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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
Bosses at Bernard Matthews say 90 jobs are to be cut under new plans for the firm's plants.
Bailiffs target local tax dodgers
Residents and businesses in North Norfolk who fail to pay council tax are targeted in a crackdown.
Water rescue skills boost needed
Firefighters want 248,000 extra funding to boost the inland water rescue skills needed in floods.
Kenya holiday couple's hopes grounded
A HUNSTANTON couple's Kenyan holiday dreams were finally dashed on Wednesday when their flight was cancelled because of continuing turmoil in the East African country.
Neighbours save trio from burning Lynn home
NEIGHBOURS have saved a mum and her two children from their burning home using a trampoline to break the fall from an upstairs window.
Gaywood girl's allergy problems solved
AN allergy problem, which saw a schoolgirl thrown out of class because she smelled of Lenor fabric softener, now appears to have been smoothed over.
Lynn marine: Better off without foot?
A YOUNG Royal Marine, battling to get back to full health after being shot in Afghanistan, has said he might be better off as an amputee.
Don't be duped by scam, says Lynn man
LYNN pensioner Pat English is warning others to be on their guard after he received what appeared to be notification through the post that he had won more than 2 million.
Four sets of twins at Pott Row
IDENTICAL twins may turns heads elsewhere but seeing double is not unusual at one West Norfolk primary school.
Royal crest for Lynn vehicle hire firm
WHEN The Queen's gundogs at Sandringham are taken to Scotland for the Royal Family's summer holiday at Balmoral this year they will travel in vans displaying the royal
Fire family saved by trampoline
A quick-thinking neighbour saves the lives of a family in a burning house by using a trampoline.
Prince Philip visits Lynn ATC
THE Duke of Edinburgh made a special visit to Lynn yesterday to inspect the new headquarters of the town's Air Training Corps.
Blot in my backyard, says Downham neighbour
A FORMER garage site can now be transformed into flats and bungalows despite a last-minute plea from a neighbouring resident that the development would be a "blot on the l
Fakenham printers help re-issue Mann books
PRINTERS in Fakenham have teamed up with a Norfolk publisher to re-issue three books by the much-acclaimed novelist Mary Mann.
253 million deal secures Marham's future
AEROSPACE firm BAE Systems was yesterday awarded a 253 million contract from the Ministry of Defence to upgrade the Tornado GR4 jets at RAF Marham.
Lynn Great Gran Drugs Baron
A GREAT grandmother who financed a lavish lifestyle of expensive cars and foreign holidays by dealing ecstasy and other drugs has been jailed for eight years.
Threw barrier on Lynn track 'for a laugh'
A TEENAGER risked the safety of train travellers by throwing a road barrier over a Lynn rail bridge on to the track.
Sutton Bridge travellers' site objections rejected
CAMPAIGNERS fighting plans for a new gipsy and travellers' site in Sutton Bridge have failed to see the decision overturned.
Terrington 250,000 sports facility on hold
VOLUNTEERS behind a new 250,000 sports facility in Terrington St Clement are pushing ahead with the scheme despite a planning setback.
Lynn man (28) died of heroin overdose
A RUSSIAN factory worker collapsed and died of a heroin overdose in a Lynn flat, an inquest heard.
Trust asks for opinions on healthcare delivery
PUBLIC meetings are being held at Swaffham later this month inviting people to have their say on Norfolk Primary Care Trust proposals for delivery of healthcare over the next
Lynn support for inquest relatives
A SHARED passion to give proper support to grieving relatives attending inquiries into sudden deaths of loved ones came to fruition with the official launch of a dedicated sch
City library 'busiest in Britain'
The Millennium Library in Norwich is hailed as the busiest in Britain with 1.5m visitors last year.
Fears over stricken cargo ship
A cargo vessel carrying 643 cars runs aground off the Norfolk coast at Haisborough Sands.
Rail travellers get compensation
One Rail pledges to pay its customers compensation for delays caused by an engineering work over-run.
