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City robber jailed for five years
A 29-year-old man who robbed two female shop workers of more than 1,000 is jailed.
West Norfolk cackles to rise for Hallowe'en
A CACKLING good time can be had in West Norfolk to mark Hallowe'en today.
Race-fix witness 'had no agenda'
An expert at the trial of a former Newmarket jockey admits being a long-term opponent of the internet betting exchange Betfair.
Bats roost in driving test centre
Wildlife workers help on a Norfolk construction site after bats moved into an unfinished building.
West Norfolk actors enjoy big time
WEST Norfolk youngsters have their work cut out for them when the county's premier youth drama group perform a trio of musicals in just a week.
Former air base sold to developer
A former RAF station in Norfolk is sold to developers which plans to build an eco-village.
Fears Lynn scheme will 'damage forever'
DEVELOPERS behind a scheme to develop the former grain silo site on Lynn's historic waterfront have assured heritage experts and residents they will take on board comments
Bluetongue 'brought by midges'
The first official epidemiology report on the UK bluetongue outbreak is published, as a new case is found.
Girl (4) breaks leg in Lynn crash
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl suffered a broken leg in a collision with a car in Barney Road, Lynn, yesterday.
Driver escapes injury at Hilgay
A DRIVER escaped serious injury when his car crashed off the road and into a ditch on the A10 at Hilgay yesterday.
Prince Harry interviewed over shooting
PRINCE Harry has been interviewed by police investigating the shooting of protected birds of prey at The Queen's Sandringham Estate last week.
Girl, 10, indecently assaulted
Police search for a man who indecently assaulted a girl while she was walking with her sister.
Pay tributes to Kerry Ann here
TRIBUTES can be made here following the death of 17-year-old Kerry Ann Powell in a road accident involving a car and lorry on the A17 at Terrington St Clement on October 23.
New case of bluetongue
Movement restrictions are imposed as a new case of bluetongue is confirmed in cattle in the East.
Suspicious behaviour led to police
A SPORLE man who handled a stolen stereo unit has been given an 18-month supervision order and must also comply with a drug rehabilitation order.
Campaign to focus on autism
A NEW campaign aimed at raising awareness about autism was unveiled yesterday.
Lynn Legion's appeal for 25,000
LYNN and District branch of the Royal British Legion launched its annual Poppy Appeal with a short ceremony in the town centre attended by Borough Mayor Kathy Mellish on Satur
Consultant helps raise over 1,500
A CONSULTANT radiologist from Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital has helped raise more than 1,500 for Norfolk's Big C cancer charity by completing the Staples to Naples
Ghostly guide to local Hallowe'en
A WOLF with glowing red eyes in Castle Rising, ghostly activity in Swaffham and a witch's heart in Lynn are just some of the apparitions in a new ghosthunter's guide r
Sight treatment to continue at QEH
HEALTH bosses at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital have welcomed a decision to press ahead with a revolutionary sight-saving treatment which could stop hundreds of patients
Union reps' bid for Del Monte deal
UNION representatives are set to meet with Del Monte bosses to hammer out a deal for staff at the West Lynn factory, who were all put on notice last week that it may close, as
Lynn recycling centre gets green light
RENEWED 1.6million plans to move Lynn's recycling centre to Saddlebow Road, South Lynn, have been approved.
Victim had 'non-survival injury'
A pathologist tells a manslaughter trial that injuries caused to the victim were almost certain to kill him.
Norwich name Roeder as new boss
Championship strugglers Norwich City appoint former Newcastle United boss Glenn Roeder as their new manager.
Gifts to mark Dow's 50th
FIVE Lynn schools have been awarded a bumper 1,500 each by Dow Chemical after entering a scheme launched to celebrate the North Lynn site's 50th anniversary.
Promise to raise 100,000 for hospice
THE Freemasons of Norfolk are stepping up their fundraising efforts in the region in a bid to raise 100,000 for The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House by September 2009.
Calls for review after teen's death
CALLS for improvements to be made to a Terrington junction have gathered pace this week following the death of a 17-year-old girl.
Compensation wait over water cuts
Hundreds of water customers wait for compensation four months after their supplies were cut for 10 days.
Clock change may cause tiredness
A sleep expert for Norwich and Norfolk University Hospital says the clocks going back may leave people tired.
Hospital workers' strike halted
Strike action due to take place by maintenance workers employed by a contractor at a Norfolk hospital is halted.
Duchess joins Rats to mark historic battle
THE Duchess of Cornwall joined Desert Rat veterans in West Norfolk to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein, where her father was wounded.
Norwich - Doughnut or Nutcracker?
Our reporter, Rob Young, talked to Max Caller about the proposal to grant Norwich unitary status.
Witness bid over jewellery raid
Detectives investigating an attack on a jewellery shop by armed men try to trace a man and a woman.
Men 'walk away' from plane crash
Two men walk away uninjured after a plane crashes at a Norfolk airfield.
Bluetongue 'affects sheep sales'
Farmers are forced to sell sheep at half price due to movement restrictions brought about by bluetongue, the NFU says.
Threat to future of Lynn's Del Monte
STAFF at West Lynn's Del Monte factory were said to have been left sobbing after reportedly being warned the site could shut within months with the loss of 82 jobs.
Teen cut out of Swaffham crash
A TEENAGER had to be cut from his car by firefighters after a crash in Swaffham this morning (Friday).
Three-car crash at South Wootton
A WOMAN suffered whiplash injuries when her car crashed with two others in Grimston Road, South Wootton, this morning (Friday).
Watch the video - Mini-Moto racing!
THRILLS and spills were experienced at Lynn's Norfolk arena at the end-of-season Moto-KL race day.
Blaze at Downham home
FIREFIGHTERS battled a fire in a home in Gainsborough Close, Downham, on Thursday evening.
Teen cut out of Swaffham crash
A TEENAGER had to be cut from his car by firefighters after a crash in Swaffham this morning.
House demolished following fire
An investigation starts into a fire that damages a derelict house so badly it has been pulled down.
Blaze at Downham home
FIREFIGHTERS battled a fire in a home in Gainsborough Close, Downham, yesterday (Thursday) evening.
Three-car crash at South Wootton
A WOMAN suffered whiplash injuries when her car crashed with two others in Grimston Road, South Wootton, this morning.
Jewellery shop hit with hammers
Four men armed with sledge hammers and pick axes attack a jewellery shop in broad daylight.
Del's '6m antique watch' stolen
A thief has stolen the "antique" watch that made BBC television's Rodney and Del Boy millionaires.
Warning after conman in Lynn
A RENEWED warning has been sent to householders after another incident of a bogus water official conning his way into a west Norfolk home.
Mum still in hospital, son home
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy, injured along with his mother as he walked home from a night out, has been allowed home to Middleton.
Del's '6m antique' watch stolen
A thief has stolen the 'antique' watch that made BBC television's Rodney and Del Boy millionaires.
