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Taxi driver dies in road accident
A taxi driver is killed when his car overturns in a field after going off the A47 near Norwich.
Brown promises help for farmers
The government will help farmers whose livestock are affected by bluetongue disease, Gordon Brown says.
Crunch time forTerrington fair
TERRINGTON St Clement's summer fair will not go ahead next year unless more volunteers come forward, the organising committee has warned.
West Norfolk 36 in cast of 1,000
THIRTY-SIX West Norfolk children, who have been training in the performing arts, will be taking part in a show about The Beatles at the Royal Albert Hall in London today (
Bluetongue control area announced
New controls are put in place after the outbreak of bluetongue among cattle in the East of England.
Brown pledges bluetongue action
The government is taking action against the bluetongue virus outbreak at "a very high level".
The sky at night... at Tottenhill
WEST Norfolk has fantastic night-time sky-scapes and now those wishing to take a closer look can join astronomers for a public event next month.
Labour Conference Diary
A Party member from the eastern region gives her view of the Labour conference for the Politics Show in the East.
Yew clippings become cancer drug
Clipping from yew hedges on a Norfolk estate contain an active ingredient that attacks cancer tumours.
Opposition to Marshland home for adults
DEVELOPERS hoping to build living accommodation in Marshland St James for adults with disabilities will find out if their scheme can go ahead when council planners meet next w
Lifejacket warning to boat users
A man who helped pull a holidaymaker from a river said boaters risk drowning by failing to wear lifejackets
Labour's man to fight Henry?
NORTH West Norfolk Labour Party has revealed its prospective Parliamentary candidate, as speculation continues to grow about an imminent General Election.
Overcrowding feared in Gaywood
PLANS to build 17 homes off Gaywood's Crofters Close return to the spotlight on Monday but look set to be shelved amid concerns about overcrowding.
Labour's man to fight Henry?
NORTH West Norfolk Labour Party has revealed its prospective Parliamentary candidate, as speculation continued to grow about an imminent General Election.
Speeding boats crackdown nets 18
Rangers prosecute 18 people for speeding in boats on the broads and 163 warnings are issued.
Tasty new West Norfolk courses
CLASSES ranging from computing and languages to domestic plumbing and arts and crafts are now available across the region thanks to Norfolk County Council's adult educatio
Sandringham runners' aim to smash target
THE QUEEN'S Sandringham Estate played host to the region's fundraisers at the weekend when more than 1,000 people put their best foot forward to support two of the cou
Gift in memory of Roydon woman
PARENTS have raised 1,560 in memory of their daughter and presented it to the Macmillan cancer care unit at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Hospital food swap could save up to 300,000 a year
Norfolk Primary Care Trust is to review the current catering arrangements at Swaffham Community Hospital after a decision to end its in-house services to hospitals in the Norw
Man jailed over church vandalism
A 23-year-old man is jailed in connection with criminal damage to a medieval church in Norfolk.
Bearing all for fun at Cooper's
A century of innovation and industry was celebrated with a family day at Cooper Roller Bearings in South Lynn.
Armed robberies: Three bailed
THREE people have been arrested and bailed by police in connection with a string of terrifying armed robberies at households and business premises across West Norfolk.
Final mission of 2007 for Chernobyl victims
Final donations towards a November mercy mission to Belarus to help families affected by the Chernobyl explosion 21 years ago will be collected at RAF Marham on Monday.
The sky at night... at Tottenhill
West Norfolk has fantastic night-time sky-scapes and now those wishing to take a closer look can join astronomers for a public event next month.
Chance to visit Clenchwarton secret
A SPECIAL get-together is being held in Clenchwarton on Sunday to raise awareness about one of its best-kept secrets Marshland Maritime Museum.
'Give us back our shortcut'
Pensioners are protesting at the closure of a short cut to their doctors' surgery.
Disease restrictions to be eased
Restrictions over foot-and-mouth will be eased in some parts of the UK but not in Norfolk.
Gaywood concert will help Ghana
TWO West Norfolk music groups will be combining their talents today (Friday) in aid of a local Unicef project to improve child health in Ghana, West Africa.
Disease restrictions to be eased
Additional bluetongue controls will remain in place in Norfolk, Defra has said.
MEP backs green Lynn travel
EURO MP Richard Howitt saddled up to promote Lynn cycle groups having spent the morning riding out questions about the benefits MEPs bring to the people of Norfolk.
Parliament for local young people
ELECTION fever will soon be hitting the county as local young people prepare to hit the ballot box.
MP takes up fight for more police funding
SUGGESTIONS that Government funding for Norfolk police could be cut back because the formula used to calculate grants has been revised has shocked South West Norfolk MP Christ
Thieves strike in Denver
DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a burglary in Denver on Wednesday in which cash was stolen from a kitchen.
Armed robberies suspects released
A woman and two men held over armed raids in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire are released on police bail.
Plea renewed for Lynn street gates
RESIDENTS of Lynn's Pilot Street fearing their lives are becoming a "living hell" have been reassured this week that help is on the way.
Will Hunstanton hatch plans be dispatched?
CONTROVERSIAL plans to install a service hatch for cold drinks and ice creams at Hunstanton Pier will fall under the spotlight on Monday.
Threat to 'blow heads off' at Weeting
THE reign of terror created by a gang of armed robbers who have targeted business premises across the region continued this week in an early hours raid in the quiet village of
Princess Royal rare visitor at nature reserve
PROUD staff and volunteers faced hours in the rain to greet Princess Anne at the official opening of the new education and visitor centre at Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature R
Lynn boy (13) kicked and punched
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Lynn during which a 13-year-old boy was kicked and punched by a female youth.
MP calls for meeting on Swaffham hospital
SOUTH West Norfolk MP Christopher Fraser is calling a meeting to move forward the campaign to save Swaffham Community Hospital.
Ronnie gives young jobless the last laugh
PINT-sized comedian Ronnie Corbett took Brancaster by storm when he turned up at a charity golf day and helped raise 60,000 in the process.
Car on fire in Tesco car park
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Gaywood's Tesco store on Tuesday night following reports of a vehicle blaze in the car park.
Join Hollywood cast at Holkham Hall
HOLLYWOOD stars are coming to Holkham Hall for the filming of new period movie The Duchess and local people have the chance get a part alongside them.
Springwood pupil number five in UK
A PUPIL from Lynn's Springwood High School is celebrating the news she was the fifth highest scorer in the country for her Health and Social Care A level.
Three arrested still in custody
THREE people have been arrested by police in connection with a string of terrifying armed robberies at households and business premises across West Norfolk.
Man jailed for dangerous driving
A man who had been disqualified from driving is jailed for dangerous driving in Norfolk.
Councils face travellers decision
More than 1,000 traveller pitches are needed in the eastern region, a report reveals.
1,180 traveller pitches 'needed'
More than 1,000 traveller pitches are needed in the eastern region a review reveals.
Thieves strike in Denver
DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a burglary in Denver yesterday in which cash was stolen from a kitchen.
Police arrest nine after disorder
POLICE have arrested nine men in relation to a serious incident of disorder which occurred in St Edmundsbury Road, North Lynn.
