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Thieving cousin ordered to hand over 12 profit
ONE of two cousins who were jailed for three-and-a-half years each for drug dealing in Lynn has been ordered to hand over profits of just 12.
Vandals go on Middleton rampage
VANDALS caused hundreds of pounds damage in a weekend attack at Middleton Village Hall after scaling a seven-foot fence covered in barbed wire to gain access to the boiler hou
Lynn eggman retires after heart op
IT'S no yolk Lynn's legendary eggman Reg Miller will be shutting up shop for the last time today (30) at the ripe old age of 88.
Murder charge man is granted bail
A man charged with the murder of a 79-year-old woman in Norfolk is bailed to live at a hostel in Brighton.
Car crashes into Heacham ditch
EMERGENCY services were called to an accident in Heacham last night when a car left the road and crashed into a ditch.
Lynn eggman retires after heart op
IT'S no yolk Lynn's legendary eggman Reg Miller will be shutting up shop for the last time today at the ripe old age of 88.
Let there be light at Downham
THESE were scenes at Downham on Sunday afternoon as Borough Mayor Kathy Mellish switched on the festive lights, joined by the Town Mayor, John Doyle.
Hunny's Christmasswitch-on
THE festive period in Hunstanton started in spectacular style on Sunday as the town's new-look Christmas lights were officially switched-on by pantomime dame David Romelle
Swaffham bid for lotto funds again
SWAFFHAM'S sensory garden scheme lost out in the head-to-head battle with Norfolk Deaf Association's Listen Here! project for an 80,000 prize from the Big Lottery on
Last orders at grave of Fairstead pub
RESIDENTS of Lynn's Fairstead estate have the chance to dance on the grave of a former eye-sore at the weekend when a family fun day is held at the site of the old pub.
Gaywood man found dead at home
A Gaywood man, 57, was found dead at his home earlier this month, an inquest opening in Norwich heard last Wednesday.
Downham man jailed for three years
A DOWNHAM man has been jailed for three years after he lured a man to his house and stabbed him in the arm.
Lynn dangerous driver in jail for Xmas
A YOUNG father who drove at speeds up to 80mph through built-up parts of Gaywood and Lynn was yesterday sent to prison for 16 weeks for dangerous driving.
Murder case: Re-trial ordered
A JURY has been unable to reach a verdict in the case of Bernadette Molloy, accused of murdering former West Norfolk man Neil Wilkin.
Chancellor opens finance academy
Alistair Darling opens a 5m financial skills academy to help train young people to work in financial sector.
Vinnie is North Lynn carnival king
CREATIVE pupils whose decorated float won second prize at North Lynn's first children's carnival have received commemorative medals from the organisers.
Southery hall's 40,000 refit
REFURBISHMENT work costing more than 40,000, which has given Southery Village Hall a new lease of life, was officially opened last Thursday.
East Rudham bells to ring again
BELLS are set to ring out at East Rudham on Sunday to mark completion of a mammoth restoration project.
Plan for 400 Swaffham homes wins OK
A 25 MILLION-PLUS scheme to build 400 new homes on a site south of Swaffham has been given the go-ahead by Breckland councillors.
2m upgrade for Lynn's Foster's
FOSTER Refrigerator, which is preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary in Lynn next year, showed North West Norfolk MP Henry Bellingham round its factory on Friday.
Hospital warning over stomach bug
Visitors are asked to stay away from a Norfolk hospital if they are suffering a stomach bug.
Chancellor opens finance academy
Chancellor Alistair Darling opens the UK's 5m financial skills academy to help train young people to work in financial sector.
Tailbacks follow Lynn crash
MOTORISTS faced long tailbacks during yesterday evening rush hour following a head-on collision between two vehicles on Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Way.
Cars attacked at Swaffham
A CAR sales business in Swaffham was targeted in a criminal damage attack which left seven vehicles with scratches to the bonnets, roofs and doors.
Head injuries after Bexwell crash
A JAGUAR driver suffered head injuries following a collision with an articulated lorry in Bexwell, near Downham, on Wednesday evening.
Acquisition boosts Britvic profit
Drinks manufacturer Britvic's profits are boosted after it launches healthier drink products.
Acquisition boosts Britvic profit
Drinks manufacturer Britvic's profits are boosted after it launches healthier drink products and acquires a business from Ireland.