Missing vulnerable woman is found
A vulnerable 89-year-old woman who went missing in Norwich city centre has been found.
Middleton accident victims home
A MOTHER and son seriously injured as they walked home along the A47 have been allowed to leave hospital.
Pay tributes to Kerry Ann here
TRIBUTES can be made here following the death of 17-year-old Kerry Ann Powell in a road accident involving a car and lorry on the A17 at Terrington St Clement Tuesday morning.
Roundabout call after teen death
CALLS have been made for a roundabout at a notorious West Norfolk accident blackspot which this week claimed the life of 17-year-old motorist Kerry Ann Powell.
House numbers vital to save lives
WEST Norfolk householders have been warned by local ambulance crews that failing to display clearly-visible house numbers could mean the difference between life and death this
Sipping in Swaffham in aid of Macmillan
STAFF at Nationwide Building Society's Swaffham branch are holding a fundraising coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support today.
Swaffham art exhibition success
SWAFFHAM Rotary Club has been celebrating an "excellent" 17th annual art exhibition and sale of art that has raised about 3,500 for its local, national and internatio
Creative efforts at Highgate win shield
CREATIVE parents and youngsters at a Lynn school have been presented with a special prize by North West Norfolk MP Henry Bellingham.
Graduates celebrate their success
IT was a day to celebrate on Saturday as students from Lynn's College of West Anglia toasted their graduations.
Terrington mum sees daughter dance at last
A MOTHER campaigning for disabled access to Lynn Arts Centre will finally see her daughter dance on its stage.
Threat to future of Lynn's Del Monte
STAFF at West Lynn's Del Monte factory were said to have been left sobbing yesterday after reportedly being warned the site could shut within months with the loss of 82
Lynn soldier shot by Taliban
A ROYAL Anglian soldier has spoken of his determination to get back to the front line after suffering horrific injuries from a gunshot wound while serving in Afghanistan.
Hunstanton's Alan sails into retirement
AFTER 36 years introducing thousands of holidaymakers to the glorious sights and sounds of The Wash, a familiar face on Hunstanton seafront has called it a day.
Clenchwarton fire affects three
THREE people suffered the effects of smoke inhalation in a fire at a Clenchwarton home.
Lynn News appeal needs 10k more
GENEROUS fundraisers across West Norfolk are rallying together to raise the last 10,000 needed in the Lynn News Hunstanton Lifeboat Appeal.
Roundabout call after teen death
CALLS have been made for a roundabout at a notorious West Norfolk accident blackspot which this week claimed the life of 17-year-old motorist Kerrie-Ann Powell.
Rare birds shot at Sandringham
POLICE are appealing for help from the public after two rare birds were shot on the edge of the Sandringham estate.
Bell may ring at Lynn again
A SOLUTION appears to have been found to solve problems with St Margaret's Church bells at Lynn, which have fallen silent for the first time in nearly 1,000 years.
Lynn Rotarians ride to rescue
LYNN Rotary Club has galloped to the rescue of West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association with a gift of 1,100 to help meet its running costs.
Past its shell life at Hunny
POPULAR rock pool talks at Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary are about to take a new twist thanks to one of the centre's giant Japanese spider crabs.
United Nations Day marked for first time in Lynn
A SPECIAL service was held in Lynn on Wednesday to mark United Nations Day, the first time such a service has been held in the town.
Complaints down at Lynn hospital
DELAYS and cancelled operations, car parking and inadequate nursing care are among the top complaints at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital, its latest report reveals.
Rare birds dead on Queen's estate
An investigation is launched into the deaths of two rare birds of prey on one of the Queen's estates.
East meets West at Dersingham
LOCALS were treated to a taste of China when Dersingham hosted an "East meets East" event.
Man saw fatal attack, court told
A customer eating in a restaurant pulled a father and son off a man they had killed, a court hears.
80 jobs at new Lynn B & Q store
LYNN'S long-awaited new B&Q store is hoping to recruit around 80 new staff members ahead of its opening in March.
Town hall faces 1.5m repair bill
A council faces a bill of 1.5m to pay for repairs to a listed Victorian town hall in Great Yarmouth.
Back injury after Lynn crash
A 37-YEAR-OLD woman was taken to Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital suffering a suspected back injury after a crash near to KFC in London Road, Lynn.
Bluetongue control zones extended
Five new bluetongue cases prompt the extension of control zones in East Sussex and East Anglia.
Patients and carers owed by NHS
A primary care trust urges patients and carers to claim for money spent on long-term healthcare.
Pay tributes to Kerrie-Ann here
TRIBUTES can be made here following the death of 17-year-old Kerrie-Ann Powell in a road accident involving a car and lorry on the A17 at Terrington St Clement Tuesday morning
Hilgay woman grabbed at knife, court told
A WOMAN has admitted assaulting her adoptive mother days after being sentenced for possession with intent to supply a class A drug.
Home damaged in North Lynn fire
A HOME and conservatory were damaged in an early-hours fire in North Lynn this morning.
'Unsafe' remedies targetted in West Norfolk
SPOT checks on illegal and unsafe herbal remedies have led to the seizure of suspected endangered plants, herbal "Viagra" and musk oil.
Burglars handed short, sharp sentences
TWO young men who went on a burgling spree after drinking were given a short sentence at Norwich Crown Court on Friday because of their previous good character.
Lynn bingo player scoops 28,000!
THERE were celebrations at a Lynn bingo club when a shocked player scooped more than 28,000 to start her weekend with a bang.
Conservation tasks at Oxburgh
VOLUNTEERS from all backgrounds will be joining forces and working together in gardens of Oxburgh Hall as part of Community Service Volunteers (CSV) Make a Difference
Man and woman hurt in crash
A MAN and woman suffered serious injuries following a head-on collision in Hillington yesterday morning (Tuesday).
Full steam ahead at Walpole
THE organisers of this year's Walpole Steam and Country Fayre have presented a cheque for 2,000 to the East Anglian Air Ambulance following a successful summer event in J
More cash to fund extra sex changes
GENDER reassignment surgery could be given increased funding in the county after health bosses came in for criticism for offering just three such operations a year.
Woman killed in A17 crash
A WOMAN was killed in a road accident involving a car and lorry on the A17 at Terrington St Clement yesterday morning.
Owl prowls and puppets at Fakenham
EVERYTHING from puppet-making to owl prowls is on the menu this month at Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve just a mile west of Fakenham.
Police number 'out of action'
NORFOLK police's non-emergency 'phone number was out of action this morning (Wednesday).
Terrington school sports store fire
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a fire in a Terrington St Clement building, used by the local high school to store sports equipment and work benches, on Sunday.
November blood donor session dates
EAST Anglia Blood Donor sessions will be held at a number of locations in West Norfolk throughout November.
