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This Week in Attleborough

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Much-loved bakery business to hit the road as it unveils 'biggest' project yet

Bakeaholics, which has shops in Attleborough and Norwich, has now unveiled its new food van to go beyond East Anglia.

Norwich Evening News·2d ago
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Five-bedroom home with indoor swimming pool and games room hits the market

Five-bedroom Atherstone House, with a games room and indoor swimming pool, on Norwich Road, Attleborough, has become available for £995,000.

Eastern Daily Press·3 Oct
Council

Council battling one of UK's biggest solar farms in chaos after mass resignations

Council battling one of UK's biggest solar farms in chaos after mass resignations  wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk

wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk·2 Oct
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Norfolk neighbours scoop thousands of pounds in Postcode Lottery draw

Players from Thorpe Hamlet, Scratby, Attleborough and Surlingham all scooped prize money in the September 2026 Postcode Lottery.

Eastern Daily Press·1 Oct
Council

Dramatic turnaround sees once under-fire council department land national role

Dramatic turnaround sees once under-fire council department land national role  wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk

wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk·24 Sept
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Death in Battleborough... latest meeting of 'UK's craziest council' ends in tragedy

The former mayor of Britain’s craziest council has died during a meeting, moments after urging the authority to “please, please can we find a way forward”.

Eastern Daily Press·23 Sept
News

Reports of fight involving knife sparks large police response

Officers were called to reports of teenagers fighting on Connaught Road in Attleborough, with a knife reportedly involved.

Eastern Daily Press·21 Sept
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Major brand launching new store in Norfolk this week with focus on sustainability

A new Co-op store is opening on London Road in Attleborough this week.

Eastern Daily Press·17 Sept
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Grade II listed farmhouse with generous gardens for sale near Attleborough

A Grade II listed farmhouse with five bedrooms and extensive grounds is for sale in Bunwell at a guide price of £900,000 to £950,000.

Eastern Daily Press·17 Sept
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Man arrested after string of vehicle thefts and bank card fraud

A man in his 20s has been arrested on London Road in Attleborough in connection with a string of vehicle thefts.

Eastern Daily Press·16 Sept
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'Lucky' hedgehog rescued after becoming trapped 3ft under water meter

Well, you'll be pleased to hear this little chap is safe and sound after a rather sticky situation! A spiky resident was found in a bit of a pickle, trapped deep down in a water meter here in our lovely Attleborough. Thankfully, some kind souls were on hand to help!

wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk·16 Sept
News

New 20mph speed limit on way for road near Norfolk Lidl

A new 20mph speed limit will come into effect in Attleborough this week.

Eastern Daily Press·10 Sept
Council

Food waste collection rollout hit by driver shortage as 40,000 homes face delays

Food waste collection rollout hit by driver shortage as 40,000 homes face delays  wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk

wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk·5 Sept
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'Battleborough' saga takes new twist as police probe 'hit-and-run' on councillor

Taila Taylor, the Breckland councillor at the centre of Attleborough's £10,000 charity pledge row, went to hospital for checks after allegedly being struck by a car in a suspected hit-and-run outside

Eastern Daily Press·2 Sept
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Dozens of firefighters battle blaze at asbestos business near A11

Emergency services were launched after a blaze broke out at Anglian Demolition and Asbestos Ltd on West Carr Road in Attleborough.

Norwich Evening News·1 Sept
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Teacher to race for 24 hours to support air ambulance

An Attleborough teacher is racing for 24 hours to raise money for air ambulance services.

Eastern Daily Press·29 Aug
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Michelin-starred celebrity chef surprises diners at family-owned restaurant

Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge surprised diners when he visited the Mulberry Tree restaurant and bar in Attleborough on Friday night.

Eastern Daily Press·24 Aug
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Town in mourning after death of former mayor who 'left a lasting legacy'

Attleborough is mourning the loss of former mayor and long-serving councillor Vera Dale.

Eastern Daily Press·24 Aug
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Tory at centre of £10k charity saga RESIGNS... but insists she was not 'pushed out'

Tory councillor Taila Taylor has resigned from Attleborough Town Council following months of controversy over whether she had donated £10,000 she had pledged to charity.

Eastern Daily Press·21 Aug
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Bus service to be scrapped leaving locals fearing 'chaos' and 'nightmare' journeys

First Bus' turquoise line, linking Spixworth with Old Catton, Norwich, Wymondham and Attleborough, will be abolished on August 30.

Norwich Evening News·18 Aug
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Senior business analyst dies after falling from ladder

Leslie Mehegan, 67, died after falling from a height on The Street in Rockland All Saints, near Attleborough, on August 9.

Eastern Daily Press·17 Aug
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'Devoted' family man who restored classic cars for King of Malaysia dies aged 66

Obituary: Milo Long, a devoted family man from Attleborough whose career in motorsport took him across the world has died aged 66.

Eastern Daily Press·15 Aug
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Country park announces ban on barbecues and fire pits

Old Buckenham Country Park, located near Attleborough, has introduced the temporary ban due to the prolonged dry conditions

Eastern Daily Press·14 Aug
Council

Opening date announced for new 66-bed care home with dementia provision

Opening date announced for new 66-bed care home with dementia provision  wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk

wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk·28 Jul
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Modern £1.35m home with cinema room and outdoor kitchen up for sale

Rosen House in Attleborough, built in 2021, is up for sale for £1,350,000.

