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Cracker gives Ray a happy Christmas
CHRISTMAS disaster was averted after a missing dog called Cracker was reunited with his owner who was taken ill in Lynn town centre.
Tears of joy for Christmas
YOUNGSTERS from Greyfriars Primary School choir at Lynn moved customers to tears before Christmas when they visited Lloyds TSB bank in the town's High Street to sing Chris
Mum's little Lovie
TWO West Norfolk families swapped turkey for milk and nappies when they welcomed new arrivals on Christmas Day.
New opening at West Lynn
A NEW Window Installers Warehouse trade counter has opened on the East Coast Business Park at Clenchwarton Road, West Lynn.
Caring group steps in at Lynn
A NEW care group for people with eating disorders has been launched in Lynn to help fill a void of support for sufferers in West Norfolk.
Brrr-ave Xmas swimmers at Hunny
Christmas Day usually provokes images of turkey and trimmings, The Queen's speech and family members exchanging gifts round the tree.
Let it rain...
POURING rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the Royal Family, or the 600 people who turned out to see them attend morning service at Sandringham Church on Christmas Day.
Lost temper and lashed out at police
AN ANGRY Gaywood man kicked one police officer, pun-ched another and assaulted a doorman after being ejected from the Chicago Rock Caf in Lynn, a court heard.
Hospital site development begins
The main entrance to a Norfolk community hospital closes to allow development work to begin.
Police chief backs instant fines
Norfolk's chief constable claim on-the-spot fines are helping to reduce crime and police paperwork.
African stowaways in lorry
A DUTCH lorry made an unexpected delivery to Shouldham Thorpe when eight suspected illegal immigrants were found among a load of potatoes.
Springwood sixth form group are 'brilliant'
SPRINGWOOD High School in Lynn welcomed back some familiar faces to celebrate the success of its sixth form students in this year's exams.
Dog's tale for Xmas!
WHAT A Christmas Cracker! The national media got hot under the collar at the weekend about the tale of a dog called Cracker which, lost by an elderly man, went missing from a
Dog's 'tale' for Xmas!
WHAT A Christmas Cracker! The national media got hot under the collar at the weekend about the 'tale' of a dog called Cracker which, lost by an elderly man, went missi
Dog's 'tale' for Xmas!
WHAT A Christmas Cracker!
Two men stabbed in park incident
Police investigate a stabbing involving two men near the main railway station in Norwich.
Police attempt to foil rave plans
Police and land-owners take precautions to prevent an illegal rave going ahead on Christmas Eve.
Call to rethink NHS database plan
Government should rethink database plans after the loss of NHS records by a Norfolk hospital, the Tories say.
Violent stabbing close to station
Police investigate a stabbing near the main railway station in Norwich.
Xmas thanks for WN blood donors
PATIENTS and staff at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital whose lives have been touched by the generosity of blood donors are sending a big Christmas thank you for keeping sto
Swaffham Lions cook up treats
SWAFFHAM Lions have been enjoying a busy period of fundraising and community work as part of their Christmas celebrations.
Two jailed for McDonald's killing
A father and son convicted of the killing a man in front of his pregnant girlfriend, are jailed for nine years.
Vectra flipped in South Wootton RTA
A MAN was taken to Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital after a car overturned outside the Tesco Express store in St Augustines Way, South Wootton, at 3.25am on Tuesday.
Dirty burglars ransack Wimbotsham home
BURGLARS stole jewellery, cash and three cheque books from the home of an elderly Wimbotsham couple as they visited their granddaughter on her birthday.
Lynn News readers raise 125,000 for lifeboat
YOU'VE done it! Lives will be saved at sea for generations to come after Lynn News readers raised the fantastic 125,000 needed for a new lifeboat at West Norfolk's bu
Trees ripped out at Swaffham claim
ENFORCEMENT officers are investigating claims that trees protected by a preservation order have been pulled down as part of a new care home development in Swaffham.
Boy burnt by overhead cables
A 10-year-old boy receives serious burns after he came into contact with overhead power cables.
