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Energy-saving ideas at Swaffham centre
ENERGY-BUSTING work by more than 40 schools across Norfolk will be celebrated at a special event in Swaffham's EcoTech Centre this afternoon (Thursday).
Probe into arson at Magdalen stable
FIREFIGHTERS from Lynn and Downham tackled an early morning fire, believed to have been started deliberately, in a stable at Park Crescent in Magdalen today (Thursday)
Drug dealer's crime assets seized
A 48-year-old man convicted of drug dealing and money laundering has assets in building society accounts seized.
Line fault causes rail disruption
Train passengers face disruption as some services are at a standstill owing to a power fault on the Fen Line.
Police frogman team scrapped
A SPECIALIST police dive team is to be axed in a cost cutting move.
Wootton accident
EMERGENCY services were called to a three-car crash in Castle Rising Road, South Wootton, at 9.15am yesterday morning (Wednesday).
Man critical after city stabbing
A 34-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after he was stabbed in Norwich.
West Norfolk urged to 'think safe'
FIRE chiefs are urging people to make a New Year's resolution to help save lives in a bid to get West Norfolk residents and businesses to think safe in 2008.
Line fault causes rail disruption
Train passengers face disruption as some carriages are at a standstill owing to a fault on the Fen Line.
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Falls safety improved after death
An inquest hears the tenants at the site of a waterfall have improved safety after a nine-year-old boy drowned.
Falls safety improved after death
An inquest hears the tenants at the site of a waterfall have improved safety after a boy drowned.
Wootton accident
EMERGENCY services were called to a three-car crash in Castle Rising Road, South Wootton, at 9.15am this morning (Wednesday).
Gaywood motorbike heft
A MOTORCYCLIST went out for an hour and returned home to discover his machine had been stolen from his drive.
WOMAN FREED FROM WRECKAGE
FIREFIGHTERS cut a woman out of the wreckage of a pile-up at the Pullover Roundabout, West Lynn.
Watlington teen cautioned for 'train surfing'
A TEENAGER who was killed on railway tracks at St Germans had been cautioned by police for "train surfing", it has emerged.
Woman's body pulled from the sea
The body of a woman is recovered after it is seen floating near Cromer Pier on the Norfolk coast.
Rail tragedy: Mum questions procedure
A MUM has questioned why her teenage son's body was left to lay undiscovered next to a railway line for more than two hours after his death.
Woman's body pulled from the sea
The body of a woman has been recovered after being seen floating near Cromer Pier on the Norfolk coast.
Falls safety improved after death
An inquest hears the operators of a water falls have improved safety after a boy of nine drowned.
Mother's plea to find missing son
The mother of a Norfolk teenager missing for more than two weeks appeals for help to find him.
North Lynn thief had martial arts weapon
A MAN syphoned large amounts of heating oil from outdoor tanks at houses in the area, Lynn magistrates heard on Friday.
Runner's thanks to surgical team
A runner is raising money for the surgical team which repaired his spine and put him back on his feet.
End of era for Lynn's Stratfords
LYNN'S oldest town centre shop is to close after nearly 90 years at the top.
Centre wins 5m to tackle obesity
A 5m grant is being used to establish a centre to examine how changing environments could cut obesity.
Masked men in sledge hammer raid
A gang of masked robbers use sledge hammers to smash their way into a building society.
Fall man's daughter may sue trust
A woman considers legal action against an ambulance trust called to help her father who died after falling.
West Norfolk gipsy sites up by 53
THE number of gipsy and traveller sites in West Norfolk will be increased by a further 53 pitches by 2011, regional leaders ruled last week.
Watchdog criticises councils
A study into the way local councils manage finances ranks Great Yarmouth among the worst in the country.
Youth hostels get 13.5m revamp
Youth Hostels across England and Wales are to be modernised, but the hostel in Great Yarmouth will close.
Bins emptied weekly? Parking charges up
COUNCIL bosses have re-affirmed their commitment to providing quality services and a regeneration of West Norfolk ahead of a proposed 2.5 per cent rise in council tax bills.
Parking charges overhaul over shortfall
A MAJOR overhaul of parking charges in West Norfolk is on the cards as council bosses attempt to claw back the deficit of a funding shortfall.
