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Concern for health of missing man
Concerns are raised for a man who left a hospital where he was being treated and got onto a bus in Luton.
Academies win government support
Two academies planned in the eastern region are given backing by the Schools Secretary, Ed Balls MP.
West Norfolk veterans' late honours
SERVICEMEN and women who served to protect the independence of Malaysia are to have their efforts recognised more than 40 years on.
Shares continue to fall at Premier
SHARES in Premier Foods, the company which bought Lynn's Campbell's Factory, have continued to drop.
Cause of Lynn death a mystery
MYSTERY still surrounds the death of a 25-year-old man who was found dead at his home in Lynn following an inquest opening on Tuesday.
Gold award for Burnham site
DEEPDALE Backpackers Hostel and campers site at Burnham Deepdale has been awarded the Green Tourism Business Scheme's top gold award for its efforts to reduce its carbon f
Dersingham walkies raises funds for animals
DERSINGHAM residents and their four-legged friends have pounded the pavement to raise 150 for homeless animals.
Now Gaywood pupils can make music
CHILDREN at Gaywood's Alderman Jackson School can look forward to interactive music lessons thanks to a generous donation from Wingland Foods.
Springwood gets ready to make music
LYNN'S Springwood High School will come alive with the sound of the region's best young music-makers at an event this weekend.
One-stop shop opens in Hunstanton
HUNSTANTON'S 500,000 one-stop shop for children and families officially opened last Friday.
Dramatic rescue acted out at Hunstanton
A DRAMATIC rescue at sea was acted out when the three main lifesaving elements worked together off the coast at Hunstanton.
Gaywood death fire was 'accident'
POLICE and fire investigators have revealed the house blaze in Gaywood which claimed a man's life on Monday is not being treated as suspicious.
Major gas terminal blaze put out
Firefighters tackle a major fire at one of the largest gas terminals in the UK after an explosion.
Fire fought at major gas terminal
A major fire is tackled at one of the largest gas terminals in the UK, Norfolk Fire and Rescue service confirms.
Fire fought at major gas terminal
A major fight is tackled at one of the largest gas terminals in the UK, Norfolk Fire and Rescue service confirms.
Elderly mental health beds moving
Services for older patients with mental health problems will improve as 26 beds move to new premises.
Alcohol seized from young people
Hundreds of alcoholic drinks are confiscated in a police crackdown on young people during half term.
Car in dyke at Brandon Creek
PARAMEDICS treated the driver of a green Volkswagen Passat for a slight injury after his car went into a dyke beside the A10 near Brandon Creek yesterday.
Bird flu causes 64m sales slump
Bernard Matthews Foods says it is continuing to feel the effects of bird flu that hit production at two factories.
Car in dyke at Brandon Creek
PARAMEDICS treated the driver of a green Volkswagen Passat for a slight injury after his car went into a dyke beside the A10 near Brandon Creek on Wednesday.
Record 14m fine for rail company
Network Rail is fined a record 14m for delays in the New Year - but passengers face further disruption.
Woman hurt in Shernborne crash
A WOMAN was taken to Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital with an arm injury after two cars collided in School Road, Shernborne, this morning.
Woman killed by train at station
A woman is killed when she is hit by a train travelling at 100mph through a railway station.
Youngster is injured in roof fall
A teenager falls onto a roof between two buildings in a Norfolk seaside town and injures his back.
Coastguard staff back pay strike
Coastguard agency staff are to stage the first 24-hour strike in their history in a row over pay.
MP calling for air ambulance cash
An MP supports a campaign to boost funds for air ambulances by calling on the government to help.
Lynn mum's bid to help special needs children
A MUM who is battling for more support for her mute son has organised an event designed to help other parents get the right help for their special-needs children.
Record 14m fine for rail company
Network Rail is fined a record 14m after engineering work over-ran over Christmas and the New Year.
Did the Earth move for you?
HUNDREDS of people in West Norfolk were woken or felt the effects of yesterday morning's earthquake - were you one of those affected?