New homes plan for Snettisham site
PLANS to build 26 new homes on the site of the former Sue Ryder Care Centre at Snettisham have been submitted to West Norfolk Council.
JCB wheels stolen in West Newton
DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses after thieves stole all four giant-sized wheels from a JCB in West Newton.
Crews called to five-car Lynn crash
EMERGENCY services were called to a five-car smash in Lynn on Wednesday.
Burglary heartbreak for Bawsey MD
A BAWSEY firm's managing director had her 21,000 Mercedes car, more than 4,000 in cash and irreplaceable family mementos and jewellery stolen while she was at a Christma
Turkeys saved from blazing shed
Firefighters save 7,000 turkeys from death following a fire in a rearing shed in the early hours.
Ten arrested in WN drink-drive purge
POLICE fear their anti-drink drive message is not getting through after ten people were arrested for the crime in West Norfolk alone.
Skate treat is icing on cake for WN guides
SIXTY guides from Fairstead, Gaywood and Reffley got their skates on to enjoy West Norfolk's latest winter attraction.
Last can off the line at Campbell's
LAST week saw the end of an era as production finished at Lynn's iconic Campbell's factory after an almost 50-year association with the town.
WN internet link withdrawn without warning
THE plug has been pulled on a community Internet service offering crucial support to a number of businesses in West Norfolk.
New cabinet member for WN review
WEST Norfolk Council has appointed a new cabinet member for local government review to deal with the issues around the current discussions on changes to the system in the coun
40,000 Lottery grant for Lynn's St Nick's
CONSERVATIONISTS can plan for the future of one of Lynn's finest churches, thanks to a 40,000 Lottery grant.
'Wicked' decision to close Lynn's Park View
A FORMER health authority chairman has labelled plans to close Lynn's Park View Resource Centre "wicked."
End-of-era award for Fairstead's Margaret
LONG-SERVING Labour councillor Margaret Wilkinson received one of two final prestigious awards to be presented by the former Transport and General Workers' Union at a pres
Energy firm apologise for mix-up
E.On apologises for a mix-up which saw a meter installed in the home of a woman who is not a customer.
Energy firm apologise for mix-up
E.On apologises for a mix-up which saw a meter installed in the home of a woman who is not a customer. claims redundant staff will not be hit by proposed changes to terms.
Comic vows to return after attack
A comedian who suffered a fractured skull during a robbery hopes to be back on stage by Christmas.
Attack victim was 'just a foreigner'
A NORTH Lynn man who attacked a Portuguese worker in front of the victim's wife and 13-year-old daughter has been jailed for 18 months at Norwich Crown Court.
Plans for 35m casino go on show
Drawings for a casino, hotel and leisure complex at the centre of a regeneration plan are unveiled.
Comic's skull fractured in attack
A comedian is in hospital with a fractured skull and a broken arm after he was attacked in Norwich.
Girl's hanging death accidental
A coroner records a verdict of accidental death on a schoolgirl found hanged from a bunk bed at her Norwich home.
Hospital's scanner goes walkabout
A scanner built for a hospital in Norfolk ends up 10,000 miles away in Australia after a medical mix-up.
Celebrating 'true meaning' at Hunny
YOUNGSTERS at Hunstanton's Glebe House School have been celebrating the true meaning of Christmas with a traditional Nativity play.
Wear Man Utd colours for Barnsey
"The support we have had is phenomenal," said Mrs Lasenby, who is separated from Shaun's natural father Nigel, of West London. "It's lovely to know how lik
Family helping at crash found son
A GRIEF-STRICKEN family have revealed they rushed to help victims of a car smash outside their home only to discover their son had been killed in the crash.
Woman (27) dies on holiday in Portugal
AN INQUEST was opened on Tuesday into the death of a South Lynn woman in Portugal.