Stranger punches girl (16) in Lynn
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a vicious attack in Lynn in which a man in his late teens to early 20s punched a girl student in the face.
Royal wedding date set for May
AN INTIMATE crowd of around 50 people greeted The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh as they attended morning prayer at Sandringham church on Sunday.
QEH maternity care among best
THE maternity unit at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been named among the best for its services.
Gaywood man machine gunned
A SECURITY officer who was shot several times when machine-gun fire ripped through his unprotected vehicle while working in Iraq is seeking 300,000 in damages amid claims he
Royal GP in lung disease claim
A DOCTOR who has looked after The Queen and Royal Family at Sandringham is claiming more than 900,000 damages from a drugs company after contracting a life-threatening lung d
Fairstead flat blaze: arson probe
DETECTIVES are investigating a suspected arson attack which left a groundfloor flat at Lynn's Fairstead Estate badly damaged on Friday evening.
1.5m funding for safety on rural roads
NORFOLK is receiving extra Government cash to fund a project designed to improve safety on rural roads where most accidents take place.
Disappearance 'out of character'
The disappearance of a teenager missing for more than a week is "completely out of character", police say.
Watlington festival celebrates role of village hall
WATLINGTON is gearing itself up for its first major festival this summer to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its village hall.
Lynn college's skills impress Ofsted
LYNN'S College of West Anglia is providing post-16 education to bridge a skills gap in agriculture, horticulture and animal care, according to a report.
Energy-saving ideas at Swaffham centre
ENERGY-BUSTING work by more than 40 schools across Norfolk will be celebrated at a special event in Swaffham's EcoTech Centre on Thursday afternoon.
Jailed addict admits burglaries
A drug addict admits burglary and asks for 10 similar offences to be taken into consideration.
Man jailed for a 'brutal' attack
A 22-year-old man who used a pole to inflict a broken nose on a visitor to a holiday resort is jailed for 16 months.
Local parking charges up 20%?
WEST Norfolk is facing the prospect of increased parking charges and a 2.5 per cent rise in council tax bills in a bid to meet the region's shortfall in funding from the G
Fall man's death was an accident
An inquest jury looking into the death of man who died after a street fall, returns a verdict of accidental death.
Gaywood student runner prepares for marathon
A UNIVERSITY student is preparing herself for the 26-mile challenge of the London Marathon to help raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
20,000 for QEH patients from memorial fund
THE fund set up in memory of 33-year-old leukaemia victim Robert Foot has made another generous five-figure donation to a ward at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Lynn river choked by floating weed
HUGE rafts of floating reeds are choking the River Great Ouse and causing chaos for small boats, including Lynn Ferry.
Lynn Bank House owners' wine bar designs
THE NEW owners of Lynn's 17th century Bank House are planning to turn it into a hotel and to open a coffee shop and wine bar next door.
Two hurt in Swaffham crash
TWO people were injured when a silver Peugeot rolled over on the A1122 near Swaffham Raceway on Saturday.
Marham airman turned detective banned
A THOUGHTLESS action led to a senior airman driving a car while "marginally" over the drink-driving limit, Lynn magistrates heard.
Fined for being drunk and disorderly at 2am
CAUSING a disturbance at a takeaway restaurant and swearing at police after he had been drinking led to a 100 fine for Robert Vincent.
Lynn river choked by floating weed
Huge rafts of floating reeds are choking the River Great Ouse and causing chaos for small boats, including Lynn Ferry.
Outstanding report lodged at nursery
Staff at a North Wootton nursery school are celebrating receiving a glowing Ofsted report which describes the quality of its teaching as outstanding.
Formal award for WWII Land Girls
A woman who worked the land in Norfolk during World War II can now apply for a commemorative badge.
Man admits grooming girls
A carpenter admits to a series of child pornography charges and grooming young girls on the internet.
20,000 for patients from memorial fund
The fund set up in memory of 33-year-old leukaemia victim Robert Foot has made another generous five-figure donation to a ward at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Three men and a dog get honours
THREE police officers and a police dog involved in a dramatic arrest in Welney have been honoured for their bravery.
Royal Anglians parade across town
Royal Anglian Regiment soldiers return from Afghanistan and exercise their freedom of the borough.