War-time memory at Dersingham
ARMY cadets are putting on a presentation about their trip to Gallipoli at their base, the drill hall in Doddshill Road, Dersingham.
East meets West at Dersingham
LOCALS were treated to a taste of China last Monday when Dersingham hosted an "East meets East" event.
Calendars for Cinnamon Trust
CALENDARS have gone on sale in West Norfolk to help a charity which looks after pets for the elderly or with a life-threatening illness.
Date fixed for murder charge plea
A man appears in court charged with murdering a teenager who died 17 months after being attacked.
Teenager dies in road collision
A 17-year-old driver dies after her car collides with a lorry tractor unit on the A17 in Norfolk.
Woman killed in A17 crash
A WOMAN was killed in a road accident involving a car and lorry on the A17 at Terrington St Clement this morning (Tuesday).
Fewer sex offenders in community
The number of sex offenders living in Norfolk fell by 91 between 2005 and 2007, according to figures.
Recycling centre to move to South Lynn?
PLANS to relocate a waste and recycling centre to the Willows Business Park on South Lynn's Saddlebow Road could see up to 900 vehicles a day including 35-tonne lorries.
Lynn students can rise to new challenges
STUDENTS at Lynn's College of West Anglia are going "up the wall" these days but it is all part of their studies.
Pink day at Barclays, Lynn
STAFF at Lynn's branches of Barclays bank will be in the pink next Friday when they do their bit to raise money for breast cancer research.
Rail lines close for maintenance
Buses replace trains in Norfolk as four lines close for major repairs to tracks, sleepers and junctions.
RAF Marham registers support
RAF MARHAM has provided a welcome shot in the arm for the Anthony Nolan Trust by donating a cheque for 1,000 to the charity.
South Wootton village hall re-opens
South Wootton's newly-repaired village hall is back in business and was officially re-opened on Friday.
Scientists are super sleuths at Gaywood
Budding scientists became super sleuths for the day when they visited Gaywood's Park High School to solve the mystery of who kidnapped Jerry the mouse.
Awards for meeting needs of disabled
Businesses and individuals who champion the needs of disabled people have been celebrated in a special awards ceremony on Thursday.
1,000 attend Lynn careers convention
More than 1,000 young people attended a special interactive careers convention, back by popular demand at Lynnsport.
What should happen to Tuesday Market Place?
Residents are to have their say on the future of Lynn's historic Tuesday Market Place.
Oxburgh Hall wildlife ongoing mission
VOLUNTEERS from RAF Marham have helped create a new wildlife habitat at Oxburgh Hall.
Doubly merry Lynn Christmas
Lynn is heading for a bumper Christmas with all the stops being pulled out to attract shoppers to town in the run-up to the big day.
West Anglia staff presented with awards
HIGH-achieving and long-serving members of the staff at the College of West Anglia have received awards in a scheme introduced by the new principal.
Helpers get Royal praise
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne visited Lynn yesterday to meet the loyal volunteers of West Norfolk Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) as the organisation prepares to
Ten crews fight blaze
More than ten fire appliances with back-up support yesterday tackled a major blaze in a large farm building at Northwold.
Contractor for new 12m hospital
Contractors are appointed to build the new 12m Cromer hospital funded by a legacy given to a hospital.
80 Sunday dishes in Lynn
TAKE your taste buds on a trip around the world with an international food event being held in Lynn from Sunday.
Taxi driver banned after fell asleep
AN UNLICENCED taxi driver who fell asleep at the wheel as he took a family to the airport has been banned from the roads for a year.
All you need to know about Swaffham...
A ONE-STOP information shop is due to be launched at Swaffham today (Tuesday) to improve access to local services.
Northwold pupils help robbery victim
A WEST Norfolk community has rallied to help an 83-year-old great grandmother left traumatised by an horrific robbery.
Wereham woodland bid takes root
A NEW community group aiming to create a new woodland marked its launch and success so far on Saturday with its first tree-planting event.
New quay boosts fishing facility
Work begins on a 260,000 project to transform fishing facilities in a North Norfolk village.
Pumpkin's ripe for raising cash
COMPETITION is hotting up at Knight's Hill near Lynn, with a basket of fresh, seasonal and locally-sourced fruit up for grabs.
Crayfish plague spreads to river
A highly contagious disease which poses a threat to Britain's only native crayfish is confirmed in river.
Opposition to Downham homes plans
DOWNHAM planners on Tuesday recommended refusal of a fresh attempt to build homes on the former Jim Russell garage site in the town.
Implant cracks stammering problem
A British woman's treatment for her stammer inspires many others to follow suit.
Text monitors teenagers' diabetes
Teenagers with diabetes are offered new mobile phone technology to help monitor blood glucose levels.
Academy plan examined
A committee is to examine a decision to post a closure notice for a Norfolk school to allow an academy to be built.
Appeal after Lynn assault
POLICE are appealing for help after a 27-year-old man was punched in the back of the head during an incident outside the Crossways Inn in Valingers Road, Lynn.
Swaffham hit by four burglaries
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after four burglaries in Swaffham within a week.
West Norfolk trolley problem stays
THE image of abandoned shopping trolleys blighting town centres across West Norfolk looks set to continue after it was revealed prosecution action in such cases is not being e
North Lynn man charged over concealing property
A NORTH Lynn man admitted drugs and money laundering charges when he appeared before Norwich Crown Court on Wednesday.
Swaffham beat gets stronger
POLICE coverage in Swaffham and its surrounding villages is to step up a gear following the appointment of two new officers.
Amy reaches for the sky
A TEENAGE Lynn air cadet has gained her "wings" after a successful solo flight in a microlight at RAF Halton, Buckinghamshire.
Gifts from Middleton's Buttercups
HARVEST produce, including home grown fruit and vegetables, has been given to a local residential care home by children who attend Buttercups playgroup at Middleton.
United Nations service
A SPECIAL service is being held in Lynn on Wednesday to mark United Nations Day.
Shock speed results at Hunstanton
THE full extent of the problems caused by speeding motorists in Hunstanton has been brought to light in a new study conducted by students at Smithdon High School.
Oceans are 'soaking up less CO2'
Scientists from the UEA say there has been a worrying drop in the amount of CO2 soaked up by the oceans.
Spotlight on Polish communities
Zbigniew Ambroziak talks about the significance of the Polish community in the East.
Suspected illegal remedies seized
Suspected illegal herbal medicines are seized during spot checks on premises in Norfolk.
Bridge to close for 2.3m repairs
A bridge on the A12 is to close at weekends while repair work is carried out by the Highways Agency.
'Brecks-fast' time to promote local tourism
MEMBERS of East of England Tourism came to Swaffham last Tuesday to see just what the Brecks area has to offer.
RAF Marham helps seriously injured personnel
A BID to raise cash for new facilities for home-from-home accommodation for family members of seriously injured servicemen near to where they are being treated, is being held
Pink ladies in town today
BUSINESS in Lynn's Vancouver Quarter will really be in the pink today when they raise money for breast cancer research.