Bird flu restriction to lift in Swaffham
NEXT week will see lifting of the restriction zone affecting Swaffham and Breckland that was imposed after the outbreak of a deadly strain of bird flu at Redgrave, near Diss,
Cinderella casts her magic
ADULTS with learning difficulties brought the magic of Cinderella to life after more than six months' hard work and preparation.
Reward to capture metal raiders
A company offers a 1,000 reward for information about raiders who stole a large amount of metal.
New name for Denver Garage homes will be...
NAMES proposed by a developer for new homes at Denver will not do, councillors decided.
Girl moved from class for smelling of Lenor
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD girl was segregated from her classmates because her teacher is allergic to the fabric softener on her clothes.
Dangerous toys seized from stall
Trading standards officers seize 500 dangerous toys from a stall in Castle Mall in Norwich.
Keen cyclist killed on road named
Police identify a cyclist who was killed earlier in the week while on a training run in Norfolk.
Horsebox theft at South Creake
A BROWN wooden horsebox with blue mudguards and white lettering on its roof was stolen from South Creake on Saturday, December 1.
Former Lynn MD is MD of Aston Martin Racing
FORMER Lynn garage owner Robin Brundle has joined Aston Martin Racing as managing director.
Homes plan on show at Swaffham
PLANS for a new private retirement development in Swaffham will be unveiled at a public exhibition in the town hall on Tuesday.
New bed raises smiles in Burnham
FRIENDS of Burnham Market Day Centre have donated 1,000 to improve the centre's facilities in a recently-finished project also involving the Burnhams' Gardening Club.
2,000 years of marriage for WN couples
WEST Norfolk couples who share their diamond wedding anniversary year with The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated in style when they were VIP guests at a special civic
You share their grief
An outpouring of grief has followed the deaths of teenagers Shaun Barnes and Luther Storr, and there is a determination to ensure their memories live on.
Tragic mum's new torment
The mum of one of two boys killed on the railway line at St Germans was travelling on the train whose driver spotted their bodies.
Lynn and Stoke Ferry care homes to close?
TWO West Norfolk homes for mentally handicapped adults look set to close to give residents a more independent life.
Armed robbery number four
THE hunt is on for a knife-wielding thief who targeted a Lynn shop in the latest West Norfolk robbery.
Marvellous Magdalen are Sanctuary champions!
PRIZE-WINNNING pupils at Magdalen Village School are looking forward to a visit to the Sea Life Sanctuary, at Hunstanton, next year.
Hunny reunion for life-savers - 17 years on
A SURPRISE reunion was held in Hunstanton for medical staff to meet a heart attack victim they treated 17 years ago while she was on holiday in West Norfolk.
Young musicians' Christmas concert
YOUNG musicians feature in Breckland Society's Christmas entertainment at The Houghton Centre for the Arts and the Environment, near South Pickenham, tomorrow.
Lynn dancers are charity's favourite things
MORE than 300 dancers, 450 costume changes, and 1,300 people in the audience adds up to another successful show for the Lynn Academy of Dance and a bumper 3,000 for the NSP
Mobile cleaner to fight infection
A new mobile cleaning device is used across Norfolk in a bid to fight hospital superbug infections.
'Disillusioned' postman took cash
A postman stole 1,200 from mail after he became disillusioned with his job, a court has heard.
Hospital bans festive decorations
A hospital bans all Christmas decorations in a bid to halt the spread of the Norovirus winter vomiting bug.
Mums' tributes to rail death boys
TWO mums whose sons were killed when they were hit by a train, have spoken of their grief.
Snowman 'scum' slammed at Gaywood
A GAYWOOD couple have hit out at the "scum" who stole an illuminated snowman from their garden within hours of it being put on display.
Council asked to fund Tesco fight
Councillors are to be asked to make 200,000 available to fight an appeal by Tesco to build a store in North Norfolk.
Fire in TV in Fakenham home
A FIRE broke out in a TV in a home in Fakenham last night (Monday).
Elderly woman hurt in East Winch crash
AN elderly pedestrian was taken to Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital with arm injuries after a collision with a car in East Winch.
