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New trial to allow campervans and motorhomes stay overnight in Thetford Forest

Forestry England has launched a 60-day trial allowing campervans and motorhomes to stay overnight, including at High Lodge in Thetford Forest.

11 June 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

Thousands attend farming event featuring vintage tractor run

The Bishop of Suffolk was among thousands who turned out to celebrate farming as the Euston Estate near Thetford hosted an Open Farm Sunday

11 June 2026
Eastern Daily Press

All you need to know about Forest Live 2026 as it brings major artists to Thetford

Forest Live is returning to High Lodge in Thetford Forest next week, with a packed line-up of well-known artists including Snow Patrol and McFly.

11 June 2026
Eastern Daily Press

How a humble Norfolk firm grew into one of Europe's leading manufacturers

Fotolec Technologies, based in Thetford, Norfolk, has grown into one of Europe's leading manufacturers of shatterproof lighting and coatings.

10 June 2026
Eastern Daily Press

Man, 43, found dead at home in Norfolk town

Craig Horton was found dead at his home on Dane Close in Thetford, an inquest at Norfolk Coroner's Court has heard.

29 May 2026
Eastern Daily Press

Ten-tonne crane counterweight caused A11 to close for hours after falling on to road

The A11 at Thetford was closed for hours after an estimated 8–10-tonne crane counterweight fell on to the road.

27 May 2026
Eastern Daily Press

Asylum seekers placed in other Norfolk town MONTHS before Watton, letters reveal

The government had placed more than 20 asylum seekers in Thetford months before the row over men being moved to Watton erupted, it can be revealed.

23 May 2026
Eastern Daily Press

Man admits violently shaking baby who almost died

The 35-year-old man faced an allegation of inflicting grievous bodily harm over an incident in Thetford.

19 May 2026
Eastern Daily Press

WATCH: Drug dealer jailed after filming himself driving at 119mph

A drug dealer who filmed himself driving at more than 100mph between Thetford and Diss has been jailed.

15 May 2026
Eastern Daily Press

Street drinker banned from town for two years

A man has been banned from entering Thetford for two years after repeatedly breaching community protection notices related to street drinking in the town centre.

12 May 2026
Eastern Daily Press

Couple who died in Norfolk crash are named

An inquest has been opened into the deaths of a much-loved husband and wife who died following a road traffic collision near Thetford.

12 May 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

Man jailed after brutally attacking woman

A man from Thetford has been jailed in Ipswich for assaulting a woman and causing serious injuries.

12 May 2026
Eastern Daily Press

Disruption to rail services in Norfolk ends

There is disruption to Greater Anglia services in Norfolk after a points failure in Thetford.

9 May 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

Electrical bins removed from sites after recycling centre fire

12 electrical waste bins have been removed from Suffolk sites after a "significant fire" at a Thetford recycling centre.

3 May 2026
Eastern Daily Press

Drug dealer jailed after mobile phone evidence found hidden in baby's cot

A drug dealer has been jailed after mobile phone evidence was found hidden in a baby's cot in Thetford.

1 May 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

Drug dealer with 'complete lack of respect for the law' jailed for nearly six years

Keane Buxton from Bury St Edmunds has been jailed for almost six years for supplying drugs in Thetford.

1 May 2026
Eastern Daily Press

Anger and uncertainty as closure of historic Norfolk school leaves parents in limbo

The impending closure of Thetford Grammar School has sparked outrage among parents who have called for answers - and their money back.

1 May 2026
Eastern Daily Press

Investigation continues into fatal police shooting on A11

The investigation into the fatal police shooting of Tony Keeble on the A11 at Thetford is still ongoing, say officials.

24 April 2026
Eastern Daily Press

Biker in hospital after air ambulance called to crash at busy junction

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a crash at the junction of Hurth Way and Rosecroft Way in Thetford.

22 April 2026
Eastern Daily Press

Major road closed after crash with police and fire crews called to scene

The A134 between Mundford and Thetford in Norfolk is closed after a car crash.

18 April 2026

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