Gaywood concert will help Ghana
TWO West Norfolk music groups will be combining their talents tomorrow (Friday) in aid of a local Unicef project to improve child health in Ghana, West Africa.
North Enders film at Lynn
FRIENDS of Norfolk Dialect is screening two films at the Wash Discovery Centre, Green Quay, in Lynn, on Sunday (September 30).
House! Yes, 400 for Tapping House
BINGO players in West Winch have been marking their cards for charity to help raise money for the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.
Calls for Stoke Ferry action after crash
A STOKE Ferry parish councillor has renewed his call for further safety measures in the village's Bridge Road after an accident last Thursday afternoon.
Hollywood stars head to Norfolk
Actors Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes are among the Hollywood stars who will be filming at Holkham Hall.
Third held over armed robberies
A woman and two men are arrested by police investigating armed raids in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
Armed robberies: Three arrested
Norfolk Police yesterday arrested two men and a woman in connection with the recent series of armed robberies in West Norfolk.
Police arrest nine after disorder
POLICE have arrested nine men in relation to a serious incident of disorder which occurred in St Edmundsbury Road, North Lynn, on Saturday, September 8.
Third held over armed robberies
A woman and two men are arrested by police investigating a series of armed raids in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
Cut in West Norfolk police?
THE NUMBER of police officers on West Norfolk's streets could be at risk if ministers go ahead with plans for a funding cut in the county.
PC award in Lynn knife incident
A POLICEMAN who persuaded a Lynn woman armed with two knives who had barricaded herself in her flat to hand over the weapons, has been awarded 300 from the public purse.
Armed robberies: Three arrested
Norfolk Police have today arrested two men and a woman in connection with the recent series of armed robberies in West Norfolk.
Third held over armed robberies
A woman and two men are arrested by police investigating a series of armed raids in Norfolk and Cambs.
Armed robberies: Three arrested
Norfolk Police have this morning arrested two men and a woman in connection with the recent series of armed robberies in West Norfolk.
Gunman arrested after house siege
An armed response unit and special negotiators are involved in a five-hour stand-off with an armed man.
Armed robberies: Two arrested
Norfolk Police have this morning arrested two men in connection with the recent series of armed robberies in West Norfolk.
Two held in armed robberies probe
Two men are arrested by police investigating a series of armed raids in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
East Anglian Air Ambulance: See the Video
UP, up and away... take a trip into the skies with the East Anglian Air Ambulance team who do a vital job, year on year.
Police clamp down on metal thefts
Metal thefts in Norfolk have risen by nearly 50% in six months, prompting a police crackdown.
East Anglian Air Ambulance: See the Video
UP, up and away . . . take a trip into the skies with the East Anglian Air Ambulance team who do a vital job, year on year.
Armed robbers strike again
DETECTIVES are investigating an armed robbery in Weeting in which cash was stolen from the village bowls club in the early hours of yesterday morning.
East Anglian Air Ambulance: See the Video
UP, up and away . . .
Gunman arrested after house siege
An armed response unit and special negotiators are involved in a five-hour stand-off with an armed man in Norfolk.
Bid made for place on 'movie map'
A new film is set to be announced which aims to bring the East of England to worldwide film audiences.
'Outstanding' N Wootton school
NORTH Wootton Primary School is providing its pupils with a good quality of education and some of its provision is outstanding, Ofsted inspectors have reported.
Drugs factory found in farmhouse
A cannabis factory with hundreds of growing plants is discovered during a raid on a Norfolk farmhouse.
Lynn man jailed for 50,000 scam
AN information technology manager at East Winch-based insurers Adrian Flux has been jailed for a year after he created a number of fictitious accounts to steal more than 50,0
Norfolk County Council News Update - Young musicians invited to perform with the best
Fourth boy admits campus break-in
A fourth boy admits causing damage to a residential unit for disabled students in King's Lynn.
Norfolk County Council Library News Update
Armed gang strikes at bowls club
Police are linking an armed robbery at a bowls club to a series of armed raids in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
Men jailed for importing cocaine
Two drug dealers from Norfolk are jailed for importing cocaine with a street value of 14,000 into the UK.
Norfolk County Council News Update
Armed robbers strike again
DETECTIVES are investigating an armed robbery in Weeting in which cash was stolen from the village bowls club in the early hours of this morning.
Norfolk County Council News Update - Norfolk set for first library reading garden
Children's brew to honour brave few
YOUNGSTERS at Terrington St Clement Primary School have held a special charity tea party in honour of former airmen.
Farm disease control zones lifted
Some animal movement limits imposed after the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease are eased,
Children find syringe at Downham school
A HEADTEACHER has moved to reassure parents over school safety after a child discovered a syringe in a playground.
12-year-old sues after Mum's death
A SNETTISHAM youngster is seeking compensation through the High Court after her mother died in hospital when doctors suddenly withdrew the drugs on which she was dependent.
Police get training on equality
A racial equality report to Norfolk Police recommends extra training to ensure fairness.
Hot wheels at Terrington
PUPILS at Terrington St Clement Primary School explored a wide range of exciting and unusual vehicles during a hands-on science day.
QEH issues fatter children warning
A RISE in childhood obesity over the past ten years is adding thousands of pounds to the cost of operations at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Chance to plan for Marshland future
PEOPLE power could soon be the ruling force in a Marshland village where residents have the opportunity to shape the future of their parish.
Swaffham service thanks 'heroes'
A SPECIAL service has been held in Swaffham to honour the town's unsung heroes and show appreciation for the work they do.
"Crazee" time at North Lynn
IT was cool, it was "crazee" and hundreds of youngsters will remember North Lynn carnival for years to come.
QEH beats bug and hits targets
BOSSES at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital have celebrated one of their most successful years in recent history which has seen finances brought back on track while maintain
Victory in battle over Lynn sorting office
POST Office customers in Lynn have finally been given a reason to celebrate following news that services at the Austin Fields sorting office will not be cut.
Fakenham garden for young cancer patient
A SPECIAL garden memorial to a young cancer patient who lost his fight against the disease a year ago has been placed on the front lawns of Cranmer House in Fakenham.
Weekly vote
This is your online weekly vote. Each week, we will ask for your views on a hot topic.
Canaries face up to tough times
Norwich City's finances are heading into a "challenging" period as profits fall from 2.4m to 100,000.
Have a brew and help fight this evil disease
Heartbreaking experience of the work of Macmillan Cancer Support staff has inspired Downham woman Claire Meredith to back this year's World's Biggest Coffee Morning.
Teenager hurt in Lynn crash
A TEENAGE motorcyclist was slightly injured when he came off his machine near the Woolpack pub in Tennyson Avenue, Lynn, yesterday evening.
Disease restrictions to be eased
Some animal movement limits imposed after the outbreak of foot-and-mouth are eased, despite a seventh case being confirmed.
Brave Kane saves river jump dog
A relaxing evening stroll along Lynn's South Quay with his labradors, Guinness and Blake, suddenly turned into drama for owner Trevor Ward.