Survey finds healthy fish stocks
An environmental study finds fish stocks in the River Wensum are better than expected but remain patchy.
Carer convicted of child cruelty
A teacher entrusted with the care of pupils is convicted of cruelty to three children at a special school.
Carer convicted of child cruelty
A teacher entrust with the care of pupils is convicted of cruelty to three children at a special school.
Pilgrim children flock to Lynn churches
PUPILS at two Lynn schools got into the true spirit of Christmas with a pilgrimage around the churches of the town.
Mystery of extra filling in Tesco pie
A TESCO customer made a grim discovery in a meat pie he bought from the supermarket giant after he found what he claimed appeared to be the torso of a mouse in his dinner.
Jailed man admits murder charge
A man jailed for wounding admits a murder charge despite his victim dying 17 months after the attack.
Christmas could be off at QEH
CHRISTMAS could be off at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital if an outbreak of winter vomiting disease cannot be tamed.
Shellfish factory extension OK
THE owner of a Lynn shellfish company says common sense has prevailed after being granted permission for an extension despite objections from residents.
Bespak consolidates in Lynn, but 27 jobs at risk?
AROUND 27 jobs could be lost at Lynn's Bespak factory as part of the knock-on effect from the company closing its Milton Keynes site.
Shocked friends leave messages of farewell
TRIBUTES have been paid to a "great pair of lads" who died on a railway line after being hit by a train.
Private firm sent inmate details
An inquiry is under way into how a private firm received confidential personal details of prisoners.
Royal approval for illuminations
Illuminations from Blackpool will be used to decorate the Queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Shocked friends leave messages of farewell
SHOCK at the tragic railway line deaths of a "great pair of lads" was being felt throughout Watlington and beyond yesterday.
Tribute to 'intelligent' girl from Lynn college
A MOVING tribute has been paid to "popular and intelligent" college student 19-year-old Claire Stubberfield.
Boys who died on railway track are named
THE two 17-year-old boys who died after they were apparently struck by a train have been named as Luthor Storr and Shaun Barnes.
Finance boost for learning centre
A new centre helping under-achieving pupils learn more through sport gets a funding boost.
Carols at St Mary's, West Tofts
A CHURCH in the heart of a military training area will be opening its doors for a traditional carol service on Sunday, at 6pm.
Golden panto date for Lynn Players
BOXING Day marks a golden anniversary for theatre in Lynn this year as it will be 50 years since Lynn Players took to the stage with its first festive favourite, the pantomime
Downham girl (6) dies after heart op
A TOWN will unite in grief tomorrow when it celebrates the life of a remarkable six-year-old who died from heart problems last Saturday.
Railway horror: Why were they on track?
GRIEF is gripping communities in West Norfolk this morning after four teenagers lost their lives in tragic circumstances within days of one another.
Linda lights the way at Clenchwarton
WHEN Santa calls at Clenchwarton to deliver his presents on Christmas Eve, he is going to have no trouble at all spotting one home.
Lynn hit-and-run victim home
RETIRED Lynn man Michael Kenny is now home from hospital after the hit-and-run incident on November 19 which left him with a fractured skull, broken right leg and dislocated s
Lynn's Springwood praised as good school
LYNN'S Springwood High School has been praised as a good school with excellent opportunities and because pupils really enjoy being there following an Ofsted inspection
Swaffham calls for 2.61 tax bill hike
SWAFFHAM Town Council is being recommended to ask for an extra four per cent from taxpayers in its share of next year's council tax bill, when it meets tomorrow.
Awards for local language lessons
LITHUANIAN employees who have been working during the day and studying in the evenings to improve their English, received certificates for their efforts on Thursday.
Business as usual at Lynn firm
THE owner of Lynn's J and I Motors has assured customers his business will continue as normal despite the site being bought by West Norfolk Council as part of the town'
New proposal on traveller pitches
Proposals for the extra provision of caravan pitches in the East of England are put forward.
Teenagers killed in crash named
Two teenagers who were killed in a crash on the A47, near Wisbech, have been named by police.