Student runner's biggest deprivation? Giving up booze
A university student is preparing herself for the 26-mile challenge of the London Marathon to help raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Bakery rises to school's safety challenge
YOUNGSTERS from a Lynn primary school are using their loaf when it comes to road safety thanks to some new high-visibility jackets.
Power company could pylon farmers' agony
OUTRAGED farmers are facing the prospect of seeing further high voltage lines installed across their land as part of new plans to provide power for Lynn's proposed 330 mi
Depot's new roof improves buses
A new roof on an Art Deco bus depot will make services more reliable in bad weather conditions, says a bus firm.
Airman turned detective banned
A thoughtless action led to a senior airman driving a car while "marginally" over the drink-driving limit, Lynn magistrates heard on Monday.
Row as all Labour's nominations for honorary aldermen are axed
A ROW over who will be awarded the prestigious office of honorary alderman in West Norfolk was due to be decided yesterday.
More time may not have saved man
A doctor tells an inquest that a patient was unlikely to have lived even if he had been taken to hospital sooner.
Fined for being drunk and disorderly at 2am
Causing a disturbance at a takeaway restaurant and swearing at police after he had been drinking led to a 100 fine for Robert Vincent.
Ran from police after window broken
PANIC set in when Warren Self feared he would be wrongly blamed for breaking a window.
Watch a slideshow of the Queen's visits
WEST Norfolk welcomed The Queen three times in two days this week - and Lynn News photographers were there.
Career hopes rocked by car crash claim
A GIFTED lighting technician whose dreams of a career in the rock music industry were shattered in an horrific car crash told a top judge he could have made it to the top but
Remember Holocaust
A CIVIC service will be held in Lynn on Sunday to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
School makes music in a big way
VISITING violinist Steve Bingham hit a high note with pupils of West Winch Primary School.
S Wootton road open again
CASTLE Rising Road in South Wootton will fully re-open this evening after works to alleviate flooding finished three weeks ahead of schedule.
Anger at drugs search led to 12 hours in cells
SWAFFHAM Pedlars' footballer Kieran Doherty appeared before Lynn Magistrates' Court on Monday facing drunkenness and damage charges.
Whitefriars school gun drama: Man arrested
A MAN arrested after an armed police drama near to Whitefriars Primary School, in Lynn, on Monday has been released on bail.
Don't miss night to remember
TWO Swaffham organisations have tickets on sale for fundraising evenings in the next few weeks.
Views sought on town development
Plans for the future of a Norfolk town are to be put to locals for their consultation at a workshop.
Homeless thief sleptin garage, took LSD
A TEENAGER who failed to think through his actions appeared before Lynn magistrates on Monday charged with shoplifting and theft.
Fairstead to pilot UK scheme
RESIDENTS on a Lynn estate will be at the heart of a new national pilot scheme to create a contract between them and service providers over what each expects of the other.
100mph, wrong side of road driver sent to jail
A DANGEROUS driver with "an appalling record" has been jailed for a year after driving at up to 100mph and speeding through built-up areas.
Wrong way to send HGVs
PROPOSALS for changes to traffic flow in Southery have concerned locals.
Woman's car leaves road, hits tree
A WOMAN had a narrow escape from serious injury when a blue Vauxhall Tigra went off the A1065 near Swaffham and collided with a tree on Tuesday afternoon.
Parking to go up by 20%?
West Norfolk is facing the prospect of increased parking charges and a 2.5 per cent rise in council tax bills in a bid to meet the region's shortfall in funding from the G
Handbag seized by hooded teen
A TEENAGER snatched a woman's handbag from her as she walked along Woolstencroft Avenue, North Lynn, last Tuesday afternoon.
Cash incentive to learn skills
A new initiative to be launched next month sees opportunities in adult education which offer cash for attendance.
If the worst should happen...
A terrorist attack was put at the forefront of the minds of representatives from around 60 West Norfolk businesses at an emergency planning event.
WI's top guest amused by TV's 'fat lady' chef
The Queen spent a cosy afternoon with her local Women's Institute members on Wednesday.
Convoy of aid to neglected horses
A convoy of lorries is gathering to deliver supplies to the neglected animals rescued from a farm.
Mistreated man they thought mistreated dog
Two animal lovers attacked a man they believed was mistreating a dog, Lynn magistrates heard on Monday.