Car parking charges to rise in WN?
CAR-parking charges look set to go up as West Norfolk Council tries to claw cash back following the announcement of this year's central Government grants.
Teenager forced to stop in Terrington
A TEENAGER was beaten up and had his car stolen after being forced to a stop by two other vehicles, it has been reported.
Handbag grabbed at WN Crematorium
A THIEF smashed a car window and grabbed a handbag while the owner visited West Norfolk's crematorium.
Plans to slash vital care service scrapped?
HEALTH care chiefs have told a watchdog that plans to slash a vital care service for adults with mental health issues and learning difficulties have been scrapped. But carers
New vicar set to join Gaywood church
A SERIOUS car crash and three months of recuperation helped lead to a life-changing career move for a former accountant who is set to come to Gaywood as team vicar.
Fears over stricken cargo ship
A cargo vessel carrying 643 cars runs aground off the Norfolk coast at Happisburgh Sands.
School to reopen following blaze
A primary school in Norfolk has said it will reopen its doors after a fire tore through the premises.
Woman victim of city sex attack
A woman is sexually assaulted in an early morning attack in Norwich city centre.
Nuclear Power stations
New nuclear power stations are announced with the East region at the heart of the government's plans.
Festive buskers in Lynn High Street
THREE young musicians braved the pre-Christmas cold and entertained shoppers in Lynn's High Street to raise money for the intensive care unit at the town's Queen Eliza
Rudham chimney fire
MASSINGHAM firefighters were called to a chimney fire at a house in The Square, East Rudham, at 11.40am on Tuesday.
Mystery death of East Rudham man (29)
AN explanation has yet to be found for the death of a 29-year-old man, who fell ill within days of Christmas.
Turbine plans for Chiplow
VILLAGERS united in a common cause took to the roads to raise money for a campaign to fight plans for giant wind turbines in the heart of rural North West Norfolk.
Great-grandmother dealt cocaine
A great-grandmother who dealt cocaine and ecstasy from her Norfolk home is jailed for eight years.
Great-grandmother dealt cocaine
A great grandmother who dealt cocaine and ecstasy from her Norfolk home is jailed for eight years.
Man convicted of endangering line
A teenager put rail passengers lives at risk by throwing a road barrier onto a railway line, a court hears.
Neglected foal 'showing recovery'
A man is arrested after dead and neglected horses are found in Bucks by the RSPCA and a Norfolk sanctuary.
Water firm gets tough on warming
Anglian Water warns its suppliers they will be scored on their commitment to cutting carbon emissions.
Corsa field crash at Holme Hale
A WOMAN escaped with minor injuries after her silver Vauxhall Corsa left the road and overturned in a field near Browns Lane, Holme Hale, at 3.10pm on Tuesday.
Kingdom come back for Swaffham
LAST year's highest-rating new drama series Kingdom, most of which is filmed on location in and around Swaffham, returns to ITV1 at 9.20pm on Sunday (13).
Recycling a hit in WN
THIS is the mountain of recyclable waste expected to make January a record-breaking month for green bin collections in West Norfolk.
A-levels - KES only school above national average
JUST one West Norfolk sixth-form centre achieved A-level exam results above the national average last year, according to figures published yesterday.
Family touched by tributes to Shaun (17)
DONATIONS are flooding in to a memorial fund for popular teenager Shaun Barnes, who was killed on railway tracks at St Germans alongside friend Luey Storr.
WN folk urged to give blood
WEST Norfolk people are being urged to give blood now as stocks in the county have dropped to just four days supply.
Bid to 'Save our sirens' in WN
SAFETY fears about plans to scrap flood warning sirens along the West Norfolk coast will be highlighted at a meeting in Snettisham next week.
Let-off for 102mph Grimston speeder
A GRIMSTON man admitted to Lynn magistrates he behaved "totally irresponsibly" when he was speeding at 102mph on the A47 dual carriageway at North Tuddenham, near Dere
Police to target Lynn criminal damage
POLICE patrols have been stepped-up in parts of Lynn in a bid to tackle a worrying trend of criminal damage.