Death of boy was 'not suspicious'
The sudden death of a nine-year-old boy was not suspicious, a post mortem examination reveals.
Police name boys killed by train
Two teenagers who were killed when they were hit by a train have been named by police.
Parcel of euros inquiry stopped
Police return 65,000 euros mistakenly sent in a games console parcel to a teenager in Norfolk.
Parcel of euros inquiry stopped
Police return 65,000 in euros mistakenly sent in a games console parcel to a teenager in Norfolk.
The Fairstead pub revisited
THE demise of The Fairstead pub was celebrated with a special family fun day.
Hunny's Gladys makes it a century
A TELEGRAM from The Queen and a visit from the town mayor helped Hunstanton resident Gladys Hudson celebrate her 100th birthday.
Boys who died on railway track are named
THE two 17-year-old boys who died after they were apparently struck by a train have been named as Luther Storr and Shaun Barnes.
Boys who died on railway track are named
THE two 17-year-old boys who died after they were apparently struck by a train have been named as Luther Storr and Sean Barnes.
Motorcyclist killed in collision
A 35-year-old man is killed when his Suzuki motorcycle is in collision with a car in Norfolk.
Boys die on railway track - latest
INVESTIGATIONS are today continuing into the death of two local 17-year-old boys who died when they were believed to have been hit by a train.
Biker dies in Lynford crash
A MOTORCYCLIST was killed after being involved in a collision with a car on the A134 at Lynford near Mundford on Sunday.
Open day on Lynn power station plan
RESIDENTS are being invited to an open day focused on the environmental impact of an extension that would more than double the output of Lynn power station.
Death of boy, nine, sparks probe
The sudden death of a boy is being investigated by police though it is not thought be suspicious.
Train death boys 'walking home'
Two teenagers who were killed when they were hit by a train may have been walking along the track.
Pollution charge for firm owner
A civil engineering firm's owner is charged with pollution offences over an incident at an air base.
Teenagers 'were killed by train'
Two 17-year-old boys whose bodies were found on a railway line are thought to have been hit by a train.
Heacham rallies for Scallywags
A TODDLERS' group which was targeted by vandals is bouncing back after the local community and businesses rallied to help.
Trains halted after bodies found
A police investigation is under way after the discovery of two bodies on a railway line in Norfolk.
River water quality
Declining river water quality seems to be caused by drought conditions possibly linked to climate change.
New roundabout at Saddlebow
NEW traffic-calming measures will be installed in Lynn's Saddlebow Road in the New Year as part of a 61,000 scheme to improve road safety.
Bird flu protection zone lifted
Bird flu protection measures imposed following the outbreak of the disease are starting to be lifted.
Long-awaited lights lift off at Heacham
THE long wait for traffic lights and improvements to the A149 Norfolk Lavender junction at Heacham has finally come to an end as highways officials were due to have started wo
Praise for success at Gaywood's Park High
SUCCESS characterised the 2006-7 academic year at Park High School, said headteacher Bob Rogers at the annual prize presentation.
Rail passengers escape tree fire
Hundreds of people are led to safety from a train as a tree catches fire after hitting overhead power cables.
Recycled fat is generating WN power
COOKING oil can now be recycled in Norfolk and used to generate electricity.
Organ plea after Downham Kath's death
EVEN in death well-known Downham face Kath Knight is helping people, her devoted husband has said after revealing the brave decision to allow her organs to be donated.
West Norfolk empty homes shock
SHOCKING new figures reveal there are 25 empty homes for every homeless family in the most dire need, in West Norfolk.
Death of boy, nine, sparks probe
The sudden death of a nine-year-old boy in Thetford is being investigated by police.
Extra 1.3m grant to boost broads
Ministers grant 1.3m extra funding to the broads of Norfolk and Suffolk to boost ecosystems.
'Move over we're in charge at Sporle!'
PUPIL power came to the fore at Sporle Primary School as part of a national initiative, with children leading assembly and taking classes for a day.