Flu cases 'linked to wild birds'
Wild birds "may have been" the main infection source for a bird flu outbreak, an official report suggests.
Council merger 'could save money'
Financial savings outlined in a plan to merge two councils are put forward by a political group.
Swaffham fails in lottery bid
SWAFFHAM has failed in its bid to win cash for a sensory garden from the People's Millions fund in a contest run through the Anglia East news programme.
Tribute paid to pillion passenger
The family of a teenager killed in a motorbike accident have paid tribute to his love of life.
Acquisition boosts Britvic profit
Launches of new healthier drink products and acquisition of a business from Ireland help boost Britvic.
Wild birds probable disease cause
Wild birds were probably the main infection source for a bird flu outbreak, a report suggests.
Jobs lost as poultry firm closes
A major poultry products company is to close a factory in Norfolk with the loss of 300 jobs.
Precious metal taken in 25k raid
Thieves have stolen 25,000 of catalytic converters which contain the precious metal platinum.
Extra trains to bolster service
Extra carriages have been hired to overcome shortages caused in a change of franchise operators.
Armed robbers strike at Mundford
A SHOP worker was threatened by three men armed with thick pieces of wood in a robbery at Mundford yesterday evening.
Mortgage fees double in two years
Fees charged by mortgage lenders have nearly doubled in the past two years, Norwich-based Moneyfacts says.
Dog bite incidents show increase
More people complain about dangerous dogs as a hospital reports an increase in bite incidents.
Man hurt in Tilney crash
EMERGENCY services were called to a single vehicle accident on the A47 at Tilney All Saints yesterday evening.
Lynn parking permits spark concern
A PARKING crackdown has sparked outrage among residents living in sheltered accommodation who fear family and friends will no longer visit them.
Lead is stolen from church roof
A large quantity of lead is stolen from the roof of a church in Norfolk, prompting a police appeal to scrap dealers.
Swaffham needs YOU to get Lottery funding
TODAY is the crunch day when Swaffham needs your votes if it is to get an 80,000 prize from the Big Lottery to help build a sensory garden in the town's Recreation Ground
Funding forums for local projects
Meetings are being organised to look at how to distributes grants of up to 2,000 on local projects.
Clinical trials unit given boost
A clinical trials and medical study unit in Norfolk gets approval to expand its research.
Thousands due at Fakenham festival
YEAR by year it has grown bigger and better. Now the seventh annual Christmas Tree Festival at Fakenham Parish church promises to be the most impressive yet.
Fish-A-Thon raises funds for QEH
YOUNG patients at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital have received a welcome boost thanks to the efforts of keen anglers in this year's Southery Fish-A-Thon.
'Merry Christmas' at Lynn switch-on
IT was a perfect evening for Lynn's Christmas lights switch-on festival on Friday cold and crisp but dry and the event left those who attended in no doubt the season w
Ice skating a big hit in Lynn
ICE skating in the open air on a dark cold winter night, all wrapped up in scarves and gloves, is a wonderfully Christmas-like image.
Man rescued from drainage ditch
Police, ambulance and fire crews rescue a man who had fallen into a water-filled drainage dyke.
Teenager hurt in Weeting crash
A TEENAGER suffered serious injuries when the car he was travelling in crashed into trees at Weeting in the early hours of Saturday.
Three in court over street brawl
Eight people are arrested in connection with an early morning disturbance outside a pub in Swaffham.
Lynn hit and run victim still in hospital
RETIRED Dow Chemical worker Michael Kenny remains in Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital with a fractured skull and broken right leg after last Monday's hit-and-run incide
Pulled out of North Lynn ditch
RESCUE workers hauled a man from a water-filled dyke in Loke Road, North Lynn, on Sunday.
Grimston woman dies after fall
AN ELDERLY woman with a history of falls died at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital, an inquest opening heard on Tuesday.
Bold design for South Lynn school
THIS is the bold design for a planned new 6.5 million South Lynn primary school.
Police still probe Lynn death
DETECTIVES continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Lynn.
No TV cheer for Terrington folk
HOUSING chiefs have turned down a free offer of help which could have resolved the ongoing television row at a West Norfolk sheltered flats complex.
'Elvis' is back from the dead
ELVIS impersonator Derek Russell has revealed how he almost died after falling 15 feet from the top of a lorry's load.
Downham's Rosalind (14) wins herself a BAFTA
YOUNG film-maker Rosalind Peters is glowing with pride after winning a BAFTA at the tender age of 14.