Bluetongue control zone extended
The bluetongue control zone is extended after two rams contract the infection near Rye, East Sussex.
Hospital engineers set to strike
Maintenance workers at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital vote to strike over holiday entitlement.
Man sought over indecent assaults
Police try to find a 71-year-old man convicted of indecent assaults on young girls dating back to 1987.
Ballot over Prayer at Hunstanton
THE traditional use of the Lord's Prayer before full meetings of Hunstanton Town Council will come under the spotlight next month.
Boys charged over teenager attack
Three teenagers are charged with assault following an incident in which another boy suffered head injuries.
Fatest jet car in the world
The star vehicles of the Stunt Tour made a surprise visit to Lynn's Vancouver Quarter at the weekend to promote tonight's show at the Norfolk Arena.
'Don't forget our boys'
A WEST Norfolk soldier who gave first aid to a friend before he died has told how he was lucky to escape with his own life after a firefight with the Taliban.
Hospital services 'excellent' official
THE quality of services offered at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been given the top-level rating of "excellent" in the annual Healthcare Commission assessme
Car bomb killed my husband
Sheri Laizer is an expert on the Middle East, has dedicated her life to travelling the turbulent region and documenting events there.
Hunstanton cliff plunge victim named
AN inquest opened in Norwich this week on 42-year-old Michael Hastings who died when his car went over the cliff at Old Hunstanton on Monday, October 8.
Snettisham caravanners raise 'lolly'
A GROUP of caravanners at Snettisham Caravan Park have come up trumps by raising 5,758.33 for the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House.
Post strike leads to blood alert
VITAL paperwork relating to medical services in West Norfolk appears to have fallen foul of the recent postal strike.
Come on England! says Lynn
LOOK out South Africa the boys are on the march and they don't look like they'll be taking any prisoners when England take to the pitch tomorrow night for the world
Playtime boost at Mundford
PLAYTIME in Mundford has been given a boost with a 12,000 grant.
Director told to pay 15,560
A HORSEBOX manufacturer who took thousands of pounds from customers has been ordered to pay 15,560 to compensate her victims.
Taste of opera for Swaffham area schools
SWAFFHAM area schools are getting a taste of the theatre in a project combining opera, Macbeth and hit song Mack the Knife.
Appeal to honour our troops with parade
WEST Norfolk is ready and waiting to pay its tribute to courageous local soldiers who have been fighting in Afghanistan.
Lifeguards axed at Hunstanton
LIFEGUARDS will not be returning to the beaches of Hunstanton after West Norfolk Council announced there was no justified need for their services.
South Lynn mother died from overdose
A SOUTH Lynn mother with a history of kidney problems died from a multi-drug overdose after suffering serious pain over a number of days, an inquest heard this week.
Rail line gets 5m track project
A 5m project designed to give rail passengers a smoother journey in Norfolk is planned.
Wine goes under hammer for 2,200
A bottle of French white wine fetches 2,200 when it goes under the hammer at an auction in Norfolk.
Migrants jailed for violent fight
Four Iraqi Kurds are jailed after launching a revenge attack on their fellow countrymen.
Three bailed over 40 gun attacks
Three people arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage after 40 gun attacks are bailed.
Car blaze at Gaywood
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to an early-hours car blaze this morning (Thursday) at Gaywood library.
Heacham crash blocks road
MOTORISTS faced a blocked road at Heacham this afternoon (Thursday) after a two vehicle crash.
Police appeal after Rougham crash
NORFOLK police are appealing for witnesses after a horsebox and van both caught fire following an accident at Rougham.
Construction college thrown 17m lifeline
WEST Norfolk's National Construction College (NCC) has secured a 17 million lifeline in its fight against closure.
All-action Gary hits 53,000
AFTER another gruelling charity challenge, an all-action South Wootton fundraiser has now raised around 53,000 for good causes.
Reprieve on hospital closure plan
Plans to close a community hospital have been blocked by councillors who order a four-month reprieve.
Email led to fast plane to China
Foundation studies lecturer Mrs Jane Yeboah read an email almost a year ago which changed her life forever.
Secret world of bio-attack teams
BBC East examines the secret teams of medics who would be the first to respond to a biological terror attack.
Police quiz three for gun attacks
Three people are arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage after 40 gun attacks.
50,000 appeal to preserve Magdalen windows
A FUNDRAISING campaign has been launched in Magdalen to help restore the rare medieval stained glass windows at the parish church.
Gardeners grow funds for Macmillan
CARING gardeners in Pott Row, Grimston, Roydon and Congham have presented 500 to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Persistent drug dealer is jailed
A drug dealer from London is jailed for more than four years after being stopped by police in Norfolk.
Lynn company fined after death
A LYNN company has been fined more than a quarter of a million pounds after an incident which led to the death of an employee.
Motorists caught in city bus lane
Hundreds of motorists are stopped by police for driving in a city bus lane while restrictions are in place.
Sales boosted by healthier drinks
Britvic says no-added sugar and natural drinks ranges have helped to boost sales in the past year.
Sales boosted by healthier drinks
Britvic says no-added sugar and natural drinks ranges have helped to boost sales.
Sales boosted by healthier drinks
Britvic said no-added sugar and natural drinks ranges boosted sales by 3.8% to 702.5m.
College: 100m but two thirds the size
LYNN'S planned 100 million college has to be reduced in size by at least a third, it has been revealed.
Resurrection at Lynn's Plaxtole House
Just weeks after Plaxtole House was wrecked in a 150,000 vandalism spree it is back, and even better than before.
Woman remanded on murder charge
A man and a woman appear in court charged with the murder of a 64-year-old man from Norfolk.
Woman locked in room by robbers
A woman aged in her 80s climbs out of a window after being locked in a room by bogus officials during a robbery.
Swearing at work can 'cut stress'
Academics at a Norfolk university say swearing at work helps employees cope with stress.
Marshland vote no to turbines
MORE than three quarters of Marshland St James residents who voted in a parish poll are against wind turbines in their area.
All Saints' day launch for 'Godcasts'
CONGREGATION members at Lynn's All Saints' Church need never miss a Sunday sermon again, thanks to new technology which will help create "Godcasts".
Tilney youngsters' maths fun
YOUNGSTERS at Tilney St Lawrence Primary School enjoyed a variety of games and activities during a special maths week.
Heacham success in a cup
ORGANISERS of a Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning at a Heacham caravan park have celebrated raising more than 400 for the charity.
Bumper Hillington cheque for RNLI
GATTON Waters Caravan Park has celebrated another fantastic year of fundraising by presenting a cheque for 4,500 to the RNLI.
New bid on Clenchwarton homes plan
A CONTROVERSIAL housing estate could still go ahead in Clenchwarton after developers re-submitted their planning application.