Special Lynn teams battle for schools' honours
THREE Lynn schools have signed up to send teams to take part in a national outdoor adventure competition.
New lifeboat for distance rescues
A Norfolk lifeboat station is to trial a new class of lifeboat to aid the coverage of an increasing rescue area.
Go online to see old Mart pictures
HISTORIC photographs of Lynn Mart have been compiled in an Internet "gallery" by the National Fairground Archive at Sheffield University.
Motorcycle rider killed in crash
A 42-year-old woman is killed when the motorcycle she was riding crashed while on a bend on a Norfolk road.
Terrington group near their pavilion goal
TERRINGTON St Clement could be home to a new 250,000 sports pavilion by November thanks to the hard work of fundraising volunteers.
Did the Earth move for you?
HUNDREDS of people in West Norfolk were woken or felt the effects of this morning's earthquake - were you one of those affected?
Bombs away at Holme beach
VISITORS to Holme beach could have been faced with dramatic scenes like this over the last few days.
Car overturns in Lynn crash
A CAR overturned and landed on the embankment at the side of the road in an accident on Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Way yesterday.
Rail firm operates under new name
The train company providing services for the East of England is now operating under a new name.
Man killed as car leaves the road
A 54-year-old motorist dies as his car leaves a road and crashes into a ditch in Tibenham, Norfolk.
Car scratched in Swaffham
A VAUXHALL Omega was scratched along its offside rear wing in a criminal damage attack in Swaffham on Sunday (24).
Post mortem on Gaywood house blaze man
POLICE have completed their investigations at the house at Charlock, Gaywood, in which a man died in a fire on Monday.
Road rage incident at Terrington
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a road rage incident in Terrington St Clement which saw a motorist threatened with a rock.
Earthquake tremors felt in East
Homes across the East of England are shaken as the biggest earthquake for nearly 25 years hits the UK.
Bid for West Lynn youth group
AN appeal is being made for volunteers to help get a youth club off the ground in West Lynn.
Bid for a slice of celebrity in online auction
MORE clothes and goodies donated by celebrities from the world of television and theatre are up for grabs in a West Norfolk family's online charity auction.
EARTHQUAKE FELT IN AREA
HUNDREDS of people in West Norfolk were woken or felt the effects of the earthquake in the early hours of this morning.
Women's world day of prayer
WOMEN in West Norfolk are being invited to join three million worldwide next Friday for the annual Women's World Day of Prayer.
Earthquake tremors felt in East
Homes across the East of England are shaken when the biggest earthquake for nearly 25 years hits the UK.
Body of man discovered on pathway
The death of a man whose body was found close to the A11 in Norfolk is treated as unexplained by police.
Renewed call for Lynn gates after graffiti
RESIDENTS of Lynn's Pilot Street have made a renewed plea for gates to help stop their lives becoming a "living hell".
Man killed in blazing Gaywood house
INQUIRIES are today continuing into a house fire at Gaywood yesterday in which a man died.
Earthquake is felt across county
The biggest UK earthquake for nearly 25 years which hit Lincolnshire is felt across Norfolk.
Super-casino proposal is ditched
The Las Vegas-style super-casino planned for Manchester is to be scrapped, the government announces.
Benefit-cheating mother is jailed
A mother who swindled 29,000 worth of child care benefits that she was not entitled to is jailed.
Woman hurt after Middleton crash
AN ELDERLY woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision on the A47 at Middleton last night.
Snettisham chef over drink-drive limit
POPULAR chef Andrew Bruce was two-and-a-half times above the legal drink-drive limit when he was involved in a fatal collision at Stanhoe in November, an inquest heard.
Plea for support launched by 'Quay'
MANAGERS of the Lynn-based Wash exhibition centre, caf and gift shop The Green Quay Wash Discovery Centre have launched plans to claw in an extra 20,000 to keep it afloat
Super-casino 'due to be scrapped'
The government is expected to scrap plans for a super-casino in Manchester but confirm 16 regional venues.