Norfolk County Council News Update - Maintenance work on Swargate Lane, near Loddon
Norfolk County Council News Update
Child sex charge doctor is bailed
A doctor charged with the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl at a hospital is released on bail.
Car fire at Stow Bridge
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a car blaze at Bearts outdoor living and animal feed centre in Stow Bridge on Saturday.
Norfolk County Council Gaywood Library Update
All change as bus firm pulls out
Subsidies are granted to keep bus services running in Norfolk as First cuts some of its routes.
Homeless on the streets of Norwich
Homeless Richard Moore now has a roof over his head after months spent sleeping rough on the streets of Norwich.
Homeless on the streets of Norwich
Homesless Richard Moore now has a roof over his head after months spent sleeping rough on the streets of Norwich.
Inmates leave condemned jail wing
Norwich jail's condemned A-Wing is being cleared of prisoners ahead of a project to build new cells.
Pupils' diaries to monitor travel
Pupils are to keep diaries of the way they travel to school in a bid to encourage youngsters to walk and cycle.
Former minister Lord Gilmour dies
Lord Gilmour, who served in Edward Heath's and Margaret Thatcher's Cabinets, has died aged 81.
Gaywood woman's brave cancer bid
A WOMAN who is prepared to undergo major surgery to prevent getting breast cancer is putting her best feet forward today (Sunday) to help beat the disease.
Teenagers charged over baby death
A teenage mother and her boyfriend are charged in connection with the death of her 11-month-old daughter.
Conference Diary
We invite the Chair of the Norfolk Local Lib Dems to write an account of the autumn conference...
Marham man guilty of biker's death
AN RAF serviceman who killed a motorcyclist in a crash had previous convictions for motoring offences, a court heard.
Former minister Lord Gilmour dies
The former Conservative cabinet minister Lord Gilmour has died aged 81, his son says.
Missing family located by police
A mother and her two daughters, missing from their Leicestershire home since August, are found.
Positive response in raids investigation
THE public response to appeals for information following a series of armed robberies in West Norfolk has generated a number of fresh lines of inquiry.
'Disaster' fears for car schemes
Elderly residents in West Norfolk have been rocked by new Goverment legislation which could signal the end of vital transport links in the borough.
Schools warned after 'flasher'
POLICE have issued a warning to all schools in the area after a flasher exposed himself to two teenage girls outside Marshland High School in West Walton.
Brave Lorraine's aiming to beat cancer
A WOMAN who is prepared to undergo major surgery to prevent getting breast cancer is putting her best feet forward on Sunday to help beat the disease.
6,000 walk-in raid at Lynn
DETECTIVES are appealing for help in trying to trace 6,000 worth of jewellery, including items of great sentimental value, stolen during a walk-in burglary at Lynn.
Partnership's the key to winning fight against crime
Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage at a Fairstead shop parade have reduced thanks to a unique partnership between the Safer Neighbourhood Team and a local shop.
Medicine madness: You're costing the NHS 5m a year
Patients who collect unwanted prescription medicines cost Norfolk health service around 5 million every year, latest statistics have revealed.
Let us in!
Disabled people were in full voice outside Lynn Arts Centre on Tuesday complaining bitterly that plans for a lift to help them gain access had been put on ice.
Ofsted told: 'You are wrong'
A West Norfolk school is challenging Ofsted about aspects of a report which put the school on special measures.
Prisoners leaving condemned wing
Norwich jail's condemned A-wing is being cleared of prisoners ahead of a project to build new cells.
Terrington school hits back at Ofsted
A WEST Norfolk school is challenging Ofsted about aspects of a report which put the school on special measures.
Actors cut ribbon of 100,000 revamp
Actors Karl Davies and Dominic Mafham took time out from filming scenes for ITV1 drama Kingdom to officially re-open the revamped White Hart pub in Ashill last week.
Former West Lynn's man's images shame
A FORMER West Lynn man contracted to the Ministry of Defence narrowly escaped going to prison after being caught with 1,000-plus indecent images of children on his computer.
New Lynn Post Office opens
POST Office counter services opened in Lynn's WH Smith store yesterday following the controversial move from the main Baxter's Plain Post Office, which closed its door
Disabled cry 'acess' for Lynn arts centre
DISABLED people were in full voice outside Lynn Arts Centre on Tuesday complaining bitterly that plans for a lift to help them gain access had been put on ice.
When armed attacks took place
MONDAY, September 10, 9.30pm to 9.45pm: Three men brandishing shotguns and a hatchet get into a home in Nordelph and demand cash from the owner. The man in his 50s was at hom
Police doing utmost to catch violent gang
POLICE have reassured communities they are doing all they can to catch the gang responsible for the string of armed robberies at homes in West Norfolk.
Bittern boom in East Anglian Fens
The numbers of one of Britain's rarest birds, the bittern, have increased in the East Anglian Fens.
Lifeboat appeal nears target
The Lynn News Hunstanton Lifeboat Appeal could reach its 125,000 target by the end of the year after a terrific 5,570 boost to the fund, which leaves just 10,000 to find.
West Norfolk in grip of fear
FEAR is gripping rural households in West Norfolk after a gang of armed robbers, targeting people in their own homes, struck six times in as many days.
Pair arrested over baby killing
A teenage mother and her 16-year-old boyfriend are arrested on suspicion of murdering her baby daughter.
Blaze in Terrington stubble
FIREFIGHTERS doused a fire in a stubble field on the A17 at Terrington this morning.
Bittern boom in East Anglian Fens
One of the UK's rarest birds is found in the East Anglian Fens for the first time since World War II.
Job losses announced at Unilever
Unilever announces it is to transfer production of Pot Noodle ingredients from Burton-on-Trent to Norwich.
Norwich's record goalscorer dies
Norwich City's all-time record goalscorer Johnny Gavin, who netted 132 goals, has died aged 79.
End of era for Lynn PO
CONTROVERSIAL plans to close Lynn's Baxters Plain Post Office are finally becoming a reality.
New patients given check out date
Patients arriving for treatment at a major hospital are given a date when they can expect to be sent home.
Competitors keep up Dersingham show reputation
WHERE some societies are having to cancel annual shows owing to lack of support, Dersingham Horticultural Society's annual show has managed to maintain a constant level of
Schools 'are failing' on health
Only 37% of schools in the eastern region meet the government's Healthy Schools criteria, a report reveals.
Chance to air Lynn problems
RESIDENTS are being offered the chance to come face-to-face with decision makers and enforcement agencies to air grievances.
Heacham judge hit by fathers' protest
A JUDGE has spoken out against fathers rights' activists who have published his colleagues' addresses and made threats to protest at their homes.
Probe over second railway death
Police investigate how a mother died on the same stretch of rail track where her daughter was found dead.
Vandal was filmed on top of sports car
A vandal who damaged a 120,000 sports car is caught after a film clip is sent to the car's owner.
End of era for Lynn PO
CONTROVERSIAL plans to close Lynn's Baxters Plain Post Office are finally becoming a reality.
Amnesty for West Norfolk cars
OLD and unwanted cars can be scrapped for free when a two-week amnesty was launched in Lynn on Monday.
