Hethersett News

Whitegates, the former fire service HQ in Hethersett

Planning and development

Fire service cottages to be demolished for new car park

Scammers have been posing as BT to steal phones in Hethersett and Wymondham

Scammers have been posing as BT to steal phones in Hethersett and Wymondham

Warning as scammers posing as BT staff try to steal phones from homes

The former church hall in Hethersett has been converted into a mosque and community centre

The former church hall in Hethersett has been converted into a mosque and community centre

Planning and development

New mosque to open in Norfolk village

The Clock House in Hethersett is on the market at a guide price of £1.5m

The Clock House in Hethersett is on the market at a guide price of £1.5m

£1.5m home in former grounds of Norfolk’s ‘chocolate' mansion for sale

The Beauty Shed has won three British Hair & Beauty Awards. Pictured is owner Lyndsey Gonzalez (right) with employee award winner Katie Meller

The Beauty Shed has won three British Hair & Beauty Awards. Pictured is owner Lyndsey Gonzalez (right) with employee award winner Katie Meller

Norfolk beauty salon wins three awards on 10th anniversary

South Norfolk folk are being warned after a man was arrested in connection with rogue trading.

South Norfolk folk are being warned after a man was arrested in connection with rogue trading.

Warning after man arrested in Norfolk town following rogue driveway work

Sir Edward Evans-Lombe at Marlingford Hall

Sir Edward Evans-Lombe at Marlingford Hall

Obituary: Barrister and High Court judge Sir Edward Evans-Lombe

Ethan Hayes at the PACT Animal Sanctuary shop in Hethersett

Ethan Hayes at the PACT Animal Sanctuary shop in Hethersett

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Youngsters support community in spirit of jubilee celebrations

Finley Archer-Dawson with his fish tank that was donated by Darius Lapinskas from the Norfolk African Sichlids Fish and Tanks group

Finley Archer-Dawson with his fish tank that was donated by Darius Lapinskas from the Norfolk African Sichlids Fish and Tanks group

Planning and development

Appeal to transform cold shed into safe sensory haven for Finley

Just 999 games separate them. Steve Phoenix who has played 1000 games for Great Melton with youngster Rebecca Davey who was making her senior club debut.

Just 999 games separate them. Steve Phoenix who has played 1000 games for Great Melton with youngster Rebecca Davey who was making her senior club debut.

Norfolk cricketer plays 1000th game - months after rare virus

Harold Kerslake, following his retirement, in his study at home in Hethersett

Harold Kerslake, following his retirement, in his study at home in Hethersett

Obituary: Skilled engineer and beloved family man dies aged 82

Church Hall in Hethersett is on the market for £175,000 with Auction House East Anglia.

Church Hall in Hethersett is on the market for £175,000 with Auction House East Anglia.

Church with planning permission for home conversion up for auction

Well-known Hethersett resident Duncan Pigg has died aged 95

Well-known Hethersett resident Duncan Pigg has died aged 95

Obituary: Village stalwart made his mark as choirmaster, cricketer and councillor

Fund-raisers prepare to start their 24-hour walk around Hethersett

Fund-raisers prepare to start their 24-hour walk around Hethersett

Funds raised for victims of war in Ukraine through 24-hour walk

Woodside Primary and Nursery School's former site in Firs Road, Hethersett, where the playing field could be sold off to make way for housing.

Woodside Primary and Nursery School's former site in Firs Road, Hethersett, where the playing field could be sold off to make way for housing.

Planning and development

Former school playing field could make way for new homes

Hethersett Post Office shut on January 13 to the dismay of locals

Hethersett Post Office shut on January 13 to the dismay of locals

The fight is on to save a Norfolk village's Post Office

Kyle Muir pleaded guilty to fraud offences

Kyle Muir pleaded guilty to fraud offences

Cowboy builder Kyle Muir admits fleecing customers out of £48,300

The Church Hall in Henstead Road, Hethersett, is set to be converted into a home

The Church Hall in Henstead Road, Hethersett, is set to be converted into a home

Local government

Decision to convert church hall into home met with mixed reaction

An indicative sketch of the proposed care village across two sites on the south-western edge of Hethersett. A care home and village hub are proposed on the western land parcel (accessed from Kett's Oak) and extra care bungalows on the northern land

An indicative sketch of the proposed care village across two sites on the south-western edge of Hethersett. A care home and village hub are proposed on the western land parcel (accessed from Kett's Oak) and extra care bungalows on the northern land

South Norfolk Council

Public presentation planned over care village bid

Parish councillor Jenny Walpole presents Lady Dannatt with a floral arrangement.