Council costs South Wootton driver his job claim
UNREST continues among cabbies in Lynn over West Norfolk Council's alleged failure to stick to its own rules with one driver claiming it has put him out of work.
East/west is best says borough council
WEST Norfolk Council has endorsed two possible scenarios for the future of local government in the county as consultation over possible unitary status continues.
Fund-raisers raise Castle Rising roof (fund)
CAROL singers at a West Norfolk church did their best to hit all the right notes while raising cash towards a 20,000 repair bill for part of the roof.
Affordable homes for Clenchwarton
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 14 affordable homes in Clenchwarton have again received the backing of planners.
Castle Acre raises CIN funds - twice!
CASTLE Acre residents put their hands in their pockets twice for this year's Children In Need appeal.
Primary league tables: Clenchwarton is top
CLENCHWARTON Primary School has been celebrating a year of terrific success after its outstanding results saw it ranked at the top of the county's league tables.
Lithuanian fell to death from Lynn roof
A LITHUANIAN man plunged to his death after he fell from the roof of his home and landed in a neighbour's garden, an inquest heard this week.
Downham homes plans still in balance
NO decisions were taken by council planners on two controversial plans for a total of 113 new homes in Downham at a meeting on Tuesday.
Girl (14) groomed over Internet claim
A MARRIED Hunstanton man accused of "grooming" a 14-year-old girl through an internet chat room appeared via video link at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday.
Turbine planned at Hunstanton Tesco
A WIND turbine is planned for Tesco in Hunstanton to help the supermarket giant reduce its carbon footprint and save money.
Thieves: All they want for Xmas is your iPod
CHRISTMAS shoppers are being urged to stay vigilant and keep their belongings with them after recent thefts of handbags and purses in the Lynn area.
Rainbow's shining report at Marham
NURSERY education standards at RAF Marham's day care and out-of-school care centre have been graded as outstanding by Government inspectors, who could suggest no areas for
Hold-ups follow double-fatal A47 crash
TWO teenagers died in a crash which led to rush hour chaos for motorists travelling between Lynn and Wisbech.
New 'super-prisons' to be built
The former RAF airfield at Coltishall is to house one of three super prisons, Justice Secretary Jack Straw says.
'Cyber asbo' over online exploits
A 17-year-old boy is given an anti-social behaviour order after he promoted yobbish behaviour online.
Cancer device inventors win prize
The inventors of a device to "cook" cancers take the top award in a national NHS innovation event.
Young teachers get leader skills
Young teachers receive leadership skills amid fears there could be a shortage of headteachers.
Hold-ups follow double-fatal A47 crash
MOTORISTS faced huge tailbacks and diversions as they travelled between Lynn and Wisbech after a crash which claimed two lives.
Rail fares set for above-inflation increases
LOCAL rail users will face an average increase of 4.8 per cent in fares from the New Year.
Two people killed in road crash
Two people are killed and another two are injured in a crash involving two cars on the A47, near Wisbech.
'Phone lines down after Feltwell crash
TELEPHONE lines were brought down beside the B1386 Southery Road at Feltwell yesterday morning when a van collided with a telegraph pole.
Car upside-down in Wereham ditch
A RENAULT Clio ended upside-down in a ditch after a collision on the A134 at Wereham yesterday morning.
Bird flu protection zone 'lifted'
Protection and surveillance zones imposed following the bird flu outbreak in Suffolk are to be lifted, Defra says.
WN among most likely to flood?
REPORTS that West Norfolk is one of the most likely places to flood in Britain will come as no surprise to its residents, the Environment Agency said yesterday.
Senior Met police officer retires
A senior Metropolitan Police officer, who is a former Norfolk Chief Constable, decides to retire.
Rethink on hotel plan for Lynn's S Quay
DEVELOPERS behind plans for a flagship hotel at the former grain silo on Lynn's waterfront are considering whether the scheme should continue.