Thumbs up from mums at Lynn hospital
WOMEN and their partners who had their babies at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital have given the maternity service the thumbs up in a survey.
Lynn fire being investigated
A TREE and surrounding grass went up in flames in woodland close to Swallowfield Road, Fairstead, Lynn, Monday evening.
Norfolk County Council News Update
Police link more house robberies
Police investigating armed robberies at homes in Norfolk believe they were committed by the same gang.
Woodland remains are identified
Human remains found in woodland are identified as those of a 63-year-old man.
Body of dead girl's mother found
The mother of a girl who died on tracks near a railway station is found dead near the same spot.
Queen choses her 'thank-you' tree
SANDRINGHAM Estate was presented with a tree to mark its unique achievement in opening its grounds for the National Gardens Scheme every year since the scheme began 80 years a
Thieves strike in Castle Rising
THIEVES targeted a car in Castle Rising, smashing the passenger window before making off with a ladies handbag.
Questions about the future
THOUSANDS of questionnaires relating to Fakenham and its surrounding parishes are about to be sent out.
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Questions about the future
THOUSANDS of questionnaires relating to Fakenham and its surrounding parishes are about to be sent out.
Body of dead girl's mother found
The mother of a girl who died on tracks near a railway station five weeks ago is found dead near the same spot.
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Armed raiders hit more homes
SHOTS were fired when a gang of masked robbers targeting West Norfolk homes struck again.
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Views invited on health pledges
Views on the priorities for healthcare are sought by the East of England Strategic Health Authority.
West Norfolk rocked by armed robberies
QUIET communities across West Norfolk have been rocked by a string of terrifying armed robberies.
Property buyers 'misled' claim
A BBC investigation uncovers sales staff at an international estate agents misleading clients.
Peace vigil in Fakenham Quaker week
Quaker Week will be celebrated in Fakenham and Wells from Sunday.
Books and puzzles help Fakenham church
FUNDING for restoration work at the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Fakenham has received a welcome boost following a successful book and jigsaw sale.
Lynn fire being investigated
A TREE and surrounding grass went up in flames in woodland close to Swallowfield Road, Fairstead, Lynn, yesterday evening.
Police link more house robberies
Police investigating a series of armed robberies at homes in Norfolk say they believe three more robberies were committed by the same gang.
Armed raiders hit more homes
SHOTS were fired when a gang of masked robbers targeting West Norfolk homes struck again last night.
West Norfolk rocked by armed robberies
QUIET communities across West Norfolk have been rocked by a string of terrifying armed robberies.
Auction for Lost City trek
FORMER police inspector Robin Horn is organising a silent auction at Swaffham Assembly Rooms on Thursday towards his 5,000 fundraising target for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Celebrated respect for law test with drink, then drove
A SOUTH African man went out to celebrate passing a test to teach immigrants the moral and social fabric of British life and got caught drink-driving on the way home.
Minor cause major benefit
MORRIS Minor enthusiasts have put their cherished classics to good use, descending on Hunstanton to raise 125 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Mill repainted by abseiling team
A group of trainee millwrights carry out their first job repainting a 200-year-old mill in Norfolk.
91-yr-old died after fall at home
AN ELDERLY woman who suffered a fractured thigh bone in a fall at a nursing home died just under a month later from pneumonia, a Lynn inquest was told.
Fairstead celebrates new look
MAGICIANS and speedway riders will be helping provide fun and games at a street party in Fairstead on Tuesday to mark the completion of major refurbishments at Centre Point.
Fairstead drink-driver ban
A DRINK-driver who crashed into a parked car before driving off has been banned from the roads for 20 months.
Hundreds on heritage trail
HUNDREDS of visitors poured into Lynn on Sunday for the chance to take a free look behind some of the town's most historic buildings and best-known landmarks.
Village evacuated in flood tests
A simulated evacuation of a north Norfolk coastal village takes place to test the region's flood response.
Quilt craft backs fund
QUILTERS learning their craft have created a masterpiece for a one-day exhibition which will be raffled to raise cash for the Lynn News Hunstanton Lifeboat Appeal.
Thanks to YOU South Lynn's now a better place
ORGANISERS are celebrating the early success of a new youth club in South Lynn which has seen numbers swell since its launch in July.
Breathing new life into cemetery
VISITING Hardwick Cemetery is like turning a page in the history of Lynn.
NHS heart drugs savings success
The use of cheaper cholesterol-lowering drugs helps reduce the cost to the NHS in the East.
House robberies linked by police
A gang of armed robbers targets householders over the weekend at three homes in west Norfolk.
From neglect to beauty spot thanks to scout Ryan (14)
ENTERPRISING scout Ryan Halls gained an 8,000 grant to transform a neglected pond in South Lynn.
UEA festival attracts top writers
Roy Hattersley and PD James are among the writers taking part in this year's UEA literary festival.
'Bob' does the job for Neil
FAMILY and friends of a young Pott Row man who died from a heart condition recently raised 533 for a special unit at the London hospital where he was treated.
91-yr-old died after fall at home
AN ELDERLY woman who suffered a fractured thigh bone in a fall at a nursing home died just under a month later from pneumonia, a Lynn inquest was told.
Mill repainted by abseiling team
A group of trainee millwrights carry out their first job repainting a 200-year-old mill in Norfolk.
House robberies linked by police
A gang of armed robbers targets householders over the weekend at three homes in west Norfolk.
Thanks to YOU South Lynn's now a better place
ORGANISERS are celebrating the early success of a new youth club in South Lynn which has seen numbers swell since its launch in July.
UEA festival attracts top writers
Roy Hattersley and PD James are among the writers taking part in this year's UEA literary festival.
NHS heart drugs savings success
The use of cheaper cholesterol-lowering drugs helps reduce the cost to the NHS in the East.
Fairstead drink-driver ban
A DRINK-driver who crashed into a parked car before driving off has been banned from the roads for 20 months.
From neglect to beauty spot thanks to scout Ryan (14)
ENTERPRISING scout Ryan Halls gained an 8,000 grant to transform a neglected pond in South Lynn.
House robberies linked by police
A gang of armed robbers targets householders over the weekend at three homes in west Norfolk.
Thanks to YOU South Lynn's now a better place
ORGANISERS are celebrating the early success of a new youth club in South Lynn which has seen numbers swell since its launch in July.
Biker killed days before retiring
A motorcyclist was killed in a head-on collision in Norfolk just days before he was to retire, a court hears.
Norfolk County Council News Update
MRSA bug cases down 32% in East
The number of MRSA super bug cases in the eastern region drops by almost a third, a new report reveals.
Governors reject plan for academy
Proposals to close a Norwich school and establish an academy are rejected by the governing body.
Amnesty for West Norfolk cars
OLD and unwanted cars can be scrapped for free when a two-week amnesty is launched in Lynn today.
Blaze in 1,500 tonne straw stack
Firefighters continue to monitor a giant straw stack in west Norfolk while it burns itself out.
End of era for Lynn PO
CONTROVERSIAL plans to close Lynn's Baxters Plain Post Office will finally become a reality this week.
