YOU WONT BELIEVE: Fakenham - What They Never Told You

Wild beavers vanished from Norfolk 500 years ago; now a mystery pair has appeared and had two kits, raising hopes of a permanent wild population

For the first time in more than 500 years, wild beaver kits have been born in Norfolk, marking an extraordinary milestone in the county’s wildlife recovery. Two young Eurasian beavers have been discovered at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve near Fakenham, months after an adult pair unexpectedly appeared along the River Wensum.…

The Times of India · Aug 31

Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years

Pair are offspring of two beavers who mysteriously arrived in Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham in December

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

North Norfolk guide: what will Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor find when he moves to the Sandringham Estate?

As Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor prepares for his move to the Sandringham Estate, here’s our essential guide to north Norfolk

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025

Norwich City boss Dean Smith reaches one year milestone at club with special result

Dean Smith's horse Secret Trix, trained by Olly Murphy, won at Fakenham races this week. The ex-Aston Villa manager is at the helm of the EFL Championship club following their Premier League exit

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022