal Michael Fordham reflects on his time jumping in as a woodwork teacher, and how patience, precision and hands-on creativity can teach lessons far beyond the workshop. Although I am a history teacher by training, the reality of being a headteacher is that you sometimes need to teach any subject where there is […]

Staying Healthy as Winter Approaches: Your Guide to a Strong Season Ahead!

A steaming red mug with white polka dots sits on a windowsill wrapped in a cosy blanket. Outside the rain-speckled window, autumn leaves float gently against a blurred background of trees in golden hues. The scene evokes warmth and comfort on a rainy autumn day.

School Lane Surgery’s Helen Pidgeon shares simple, practical ways to boost your immune system, lift your mood, and stay healthy through the colder months. As the days get shorter and the chilly weather sets in, many of us look forward to cosy evenings, hearty meals and festive get-togethers. But winter also has its challenges: colds […]