Schools going 'mental' over maths
New ways of teaching maths are based on students learning methods of mentally working out solutions.
Nelson's old school admits girls
Norwich School is to admit girls from next September for the first time in its 900-year history.
Test results show man aged 35-65
Police investigating human remains found in a remote woodland say tests show they are a man aged 35-65.
Ofsted report shocks Terrington school
TERRINGTON St Clement Community School has been dealt an unexpected blow after it was put on special measures by Ofsted inspectors.
Man, 51, breached Asbo 15 times
A 51-year-old man who flouted an Asbo 15 times is jailed by the judge who gave him a last chance.
Disabled benefits cheat is jailed
A 50-year-old disabled woman who dishonestly claimed nearly 38,000 in benefits is jailed.
Human remains found near school
Police seal off an area of woodland near a school in Norfolk after human remains are discovered in woodland.
Strike threat over ITV news cuts
Journalists threaten to strike if ITV makes proposed cuts to its regional news - including Anglia Tonight.
Armed burglars hit Stow Bridge
DETECTIVES are appealing for help after armed burglars struck at a Stow Bridge home, stealing a large quantity of cash.
More time to check euros in game
Police have more time to check if money found in a games console has links to crime.
Man is injured by armed robbers
Robbers armed with guns and knives beat a man over the head during a raid on a house in Norfolk.
Snettisham father and son ride out to help others
A FATHER and son are preparing to get a little saddle sore from tomorrow as they embark on a 220-mile bike ride from London to Paris in aid of charity.
Armed burglars hit Stow Bridge
DETECTIVES are appealing for help after armed burglars struck last night at a Stow Bridge home, stealing a large quantity of cash.
Heacham man conned top hotels
A HEACHAM man has been banned from three exclusive London hotels for his part in an elaborate scam to gain free overnight accommodation.
Downham school hit by 20,000 raid
THIEVES have cleared a school of 20,000 of computer equipment for the third time in less than two years.
Runcton couple's poignant reason to help hospital
ARDENT fundraisers Les and Jean Gaskins handed more than 1,495 to Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital prostate care ward after a string of events.
"Crazee" time at North Lynn
IT was cool, it was "crazee" and hundreds of youngsters will remember North Lynn carnival for years to come.
Accident sparks Swaffham school inquiry
SWAFFHAM Hamond's High School headteacher Yve Srodzinski instigated a safety inquiry this week after one of her students was injured by a coach on the school site.
Sit-com inspires West Norfolk charity bid
A HIT TV sit-com from the 1960s is the inspiration behind David Foulkes' next charity fundraising idea.
Muddy good night for Dersingham talk
THE West Norfolk branch of the Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) is holding an autumn supper with guest speaker John Dominy.
Arsonists blamed for Lynn car fire
LYNN firefighters were called to a car set alight in Shiregreen, on the town's Fairstead Estate, just before 2am today.
Spitfire helps Lynn salute brave airmen
AIRMEN who lost their lives in one of the most decisive wartime battles have been honoured in a commemorative service at Lynn's Tower Gardens, writes Daisy Wallage.
'You did 110,000 damage now face the consequences'
THREE boys have been warned they could face custody after admitting their part in a wrecking rampage through a college building, leaving 110,000 damage.
Migrant workers and home hunters lobby Government chiefs
MIGRANT workers and people trying to provide affordable rural housing in West Norfolk got the chance to speak to two Government chiefs at first-hand on Tuesday.
Hundreds attend Romany funeral
HUNDREDS of mourners, including gipsies from all over the country, paid their respects to Eli Frankham this week in a traditional Romany funeral held in Walpole St Peter.
Brick-throwers may strike again
A GAYWOOD cyclist knocked unconscious by brick-throwing youths has warned others may be at risk.
Coach horror: Mum sues firm
A SINGLE mum from South Wootton has joined forces with a group of tourists who were caught up in a fatal coach crash to launch a legal bid for compensation.
Greener travel plans for schools
Children in Norfolk will be able to find a more ecological way to school through a 530,000 grant.
Fire-hit hospital unit to reopen
An intensive care unit at a hospital in Norfolk is to reopen after being damaged in a fire.
Stolen computers security marked
Raiders steal 49 computer laptops from a high school but all the equipment is security marked.
Police plea over missing family
Police concerned for a missing 40-year-old woman and her two children, issue a new appeal to find them.
Appeal over crash death cyclist
An appeal is made over a cyclist, with links to East Anglia, killed in a road traffic collision involving a lorry.
Farm cleared over foot-and-mouth
A pig farm investigated over a suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease is given the all clear by a government vet.
Norfolk County Council News Update
Strikes over sacking called off
Two one-day strikes by railway workers in protest at the dismissal of a guard are called off.
Suspected crack is seized in raid
A large quantity of a Class A drug, believed to be crack cocaine, has been seized during a police raid in Thetford.
Norfolk County Council News Update
Defra urged to lift slaughter ban
Ministers are being urged to lift slaughter restrictions while a case of foot-and-mouth is being investigated in Norfolk
Unit remains closed after fire
An intensive care unit at a hospital in Norfolk remains closed after a fire swept through the building.
Unit remains closed after fire
An intensive care unit remains closed after a fire swept through a Norfolk hospital.
New possible foot-and-mouth case
Vets are investigating a suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease at a pig farm in north Norfolk.
Fire affects intensive care cases
Patients in a hospital intensive care unit are forced to move when fire breaks out.
New foot-and-mouth case confirmed
Vets in Norfolk are investigating two sick animals as a precautionary measure after a new foot-and-mouth case is confirmed in Surrey.
Fire hits intensive care patients
Patients in a hospital intensive care unit in Gorleston are moved out after a fire breaks out.
Anglia newsroom merger proposals
Proposals to merge the two ITV regional news programmes for the East of England are put forward.
Norfolk County Council News Update
Arsonists blamed for Gaywood fire
ARSONISTS could be to blame for a car fire in Gaywood during the early hours of yesterday.
ITV to merge regional newsrooms
ITV says it wants to reduce the number of regional newsrooms it operates from 17 to nine.
ITV to merge regional newsrooms
ITV wants to reduce the number of regional newsrooms it operates from 17 to nine.
Bid to stop hospital closure plan
The Health Secretary is lobbied to save St Michael's Hospital in Aylsham from closure.
Stuck sheep rescued from a river
Firefighters pull a sheep from mud on the bank of a river on the outskirts of Norwich.
Eco-community plans for RAF base
A disused Norfolk airbase could be transformed into a 9bn eco-community with homes, jobs, and bus links.
Plaxtole House vandals could face jail
THREE boys - one as young as 12 - have been warned they could face custody after admitting their part in a wrecking rampage through a college building, leaving 110,000 damage
Eli Frankham funeral today
A FUNERAL is being held today for local man Eli Frankham whose son has won the European Schoolboys' boxing Championships after deciding to box on following his father'
Crews tackle Downham bin fire
FIREFIGHTERS in Downham spent more than 20 minutes battling a fire after arsonists set a rubbish bin alight.