Lynn hotel site gets approval
A FOUR-storey block of 14 flats can be built on the landmark former East Anglian Hotel site in Blackfriars Road, Lynn, it has been decided.
Two-vehicle North Wootton crash
EMERGENCY services were called to a two-vehicle collision in North Wootton late this morning (10).
Review into future of flood siren
People living in coastal areas of Norfolk are given the chance to have their say on the future of flood sirens.
Brass eagles found in Snettisham
A COUPLE of eagle-eyed schoolboys stumbled on an unusual find in Snettisham.
Power line problem delays trains
First Capital Connect train services into London are disrupted by overhead power line problems.
Lynn News helps to swell Poppy funds
LYNN'S Royal British Legion has smashed its Poppy Appeal target of 25,000 this year despite a falling number of collectors in the area.
Lynn college's pledge to educate staff
LYNN'S College of West Anglia has made a public pledge to help its staff improve their skills.
Arrest after 32 dead horses found
A man is arrested after dead and neglected horses are found in Buckinghamshire by the RSPCA and a Norfolk sanctuary.
More residents over 85 expected
The council prepares for a 54% growth in numbers of people over 85 living in the county by 2020.
Operation saves neglected animals
A Norfolk animal sanctuary is called in to rescue horses, ponies and donkeys on land in Buckinghamshire.
Rare bird found in coastal garden
A white-crowned sparrow blown off course makes a temporary home in a Norfolk clergyman's garden.
What would you do if terrorists struck in WN?
BUSINESSES across Lynn are being invited to a special event later this month to educate them about what to do if terrorists strike.
Pupils' gift from reading partners
SWAFFHAM-BASED builder Mansell Construction Services had a special treat in store for pupils from the town's first and nursery school who have been doing well at reading.
PCT sets three-year health plan
A three-year health plan for Norfolk is to be put to public scrutiny at a series of meetings.
Major revamp at Lynn M & S
A NEW 50-seat caf and expanded menswear section have been included in early plans for a major modernisation scheme at Lynn's Marks and Spencer store.
Only 42% in WN have basic skills
FOUR out of ten people living in West Norfolk have basic skills levels or less, according to a report setting out visions to make the borough a more sustainable community.
Breast screening 'really works'
UK researchers say they now have proof that breast cancer screening really does reduce mortality.
Man denies parents hammer attack
A man denies attacking his elderly parents with a lump hammer and setting fire to their caravan.
Lynn toddler hurt by Rottweiler
A LYNN toddler was left needing stitches to her face after she was attacked in the street by a loose Rottweiler.
Co-op pulls out of dairy sector
A dairy closure will see 58 jobs go and 300 staff transfer to a new firm as the Co-op pulls out of milk.
Self-defence with a walking stick
Pensioners are being taught to use their walking sticks in self-defence by a martial arts expert.
Hunny children give kids' centre verdict
YOUNGSTERS have given their verdict on the new Hunstanton Children's Centre.
Gaywood woman who stabbed partner escapes jail
A WOMAN who stabbed her former partner in the heart during an argument in the early hours has avoided jail in what has been described as an "exceptional case" by a cou
Healthy living 'can add 14 years'
Regardless of how fat or poor you are, four key changes could add 14 years to your life, a major study finds.
WN Search and rescue team in action
VOLUNTEER emergency team Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue saw a record year in 2007.
Stow Bridge bingo raises 960 for charity
STOW Bridge Village Hall management committee has celebrated the success of its annual bingo evening which raised 960 for charity.
Happy New WN Year for Queen
A CROWD of about 400 people greeted The Queen on Sunday when she made her first visit of the New Year to Sandringham church.