Troops return from toughest tour
Members of the 1st Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment return to the UK after ferocious fighting in Afghanistan.
Robbers pin woman to floor
THREE men tricked their way into the home of a woman in her 80s and pinned her to the floor before stealing her handbag.
Better CCTV for Swaffham?
SWAFFHAM'S out-dated security cameras could be in line for a revamp after Breckland Council agreed to invest in a new CCTV system.
Pauline's finish with Home-Start after 20 years
AFTER 20 years with Home-Start King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Pauline Bantoft is retiring.
Success story for Downham school
A West Norfolk school placed on special measures after a damning Ofsted inspection two years ago is celebrating a turn around in its fortunes.
Mum assaulted in South Lynn
A YOUNG mother was assaulted on Thursday morning as she walked through South Lynn with her young children.
Woman locked in room by robbers
An 80-year-old woman robbed by bogus officials climbs out of a window after being locked in a room.
West Norfolk attractions hit right note
THE Custom House in Lynn, Holme's Seahenge timber circle and Norfolk's beaches are among the top ten attractions in a new online poll to find the county's top spot
Three men push the boat out
THREE men in a boat have presented 1,735 to the Hope and Homes for Children charity after rowing from Lynn to Cambridge.
Mum and son hurt in crash
A MOTHER and son were seriously injured in the early hours of Sunday morning after they were hit by a car while they were walking home.
North Lynn fence panels stolen
POLICE are appealing for help to trace six wooden fence panels stolen overnight in North Lynn.
Ofsted praises Blenheim Park
GOVERNMENT inspectors have have officially ruled Sculthorpe's Blenheim Park Primary to be a "good" school.
New foot-and-mouth case suspected
Suffolk remains in a bluetongue control area along with parts of Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire.
Grant could save college's future
The National Construction College in Norfolk could be saved with a 17m grant.
Good news for beer lovers
LYNN'S Ouse Amateur Sailing Club will host the launch of this year's Good Beer Guide on Thursday.
West Norfolk rubbish won't be wasted
SOME of the 27,000 tonnes of green waste recycled by Norfolk householders every year will soon be available to buy back as compost.
Soldiers return from Afghanistan
Members of the 1st Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment return to the UK after six months in Afghanistan.
Lessons learned from Great Storm
Greater awareness of the environment is one lesson learned in East Anglia in the wake of the 1987 storm.
Lynn cousins jailed for over 3 years
TWO cousins have been jailed for three-and-a-half years each after one of them was caught dealing drugs from Lynn's Hillington Square car park.
Post delay causes 'chaos'
THIS undercover picture shows the piles of backlogged mail at Lynn's Austin Fields sorting office following weeks of strike action.
Three convicted of child cruelty
The former head of a special school, his brother and a care worker are convicted of child cruelty.
Pair convicted of child cruelty
The owner of the former Banham Marshalls College and his brother are convicted of child cruelty.
Donkey team voted best on beach
A team of donkeys from the beach at Great Yarmouth is judged the best in the East of England.
PD James festival event cancelled
Writer PD James will not attend the UEA literary festival, and is replaced by Blake Morrison.
Car fire at Dersingham
SANDRINGHAM fire fighters were called to a car fire in Dersingham at around 8.45pm on Sunday.
Mother and son hurt in collision
A driver is arrested and bailed after a car hits a mother and son walking on the A47 road in Norfolk.
Take care of property, warn police
KEEP your property secure or face the consequences, police are warning.
Back to the future with Lynn News
TRAIN driver Bernard Rolfe couldn't believe his eyes when he saw a copy of last Friday's Lynn News.
Denims day at Lynn solicitors
STAFF at Lynn's Ward Gethin Solicitors ditched their usual smart suits in favour of jeans to raise charity cash.
Testing time in Lynn
AFTER operating in Wisbech for around 17 years, the Test and Service Centre has just opened a branch at Lynn.
Lynn's hinterland talk date
FORMER West Norfolk Mayor Dr Paul Richards will be giving a talk entitled Lynn and its Hinterland 1550-1850, in West Dereham Village Hall on Thursday at 7.30pm.
Blog Action Day
Two hurt by hit-and-run driver
Two people are taken to hospital with critical injuries after being hit by a car which failed to stop.
Virgin pursues Northern Rock deal
Sir Richard Branson leads a group seeking to take control of Northern Rock as part of Norwich-based Virgin Money.
Countdown to demolish Fairstead pub
THE long wait to have a derelict Fairstead pub demolished is about to come to an end after West Norfolk Council revealed work should start at the end of the month.
Son's death blamed on H-bomb tests
Eric Everard believes the death of his son was linked to his own exposure to radiation during nuclear tests.
Officer hails Afghan 'progress'
Royal Anglians helped bring about a "real" changes on their tour of Afghanistan, the commanding officer says.
New out-of-hours medical provider
A new provider takes over out-of-hours medical cover for the east Norfolk and north Suffolk area.
5,000 to be among royalty
A CHARITY is offering people the chance to rub shoulders with Princess Anne for a 5,000 donation to a major appeal aimed at saving and improving the service it offers.
Man jailed over sex with girl 14
A man who plied a 14-year-old girl with fizzy wine to have sex with her is jailed for 18 months.
Cousins jailed for peddling drugs
Two cousins are jailed after one of them is caught peddling drugs from a car park in King's Lynn.
Duke opens school after makeover
The Duke of Gloucester officially opens a refurbished school that staff have waited 40 years to see.
Residents only cars at Hillington Square
THE end could be in sight for the parking problems at Lynn's Hillington Square after it was revealed a new permit system for residents is to be introduced.
Magical story times at Pott Row
STAFF and pupils at Pott Row First School celebrated Children's Book Week by dressing up as some of their favourite characters.
Every Plaxtole House toilet smashed
SHOCK and outcry were the public responses to the wanton damage caused at Plaxtole House, a residential and education centre for students with learning difficulties.
Boat to give people special trip
A yard in Norfolk is to build a 140,000 boat for use by disabled children and adults on the River Thames.
North Wootton man admits arson
A NORTH Wootton man has admitted an arson attack which caused more than 28,000 damage and left a horse dead.
Disease threat to root crop yield
Root vegetables could soon be dearer and in short supply after wet weather spread disease in crops.
Lynn chef wakes from new nightmare
LYNN's Maggie's restaurant - famously visited by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay - re-opens today after battling back from bankruptcy.
Snettisham Tapping House online!
NORFOLK Hospice Tapping House is launching a new website to add to its raft of services.
Lynn home robbed of 15,000
BURGLARS escaped with 15,000 cash when they targeted a Lynn home on Sunday night.
New bid for 22 Swaffham homes
REVISED plans for a 1.5 million complex of 22 new retirement homes in Swaffham looks set to get the go-ahead, just over a year after the original proposals were thrown out.