Boys admit vandalism at college
Three boys who admit vandalising a special school are to be sentenced after reports are compiled.
Neighbour threatened with knife
A man is sentenced to two years in a Young Offenders' Institution after threatening a neighbour with a knife.
Mother banned from child's school
A mother is banned from her daughter's school in Norfolk after writing a series of complaints letters.
Mother banned from child's school
A mother is banned from her daughter's school in Norfolk after writing a series of complaints.
Unitary bid for two-county area
The creation of a unitary council for the Great Yarmouth and Waveney areas is proposed.
Norfolk County Council News Update
9bn 'eco' scheme for RAF airbase
A disused Norfolk airbase could be transformed into a 9bn eco-community combining homes, jobs, and a bus link.
Norfolk County Council News Update
Gambler stole from his father
A MAN who stole from his father's home to feed his gambling addiction will be sentenced at crown court.
Katie's dancing for joy
YOUNG Katie Kendall made all the right moves during a stay at a holiday camp when she won the weekly Freestyle Dance competition for 11-14 year olds.
Despair as hall under attack
ROCKS hurled by vandals caused more than 500 damage to windows at Reffley Community Hall on Saturday night.
'She started it' row leads to jail
A DAD, who held his wife by the hair and punched her in the face as their child pleaded for him to stop, has been jailed for eight weeks.
Sandringham cadets head out to Gallipoli
CADETS from Sandringham detachment of Norfolk Army Cadet Force took part in a remembrance service on Sunday before travelling to Turkey this weekend with the Gallipoli Associa
Fields for farming fundraiser
THE annual charity ploughing match alongside the A10 at Southery will be held this weekend.
Saddle sore for a good cause
CAMPAIGN Care '94 enjoyed another successful annual sponsored cycle ride on the tenth anniversary of the popular fundraising event.
Channel champ
WEST Norfolk woman Rose Levien has swum The Channel after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
Trio complete boat challenge
THREE men in a boat have completed a gruelling rowing challenge from Cambridge to Lynn to help raise money for the charity Hope and Homes for Children.
Police use new powers to seize cars
FOURTEEN uninsured motorists in West Norfolk had their vehicles seized at the roadside by police last week under new powers in force and the crackdown is continuing.
Be prepared for town centre terrorists!
TERRORISM experts are coming to West Norfolk to take business leaders through a simulation of an attack and coach them in how they should respond.
Mum backs campaign on meningitis awareness
A STRADSETT mother whose son survived meningitis has joined forces with a national charity working to raise awareness of the disease.
Polish driver nearly 3 times over limit
A POLISH national who died in a car crash at Brancaster last December was driving with almost three times the legal limit of alcohol in his blood, an inquest heard.
Police met by angry crowd at North Lynn
POLICE who went to investigate a reported disturbance in St Edmundsbury Road, North Lynn, at about 1am on Saturday were met by a hostile crowd.
Take control of your life
THE Learning and Skills Council is coming to Lynn as part of a major push to encourage people to take control of their future.
New youth group gets a kick from wall
PROACTIVE youngsters in Magdalen are building themselves a thriving youth group and organising a raft of activities to amuse themselves.
Eli Frankham funeral tomorrow
A FUNERAL is being held tomorrow for local man Eli Frankham whose son has won the European Schoolboys' boxing Championships after deciding to box on following his father&#
Man jailed for sex assault on paramedics
A LYNN man who sexually touched two female paramedics as they tried to help him was sent to prison for 12 months at Norwich Crown Court on Friday.
Curtain call for G&S rehearsals
REHEARSALS for a drama group's latest production are being held tomorrow and members new and old are invited to take part.
Warning on scam in post
TRADING standards officers have issued a renewed warning over scam mail shots and emails which attempt to dupe the recipient into parting with money or personal details by cla
"Crazee" time at North Lynn
NORTH Lynn went "crazee" and a right royal time was had by hundreds of children at North Lynn's first-ever carnival on Saturday.
Cash boost for children
A PROJECT to help children and families at risk of social exclusion has received a 4.9 million cash boost to ensure its work continues for a further three years.
Closer look at Gaywood scheme
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 17 new homes in Gaywood are to be examined in more detail by planners at West Norfolk Council.
Is this the most-travelled Lynn News in the world?
TWO couples sharing a trip round the world to mark their 50th and 30th wedding anniversaries made sure they packed two unusual extras a copy of the Lynn News and a supply of
Summertime fun at church hall 'pier'
AGE Concern in West Norfolk made a song and dance about a Big Summer Indoor Picnic for Lynn area old folk.
Asbestos exposure led to cancer
A RETIRED heating engineer died from an industrial-related cancer after being exposed to asbestos in ventilation units and corridors during his working career.
999 crew on their bikes?
A DECISION over whether a cycling paramedic will be based in Lynn town centre is expected in the next few weeks and could see the new service in place by April next year.
Help create Norfolk's biggest archive
RESIDENTS in West Norfolk are being asked to help create a picture of life in their towns and villages by contributing to the county's biggest-ever community archive.
Youths in court over Lynn's Plaxtole House attack
TWO more youths accused of causing criminal damage to a College of West Anglia building in Lynn are due to appear at Lynn Youth Court today.
Lynn judge slams justice mockery
ONE in five offenders turning up to complete community service in Lynn are being sent home by probation officers without lifting a finger and given an hour reduction in thei
More charges over college damage
Two more boys are to appear in court charged with burglary at student accommodation in King's Lynn.
Unitary bid cost 600,000 so far
Costs so far in Norwich City Council's bid for unitary authority status exceed 600,000, an MP discovers.
University open to first students
The first university for Suffolk welcomes its first intake of students across the county.
Appeal after brick thrown at Lynn cyclist
Police in Lynn are appealing for witnesses after a 60-year-old man was knocked off his bike and sustained injuries after a brick was thrown at him by two youths.
Norfolk County Council News Update - Residents to hear about plans for Norwich's future growth
Police met by hostile North Lynn crowd
POLICE who went to investigate a reported disturbance in St Edmundsbury Road, North Lynn, about 1am on Saturday were met by a hostile crowd.
University open to first students
The first university for Suffolk welcomes its first intake of students
Norfolk County Council News Update - Emergency roadworks to affect bus routes via Anglia Square
Work due to start on 2m library
Construction of a new library gets under way in Norfolk, with the project twice the size of the town's existing one.
Three charged with drugs offences
Three men are remanded in custody after being charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
Routemaster on road trip to USA
A 50-year-old double-decker bus leaves California in Norfolk on a road trip to California in the USA.
POW's secret diaries go to print
A war veteran's secret diaries of his time in a Japanese prison camp make it into print - 15 years after his death.
Nuclear power discussed in city
The future of nuclear power stations in the UK is debated at Assembly House in Norwich.
Drugs raid in King's Lynn
Four people have been arrested in Burkitt Street. It's believed police found drugs and a large quantity of cash. Four vehicles were also confiscated in the raid.
Protest staged at weapons factory
A woman is arrested after a dozen campaigners stage a protest at a weapons plant in Norwich.