Turmoil hits Kenya holiday hopes
TWO West Norfolk couples have been affected by the turmoil in Kenya after booking holidays to the country where a crisis broke out after claims of vote rigging in the presiden
777 tested for drink-driving at Christmas
MOTORISTS continued to ignore police drink-drive messages over the festive period, resulting in 44 arrests in West Norfolk, figures just released show.
Clenchwarton's Gail to be TV castaway
CLENCHWARTON hairdresser Gail Maycroft is set to trim inches off her waist when she stars in GMTV's diet and fitness series, Inch-Loss Island.
Gaywood car on fire
LYNN firefighters went to deal with an early-hours car blaze at St Faiths Drive, Gaywood, on Saturday.
Terrington's Anne sheds 5 stones in year
DETERMINED members of a Terrington St Clement weight-loss group have shed more than 150 stone in the last 12 months.
Watlington man drunk in Lynn
A MAN found drunk and disorderly in Lynn after being ejected from town nightspot Chicago's was fined 60 and ordered to pay 60 costs by the town's magistrates.
Elderly guests enjoy Xmas dinner at Fakenham
SIXTY elderly guests enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner thanks to an invitation to share some festive fun with Fakenham College students.
Road plan held up over bid probe
Construction of a new bypass is likely to be set back after the government declares a contract illegal.
Jobs lost as window factory shuts
Nearly 400 workers have lost their jobs as administrators sell a plastic windows factory and offices.
Hauled out of Terrington ditch
AN ELDERLY man had to be hauled out of a ditch by firefighters after plunging 12ft, but escaped without serious injury.
WN motorists ignore drink-drive message
MOTORISTS continued to ignore police anti drink-drive messages over the festive period, resulting in 44 arrests in West Norfolk, figures just released show.
Man escapes car in river
A MAN escaped his car unharmed after it plunged into a river.
Couple disturb would-be Southery burglars
AN elderly couple on an evening stroll are thought to have disturbed two would-be burglars as they tried to force the window of a home in Common Lane, Southery.
Academy proposal gets green light
County councillors back controversial plans to scrap a school in Norfolk to make way for a 20m academy.
QEH vomiting bug: 'I'll be back'
THE current outbreak of winter vomiting at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital was said to be over on Thursday, but bosses fear they haven't seen the back of the bug.
Decision due on academy proposal
County councillors are to decide whether to scrap a school in Norwich to make way for a 20m academy.
Car in river at Nordelph
THREE fire engines and a rescue boat were sent to reports of a car in the river at Nordelph at 3.47pm yesterday.
Ira gives up presents to provide WN cash boost
FRIENDS and family who gave cash instead of gifts for Ira Bowman's 60th birthday have helped her to present cheques totalling 720 to the West Norfolk branch of the Alzhei
Thieves strike in Lynn
THIEVES targeting a Lynn home escaped with a laptop computer, jewellery, and DVD players on Thursday.
40k play area pact at Swaffham
YOUNG and old will benefit a new sheltered housing scheme on the former bowling green behind Swaffham Conservative Club.
Lynn Museum set to give up historic items
HISTORIC objects at Lynn Museum could be given back to their donors, sold off or destroyed if the outcome of a review of collections is approved on Monday.
Lynn Museum move to encourage pupils
CHANGES are being planned to the opening hours at Lynn's historic Town House Museum to encourage more schools to take advantage of the facility.
Disability scooter driven on A11
An elderly woman with poor eyesight gets lost and drives her disability scooter on a dual carriageway
Delay for regional fire control
A new centralised fire service control room for the East will "go live" three years later than planned.
173m city campus plan unveiled
Proposals for a multi-million pound major redevelopment of City College in Norwich are announced.
Del Monte to close Norfolk plant
Del Monte announces plans to close a factory which employs more than 80 people later this year.
Vandals attack Fakenham taxi firm
A FAKENHAM taxi firm was targeted by vandals who threw paint over three vehicles in an overnight criminal damage attack.
Crews called to WN crashes
EMERGENCY services were called to two single vehicle road accidents in the space of 20 minutes this morning (Friday).
