Watton & Swaffham Times - News

Inquest opened into death of Watton man killed in car crash in Bodney

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:51:46 +0000

An inquest has been opened into the death of a Watton man killed in a car crash at Bodney at the weekend.

The EDP Wedding Show at the Norfolk Showground this weekend is the perfect place for couples to get inspiration for their special day

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:54:53 +0000

From the perfect dress to the most romantic of venues, the EDP Wedding Show this weekend is the ideal place for brides and grooms-to-be to find inspiration about every aspect of their special day.

Sale of Peacocks to see Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Dereham and Bury St Edmunds shops to close

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:27:45 +0000

More than 80 jobs are to go across Norfolk and Suffolk as a deal was struck to sell a number of Peacocks shops to the Edinburgh Woollen Mill today.

Another iron in the fire for the master craftsman of Fransham

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:20:05 +0000

They say that what goes around comes around.

Norfolk bus fare petition delivered to 10 Downing Street

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:11:00 +0000

A “significant step” has been made in a campaign to convince the government to plug a multi-million pound funding gap in Norfolk caused by concessionary bus fares, council leaders said after presenting a 23,500-signature petition at Downing Street.

Game machine industry association BACTA’s plea to Norwich Treasury minister

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:29:00 +0000

Arcade owners and game machine operators from the region will today urge Treasury minister Chloe Smith not to hit an already struggling gaming industry with high machine gaming duty (MGD).

Man dies after car crashes into trees near Watton

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:56:37 +0000

A man in his early 20s died after a car crashed into trees at the weekend near Watton.

Children treated for carbon monoxide inhalation after school bus evacuation near Swaffham

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:52:56 +0000

Four children were treated for carbon monoxide inhalation after their school bus was evacuated near Swaffham this morning (Monday).

Norfolk FSB chairman welcomes Elizabeth Truss’ call to rebuild the economy the German way

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:18:56 +0000

A local Federation of Small Businesses chairman has welcomed a call by a group of MPs to exempt small businesses from dismissal rules.

Norfolk community groups urged to apply for share of unclaimed £450,000

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:56:58 +0000

Community groups and charities across Norfolk are being urged to apply for a share of a funding pot of nearly £500,000.