Eastern Daily Press·21 Jul
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Huge two-hour queues as new shop opens to 'smiling faces'

Huge queues formed for the opening of Funtoys, a new toy shop in Queen's Square, Attleborough, at the start of the month.

Eastern Daily Press·19 Jul
News

Combine harvester blaze spreads to fields as seven fire crews called

Seven fire crews fought a combine harvester blaze that spread to a field in Magpie Lane, Rockland All Saints, near Attleborough.

Eastern Daily Press·9 Jul
Council

Pride displays banned in Norfolk libraries in latest move by Reform

Pride displays banned in Norfolk libraries in latest move by Reform  wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk

wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk·8 Jul
Council

Revamp of 'neglected' park in town is complete

Revamp of 'neglected' park in town is complete  wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk

wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk·24 Jun
Council

Drivers braced for weeks of summer road closures for £8.4m roundabout work

Drivers braced for weeks of summer road closures for £8.4m roundabout work  wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk

wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk·23 Jun
Council

Bird's-eye view photographs show sheer scale of new Norfolk solar farm

Bird's-eye view photographs show sheer scale of new Norfolk solar farm  wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk

wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk·20 Jun
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Mother-to-be furious after pub wages nearly a week late

Lily Snelling, who worked as a front of house supervisor at the White Lodge in Attleborough, has expressed her anger over a payroll delay.

Norwich Evening News·18 Jun
News

Drag queens boycott Norfolk Pride event... because organiser is a Reform councillor

At least 11 drag queens and performers have pulled out of Attleborough Pride in protest at organiser Daniel Burcham's ties to Reform UK.

Eastern Daily Press·16 Jun
Council

Bid to make Norfolk town more attractive to visitors could see free parking extended

Bid to make Norfolk town more attractive to visitors could see free parking extended  wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk

wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk·6 Jun
News

Growing town's 'welcome' sign to be moved down the road and speed limit reduced

A 30mph speed limit on a road leading into Attleborough could be extended to slow down motorists near new homes.

Eastern Daily Press·31 May
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Spygate scandal erupts at Battleborough's 'craziest meeting yet'

Attleborough Town Council is embroiled in yet another scandal over claims that members' emails are being 'spied' on.

Eastern Daily Press·29 May
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Award-winning garden centre to host free festival with BBQ and market

Peter Beales Roses in Attleborough will soon be welcoming guests to enjoy its garden in full bloom at its Rose Festival next month.

Eastern Daily Press·28 May
News

Norfolk's first content creation studio to open next week

A new content creation studio DR Creators Studio, is officially launching in Attleborough next week.

Eastern Daily Press·16 May
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Warning after man in black pick-up truck seen knocking on doors

Norfolk County Council has issued a warning after a cold caller offered garden maintenance and tree trimming to people in Attleborough.

Eastern Daily Press·11 May
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Teenagers arrested after police find 42 stolen iPhone cases

Two teenagers were arrested on London Road in Attleborough after police found 42 stolen iPhone cases worth around £2,500.

Norwich Evening News·8 May
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Academy given 'glowing' report as 'enthusiastic' pupils praised by Ofsted inspectors

Inspectors have delivered their verdict on standards at Attleborough Academy, saying the school is strong in four areas and meets standards in the others.

Norwich Evening News·28 Apr
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Hundreds of vehicles to see at country park's first car show of the year

Hundreds of vehicles will be on display as Old Buckenham Country Park near Attleborough hosts the first OB Car Show of 2026.

Eastern Daily Press·25 Apr
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Embattled Tory faces barrage of questions at fiery meeting as public have say on row

Locals in Attleborough have demand answers from a beleaguered Tory candidate at the centre of a political storm over a £10,000 charity pledge.

Eastern Daily Press·16 Apr
News

Two RAF fighter jets spotted circling over Norfolk

Two fighter jets have been spotted circling the skies in Norfolk including Great Yarmouth, Attleborough, King's Lynn and Fakenham.

Eastern Daily Press·10 Apr
News

Two men arrested after reports of burglary

Two men have been arrested on New North Road in Attleborough after reports of a burglary.

Eastern Daily Press·10 Apr
News

Country park near Attleborough named winner at Clean and Green Awards

Old Buckenham Country Park near Attleborough has been named winner of the Sustainability Strategy Award at the East Anglia Clean and Green Awards 2026.

Eastern Daily Press·6 Apr
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The Farm: Happy Mondays Pills 'N Thrills and Bellyaches - Special Guests

Exciting news for music lovers in Attleborough! Our local paper is reporting on a fantastic upcoming gig featuring The Farm and Happy Mondays. Get ready for a night of classic tunes right here in our community.

wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk·29 Mar
What's On

Attleborough Big Comedy Club Night

Get ready to have your sides split, Attleborough! Our very own Big Comedy Club Night is back, promising a fantastic evening of laughs right here in town. Don't miss out on a brilliant night of local entertainment!

eveningnews24.co.uk·29 Mar