The last two weeks have flown by, and with them a whole host of exciting events and updates that we just can't wait to share with you! From news that's been making headlines in Thetford to upcoming happenings in our lovely Norfolk town, there's plenty to catch up on. Let's take a look at what's been going on in Thetford over the past fortnight...
In the Norfolk news
It's been a mixed bag of news in and around Thetford over the past fortnight. On the positive side, The English Distillery Co. based near our town has earned a top honour at the Great Taste Awards for its 'hidden gem' whisky product - a well-deserved recognition of their hard work and dedication to producing high-quality spirits. However, not all news from Thetford has been as pleasant. Two landlords have been hit with massive fines of over £316,000 for renting out homes that were deemed unsafe for tenants. This is a stark reminder of the importance of responsible property ownership and the need for rigorous checks on rental properties to ensure they meet basic safety standards. Unfortunately, the heatwaves we've experienced recently have also had their impact locally. A fire broke out in Thetford Forest, causing disruption and concern for those who live nearby. Additionally, a paramedic was struck off after secretly filming a woman changing, highlighting the need for greater awareness of personal boundaries and respect for others' privacy. On a more uplifting note, Puddin cake shop's decision to close its events studio space has been met with sadness from customers who have enjoyed their services over the years. However, it's clear that this was not an easy decision for the business owners, who described the past year as their 'hardest' yet.
- Whiskey distillery in Norfolk earns highly coveted prize for 'hidden gem' product — Eastern Daily Press
- Landlords fined more than £200,000 for letting unsafe homes in Norfolk town — Eastern Daily Press
- Fire breaks out in forest amid fourth heatwave — Eastern Daily Press
- Paramedic filmed woman changing and then blamed his infant son — Eastern Daily Press
- Three crews battle late night forest fire at side of major road — Eastern Daily Press
- Cake shop closing events studio space after 'hardest year' in business — Eastern Daily Press
- Popular garden centre restaurant wins yet another award — Eastern Daily Press
- Benefits cheat pocketed almost £50,000 by claiming his dead mother was still alive — Eastern Daily Press
- Thetford Forest to open for exclusive day with cut-price parking and free activities — Eastern Daily Press
- Estate's new head gardener to be quizzed by green-fingered visitors — Eastern Daily Press
- A11 shut as broken down vehicle causes delays — Eastern Daily Press
- Two companies work together to adopt electric lorry for 'milk run' — Eastern Daily Press
As we bring this two-week review to a close, I'd like to thank you for joining me on this journey through the latest news and events affecting our wonderful community in Norfolk. If you're new here, I hope you've enjoyed exploring Thetford's stories - and if you're a regular reader, thanks for sticking with us! Head back to our homepage to see what else we have to share from around Thetford and beyond.