Doctors new 'phone service slammed
A WEST Norfolk doctor's practice has been accused of "robbing its patients" after introducing a new telephone number which charges up to 40p a minute.
Turbine plan to power QEH will 'blaze a trail'
PLANS to install a wind turbine at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital have taken a step forward with a deal now signed for its development, in a "trailblazing move" f
Walpole neighbours told to 'get on'
TWO warring neighbours have been told they need to make "special efforts" to get on after they ended up in court following a row over a fence.
Lynn soldier says 'back the boys'
A LYNN soldier serving with The Royal Anglians is encouraging West Norfolk residents to show their support when the regiment visits next year.
Anne Robinson visits Castle Rising
ACID-tongued television presenter Anne Robinson was not quite as stern as usual when she paid a visit to Castle Rising.
Second attack from armed robbers
ANOTHER shop assistant is recovering from the shock of being held up by armed robbers, in the second attack of its kind in as many days.
A fishy tale
Lowestoft fisherman, Melvin Robinson, talks about the decline of the Lowestoft fishing industry over the last 20 years.
'Get rid of fake guns,' police request
CARRYING imitation weapons is against the law and can end in tragedy, police are warning.
Elderly woman robbed in own home
An 81-year-old woman is left injured and shocked by robbers who broke into her home.
Tamil's beach death 'accidental'
A teenager fatally swept out to sea off Norfolk may not have been able to read English signs.
More beds blocked at crisis hospital
The days lost to bed blocking at the hospital where ambulances queued to admit patients rises.
Objections from Lynn paper mill competitor
A MARKET competitor is pushing forward with developing a case to challenge the decision to allow Palm Paper's 330 million mill to be built in Lynn.
Hospital visit after Lynn crash
A 45-YEAR-OLD man was taken to Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital with minor injuries following a collision involving a car and bicycle a on Gaywood Road, Lynn.
Bird flu restrictions are lifted
National restrictions on bird gatherings in place since the recent bird flu outbreak are lifted, Defra said.
Man held over electricity death
A man is arrested over the death of an energy employee who suffered fatal injuries while working on a cable.
Businesses - recycle to help children
BUSINESSES are being asked to support the Save the Children charity by disposing of their unwanted ink and toner cartridges and mobile phones at drop-off points which are bein
African experience for Hunstanton's Michaela
IMAGES of children bedding down for the night on a cold, hard floor and enduring flies confronted beaver leader Michaela Dartford during a month volunteering in Ghanaian orpha
New 6.5m South Lynn school a real class act
PLANS for a new 6.5 million "green" primary school and children's centre in South Lynn have been submitted by Norfolk County Council.
Councillors fear Lynn mill emissions
PALM Paper's proposed new mill will result in a long list of waste emissions going into the atmosphere from a 70-metre chimney and 3.3 million gallons of treated waste wat
Lynn Christmas switch-on tonight!
LYNN'S Christmas lights are being switched on at 6.30pm tonight (Friday) to get the festive season locally off to a great start.
QEH on Red Alert over beds
LYNN'S Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been on red alert with fewer than 20 beds remaining, as hospitals across the east of England reportedly brimmed with patients.
Delays on A10 after crash
MOTORISTS faced delays on the A10 this morning following a three-vehicle collision at West Winch.
Woman (58) dies after Lynn assault
DETECTIVES are investigating the death of a woman who was admitted to hospital after suffering a serious assault, it was revealed yesterday.
Traffic planning for Lynn's growth
RESIDENTS in and around Lynn are being asked how the area should cope with traffic and transport issues over the next 15 years as the town grows by an estimated 15,000 people.
Man praised for taking keys from drink-driver
A MEMBER of the public who stopped a drink driver by removing his keys from the ignition was on Tuesday commended by Lynn magistrates.
Mystery surrounds motorcyclist's crash
A MOMENTARY lapse in concentration is thought to be to blame for the death of a motorcyclist who failed to negotiate a bend and crashed off the road, a coroner ruled.
Injured Lynn fisherman rescued at sea
AN INJURED Lynn fishermen was brought safely to shore on Tuesday night thanks to a combined operation by Wells lifeboat crew and coastguard rescue team.
Inquiry starts into woman's death
Police start an inquiry into the death of a woman in Norfolk who died three days after being admitted to hospital.