Louts smash crosses in cemetery
VANDALS smashed headstones and crosses in an attack on a churchyard.
Summer of fun in Middleton
YOUNGSTERS in Middleton have been enjoying a summer of fun and games courtesy of the village's new multi-sports facility.
Court gives second ban to drink-driver
A LATVIAN motorist caught driving while nearly four times over the drink driving limit appeared before Lynn magistrates on Monday.
Full marks for school attendance
A LITTLE incentive can go a very long way, as youngsters at a Lynn school have proved with their 100 per cent attendance records.
Leading roles in healthcare
FOUR West Norfolk faces feature on a new committee which will have a professional view over how and on what Norfolk Primary Care Trust spends public money.
Wedding day warning as roof falls in at Feltwell
FELTWELL villagers knew the time had come to replace their church roof when part of it crashed to the floor during a wedding ceremony narrowly missing the bride, groom and m
Hope raised at Bircham Newton's NCC
FRESH housing and redevelopment plans have been unveiled by West Norfolk's National Construction College (NCC) as it continues its fight against closure.
Protest staged at weapons factory
Campaigners chain themselves to machinery in a demonstration at a weapons plant in Norwich.
Twelve charged after drugs raids
A drugs operation in Norfolk has led to twelve people being charged over drugs offences by police.
Chance to go behind Lynn's historic facades
Visitors are being offered the chance to take a free look behind the doors of 26 of Lynn's best-known buildings and historic landmarks this Sunday.
End of wind farm plan?
Campaigners against a proposed windfarm near Syderstone are celebrating after West Norfolk Council refused plans for the "first stage" of the development.
Too urban for Downham
Plans for 249 homes in Downham have been sent back to the drawing board after planning chiefs slammed their design.
Hope raised to build for future
Fresh housing and redevelopment plans have been unveiled by West Norfolk's National Construction College (NCC) as it continues its fight against closure.
Discover Robinson Crusoe's grave
St Margaret's Church, Saturday Market Place: (Open Saturday and Sunday). Built in limestone and with the unusual feature of western towers 82 feet high. The south-
From Norton Hill to Eurostar
A miniature railway owner from West Norfolk joined VIPs on Tuesday's fastest-ever rail journey from Paris to London despite having no passport.
Thank you ferry much
PASSENGERS using Lynn's popular Ferry across the River Great Ouse are going to find their lives easier in future thanks to a floating pontoon.
Handbag snatched in Ingoldisthorpe
A ROADSIDE strawberry seller had her handbag snatched from behind the counter as she served customers at her kiosk on the A149 in Ingoldisthorpe.
Norfolk County Council Your Norfolk Update
Mum and son in TV bid to win own restaurant
A WEST Norfolk mother and son are getting a taste of television fame in new BBC2 series The Restaurant.
Where highways fail Tesco succeeds
TRAFFIC chaos at Lynn's Tesco supermarket could become a thing of the past after a proposal to improve access was approved by West Norfolk Council.
End of Syderstone wind farm plan?
CAMPAIGNERS against a proposed windfarm near Syderstone are celebrating after West Norfolk Council refused plans for the "first stage" of the development.
All change at firm
A LYNN company is changing to the Euro but all in the name of education.
Council cops criticism from former policeman
A DOG walker has kicked up a stink over dog waste bins he says are being left to overflow but a council officer said they are being cleared regularly.
Born to be... generous and nice to children
TWENTY bikers from the West Norfolk Motorcycle Action Group brought joy and toys to young hospital patients on Sunday.
New games area for Gaywood
LYNN youngsters can look forward to a range of exciting new facilities after council planners approved the first of three proposed games areas.
Clenchwarton bankrupt awaits sentence
A BUSINESSMAN has admitted three offences relating to the sale of property before bankruptcy took place.
Big lift signals new line for old railway box
AN operation to give an historic signal box a future has come to fruition after five years of work and with the promise of 35,000-plus investment.
Lynn marina plan draws crowd
PUBLIC interest in Lynn's marina project appears to be growing after a packed audience gathered this week to gain an insight into plans for the massive waterfront developm
Runcton Holme couple 'lucky to be alive'
A MOTORCYCLIST who broke both legs in a near-death crash on the A10 has spoken of his relief at surviving and not leaving his four children orphaned.
Rail strikes planned over sacking
Rail workers are to stage two one-day strikes in protest at the dismissal of a guard, disrupting train services.
City No Cold Calling zone started
The first No Cold Calling zone in the city of Norwich is started with the help of the county's trading standards.
Rail strikes planned over sacking
Rail workers are to stage two one-day strikes in protest at the dismissal of a guard, disrupting train services across East Anglia.
Railway strikes over sacked guard
Rail workers angry at the dismissal of a guard are to stage two one-day strikes in protest.
Straw blaze at Terrington
FIREFIGHTERS spent three hours battling a blaze in 200 tonnes of straw bales at a Terrington St Clement nursery.
Five men fined for rave violence
Five men are fined after a mob attacked a police station in Norfolk following an illegal rave.
Unknown poems by Auden unearthed
A collection of unknown poems, thought to be by WH Auden, is discovered in a school magazine.
Seven in court over 'rave' riot
Seven people appear in court over a violent siege outside Great Yarmouth police station.
Lynn hit by firebugs
FIREBUGS sparked three fires in and around Lynn in a two-and-a-half hour period.
Eleven charged after drugs raids
A drugs operation in Norfolk has led to eleven people being charged over drugs offences by police.
Have your say on marina plan
PEOPLE in Lynn's Friars area will get the chance to ask questions about the town's proposed marina at a public meeting in All Saints' Church tonight.
Jet ski stolen from Clenchwarton
A JET ski and trailer were unhooked from a car and stolen after the owner stopped at Clenchwarton's Spar store on the bank holiday weekend.
Two trapped in Burnham Deepdale crash
FIREFIGHTERS had to cut the roof off a car to free two trapped passengers after a car overturned in Burnham Deepdale last night.
Norfolk County Council Library News Update
Unknown poems by Auden unearthed
A collection of unknown poems, thought to be the work of WH Auden, is discovered in a school magazine.
Laptop scam nets another victim
Police have released a picture of two men accused of running a laptop scam in west Norfolk.
Family members get veterans badge
Three members of a Norfolk family receive the Veterans Badge for services to the armed forces.
Norfolk County Council News Update - School building
Snettisham laptop scam: help sought
POLICE are appealing for help to identify two men who are wanted for questioning in connection with a scam involving the sale of a laptop computer.
Family members get veterans badge
Three members of one family from Norfolk receive the Veterans Badge for service to the armed forces.
Early hours fire at Fairstead
FIRE crews were called to Fairstead in the early hours of this morning following reports of a car blaze.
Dad Eli dies but son will box on
Devastated young boxer Eli Frankham has carried the flag as England captain at the opening ceremony of the European Schoolboys' Championships as a tribute to his namesake
County aims to save post offices
The county council joins the fight to keep open post office branches across the county.
EU climate flight plans 'deluded'
EU plans to cut the climate impact of aviation will not work, University of East Anglia researchers conclude.
