<![CDATA[Watton & Swaffham Times - News]]> http://www.wattonandswaffhamtimes.co.uk Thu, 17 May 2012 17:26:50 +0100 en <![CDATA[Imperfect life inspires designer from Sporle, near Swaffham, at Grand Designs Live exhibition in London]]> http://www.wattonandswaffhamtimes.co.uk/imperfect_life_inspires_designer_from_sporle_near_swaffham_at_grand_designs_live_exhibition_in_london_1_1381226

The renovation of an old vicarage in Sporle inspired an interior designer who was chosen to develop a show room at a national exhibition in London.

]]> 1.1381226 Thu, 17 May 2012 17:26:50 +0100 <![CDATA[China trade deal to boost Norfolk economy]]> http://www.wattonandswaffhamtimes.co.uk/china_trade_deal_to_boost_norfolk_economy_1_1380279

Norfolk pork producers are set to benefit from a trade deal worth £50m which ministers are on the verge of signing with the Chinese government.

]]> 1.1380279 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:49:38 +0100 <![CDATA[Dogs Trust Snetterton seeks loving home for likeable Spike]]> http://www.wattonandswaffhamtimes.co.uk/dogs_trust_snetterton_seeks_loving_home_for_likeable_spike_1_1380255

If you are looking for the perfect gentleman in your life, look no further, as 10-year-old crossbreed Spike could give Mr Darcey a run for his money on manners and good company.

]]> 1.1380255 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:46:28 +0100 <![CDATA[What are the unemployment issues facing you?]]> http://www.wattonandswaffhamtimes.co.uk/what_are_the_unemployment_issues_facing_you_1_1379148

Unemployment in East Anglia fell by 6,000 in the three months to March, official figures have revealed.

]]> 1.1379148 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:08:30 +0100 <![CDATA[Unresolved questions as committee to uphold councillor standards in Breckland area meets for last time]]> http://www.wattonandswaffhamtimes.co.uk/unresolved_questions_as_committee_to_uphold_councillor_standards_in_breckland_area_meets_for_last_time_1_1378523

The soon-to-be-abolished standards committee that judges complaints against councillors in Breckland met for the last time today, with key questions about its replacement still unanswered.

]]> 1.1378523 Tue, 15 May 2012 17:06:16 +0100 <![CDATA[Entries open for fourth Breckland photography competition]]> http://www.wattonandswaffhamtimes.co.uk/entries_open_for_fourth_breckland_photography_competition_1_1377467

Shutterbugs have four months to focus on capturing a prize-worthy image for the fourth annual Breckland photography competition.

]]> 1.1377467 Mon, 14 May 2012 18:35:44 +0100 <![CDATA[Pentney driver had taken drugs before fatal crash at Great Cressingham, inquest hears]]> http://www.wattonandswaffhamtimes.co.uk/pentney_driver_had_taken_drugs_before_fatal_crash_at_great_cressingham_inquest_hears_1_1377386

A young driver killed in a car crash had drunk alcohol and taken drugs before his death, an inquest heard today,

]]> 1.1377386 Mon, 14 May 2012 17:30:01 +0100 <![CDATA[Swaffham town clock silenced by wait for replacement part]]> http://www.wattonandswaffhamtimes.co.uk/swaffham_town_clock_silenced_by_wait_for_replacement_part_1_1377103

Swaffham’s town clock has been silenced while the council negotiates the cost of a replacement piece of equipment from a Derby clockmaker.

]]> 1.1377103 Mon, 14 May 2012 15:23:02 +0100 <![CDATA[Swaffham vicar’s jubilee dog poo plea rejected]]> http://www.wattonandswaffhamtimes.co.uk/swaffham_vicar_s_jubilee_dog_poo_plea_rejected_1_1377012

A clergyman’s request for anti-dog fouling notices to be installed before he holds a jubilee party has been rejected.

]]> 1.1377012 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:39:04 +0100 <![CDATA[Flood risk checks for thousands of Norfolk homes]]> http://www.wattonandswaffhamtimes.co.uk/flood_risk_checks_for_thousands_of_norfolk_homes_1_1375994

Thousands of homes in Norfolk are being surveyed to discover if they are at susceptible to flooding, following studies which revealed the risks in Norwich and Drayton.

]]> 1.1375994 Sat, 12 May 2012 16:48:27 +0100