Shock death of Lynn karaoke star
EMOTIONAL tributes are being paid this week following the shock death of the hugely popular karaoke star Nigel Hewitt.
Tests show death not suspicious
A man is released without charge after post-mortem tests show a woman's death was not suspicious.
Hunny new caravan park 'carve-up'
SEAfront traders and residents are demanding council bosses explain the reasons behind plans for a new caravan park in Hunstanton, amid fears it could have a detrimental impac
Don't cut off my Heacham lifeline
A BUSINESSMAN who has suffered a devastating blow to takings since a major roadworks scheme began has appealed for thoughtless motorists not to add to his misery.
Van stolen in Clenchwarton
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a van was stolen in Clenchwarton on Friday.
Thief strikes at Lynn bowling hall
POLICE are appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen from outside Lynn's Strikes Ten Pin Bowling.
Man's body found after house fire
Police investigate the death of a man whose body was found after a house fire in Norfolk.
Sanctuary for distressed donkeys
A Norfolk-based centre provides a home for donkeys, ponies and horses animals rescued from a farm.
Heacham's rebel Richard plays 'get out of jail' card
COUNCIL tax rebel, pensioner Richard Fitzmaurice, has vowed to call an end to his porridge days after his family secured his early release from a second jail sentence for non-
Trev pedals hard for a cancer cure
GRANDDAD Trev Riches is preparing to cycle 1,000 miles to raise awareness and money for research into the rare cancer his sister-in-law is battling.
Pupils shame speeding motorists
Speeding drivers in Norfolk face a telling off from children if they want to avoid a fine and points on thier licence.
Horse stuck in Terrington mud
FIRE crews were called to help rescue a horse which was stuck in some mud at Terrington St John on Monday evening.
Pilgrim in city to spread faith
A modern-day pilgrim who claims to have undertaken one of the longest walks has stopped off in Norwich.
Man quizzed over suspicious death
A man is being questioned at a police station as officers investigate the death of an 86-year-old woman.
Traffic delays due at Heacham
LONG-AWAITED works at an accident blackspot are nearing completion, but villagers face a few more weeks of traffic problems first.
North End man hits back at 'rave' policy
A RAVE-goer has hit back at Norfolk Police's zero-tolerance policy on illegal gatherings claiming robust efforts to shut them down are a waste of resources.
Seaside tradition under threat
Whiling away a few holiday hours playing fruit machines is an integral part of the British seaside experience.
Turbine cash: Hospital will save 20,000
A GIANT wind turbine planned for Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital will actually generate 18 per cent of its electricity and save around 20,000 a year, it has been revealed
Road shut for town hall repairs
A road in Great Yarmouth is closed to traffic as workers hoist roof trusses in place ahead of repairs.
Mandatory DNA database rejected
The Home Office rejects calls for a compulsory DNA database following two high profile murder convictions.
Hunny dog ban prompts trade fears
FEWER visitors and trading losses will be the result of a new dog ban on part of Hunstanton beach, a visitor has claimed.
Erosion worries at shrinking Hunstanton
HUNSTANTON'S getting smaller. Work in the shrinking resort has had to be carried out to move the safety fence back from the eroding cliff edge.
Lack of data hinders hazard study
A policy on dealing with hazardous waste in the East is put on hold due to a lack of accurate information.
Suffolk killer will die in prison
Former Norwich landlord Steve Wright will die in jail for murdering five women in Suffolk.
Broken West Winch window 'tantrums' row
A WEST Winch woman who complained to a Lynn firm about its customer service was shocked to be told her business was no longer welcome because of "her tantrums."
Prince's Trust recruiting at Lynn fire station
LYNN'S fire service is currently recruiting young people for the next intake of the Prince's Trust programme.
Hunstanton assassins leave pigeon carnage
THE RSPCA has launched a crackdown on those who injure animals with air rifles partly prompted by a series of attacks on pigeons in Hunstanton.
Were you shopping in Wilkinsons?
POLICE are appealing for two key witnesses, who may have seen something crucial relating to an ongoing investigation, to come forward.