Poignant return home for troops
Royal Anglian Regiment marks return from Afghanistan with a Norwich march, Church service and a locomotive.
Councillors reject superstore bid
Tesco's plan for a store in a small Norfolk town is rejected despite a recommendation for approval.
More beds blocked at crisis hospital
The number of days lost to bed blocking at the hospital at the centre of a crisis in which ambulances queued to admit patients has risen by more than 50% in the past year.
Too cold, said Screwfix staff who walked out
STAFF walked out on Monday in protest about cold working conditions at Screwfix Direct's new trade counter at Lynn.
Hundreds turn out to see Anglians
Hundreds of people in Norwich watch a parade of Royal Anglians just returned from Afghanistan.
UK's first bioethanol plant opens
Lord Rooker opens the UK's first bioethanol plant fuelled by beet sugar at Wissington in Norfolk.
Concerns about missing teenager
Concerns are raised for a teenage boy who was last seen by his family six days ago.
Massive bird flu cull launched
Birds at a sixth farm are to be culled amid suspicion that they may have the deadly of bird flu.
Rainbows' coin tube is sweet gift for children
YOUNG members of the 2nd Lynn Rainbows went to the Roxburgh Children's Centre at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday laden with gifts for less fortunate youngs
End of era for Marshland rink
A POPULAR Marshland venue which has provided youngsters with hours of fun is to close after more than 30 years.
South Lynn van fire
LYNN firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used hose reel jets to tackle a van on fire in Saddlebow Road, South Lynn, shortly before 2am today (Thursday).
Grand Lynn effort for hospice
CROFTERS Coffee House in Lynn has given the Snettisham-based Norfolk Hospice Tapping House a helping hand to the value of 1,025.
Terrington's Aaron meets dance idol
A YOUNG dancer who is dreaming of a career on the West End has been enjoying his moment in the spotlight after he performed to a TV audience of millions before meeting his sta
Pushed mum in phone row
A WOMAN who assaulted her adoptive mother days after being sentenced for possession with intent to supply a class A drug has had her supervision order extended.
Patti collects in Lynn for CIN
GRANDMOTHER Patti Stanley, pictured, spent six hours in freezing conditions in Broad Street, Lynn, on Wednesday raising 253.91 for this year's Children in Need appeal.
Fakenham window work underway
WORK has started on the west window renovation of Fakenham Parish Church.
Bed crisis sparks hospitals alert
Hospitals across the east of England are placed on "black alert" as high patient numbers are blamed for bed shortages.
Bird flu cull farms not infected
Turkeys culled at two farms over fears of exposure to bird flu test negative for the deadly H5N1 strain.
Success in the Palm of Lynn's hands
DRAMATIC proposals to build a vast new paper mill in Lynn have got the go-ahead from planners
Ofsted first for Lynn centre
A LEARNING centre which helps young people in Lynn gain employment is celebrating passing its first Ofsted inspection.
Village to fight on for EU poll
PIONEERING villagers hoping to hold a controversial parish poll have found themselves at the centre of a political backlash.
Delia returns to BBC for winter
Cookery queen Delia Smith is to return to television as part of BBC Two's winter and spring line-up.
Fish dumping 'will ruin industry'
The fishing industry says it faces ruin because quota rules are seeing fish being thrown away dead.
Rain blamed for loss of Blue Flag
Heavy rainfall this summer is blamed for a drop in water quality leaving a Norfolk beach without a Blue Flag.
5,000 queued up for Food Fortnight's big helpings
WEST Norfolk's popular Food Fortnight has been hailed the most successful to date after more than 5,000 people tucked into the tasty event.
Tragedy should be a warning coroner
A CORONER has said the death of a teenager walking along an unlit section of the A149 at Heacham at night, in dark clothing, should be a warning to others.
Welcome home parade for our Anglians
WEST Norfolk will get its chance to show gratitude to the brave Royal Anglians with a homecoming parade planned in Lynn next year.
Brand your bike against thieves
CYCLE shops in West Norfolk are joining an initiative to register bikes to their new owners at the point of sale in a bid to combat thieves.
Learner driver blamed depression for offences
DEPRESSION and relationship problems were blamed by uninsured driver Mark Whisker when he appeared before Lynn magistrates.
Marina funding to come under scrutiny
WEST Norfolk Council's cabinet scrutiny committee is to look at the escalating costs of the Lynn marina project tomorrow.