Royal hat-trick
WEST Norfolk was a hive of Royal activity this week with the Queen making three visits in two days to delight everyone involved.
If the worst should happen...
A TERRORIST attack was put at the forefront of the minds of representatives from around 60 West Norfolk businesses at an emergency planning event.
WI's top guest amused by TV's 'fat lady' chef
THE QUEEN spent a cosy afternoon with her local Women's Institute members on Wednesday.
Jail for man who couldn't control his anger
A GAYWOOD man was on Monday jailed for a total of ten months for offences including harassing his former partner and random assaults.
Mistreated man they thought mistreated dog
TWO animal lovers attacked a man they believed was mistreating a dog, Lynn magistrates heard on Monday.
Royal hat-trick
West Norfolk was a hive of Royal activity this week with the Queen making three visits in two days to delight everyone involved.
As price goes up thieving oiks are after your oil
RISING fuel prices have seen a spate of thefts of heating oil from premises across Norfolk and police are urging farms, businesses and householders to stay vigilant.
Competition chance for story writers and judges
What's in your imagination? Do you tell stories? Are you a writer of tales? Do you want to get into print?
Preserve us, it's The Queen
MEMBERS of Lynn Preservation Trust past and present were given the royal "seal of approval" when The Queen paid a visit yesterday morning.
Flood turns The Walks into The Paddles
THE familiar site of a waterlogged recreation ground at Lynn's historic Walks made an unwelcome return this week.
WI's top guest amusedby TV's 'fat lady' chef
THE QUEEN spent a cosy afternoon with her local Women's Institute members on Wednesday, writes judy bates.
Fall victim not treated for hours
An elderly man did not receive hospital treatment until three hours after he fell over, an inquest hears.
BUSY TIME FOR QUEEN
THE QUEEN has had a busy time in West Norfolk, making three official visits in two days.
Weight a week, then get started
NICELY timed to support all those new year resolutions, Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre will be running a class-based weight management course from next Monday.
Mum tells of shotgun fears
"The initial response was trying to put a cordon on the area, make sure the witness was OK and negotiate the person out.
Highs and lows in new rail survey
High and low levels of train operator performance are revealed in a new passenger survey.
Heroes of the ocean waves
WHEN Gordon Harts-horne was a boy, he wanted to see the world.
Firms start new year on a high
TWO well-established Lynn companies have started 2008 in exciting fashion, with one aiming to recruit up to 50 new workers and the other having its royal warrant renewed.
Study into migrants' role in East
A development agency commissions a three-year study into the position of migrants in the economy.
Police 'unaware' of man's injury
An inquest into the death of a 77-year-old man hears how police were not told he had suffered concussion.
Man jailed two years after murder
A man is jailed for 11 years for murdering a teenager - two years after being jailed for attacking him.
New bridge as Walks plan takes another step forward
MULTI-MILLION pound plans to revamp The Walks in Lynn took a major step forward to completion when a new footbridge was installed across the Gaywood River.
Thieving petrol station worker claimed he was victimised
A FAIRSTEAD man working in a petrol station who stole money from his employer claimed he had been victimised by the company, Norwich Crown Court was told on Friday.
Pond plant engulfs Broads waters
An American pond plant is threatening to engulf waterways in the Broads, the Environment Agency say.
Caravan death accused not guilty
A man accused of murdering his mother and attempting to kill his father is found not guilty.
National honour for bereaved mum
A BEREAVED West Norfolk mother has been named a volunteer of the year by a road safety charity.
Cancer patients in line for free beauty boost
FEMALE cancer patients at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital are set to receive free beauty pampering as part of their recovery process.
Arsonists are blamed for fires
EMERGENCY services were called to reports of a car fire and caravan blaze in Lynn this week which police believe were both started deliberately.
Lynn pupils caught in gun drama
Armed police cordoned off a school and rushed pupils back inside as reports of a gunman uin a nearby house came in just as the end-of-day bell went yesterday.
Watchdog slams turbine protesters
An advertising watchdog upholds complaints against leaflets protesting over a Norfolk wind farm plan.
Keep flood sirens or pay 8 per cent more
A ROW over whether flood sirens should be scrapped will rage on this week.