Sent sex video clips of himself to under-age girl
A GAYTON man sent indecent pictures and video clips of himself to a 15-year-old girl he had previously had a sexual relationship with.
Marathon effort for Hunny lifeboat appeal
A MUM is helping to raise the last 10,000 needed for a new RNLI lifeboat at Hunstanton by taking part in a half marathon this December.
Drag race death inquest concludes
A 64-year-old spectator died at a drag race meeting after being hit by debris, an inquest determines.
Extension to hours at Necton inn
THE Windmill Inn at Necton has won its bid to extend opening hours and stage live and recorded music.
Processing resumes at sugar site
A sugar factory forced to shutdown two weeks into the processing season starts up again.
'Player funding must be transparent'
The chief executive of Norwich City Football Club calls for transparency in player funding.
Harvest help at Lynn school
MORE than 40 old folk shared harvest festival celebrations at Ethel Tipple Special School in Lynn.
Alleged sex trafficker hunted
DETECTIVES are appealing for help in tracing a man wanted in connection with alleged sex trafficking offences.
NHS fails prisoners, report says
A report says more than 700 prisoners in a Norfolk jail were let down by the NHS over mental healthcare.
EU meat import ban partly lifted
The EU now allows some export of meat, but restrictions are still in place in parts of Norfolk.
Plaxtole House culprits in custody
TWO Lynn youths involved in a 110,000 wrecking spree at a college centre for students with special needs were given custodial sentences on Tuesday.
Cyclists treated after Lynn collision
A CYCLIST needed hospital treatment after a collision outside Lynn Police Station this morning.
Pensioner hurt in crash
AN 80-YEAR-OLD man was injured after his car overturned and landed on its roof on the B1145 at Bawsey yesterday morning.
Double fun at Terrington nursery
YOUNGSTERS at Terrington St Clement's Phoenix Montessori Nursery welcomed a special guest to their double-birthday bash.
Duke reunites Gaywood friends after 50 years
THE Duke of Edinburgh reunited a Gaywood man with a fellow scout he had not met since the 1950s during a special gathering at Sandringham on Saturday.
Tests show 'bomb' was metal lump
Munitions experts say a suspected explosive device found in a piece of farm machinery was not a bomb.
Bluetongue virus zones extended
The control zone set up to combat bluetongue is extended after fresh cases are confirmed in Essex.
27 car does 0 to 60mph in 4 seconds
AN engineer from RAF Marham is getting revved up to race next year after building his own Autoglass Racing car from scratch.
8,070 raised off roads goes to the skies
BRECKLAND Land Rover Club has presented a cheque for 8,070 to East Anglian Air Ambulance from proceeds of two club events.
Lynn cadets march on for Wings Appeal
AIR cadets from Lynn have been praised for their efforts after raising hundreds of pounds for the Royal Air Forces' Association's annual Wings Appeal.
Man jailed and faces deportation
A Nigerian man jailed for using a false passport is warned he faces deportation on his release.
'Let our children speak'
CHILDREN with severe speech problems are still not getting the specialist treatment they need, desperate parents have claimed.
Four hurt as train hits buffers
Four passengers suffer minor injuries when a train hits buffers at low speed in Sheringham.
'Device' is found among potatoes
Bomb experts are called to a farm after a suspected explosive device is found in crop of potatoes.
Lynn cadets welcome new padre Corin
LYNN'S 42F Squadron Air Cadets have welcomed the Rev Corin Child as their new padre.
Work to start on 10m Lynn school
WORK to build a new 10 million school at Lynn for children with special educational needs is due to get under way this week.
Autism seminar in Lynn
AUTISM is the focus of two events on Tuesday, October 30.
North Lynn friend found dead
A SCAFFOLDER was found dead in his North Lynn flat by a friend who had to kick the door down to gain entry.
Branching out into Lynn town centre
THE Royal Bank of Scotland is celebrating as it has opened a new branch in the Vancouver Quarter of Lynn.
Man and dog killed in Hunstanton plunge
A MAN plunged to his death on Monday after his car fell from the cliffs at Hunstanton and crashed on to the beach below.
Flood prevention project to start
A water company begins a new phase work to protect homes in parts of Norfolk from flooding.
Woman (84) died after fall in hospital
AN 84-YEAR-OLD Dersingham woman died days after breaking her leg at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital, an inquest heard on Friday.
Lynn appeal for 'Poppy power'
POPPY people are needed to grow the Royal British Legion's annual appeal in the Lynn area this autumn.
RAF canoeists make a splash for cash...
TWO men in a boat have helped raise more than 300 for St Matthew Housing by completing a 12-hour canoe trip on the River Wissey.
Grant parts company with Canaries
Norwich City boss Peter Grant leaves the club by mutual consent.
Huge response at Fakenham auditions
HUNDREDS of would-be actors flocked to Fakenham in pursuit of celebrity on Saturday for their chance to appear alongside Hollywood stars.
Quad riders on beach face fines
Beach patrols will be mounted by police clamping down on quad and bike riders in Norfolk.
Lynn Lions treat carers to day out
LYNN Lions treated young carers to a day out at the Pleasurewood Hills leisure park near Lowestoft.
Boys sentenced for college damage
Four boys who admit causing thousands of pounds of damage at a college are sentenced.
Jump fears in Lynn car park
EMERGENCY services were called to Lynn's St James Car Park on Friday after a 16-year-old girl was seen at the top looking as though she was going to jump.
Branching out into Lynn town centre
THE Royal Bank of Scotland has opened a new branch in Lynn's Vancouver Quarter.
Girl jailed for 'appalling' drunken racial attack
A TEENAGER who assaulted three police officers after being arrested for racially aggravated abuse at a Lynn takeaway has been jailed for nine months.
Lynn helipad lifts off at last
A FORMER Italian mountain rescue helicopter christened the new life-saving helipad at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital, built with money raised by readers of the Lynn News.
Tasty recipe for West Norfolk fortnight
A MOUTH-watering spread of events will return to West Norfolk this month.
Confused man broke arm in fall and died later
AN ELDERLY patient at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth hospital died after struggling with ambulance staff taking him home, a Lynn inquest heard on Friday.
'Tragic loss' of teenager's life
A TEENAGER killed in a car crash at Denver failed to stop at a junction and was not wearing a seat belt, a Lynn inquest heard on Friday.
Badger hit at Castle Rising had snare
THE RSPCA investigated the death of a snared badger found beside the A148 near Castle Rising last week.
Man and dog killed in Hunstanton plunge
A MAN plunged to his death yesterday after his car fell from the cliffs at Hunstanton and crashed on to the beach below.
Cabinet supports plan for academy
Plans to close a struggling high school and create Norfolk's first academy receive council backing.
Stabbed herself through heart
A WOMAN with a history of mental health problems was found dead in a wooded area in Watlington after she stabbed herself in the heart, an inquest heard on Friday.