Feathers fly over toucan crossing
RESIDENTS who have raised concerns about plans for a new toucan crossing are complaining this week that the project is already a "done deal".
Warning over STI web treatments
People with sexually transmitted diseases face risks buying treatments from the web, say UEA scientists.
Sutton Bridge site plan for travellers under attack
OPPOSITION is mounting to plans for a gipsy and travellers' site in Sutton Bridge.
Lottery jackpot remains unclaimed
A LOTTERY jackpot won by a ticket bought in the Lynn area remains unclaimed.
Charity cards at St Margaret's
LYNN shoppers will be able to buy charity Christmas cards this year from St Margaret's Church in Saturday Market Place.
New benefit tests 'will not work'
A man from Thetford who receives Incapacity Benefit explains that he is desperate to get back to work.
Norwich legend Paddon dies at 57
Former Norwich and West Ham midfielder Graham Paddon has died suddenly at the age of 57.
Inquest opens into Tornado tragedy
AN inquest was opened yesterday into the death of a civilian navigator who was killed when he was ejected from an RAF Tornado during a routine test flight last week.
Mystery over baby death tragedy
A CORONER consoled a Lynn couple after they were told that tests by medical experts had failed to discover why their six-week-old baby son died.
Pudsey IS made of money
PUDSEY bear was decorated in coins by children from King George VI Primary School in Great Bircham to raise money for this year's Children in Need appeal.
Coastal surge breaches repaired
Flood defences breached by the tidal surge are due to be repaired, the Environment Agency says.
Mum and children in crash
A WOMAN and two children were involved in a single car crash at South Creake on Sunday.
Arrests made over care home fire
Two 18-year-olds are arrested following a fire at a residential care home for the elderly in Norfolk.
Minibus driver injured
A MINIBUS driver was injured in a crash at Great Cressingham on Saturday.
Gipsy site for Sutton Bridge?
SUTTON Bridge will learn if it has been selected for a new gipsy and traveller site at a special meeting on Wednesday.
Troops parade to celebrate return
Crowds gather in a Norfolk town to celebrate the safe return of soldiers from a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Cull ends at bird flu-hit farms
The government confirms an end to the bird cull on four sites suspected of being infected with avian influenza.
Evacuation after care home fire
Residents, some aged over 100, are led to safety after a fire breaks out at a care home in Norfolk.
Countdown to West Norfolk Xmas begins
THE countdown to Christmas has begun in West Norfolk with lights, shopping and festive fun set to be better and brighter than ever before.
Train service delays after death
Some train services in Norfolk and Cambs are suspended after a death near Ely railway station.
Criminalising our children?
Concerns over keeping the genetic fingerprints of children on the DNA database, are raised on the Politics Show.
Bird flu crisis: cull taking place
THE slaughter of turkeys is taking place on two more farms following the latest outbreak of a deadly strain of bird flu near Park Farm at Redgrave, near Diss.
Security marking for bikes in Lynn
POLICE are offering a bicycle-marking service in Lynn town centre next Friday.
Former speedway champ growing cannabis
FORMER world speedway champion and Lynn personality Michael Lee has been ordered to carry out 160 hours of unpaid work after he admitted growing cannabis to feed his addiction
Pat on back for Springwood parents
PARENTS have publicly been given a share of the credit for Springwood High School's most successful year on record.
Thornham group shuts after 26 years
DWINDLING numbers have led to the closure of a social group that has held regular meetings at Thornham for 26 years.
Heart goes out to help Lynn appeal
QUILTERS have got things all wrapped up for the Lynn NewsHunstanton Lifeboat Appeal after a masterpiece they created raised a fantastic 471 for the cause.
Hospital: Help us to be self-funding
A PLEA has gone out to the public to support efforts by Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital to become a foundation trust.
Sinister threat to Downham clergyman
AN outspoken church leader, who disagreed with supermarket staff dressing up for Hallowe'en, has received a threatening letter telling him to apologise or else.
Don't blame wild birds for flu
THE FINGER of blame for the outbreak of bird flu is unfairly being pointed at wild birds, it has been claimed.
St Germans' play area launched
ST GERMANS' new play area was buzzing with excited youngsters on Wednesday, all eager to try out the new equipment for the first time.
Deaths on roads: Tribute service for victims
THE families of loved ones killed on the roads have been invited to make contributions to a unique tribute being planned as part of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traff
Could 962k have been won in Lynn?