Arctic adventure for Gaywood man
WHILE most people go in search of the sun during their winter breaks Gaywood man Greig Roye will be heading in the opposite direction to the sub-zero temperatures of the Arcti
Passengers cut free after Lynn crash
MOTORISTS faced long tailbacks during the Wednesday evening rush hour following a head-on collision between two vehicles on Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Way.
Strike action may halt coastguards' service
COASTGUARD crews are to be asked their views on possible strike action later this month as a long-running dispute over pay settlements continues.
Fakenham's Lucy's dig for victory
A FAKENHAM High School student has been singled out for praise after an archaelogical project with TV's Time Team expert Carenza Lewis.
Crash victim is named by police
A 37-year-old driver killed in a crash on the A14 involving three lorries has been named by police.
205 years of service to Lynn's Dow
TEN dedicated employees who have notched up a total of 205 years' service between them were recognised at a celebration dinner.
Hunny Xmas swim hits big 50
BRAVE swimmers taking on the freezing water in the Christmas Day dip at Hunstanton will have an extra reason to celebrate at this year's fundraising extravaganza.
Three vehicle crash at West Winch
A THREE-VEHICLE collision in West Winch left motorists facing long tailbacks on the A10 on Friday afternoon.
Winner gives holiday snap prize to QEH
THE winner of this year's Take the Lynn News on Holiday scaled the heights to gain his prize.
Fincham bench marks work of village stalwarts
A LASTING legacy to the community efforts of David and Marjorie Cockerton has been unveiled in the village of Fincham.
Paraglider gets knotted at Hunny
A YOUNG paraglider had an embarrassing time in Hunstanton when he landed safely on the promenade but saw his parachute lines entangled in the festive lights.
Residents fight Downham homes plans
TWO controversial housing plans, proposing a total of 113 new homes, are set for approval today despite reams of objections.
Sculthorpe man admits supplying drugs
A 20-YEAR-OLD Sculthorpe man who supplied cannabis in order to fund his own habit has been given a nine-month suspended jail sentence.
Flats scheme for Lynn car site
A NEW housing development featuring a mix of affordable flats and apartments is being planned at a former car sales centre in Lynn.
Contempt warning to noisy Lynn builders
WORKERS doing refelting and insulation work on the roof of Lynn's courthouse in College Lane on Thursday came close to discovering what it was like in the cells there.
Crack-down over caravan site conditions
CARAVAN site owners are being warned that trading standards staff are cracking-down on unfair conditions.
Husband stabbed by wife wants her back
A CUBAN woman who stabbed her husband three times with a large kitchen knife was jailed for nine months at Norwich Crown Court last week.
Watlington man admits girl sex assaults
SENTENCE on a Watlington man who has admitted sex offences has been adjourned until January.
Man is acquitted of sex offences
A man from Norfolk is acquitted of sex offences against a girl, by a jury Norwich Crown Court.
Motorcycle rider dies after crash
A woman who was riding pillion on a motorcycle involved in a crash dies in hospital.
New homes for Hunstanton park?
A FORMER holiday park could be demolished to make way for 20 new homes in Old Hunstanton if developers receive the backing of council planners this week.
Double triumph in half marathon
A man and a woman from Essex win their respective classes in Norfolk's half marathon.
Cathedral project wins 1m grant
A scheme for an arts and music venue at Norwich's Catholic cathedral wins 1m from the lottery.
NHS trust needs 5,000 volunteers
An NHS trust aiming for foundation status issues a call for 5,000 residents to help them run things.
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 today (2) when a family fun day is held at the site of the old pub.
Dad's Army tribute statue planned
The town where Dad's Army was filmed could have a statue in honour of lead character Captain Mainwaring.
Waiting for a bypass
For 60 years a campaign was fought and finally won for a bypass for the village of Long Stratton in Norfolk.
Used cooking oil electricity plan
A county council wants used cooking oil from residents to refine into biofuel to generate electricity.
Feltwell playgroup fights for survival
A PLAYGROUP which has thrived for more than 30 years is fighting to stay open after a sudden and sharp drop in numbers.
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