Ex X-Factor hopes
WEST Norfolk's X-Factor hopes were dashed when Lynn lads I Sette Cantanti were booted off the show on Saturday night.
Cabinet supports plan for academy
The county council's cabinet decide to support plans for Norfolk's first academy at Heartsease High School.
Two new councillors
There were four applicants for the two positions that had not been filled at the May election. Each applicant was interviewed and given the opportunity to ask questions of the
Strong support for postal strike
STRIKING postal workers were reported to be picketing main sorting offices across West Norfolk yesterday after the latest wave of action started at 3am.
Man and dog killed as car crushed
A MAN plunged to his death yesterday after his car fell from the cliffs at Hunstanton and crashed onto the beach below.
Pair deny cannabis factory charge
A man and woman deny conspiracy to grow and supply up to 200,000 of cannabis in Norfolk.
More Macmillan marvels
The Royal Anglian Regiment Association and Royal Norfolk Regiment reunion dinner will take place at Lynn Town Hall at 7pm on Friday, October 26.
Inquiry held into A12 van blaze
An inquiry is to take place into the blaze in a fire brigade van which closed the A12 and disrupted rail services.
More passengers using rail link
Rail passenger figures show an increasing number of people use trains between Norwich and Cambridge.
Unconscious man rescued from fire
Firefighters rescue an unconscious man from a blaze at a ground floor flat in Lowestoft.
Bluetongue infected farm reopens
The Suffolk farm where the UK's first case of bluetongue was discovered has reopened to the public.
Conference Diary
A Conservative party member writes an account of his time at the Blackpool autumn conference.
Major cut in waiting times for heart patients at QEH
WAITING times for patients needing diagnosis for heart problems at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital have been slashed from six months to just five weeks.
Lots to bid for at Holkham Hall on eBay
ONE of West Norfolk's best known historic houses has joined the internet auction craze in a bid to raise money for its upkeep and restoration.
Crowds had a good gander at goose fair
CROWDS flocked to a traditional Michaelmas goose fair hosted by Clenchwarton's Margaretta House.
Hundreds queue for film audition
Hundreds queue through a Norfolk town for the chance to play extras in a Hollywood movie.
Man in court over bus crash death
A man is due in court charged with causing the death of a Norfolk MP's mother-in-law, and injuring two other people, one of them a child.
Guide dogs can really take to The Walks
CONTRACTORS working on the 4.3 million redevelopment project at Lynn's historic park The Walks made a generous donation to charity during a recent guided tour of the site
Man killed as bus and car collide
A man is killed in a collision involving a double decker bus and a car on a the A1067 in Norfolk.
Masons give 2,000 to help disabled horse riders
WEST Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association has been presented with more than 2,000 thanks to the fundraising effort of St Winnold Masonic Lodge, based in Downham.
Road and rail reopen after fire
Part of the A12 and a London rail link are reopened after a van fire forced their closure for several hours.
New hospital caf prices spark row
STAFF and patients have launched an attack on "inflated" prices and lack of variety at the new caf at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Residents win battle to stop 17 Gaywood homes
PLANNING chiefs have turned down controversial plans for 17 new homes in Gaywood amid fears of overcrowding.
Crash victim was missing woman
A woman who had been reported missing from her home is killed when she is struck by a car.
Lynn duo admit heroin dealing
TWO men from the Lynn area have admitted drugs offences on the day they were due to stand trial.
Fun weekend for Lynn group
A GROUP of people united by their battles with mental ill health are setting off for a weekend of fun and enjoyment today as the founder continues to raise awareness of mental
Lottery funding boost for school
A NEW play area has been unveiled at North Lynn's St Edmund's School thanks to generous support from the National Lottery Awards For All Scheme.
Waves of support
SWAFFHAM and District branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution raised 475 through its annual flag day collection in the town on Saturday.
Raising (funds for) the roof at Feltwell's historic church
THE Friends of St Mary's Church, Feltwell, were out in force on Sunday when an autumn craft fair and art exhibition was held to raise funds for the church roof.
Gayton man with learning difficulties had burglary cash
A MAN with learning difficulties who admitted handling stolen goods following a break-in at a block of flats in Swaffham has been given a two-year conditional discharge.
150 reward offered
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a two-tonne trailer which was stolen from a driveway in West Winch.
Their Tour de France
A SADDLEsore father and son have raised more than 1,500 to help raise AIDs and HIV awareness in Africa after completing a 220-mile bike ride.
Iconic soup logo to go
THE iconic image of Campbell's Condensed Soup, which was first produced in the UK from a Lynn factory, is to disappear from shop shelves next year.
So generous
CUSTOMERS of Swaffham's Waitrose store have been thanked for donating 410.50 to the Lynn Area Samaritans through a collection on Saturday, September 22.
London's Billy Elliot beckons for Shannon
A LYNN dance student has won a place in the cast of West End hit stage show Billy Elliot.
Gaywood's Zara wins first major film role
GAYWOOD actress Zara Dawson, who began her career with the Lynn Players, has won her first major film role alongside some of the country's most talented young stars.
Lynn News backs QEH toys appeal
WHEN you're young, apprehensive and hurting, a colourful new toy can be a welcome distraction.
Striking postal workers:'You are out of touch'
POSTAL workers resumed strike action across West Norfolk yesterday as the long-running dispute over pay, pensions and business changes continues.
Drug runner had 'dangerous cocaine-type' drug
A LITHUANIAN caught in possession of drugs in Gaywood has been jailed for two years and nine months.
Crashed head-on when overtaking
CARELESS driver Michael Wallace collided head-on with another car while speeding and overtaking, Lynn magistrates heard on Monday.
More Macmillan marvels
l THE Royal Anglian Regiment Association and Royal Norfolk Regiment reunion dinner will take place at Lynn Town Hall at 7pm on Friday, October 26.
Dog attack: 'Could have led to death'
A TOURIST suffered horrific leg injuries after he was attacked by an Alsatian dog while visiting relatives at a Snettisham caravan park.
Lynn's 24m expansion bid
LYNN could benefit from a 24 million cash injection after the borough council renewed its fight for extra Government funding.
Fire closes road and rail links
The A12 and London rail link are closed as a van with oxyacetylene tanks on board catches fire.
Assaults on Lynn women
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to two separate assaults on females in Lynn over the weekend.
Praise for dedicated youth worker
A DEDICATED youth worker was described as "a fine young man who had given so much and had so much more to give" during an inquest this week.
Pupils tuck into extra school time
NORTH Wootton Primary School is leading the way in extended care locally, with almost one in three of its pupils attending breakfast or after-school clubs.
Man remanded over 'contamination'
A 53-year-old accused of contaminating goods at a Norfolk supermarket is remanded in custody.
Seized stolen goods go on display
Police display 135 items of stolen property seized in raids in Norwich in a bid to find the owners.