A LOTTERY winner is thought to be walking around the Lynn area none the wiser having failed to claim their 962,302 prize.
300 Lynn jobs plan to get go-ahead
ONE of the biggest-ever private investments in Lynn which could create up to 300 new jobs at a state-of-the-art paper mill looks set to receive the backing of council plan
Driver is killed in road accident
A collision between two cars in north Norfolk kills a driver and seriously injures his passenger.
Inquest opened on woman (52)
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a woman whose body was found outside Lynn's St James multi-storey car park.
Tragic death of Holkham chef
TRIBUTES have been paid to a gifted and popular West Norfolk chef who tragically died in a road accident days after becoming a dad again.
Rehab offer for shot Lynn soldier
AN EX-SERVICEMEN has offered shot Royal Marine Matt Kingston a year's free use of his gym to get fit again, after reading about his injuries in the Lynn News.
Soldiers awarded campaign medals
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment are presented with campaign medals.
Blaze at Hunny fish and chip shop
FIRE crews were called to a Hunstanton fish and chip shop today when a frying range caught fire, leaving the premises damaged by smoke.
Girl approached in Gaywood
LYNN police are appealing for information after an 11-year-old girl was approached by a suspicious man today in Gaywood.
Navigator falls to death
NORFOLK police are today working with the RAF to investigate yesterday's tragic incident in which a navigator fell to his death from a Marham-based Tornado aircraft.
Biker hurt in Lynn accident
EMERGENCY services were called to the scene of a road accident this morning when a motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a van which failed to stop.
Pair jailed over racist assault
Two men are sentenced to terms of custody over a race attack on an Asian man and his partner.
Disease farms get 100,000 boost
Farms and businesses affected by disease are given a 100,000 lifeline by a development agency.
Early-hours car blaze at Lynn
FIREFIGHTERS from Lynn dealt with an early-hours car fire in the town this morning.
Head dies one day after sentence
The former head of a special school dies the day after he is sentenced for child cruelty.
Clowning around for Children In Need
CHILDREN'S entertainer Sally Beadle wants to bring a smile to young faces this week by dressing as a clown for the BBC's annual Children in Need appeal.
Bird flu suspected on second farm
Turkeys on a second Suffolk farm are being slaughtered on suspicion they have bird flu, Defra has said.
Probe into navigator death begins
An investigation begins into the death of a navigator who ejected from an RAF Tornado fighter aircraft.
Road closed after tanker crashes
A section of road is closed in Norfolk after a crash involving a petrol tanker and a lorry.
Head dies two days after sentence
The former head of a special school dies two days after being convicted of child cruelty.
More culls in bird flu outbreak
Some 24,000 turkeys are being culled at four sites after the virulent H5N1 strain of bird flu was found in Suffolk.
More culls in bird flu outbreak
Poultry on four further premises are being culled after the virulent H5N1 strain of bird flu was found in Suffolk.
Downham man conned out of cash
CONMEN convinced an elderly man they were investigating a water problem and then lifted a haul of cash from his home, in the latest of a string of similar attacks.
Poultry checked for flu exposure
Vets investigating an outbreak of the H5N1 strain of bird flu check whether other poultry have been exposed.
Farmers worried by virus outbreak
Farmers see the confirmation of the H5N1 strain of bird flu at a poultry farm as another blow for the industry.
Cigarette starts Lynn house blaze
A DROPPED cigarette started a house fire in Sir Lewis Street, Lynn, on Monday.
Chef dies in Stanhoe crash
THE 34-YEAR-OLD local man who was killed in a head-on crash at Stanhoe on Friday night was well-known local chef Andy Bruce.
Cull continues at bird flu farm
The cull of thousands of birds on a turkey farm in Suffolk continues after the discovery of the H5N1 bird flu virus.
Dead electricity worker is named
An EDF Energy employee who suffered fatal injuries while working on a cable is named by police
Police seek help on Burnham theft
POLICE are hunting thieves who snapped chains and stole two cast-iron urns from Creake Road, Burnham Market.
Free bus travel for serving soldiers
SERVING men and women of the Royal Anglian Regiment, just back from active service in Afghanistan, are being offered free bus travel across the First Eastern Counties network
Farm isolated as H5N1 confirmed
Farmers see the confirmation of the H5N1 strain at a poultry farm as another blow for the industry.