New schools set to open in city
Three new primary schools open, as the era of first and middle schools ends in Norwich.
Dealer is jailed for eight years
A drug dealer is jailed for his part in running cannabis factories in Norfolk and South Yorkshire.
New owners want Lynn hotel's spirit
LYNN'S haunted 15th century Tudor Rose Hotel has new owners who are eager to find out more about its ghostly past.
Cannabis factory man gets 8 years
A man is jailed for his part in running cannabis factories in Norfolk and South Yorkshire.
Former Marham woman stabs herself
A 31-YEAR-OLD former West Norfolk woman stabbed herself in the heart with a kitchen knife, an inquest heard.
Former Lynn man had 1,000 indecent images of children
A FORMER Lynn man contracted to the Ministry of Defence has insisted he is not a paedophile despite being caught with more than 1,000 indecent images of children on his comput
Two charged over Plaxhole House attack
TWO boys have been charged in connection with an attack on the College of West Anglia facility for people with learning disabilities Plaxtole House.
Norfolk County Council News Update - Sheltered housing residents to be protected as Norwich's first No Cold Calling Zone is launched
Clenchwarton carer stole from pensioner
A CARER who stole almost 3,000 from the vulnerable pensioner she helped look after has been jailed for four months.
South Lynn blaze victim needs surgery
A SOUTH Lynn man has been left needing plastic surgery to serious burns following a fire at a wood yard.
Boys charged over college damage
Two boys will appear in court charged with breaking in and damaging student accommodation in King's Lynn.
Omagh memorial design in top five shortlist
A group of West Norfolk artists and landscape architects have been shortlisted in an international competition to create an Omagh bomb memorial.
Police on patrol in QEH corridors
POLICE have started regular patrols at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital as part of a drive to step up safety and security.
North Lynn pet rabbits slaughtered
TWO pet rabbits have been slashed to death in what police have described as a devastating and sick attack.
Stow Bridge migrant hostel turned down
A CONTROVERSIAL plan for a migrant workers' hostel in Stow Bridge has been turned down by planners.
Graffiti vandals told to clean up
Gayton youths who vandalised the village have been ordered to clean up their mess in a bid to restore some old-fashioned values.
Disability service gets 17k boost but it's not enough
WEST Norfolk Disability Information Service (WNDiS) is celebrating after receiving a major grant boost which will help it continue its crucial role in the community.
Fateful time for QEH fete
The future of a half-a-century old fete, which annually raises thousands of pounds for Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital, looks in doubt.
Stow bridge pub raft racers raise 6,000
THE ANNUAL Heron pub raft race which attracts crowds to the river at Stow Bridge each summer has raised another four-figure sum for East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Have your say on marina plan
PEOPLE in Lynn's Friars area will get the chance to ask questions about the town's proposed marina at a public meeting in All Saints' Church tomorrow evening.
Time to move on? Tributes atSandringham say not yet
ONE by one, they felt compelled to come. Visitors from near and far, young and old, clutching a bunch of flowers or just a simple rose, some with messages, some without, some
Hunstanton lifeboat sent to kite boarders
LIFEBOAT crew members in Hunstanton were called out three times on Sunday to kite boarders in trouble.
Norfolk County Council Library News Update
West Norfolk triplet dies
THE proud parents of a set of ground-breaking West Norfolk triplets are mourning the death of one of them, just eight weeks after he was born.
Convicted killer's body is found
A convicted murderer from Norfolk who absconded from Sudbury Open Prison is found dead in his car.
Norfolk County Council News Update
Dad Eli dies but son will box on
Devastated young boxer Eli Frankham yesterday carried the flag as England captain at the opening ceremony of the European Schoolboys' Championships as a tribute to his nam
6,000 flock to golden age of motorcycling
Around 6,000 motorbike enthusiasts descended on Wimbotsham for the 19th annual Fenman Classic Show making it the most successful ever held.
College flats ready for new term
Damage caused by vandals at an accommodation block at the College of West Anglia has been repaired.
Gaywood Library Update
Forthcoming events at the library.
Photo released in robbery inquiry
CCTV images are released by police investigating a robbery at a Norwich jewellers. More ...
Lump 'showers' a trucker in glass
A lorry driver is showered with glass as vandals throw a concrete lump at a windscreen in West Norfolk.Read More...
More teenagers getting pregnant
Rates of teenage pregnancy increase in Norfolk and the county council sets out an action plan.Read More...
Hunstanton lifeboat sent to kite boarders
LIFEBOAT crew members in Hunstanton were called out three times yesterday morning to kite boarders in trouble.Read More...
Terrington Countrysiders to roam again
TERRINGTON Countrysiders are back in business again tonight.Read More...
Concrete launched at Lynn driver
POLICE are hunting yobs who launched a lump of concrete at a moving lorry, smashing the windscreen and covering the driver in broken glass.Read More...
Gunpoint raid on village hotel
AXE-WIELDING armed robbers struck at a West Norfolk hotel, threatening a staff member at gun-point before escaping without a trace.Read More...
'Bridge kids on the ball
SUTTON Bridge youngsters have traded their usual summer kickabouts for a free day of top football coaching.Read More...
Death driver caught by footprint
A banned driver is jailed after evidence from her shoe showed she was driving a car that was involved in a fatal crash.Read More...
Lifeboat called to hurt yachtsman
Lifeboat crews rescue a 76-year-old man injured when he was thrown about in his boat as it headed for France.Read More...
Father guilty of breaching behaviour order
A FATHER who turned up at a home with a convoy of 12 cars to threaten its owner was yesterday found guilty of breaching his Anti-Social Behaviour Order.Read More...
Training commitment award
LAWTRONIC'S commitment to training has earned the Lynn firm the East of England Small Business Employer of the Year Award.Read More...
941,000 VAT fraud hearing
THE joint owners of a Swaffham-based employment agency appeared at Norwich Crown Court on Tuesday for a preliminary hearing in connection with an alleged 941,000 VAT fraud.Read More...
Migrant hostel tensions fear
STOW Bridge residents fighting plans for a migrant workers' hostel in their village could see the scheme scrapped by council planners tomorrow.Read More...
Two injured in Lynn blaze
LYNN firefighters sprung into action when a blaze broke out at a town centre wood yard, injuring two people.Read More...
Strategy to cut homeless numbers
A three-year plan to help cut homelessness in Norwich is to be discussed by councillors.Read More...
Armed robbers strike at Northwold hotel
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a member of staff at Northwold's Woodland Lodge Hotel was threatened with a gun when armed robbers struck.Read More...
At last! The sun shines on resort
BANK holiday sunshine brightened a bleak summer of tourism trade along the West Norfolk coast when thousands flocked to its seaside resorts.Read More...
Actress opens art exhibition
AN award-winning artist's latest exhibition at Lynn Arts Centre has been officially opened by Dersingham TV star Claire Goose.Read More...
Historic chapel restored in 4.3 million revamp of Lynn's Walks
THE 4.3 million redevelopment of Lynn's historic Walks park is progressing on schedule and set for completion early next year.Read More...
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