Guiding light for Lynn's young people
LAST year the Break charity started a mentoring scheme for young people leaving local authority care from the Lynn area.
Call for extended bluetongue zone
Farmers inside a bluetongue protection zone say it must be expanded to the rest of the UK so they can move animals.
Fairstead shed fire was started deliberately
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a shed blaze on Lynn's Fairstead Estate in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Jailed man to face murder charge
A man jailed for wounding is to face a murder charge after his victim died 18 months after the attack.
Falkland's patient is Lynn's furthest referral
A FORMER employee at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital has made a 16,000- mile return trip for a cancer checkup at the hospital.
Minister unveils train simulator
Minister officially opens 1.2m simulators that will help train drivers improve their their driving skills.
Village sewers scheme cost 2.2m
Work starts on a 2.2m Anglian Water project to link 147 homes in a village to the main sewer.
West Norfolk crackdown gains results
A CRACKDOWN on uninsured drivers in West Norfolk has contributed to a reduction in fatal and serious injuries, according to the area's head of road policing.
On call with Lynn firefighters
IF YOU have ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes in the fire service, here is your chance!
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 to get a part alongside them.
Lynn man's 40 years' service
A SENIOR chemist at a Lynn plastics company has celebrated 40 years dedicated service with friends and colleagues.
Super bug rates at lowest level
Rates of clostridium difficile at the James Paget Hospital have been dramatically reduced according to new figures.
Campaign to cut rural road deaths
Country roads can tempt motorists to drive too fast, a new government safety campaign warns.
Broads 'damaged by neglect'
Conservationists say years of neglect have left one of the country's important wetlands damaged and vulnerable.
Bid to save West Norfolk service scores win
USERS of a threatened specialist nursing team have won a victory in their battle to save it, the Lynn News can reveal.
Lynn ladies run for lifeboat
LYNN'S Lynnsport Ladybirds running club has presented 100 cheques to Hunstanton and West Norfolk RNLI Lifeboat Guild and The Willows NCH young carers' scheme in Gaywo
Surf's up for Dersingham and Gaywood
OLDER people in Dersingham and Gaywood are being offered the chance to learn how to surf from the comfort of their local library.
Great Bircham pupils bring harvest home
PUPILS at a village school have been sharing their collection of food gathered in for their harvest service.
Marham mum helps search for lifesavers
A MARHAM mother who lost her two-year-old child to leukaemia is working with a national charity to encourage people to become bone marrow donors.
Bluetongue cases increase to 24
The number of confirmed cases of bluetongue disease in East Anglia has risen to 24, Defra says.
Bluetongue cases almost doubled
The number of confirmed cases of bluetongue in East Anglia almost double in three days.
HIV increase in the East revealed
A big increase in the number of HIV cases in the eastern region are revealed by BBC Look East.
New Lynn centre for homeless
A DAY centre for people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, is opening in Lynn next week.
Pupils' work to go on European tour
A SPECIAL arts exhibition uniting schools across Europe is being staged for the first time a little nearer to home at Marshland High School.
Trains go earlier to beat delays
Extra time is being added to mainline train journeys to cope with leaves on the line.
Primary pupils' e-learning boost
Government funding is to be used to create e-learning networks in Norfolk primary schools.
Shed blaze at Fairstead
FIREFIGHTERS were called to shed blaze on the Fairstead Estate in the early hours of this morning.
Hempton: Pooches put best paws forward
THERE were no lightest and heaviest weight prizes at the annual Companion Dog Show at Hempton at the weekend, organised by the Fakenham and District Dog Training Club.
West Norfolk coffee queues collect cash
HUNDREDS of people created a big stir in West Norfolk on Friday but it was all to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support's World's Biggest Coffee Morning.
Buddha turns his back on public
An art gallery turns around a Buddha statue with eggs and a banana representing genitalia after complaints.
Caravan stolen from Litcham
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to the theft of a caravan from Druids Lane in Litcham overnight on Sunday, September 16. A clamp securing the single axle Lunar Lexon CS car
Ouse Booze is best for real ale... again
LYNN'S Ouse Amateur Sailing Club has once again beaten off competition from across East Anglia to be crowned Regional Club of the Year by The Campaign For Real Ale.
Stoke Ferry dancers stomp up 700
PUTTING their best feet forward, a line dancing group has raised 700 for charity.
Nine months jail for Dino List
BUSINESSMAN Dino List has been jailed for nine months after he used proceeds from the sale of two properties to repay an unscrupulous businessman rather than clearing his debt
Fincham crash victim cut free
A MOTORIST had to be cut from his car by firefighters following a three-vehicle accident in Fincham on Tuesday night.
Armed robberies: Police in freezing river
THREE West Norfolk police officers risked their lives to make a dramatic riverside arrest linked to the armed robberies at households and businesses across the area.
Shop blow for QEH Friends
FUNDRAISERS at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital claim they have been "hit below the belt" after a new business selling similar items to its own shop opened in the s
Pentney sex assault on girl (15)
A 15-year-old girl was enticed to the home of a Pentney man who sexually assaulted her, a court was told on Friday.
Air views on Marshland wind farm
RESIDENTS will give their verdict on controversial plans for a wind farm near Marshland St James in a parish poll next week.
Tax hike for empty West Norfolk homes?
WEST Norfolk Council is considering plans to cut the level of council tax discount offered to long-term empty properties in the borough.
Armed robberies: New arrests
A MAN arrested in West Norfolk on Saturday night in connection with a series of armed robberies remained in police custody this afternoon.
Boy, 16, in court over baby death
A 16-year-old boy appears before Norwich Crown Court accused of murdering an 11-month-old girl.
Boy, 16, in court over baby death
A 16-year-old boy appears before Norwich Crown Court accused of murdering an 11-month-old baby.
Man arrested after reed bed chase
Police are praised for their bravery after a chase through reed beds aided by helicopters and dog units.
Armed robberies: New arrest
A MAN arrested in West Norfolk on Saturday night in connection with a series of armed robberies remains in police custody.
Man gets Asbo for organising rave
A 63-year-old man is given an anti-social behaviour order for organising a rave on National Trust land.
Bus damaged on thieves' joyride
A bus stolen from a depot in Norfolk has been damaged after crashing into a car and lamppost.
Man arrested after reed bed chase
Police are praised for their bravery after a night-time chase through reed beds aided by helicopters and dog units.
Overcrowding feared in Gaywood
PLANS to build 17 homes off Gaywood's Crofters Close return to the spotlight today but look set to be shelved amid concerns about overcrowding.
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 today.
Man arrested after reed bed chase
Police chase a man using thermal cameras and dog units after he fled into riverside reed beds.
Man arrested after reed bed chase
Police chase a man in riverside reed beds after he escapes from an overturned car which failed to stop.
Lynn to get new green 'uniform'
SEATS, railings and bollards in Lynn town centre are going green with the introduction of a new colour scheme.
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