Thieves strike in Lynn
THIEVES targeting a Lynn home escaped with a laptop computer, jewellery, and DVD players last night (Thursday).
Arson inquiry into school blaze
An investigation is taking place into a fire at a school which is believed to have been started deliberately.
New Year 'rave' hits Little Dunham barn
A MASSIVE clean-up is under way after 800 revellers descended on a barn on New Year's Eve leaving piles of rubbish, excrement, needles, laughing gas canisters and discarde
Mother defended with light sabre
An 11-year-old boy defends his mother from an attack with a light sabre outside a Norfolk bakery.
Bobbies on the (sugar) beat
POLICE, farmers and British Sugar's Wissington factory have joined forces to improve safety standards on the roads during the rest of the beet campaign.
Mayor dyscovers Lynn club success
EVERY child who attends the Dyscoverers Club at Lynn has received a certificate to mark their progress and achievements at the regular Saturday meetings.
Doctor wristwatch ban 'dangerous'
A ban on hospital doctors wearing wristwatches could be potentially dangerous, say Norwich researchers.
Networking works for Fakenham truck firm
A CHANCE meeting at a business networking club landed a new West Norfolk commercial vehicle dealership with its first major contract.
Help children to MEND their ways
YOUNGSTERS who may have over-indulged over Christmas are set to be helped by an inspirational course to help them lose weight.
Long-serving Cooper Bearings staff rewarded
LONG-serving employees of Cooper Bearings, at Lynn, were guests at a dinner and presentation evening hosted by the company at Lynn Town Hall.
Sandringham circus animals 'get best care'
A VISITING circus has strongly defended the use of animals in its Christmas show at Sandringham after being criticised for keeping its star performers like prisoners.
New Year's baby for Dersingham couple
THE New Year started in spectacular style for a Dersingham couple following the birth of their daughter 12 days later than expected.
Work at West Lynn Del Monte stops next month
LEAP year's day, Friday, February 29, will be the final day of production at West Lynn's Del Monte factory, leaving around 80 workers facing the prospect of redundancy
Lynn Walks costs are mounting up
A MULTI-million pound scheme to restore the green heart of Lynn looks set to cost more than originally planned with contractors claiming an extra 280,000.
Southery welcomes news of more police
SOUTHERY has welcomed news that the village is to get a new police constable.
Flats to rise from Lynn hotel ashes
NEW plans for the site of Lynn's historic East Anglian Hotel have got the support of heritage watchdogs.
Call for regeneration at Hunstanton
A MAJOR regeneration of Hunstanton has been called for in an attempt to breathe new life into the town while establishing it as an attractive shopping centre.
Elderly man dies after Xmas fall at Swaffham
AN elderly Swaffham man, who had spent Christmas at his daughter's in Lynn, died after he fell down the stairs at her home in the early hours of Boxing Day, an inquest hea
Smoking ban is killing WN pubs claim
REVOLUTION is in the air as West Norfolk publicans continue to feel the pinch of the new smoking laws.
Seal was bitten by 'great white'
A mutilated seal found washed up in Norfolk may have been attacked by a great white shark, experts claim.
Liverpool Street resumes services
London's Liverpool Street station fully reopens as overrunning engineering work comes to an end.
Snow flurries forecast across UK
Snowfall is forecast across much of the UK and is expected to cause disruption in some areas.
New role for college's principal
The principal of the Isle of Man's King William's College is to leave his post in the summer.
Station opens for mainline routes
Some mainline services to and from Liverpool Street railway station are resumed after engineering works.
Station opens for mainline routes
Some mainline services to and from Liverpool Street railway station are resumed after engineering works.
Station opens for mainline routes
Some mainline services to and from Liverpool Street railway station are resumed.
Worker in scuffle suffered burns
A scuffle between two road workers resulted in one man badly burning his stomach, a court hears.
