Fly-tipping fines issued in Thetford as council crackdown continues

Breckland Council’s crackdown on littering and fly-tipping has resulted in £1,650 in fines issued by the Environmental Enforcement Team. On Thetford’s Abbey Estate, several unwanted items were dumped, despite being eligible for free disposal at the recycling centre. A member of the public identified the address responsible. Although the resident claimed to have hired a […]
Spotlight On… DGK Mobile Tyres

DGK Mobile Tyres is a trusted, family-run business offering reliable mobile tyre services across Thetford and surrounding areas. With years of experience and a strong reputation, they provide a wide range of services, including tyre replacements, puncture repairs, valve replacements, TPMS diagnostics, and wheel alignment. Specialising in convenient, hassle-free tyre care, DGK Mobile Tyres brings […]
Where does our recycling go? – Thetford Environmental Group visit Costessey MRC

Do you watch your rubbish disappear into the lorry and wonder what happens to your old socks and rinsed-out bean tins? Some members of Thetford Environmental Group recently went on a guided tour of the Materials Recovery Centre (MRC) in Costessey to find out. The MRC, which sits on the edge of an old landfill, […]
The Geese from the East: Winter visitors to Thetford’s Nunnery Lakes

Nick Moran from the British Trust for Ornithology talks about the epic journeys of Thetford’s wintering birds, and the best spots to see them. Here in deepest Breckland, with our (relatively!) dry climate, it is easy to forget how important the UK is for wintering waterbirds. However, millions of ducks, geese and swans migrate to […]
Stunning watercolour goes on display at Norwich Castle

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery recently unveiled a stunning watercolour by contemporary British artist Gerard Stamp. The Restoration of a Royal Palace (Norwich Castle) depicts the interior of Norwich Castle’s Norman Keep during the early phase of building work for the Royal Palace Reborn project. Gerard, renowned for his exquisite architectural detail, had long […]
Volunteering with East Anglian Children’s Hospices

EACH is keen to hear from anyone willing to join its Help at Home team. Volunteers have the chance to make an “invaluable, life-changing” contribution by helping families receiving support from a leading children’s hospice. Volunteers are matched with the family of a child receiving care. They then have an opportunity to provide vital practical […]
Places available at specialist SEND school in Thetford

Eld Park have places available for SEND students. Compass Community School Eld Park has places available for students aged between seven and seventeen years old. This will come as welcome news to parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – who often find it difficult to secure a well-matched placement in their […]
Empowering lives: how Norfolk Community Law Service supports vulnerable communities

Norfolk Community Law Service helps thousands of people a year who would otherwise be denied access to justice. Here, chief executive David Powles highlights their work and why 2025 is set to be a big year for the charity. Justice, a fair trial, or the ability to have your voice heard, is a human right […]
Get ready for Digifest: exciting tech adventures at Thetford Library!

This February, Thetford Library is the place to be for tech lovers and curious minds. Digifest is back with an array of interactive and fun-filled events designed to inspire and engage children of all ages. Best of all, it’s free! Glow and Go: 17th and 21st February, 10:30am and 11:30am – perfect for little ones […]
Pruning and preparation – Garden notes for February

This month’s top tips from Thetford Garden and Allotment Club’s Maggie Baldwin. “The weather can be tricky at this time of the year. Increasingly, we are experiencing wetter winters and frosts that are generally less severe. This unfortunately means more pests and disease survive over the winter to haunt us in the Spring and Summer! […]