Cigarette starts Lynn house blaze
A DROPPED cigarette started a house fire in Sir Lewis Street, Lynn, yesterday.
New Lynn marina plan scaled back
DEVELOPERS have bowed to public pressure and scaled back multi-million pound designs for the overhaul of the former grain silo on Lynn's waterfront.
QEH staff still face violence
STAFF working to save lives at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital are still facing an unacceptable number of physical assaults despite a drop in the number of cases, health
Navy crew joins tribute
REMEMBRANCE Day commemorations in Lynn this year were boosted by the presence of the commanding officer and 25 crew members from HMS Brocklesby, the Royal Navy minehunter, vis
Taxpayers to foot bill for Euro poll?
A WEST Norfolk community is preparing to add its voice to a national debate on the European Union and the borough council may be forced to foot the bill.
1k raised from walk for QEH
A SPONSORED walk organised by a determined mum has raised more than 1,000 for the children's ward at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Drug dealer jailed for 41/2 years
A DRUG dealer who went on the run for two years after he was caught with crack cocaine worth 2,760 during a police raid has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.
Plan for sites for travellers
PLANNING officers will help travellers to make unauthorised sites legitimate in a step toward making up a shortfall of designated pitches, identified in a review.
More cash for Lynn marina
COUNCILLORS have agreed to invest more money in plans to create a 250-berth marina in Lynn.
999 carol service in Lynn
A SPECIAL carol service will be held for 999 crews in Lynn for the first time this year.
Slideshow for Remembrance Day
REMEMBRANCE Day activities in Lynn were given an extra boost this year with the support of crew members from Royal Navy mine hunter HMS Brocklesby.
Lynn soldier shot by Taliban
A YOUNG Royal Marine has told of the moment he was shot while defending an exclusion zone in the notorious Afghan Helmand Province.
Man dies in Stanhoe crash
A 34-YEAR-OLD local man was killed in a head-on crash at Stanhoe on Friday night.
Silence at Gaywood Clock
TRAFFIC was halted as hundreds of people gathered to stand in silence for two minutes at Gaywood Clock on Sunday.
So proud at Downham
DOWNHAM remembered The Fallen with "sadness, humility and pride" on Sunday.
All ages support event at Hunstanton
UP to 300 people gathered at Hunstanton's windswept clifftop war memorial for this year's two-minute silence and wreath-laying ceremony.
Hundreds gather in Fakenham's square
Hundreds crowded into Fakenham market square to pay their respects around the war memorial on a blustery Remembrance Sunday.
Burnham Market pub wins award
A BURNHAM Market pub has seen its efforts to create a great racing atmosphere rewarded in a new award scheme.
Grant for bullied children centre
A centre set-up to help bullied students is given 72,000 to help six more youngsters from Norfolk.
Flybe announces rise in profits
Flybe announces a "significant" turnaround in business with a 20m rise in pre-tax profits.
Coastal defences 'not abandoned'
The government has rejected claims that it is preparing to relinquish parts of the east coast to the sea.
Sutton Bridge works put back
MAJOR upheaval for motorists as work is carried out on the A17 at Sutton Bridge has been put back until Monday, November 19.
New train firm takes up franchise
A train operator takes over the franchise to operate services in the East Midlands and some to Norwich.
Risk of flooding 'not over yet'
The flood risk from the biggest tidal surge for half a century is not over yet, the Environment Agency has warned.
Woman found dead inside crash car
A woman is found dead inside a car that had left the road and crashed into a field near Harleston.
Flood teamwork tribute from chief
Norfolk's Chief Constable pays tribute to the teams dealing with the flood threat from the North Sea surge.
Sea defences weather tidal surge
Fears of widespread flooding diminished as tides peak without major breaches of sea defences but should more be spent?
Archbishop sees rural challenges
The Archbishop of Canterbury stresses the challenges for residents and clergy living in rural communities.
Drug dealer grew cannabis in flat
A 41-year-old man is jailed for growing and dealing in cannabis after police find drugs in his van.
RAF man jailed over fatal crash
A 27-year-old RAF technician is jailed for causing the death of a motorcyclist by dangerous driving.
Electricity supply worker killed
An EDF Energy employee suffers fatal injuries while working on a cable in a Norfolk market town.
Surge floods hit wildlife havens
Doubt is cast on bittern breeding next year after surge floods inundate their coastal habitats. |
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