Punched on Watlington doorstep
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an attack that saw a woman punched in the face on the doorstep of her home in Cecil Close, Watlington.
Bogus copper in Downham
AN elderly woman was robbed in her own home on New Year's Eve when a bogus policeman knocked at her door claiming he was investigating a burglary in the area.
View of 40m harbour scheme lost
A vantage point for Great Yarmouth's 40m outer harbour project shuts as work speeds up.
One-in-three Lynn fire calls false alarms
ONE-in-three emergency callouts Lynn firefighters responded to in one six-month period were false alarms generated by automated systems, new figures obtained by the Lynn News
Cut-out coppers fight crime in Lynn
CARDBOARD cut-out police officers have joined the fight against opportunist shoplifters who have been targeting Lynn's increasingly prosperous town centre.
Delays as station remains closed
Rail passengers heading from Norfolk into London face severe disruptions as Liverpool Street station remains closed.
Travellers' site choice for 'Bridge challenged
COUNCIL chiefs behind plans to build a gipsy and travellers' site in Sutton Bridge will be forced to review their decision after it was called-in by two councillors.
Police attend 50% more incidents
Norfolk Police are called to 50% more New Year incidents than last year and 46 people are held.
Hectic night for ambulance crews
Ambulance call-outs over the New Year are three times higher than the busiest night of an average week.
Watchdog condemns rail fare hikes
Consumer groups say rail fare rises by One in Norfolk and on the London line are unfair, unjustified and bad for the environment.
Artists in North Norfolk challenge
HUNDREDS of would-be artists were invited to take part in a drawing challenge across North Norfolk in October and November.
Biker launches 300,000 compensation claim
A MOTORCYCLIST whose life was ruined in a road accident involving a Walpole Cross Keys man has launched a legal battle for more than 300,000 compensation.
Man arrested after fatal accident
A man is arrested after a collision which killed the 24-year-old female rider of a motorcycle.
Bishop slams Christmas displays
Christmas decoration displays are labelled "minor ecological disaster zones" by the Bishop of Norwich.
Gaywood man had knuckleduster at court
A YOUNG Gaywood man found with a plastic knuckleduster at Lynn Magistrates' Court had previous convictions for possessing a bladed article and an offensive weapon, the cou
New Year warning to WN village halls
VILLAGE hall committees are being warned to take extra care with New Year's Eve bookings after a West Dereham birthday bash became a full-scale rave, attracting more than
Pups stolen in Setchey burglary
TWO short-haired chihuahuas were stolen from a home in Setchey during a burglary earlier this month.
Marshland Mum returns to classroom, thanks to grant
A ROAD accident inspired a Marshland mum to head back to the classroom and turn her life around.
New Year honour for WN cancer scientist
A LEADING cancer scientist whose long-held love for West Norfolk has finally drawn him to move his home here is among those to be named in the New Year Honours list.
Happy New Year!
HAPPY New Year to readers of the Lynn News website. The paper will be out as normal today, January 1, carrying pictures of the Countess of Wessex.
Trapped inside cars in West Norfolk
FIREFIGHTERS were called to free people trapped in two cars which were involved in separate incidents on West Norfolk roads last Friday evening.
Tribute to WN entertainer Kernel Marvo
THE closest relative of popular West Norfolk children's entertainer Keith Hodson, better known as Kernel Marvo, has revealed the quiet and private core behind the on-stage
Dersingham pupils rewarded for good behaviour
YOUNGSTERS in Dersingham were treated to an afternoon of festive fun as a thank-you for their good behaviour.
Marham to get information point
A COMMUNITY information point is set to be opened in Marham allowing access to a wide range of services.
Trio of WN schools publish magazine
BUDDING journalists from three of the region's schools have joined forces to design, write and print their own magazine.
Hospice welcomes RAF Marham's gift
PERSONNEL from RAF Marham Forward Logistics squadron have raised more than 370 for the Norfolk Hospice Tapping House this year with a range of activities.
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