Parish councillor Jenny Walpole presents Lady Dannatt with a floral arrangement.

Oak tree planted in Norfolk village for Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The parish boundary between Wymondham and Hethersett on the B1172, just before Ketts Oak to the right.

The parish boundary between Wymondham and Hethersett on the B1172, just before Ketts Oak to the right.

South Norfolk Council

Two-week consultation to begin over bid for new care village

Conservative district councillor Phil Hardy said he was unable to support any more housing in Hethersett until the village's GP provision can be improved.

Conservative district councillor Phil Hardy said he was unable to support any more housing in Hethersett until the village's GP provision can be improved.

South Norfolk Council

Councillor: No more development until bigger GP surgery built

Rowan House in Hethersett.

Rowan House in Hethersett.

Wellbeing centre to shut as building taken on by vets

An aerial view of fast-growing Cringleford, just outside Norwich.

An aerial view of fast-growing Cringleford, just outside Norwich.

South Norfolk Council

New town could be answer to district's rapid growth

Hundreds of new homes have been built in Hethersett - and more are to come.

Hundreds of new homes have been built in Hethersett - and more are to come.

Planning and development

Decision due over controversial plans for 200 new homes

Ian Harrison died at the Priscilla Bacon Lodge, aged 71

Ian Harrison died at the Priscilla Bacon Lodge, aged 71

'He would light up a room' - Tributes to community stalwart, Ian Harrison

Hethersett Athletic’s men’s football Saturday team manager Michael Lemmon (right) and club chairman Neal Luther (left).

Hethersett Athletic’s men’s football Saturday team manager Michael Lemmon (right) and club chairman Neal Luther (left).

Village football club could fold if they don't find new players

Dr Anne Edwards dressed up as Betty the Bee to highlight rewilding plans in Hethersett.

Dr Anne Edwards dressed up as Betty the Bee to highlight rewilding plans in Hethersett.

Village buzzing over rewilding plans

Engines, batteries and fishing equipment were among the items stolen from boats in the Brundall area.

Engines, batteries and fishing equipment were among the items stolen from boats in the Brundall area.

Teens hurt and bike and e-scooter stolen in double robbery

Housing development in Hethersett is pushing healthcare services in the village close to breaking point, according to local councillors.

Housing development in Hethersett is pushing healthcare services in the village close to breaking point, according to local councillors.

'Surgery will buckle' - warning new homes will push Hethersett to crisis

An extra 200 homes are proposed as part of a development where 1,196 homes are already approved in Hethersett.

An extra 200 homes are proposed as part of a development where 1,196 homes are already approved in Hethersett.

GP warns surgery 'is at breaking point' due to village expansion

Doris Langford with her MBE and daughters, Sara-Jane Maskell (left) and Elizabeth Hovey (right)

Doris Langford with her MBE and daughters, Sara-Jane Maskell (left) and Elizabeth Hovey (right)

Doris Langford MBE, who raised millions for charity, dies aged 88

Chairman of Hethersett Athletic Football Club, Neal Luther, showing the recent vandalism

Chairman of Hethersett Athletic Football Club, Neal Luther, showing the recent vandalism

Fears spate of vandalism at village football club could stop it expanding

Chris Poole lives in Hethersett, near Norwich.

Chris Poole lives in Hethersett, near Norwich.

Prince, Sting and Bowie – the Norfolk man who worked with the stars

Police and ambulances are in attendance in Southcroft, Hethersett, on Saturday afternoon.

Police and ambulances are in attendance in Southcroft, Hethersett, on Saturday afternoon.

Several police and paramedic crews called to village

Joel Nelson, from Hethersett, speaks out on suffering with arthritis since he was a child.

Joel Nelson, from Hethersett, speaks out on suffering with arthritis since he was a child.

'Not an old person's disease': Norfolk man on arthritis diagnosis aged 12

Trees and hedgerow on Little Melton Road in Hethersett have been cut down ahead of development on the land by Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey.