Sampling Saxon life with Wulfric the Scop
STAFF and pupils at a Gaywood school stepped back in time when they met up with a Saxon storyteller called Wulfric the Scop.
Cadet's march to victory
A LYNN air cadet squadron has been presented with a top RAF award in a competition for the most innovative fundraising idea.
Boiling water tragedy warning
RESIDENTS in West Norfolk are being urged to check their thermostats in a bid to prevent tragedies like the one in which a Somerset baby scalded to death when a water tank bur
Heating oil tank raids increase
Police report that incidents of thieves siphoning off oil from unsecured tanks is increasing in East Anglia.
Medics 'unaware man had fallen'
Ambulance workers tell an inquest they were not made aware a patient who died had suffered head injuries in a fall.
Thief takes spare wheel
A thief has stolen the spare wheel from the underside of a Citroen Xsara in a Gaywood supermarket car park.
Police search for missing man
A police helicopter was launched last night (Monday) in a search for a vulnerable missing man.+
POLICE SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN
A POLICE helicopter was launched last night (Monday) in a search for a vulnerable missing man.+
Free-fit smoke alarm saves lives
AN ELDERLY woman and her two dogs could have died in a fire if it were not for smoke alarms that firefighters fitted for her, a senior crew member has said.
First in country as eye surgeons leave QEH to set up in GP surgery
LYNN'S Queen Elizabeth Hospital has lost two of its senior eye surgeons in a move which they say is a first for the country.
THIEF TAKES SPARE WHEEL
A THIEF has stolen the spare wheel from the underside of a Citroen Xsara in a Gaywood supermarket car park.
Trapped by fire? Pray you're not one of the 20 that they aren't allowed to help
NEW health-and-safety rules could see retained firefighters unable to help in life-saving rescues if they can't raise a full crew.
Injured man died following arrest
A 77-year-old man dies after paramedics refuse to treat him due to 'aggressive behaviour', an inquest hears.
Man's tumble 'unknown to medics'
Ambulance workers say they were not made aware a patient had suffered head injuries and concussion in a fall.
Rural road study gets 1.5m boost
Council planners are to receive 1.5m from the government to devise safety measures for rural roads.
Refunds planned for poor services
King's Lynn council tax payers could get refunds if local services are below standard under a new scheme.
Post Office to send final closure notice?
Wereham Post Office's future is in the air as talks continue between the Post Office and sub-postmistress Janet Brown over whether the service will remain in the village.
Heating oil tank raids increase
Police report that incidents of thieves siphoning off oil from unsecured tanks is increasing.
Pay us 460k or face jail
Hundreds of householders across West and North Norfolk face losing televisions, cars and electrical equipment or even going to jail in a crackdown on unpaid council tax.
NHS concern after man pulls tooth
Health bosses promise a better emergency dental service after a man pulls out his own tooth.
'Pink' Queen at Flitcham
The Queen was well and truly in the pink on Sunday when she attended a church service at Flitcham.
Lynn pupils caught in gun drama
Armed police cordoned off a school and rushed pupils back inside as reports of a gunman on the loose came in just as the end-of-day bell went yesterday.
Vandals target fishing boats
Fishermen fear their boats are being targeted by vandals at Lynn's Boal Quay after the biggest shrimping vessel in the port was set adrift early on Friday morning.
Blackmailer jailed
A blackmailer who claimed to have left contaminated baby food at ten Morrisons stores across the country started a three-year jail term yesterday.
Post Office to send final closure notice?
WEREHAM Post Office's future is in the air as talks continue between the Post Office and sub-postmistress Janet Brown over whether the service will remain in the village.
Demons racing in right direction
A BMX club aimed at keeping youngsters on the right side of the track has received the welcome boost of 11 new bikes thanks to support from The Prince's Trust.
Drink-driver asked police for directions
Driver Marak Konrad made a fatal error when he lost his way after drinking, Lynn magistrates heard yesterday.
West Norfolk plans in place for flood disaster
Parts of West Norfolk underwater and Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital forced to evacuate not a result of this week's dreadful weather but a major emergency response
NHS concern after man pulls tooth
Health bosses promise a better emergency dental service after one man felt forced to pull out his own tooth.