Trees and hedgerow on Little Melton Road in Hethersett have been cut down ahead of development on the land by Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey.

Housing firms slammed for removing trees and hedgerows 'in error'

There are plans to convert St Remigius Church Hall into two houses and then sell these to fund the village church.

There are plans to convert St Remigius Church Hall into two houses and then sell these to fund the village church.

Community united against plan to sell historic hall

A burst main has affected water supplies in Hethersett.

A burst main has affected water supplies in Hethersett.

Burst main hits water supply in village

A 24-hour cycle event will see anyone who wants to join in help Hethersett Hawks Cycle Speedway Club ride the equivalent distance from its track to Paris.

A 24-hour cycle event will see anyone who wants to join in help Hethersett Hawks Cycle Speedway Club ride the equivalent distance from its track to Paris.

How you can cycle to Paris without leaving Norfolk village

The Rev Derek McClean, Rector of Hethersett.

The Rev Derek McClean, Rector of Hethersett.

Planning and development

Historic hall sale could leave dance school homeless

Hethersett is looking to obtain Wildlife Status.

Hethersett is looking to obtain Wildlife Status.

'Less mow, more grow': Wilding plan for village

An extra 200 homes are proposed as part of a development where 1,196 homes are already approved in Hethersett.

An extra 200 homes are proposed as part of a development where 1,196 homes are already approved in Hethersett.

Planning and development

Council opposes 200 extra homes plans for village development

Persimmon Homes and Taylor Wimpey want to add an extra 200 homes on top of the 1,196 they already have permission to build in Hethersett.

Persimmon Homes and Taylor Wimpey want to add an extra 200 homes on top of the 1,196 they already have permission to build in Hethersett.

Planning and development

Plan to add 200 more houses to 1,196-home development

Hethersett Academy student Gabriel Overton in action for Peterborough United's academy.

Hethersett Academy student Gabriel Overton in action for Peterborough United's academy.

Norfolk school's head boy wins scholarship with Football League club

Mark and Sherree Matless with daughters Amelia, left, and Sienna.

Mark and Sherree Matless with daughters Amelia, left, and Sienna.

Family's cupcake sales help cancer fighter Lucy, 8, get wheelchair

Nanette Olson with the book she has made about her husband, American pilot Bill 'Ole' Olson, who died after an aircraft collision over Norfolk in 1980.

Nanette Olson with the book she has made about her husband, American pilot Bill 'Ole' Olson, who died after an aircraft collision over Norfolk in 1980.

This Norfolk air tragedy was reported around the world

Anne Larner, from Hethersett, near Norwich, has been working with Food and Beverage Buggies (FABB) to support hostels and families in need.

Anne Larner, from Hethersett, near Norwich, has been working with Food and Beverage Buggies (FABB) to support hostels and families in need.

Hethersett hero Anne on mission to close food poverty gap

Almost 2,000 homes were initially affected, in and around Hethersett, near Norwich.

Almost 2,000 homes were initially affected, in and around Hethersett, near Norwich.

Thickthorn lights affected as almost 2,000 homes hit by power cut

Nev Leverett, left, and Paul Dunnett set up Home Farm Gin in Hethersett, near Norwich, in November 2019.

Nev Leverett, left, and Paul Dunnett set up Home Farm Gin in Hethersett, near Norwich, in November 2019.

From Las Vegas to Hethersett – gin distillery set to expand

Retired school teacher, Beatrice

Retired school teacher, Beatrice

Retired Norwich school teacher and education advocate dies aged 86

Alan Utting has died at the age of 96

Alan Utting has died at the age of 96

Tributes paid to Norwich Union accountant of 40 years

Eva Harrison, 4, from Hethersett, completed 34 miles in 28 consecutive days of walking – all while dressed in a selection of her favourite princess outfits.

Eva Harrison, 4, from Hethersett, completed 34 miles in 28 consecutive days of walking – all while dressed in a selection of her favourite princess outfits.

Hethersett 'princess' Eva, 4, completes lockdown walking challenge

Hethersett Jubilee Youth Club has launched an appeal to get its roof fixed.

Hethersett Jubilee Youth Club has launched an appeal to get its roof fixed.

Youth club 'running out of buckets' due to leaking roof