Chicken power awaiting go-ahead
The owners of an energy plant to be fuelled entirely on chicken say they have lost money due to red tape.
Man jailed over 'contamination'
A man is jailed for three years after he claimed to have placed contaminated food on the supermarket shelves.
Injured man died following arrest
A 77-year-old man dies after paramedics refuse to treat him due to 'agressive behaviour', an inquest hears.
Chicken power awaiting go-ahead
The owners of a renewable energy plant to be fuelled entirely on chicken say they have lost revenue over red tape.
Man remanded over city sex attack
A 46-year-old man is remanded in custody by a court after being charged with rape.
Street fall death inquest begins
Witnesses are due to give evidence at an inquest into the death of a 77-year-old man who fell in a street.
Repair plan for offshore windfarm
A cable that brings electricity from an off-shore windfarm fails and needs to be replaced.
Lynn's True's Yard set for expansion
2008 looks set to be a very exciting time for True's Yard, with the main development being the long hoped-for phase three of our development and extension of the museum.
Ill-gotten gains help local charities
TWO West Norfolk bodies are to benefit from donations made by Norfolk Police from the Police Property Act Fund.
D-Day for new South Lynn surgery
PLANS for a new 1/2 million medical centre in South Lynn return to the spotlight this week when health bosses will be asked to back a scheme aimed at tackling spiralling pat
Town topics: You can have your say
LYNN town centre residents can have a say on how to improve their neighbourhood at a drop-in discussion on Wednesday. The session will take place at the Green Quay from 5.30pm
Best ever results at Methwold High
A HEADTEACHER has questioned whether "forcing knowledge into young people's minds" can be considered as real learning during the celebration of a record-breaking y
Man charged over city sex attack
A homeless man is charged with raping an 18-year-old woman who was attacked in Norwich.
Lottery jackpot remains unclaimed
A lottery player who won the jackpot with a ticket bought in East Anglia is yet to come forward.
Protest march over cuts to arts
Hundreds of people march through Norwich to protest at cuts to the arts across the East of England.
Modernisation may see closures
A county council considers whether to close day centres as part of a drive to modernise their day services.
Man charged over city sex attack
A man is charged with raping an 18-year-old woman in Norwich.
Protest march over cuts to arts
Hundreds of people march through the streets of Norwich to protest at cuts to the arts across the East of England.
Fry breaks arm filming in Brazil
Actor Stephen Fry from Norfolk breaks his arm while filming on location for the BBC in Brazil.
Reed-cutting at Titchwell improves habitat
MACHINERY has taken over from manpower in the reed beds at the RSPB nature reserve at Titchwell Marsh.
Fears over knock-on effect of Heacham traffic lights
THE Mayor of Hunstanton has sounded a note of caution about long-awaited traffic lights now under construction on the A149 at Heacham.
Modernisation may see closures
Norfolk County Council considers whether to close day centres as part of a drive to modernise their day services.
Fry breaks arm filming in Brazil
Actor Stephen Fry from Norfolk has broken his arm after an accident while filming in Brazil, the BBC confirms.
Smoke alarm saves Lynn woman
A SMOKE alarm fitted by firefighters helped save an elderly woman after fire broke out at her home.
Man arrested for city sex attack
A man is arrested in connection with a sexual assault on an 18-year-old woman in Norwich.
Major setback in bid for A47 dual carriageway
THE prospect of seeing one of the region's busiest roads achieve dual carriageway status has been dealt a bitter blow by the European Commission.
People 'let down' by Network Rail
Network Rail says it let down passengers from Norfolk when engineering work overran at the New Year.
Dishonest Fakenham PCSO took Girls Aloud tickets
A POLICE Community Support Officer escaped an immediate jail term after she helped herself to tickets from a bin at a Girls Aloud concert and gave them to a friend to use.
MP praises work of local firefighters
SOUTH West Norfolk MP Christopher Fraser has praised the work of Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service while appealing for more retained firefighters in our region.
Santa's Lynn helpers boost project
SANTA'S sleigh street collections by Lynn's Trinity Rotary Club have boosted a farming scheme making a difference to problem youngsters.
Trampoline bounces Lynn fire victims to safety
A MUM and her two daughters have their hero neighbours to thank for their lives after they used a trampoline to save them from a house fire.
Axe looms over 60 jobs at Lynn food firm
FOOD giant Tulip is in talks with staff and unions over the possibility of making up to 60 redundancies at its Lynn factory.
Street light has stopped working, 18th January
Lamp number 7443 is not working. No obvious signs of damage or vandalism so likely to be bulb or fuse.
Vomiting bug back at QEH
THE highly-infectious winter vomiting bug has returned to Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Downham area: 3 raids in 3 days
CASH, jewellery and other property totalling thousands of pounds were stolen during three burglaries in three days in the Downham area.
Go-ahead for 95 homes in Gaywood
A SECOND piece in the jigsaw of a huge new development of homes has been slotted into place with the granting of planning permission for housing on a second chunk of land.
70,000 facelift for Hunstanton toilets
A KEY set of toilets in Hunstanton is getting a 70,000 facelift which it is hoped will transform it into top-quality award-winning condition.
Waste incinerator for West Norfolk?
PLANS for a new household waste disposal plant in West Norfolk are in the offing and an incinerator to burn waste has not been ruled out.
Store guard killer's appeal fails
A man jailed for 24 years for murdering a security guard fails to get his minimum jail term cut.
Study shows 'plagiarism epidemic'
Teachers are concerned many pupils are plagiarising work from the internet, a study reveals.
Study reveals plagiarism epidemic
Teachers are concerned many pupils cut and paste information from the web into course work, a study reveals.
Academy backers recruit principal
Backers of a new Christian academy in Norfolk advertise for a principal despite not having approval.
Medical director chosen for East
The NHS in the East appoints a clinician at Addenbrooke's Hospital as its new medical director.
New SHA medical director for East
The NHS in the East appoint a clinician at Addenbrooke's Hospital as its new medical director.
Car and caravan ablaze in Lynn
EMERGENCY services were called to separate reports of a car fire and caravan blaze.
WN armed raids: Inquiry 'still live'
INVESTIGATIONS into a string of terrifying masked raids in West Norfolk are still very much alive, the case's leading police officer has assured.
Sat-nav puts driver on rail line
A sat-nav system guides a takeaway driver onto the Norwich-Lowestoft rail line causing train delays.
Chip pan blaze at Lynn
FIRE crews were called to tackle a chip pan blaze at a Lynn home last night.
Car and caravan ablaze in Lynn
EMERGENCY services were called to separate reports of a car fire and caravan blaze this morning.
Teenage cyclist hurt in Terrington crash
A TEENAGE cyclist suffered a broken wrist in a crash with a Ford van in Lynn Road, Terrington St Clement, just before 7am on Tuesday.
Bike paramedics rolled out in Lynn
PEDALLING paramedics will become a familiar sight around Lynn later this month when a new scheme is officially launched.
NHS trust put in hands of voters
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust puts its council of governors to the ballot.
Image issued of city sex attacker
An e-fit image is released by police investigating the sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman.
Cruelty case head died after fall
An inquest into the death of a head teacher convicted of cruelty to pupils is told he died of natural causes.
Two hurt in Walton crash
A WOMAN and child were taken to hospital after a grey Citroen Picasso and red Vauxhall Astra crashed on the A47 at Walton Highway.
Teenage cyclist hurt in Terrington crash
A TEENAGE cyclist suffered a broken wrist in a crash with a Ford van in Lynn Road, Terrington St Clement, just before 7am yesterday.
Holme woman dies after fall from bike
A WOMAN has died after suffering a serious head injury when she fell from her bike.
253 million deal secures Marham's future
AEROSPACE firm BAE Systems was on Monday awarded a 253 million contract from the Ministry of Defence to upgrade the Tornado GR4 jets at RAF Marham.
Free-range key to firm's recovery
A major poultry firm is expanding its free-range products in a bid to turn around a sales slump.
Lynn Mart gets 60mph boost
THRILL seekers are in for a special treat at The Mart this year when the 130ft Booster ride becomes the centre of attention on Lynn's Tuesday Market Place.
PCSO is sacked over concert scam
A police community support officer is sacked after being given a suspended jail sentence.
Partygoers key to assault inquiry
People who went to a party at a pub may have key information about a sexual assault on a woman.
Jobs lost in turkey firm shake-up
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