New parish councillors at Hillington
HILLINGTON Parish Council is to welcome three new members after they were elected unopposed.
Public will pay more for police
COUNCIL tax payers in West Norfolk will have to cough up an average of 26p per week more for policing in 2008/2009.
New Lynn scheme helps clubgoers
A NEW scheme aimed at providing a safe haven for vulnerable pub and clubgoers was piloted in Lynn at the weekend and proved a success when it helped one person unconscious t
Lynn supermarket raises 96
A LYNN supermarket raised a heartfelt 96 for charity when it handed its tannoy system over to customers on Valentine's Day.
Downham's Richard puts heart into race
DOWNHAM runner Richard Hammond will be helping to raise money for the British Heart Foundation when he makes his London Marathon debut this year.
Did you witness Hardwick road rage?
A 64-YEAR-OLD Lynn man needed hospital treatment after he was attacked by a lorry driver on the town's Hardwick roundabout.
West Norfolk nostalgia evening
SAXY cheese and orange paradiddle will be on the menu at a nostalgia evening next month for those who remember West Norfolk's lively music scene in the 1950s, 1960s and 19
Council tax rebel home for weekend
JAILED council tax rebel Richard Fitzmaurice could be home for the weekend after his family paid his council tax bill.
Lynn college 'outstanding place to learn'
LYNN'S College of West Anglia has been graded outstanding and ranked among the best in the country after its latest Ofsted inspection.
Lynn competition won by Downham's Sam
A MINI colouring competition has been creating maximum interest at a Lynn garage.
18,000 path work for Heacham
RESURFACING works costing 18,000 are expected to get under way on a footpath in Heacham next week.
Killer Wright due to be sentenced
Former Norwich landlord Steve Wright is convicted of murdering five women found dead in Suffolk.
Man killed in two-car collision
A man dies at the scene of an accident involving two cars and a road is closed for three hours.
Wright guilty of Suffolk murders
Former Norwich landlord Steve Wright is convicted of murdering five women found dead in Suffolk.
Police hunt missing Narborough man
POLICE are appealing for information about a missing Narborough area man.
Man bailed over 4,000 'fake' DVDs
A man is arrested as police and trading standards officers raid a house and find suspected counterfeit films.
Resort's 3.5m casino due to open
A 3.5m casino which is expected to attract 75,000 visitors a year is due to open at a seaside resort.
Resort's 3.5m casino due to open
A 3.5m casino in Great Yarmouth which is expected to attract 75,000 visitors a year is due to open.
Julie helps others, even in death
THE family of a well-known West Norfolk community worker and churchwarden, say allowing her organs to be used in transplants is helping them come to terms with her sudden deat
Man killed in two-car collision
A man dies at the scene of a crash involving two cars and a road is closed for three hours.
Man killed in two car collision
A man dies at the scene of a crash when two cars collide and a road is closed for three hours.
Inquest into train death opened
An inquest into the death of an 83-year-old woman killed when she was hit by a train is opened and adjourned.
Tribute to respected Lynn taxi driver
TAXI drivers paid their last respects to colleague Stephen Molyneux by forming a funeral procession through Lynn town centre on Friday.
Migrant workers: The facts
MIGRANT workers have not affected unemployment figures in West Norfolk and are statistically more likely to be the victim of crime than commit crime, according to a newly-publ
Crackdown on drugs at nightclubs
Police work alongside nightclub door staff to search people for drugs and illegal items.
Appeal for caring West Norfolk mentors
A CHARITY offering support, advice and guidance to vulnerable young people is appealing for new mentors to help continue its vital role in the community.
Fake vodka alert in West Norfolk
CONSUMERS have been warned to be on their guard against suspected counterfeit vodka following a seizure of bottles by trading standards officers.
Simply 'outstanding' Lynn Ofsted
LYNN'S Jack and Jill Playgroup has celebrated a successful Ofsted visit with a special lunch for children, carers, parents and committee members.
Council tax rebel (76) back behind bars
PENSIONER and council tax rebel Richard Fitzmaurice has been jailed a second time for refusing to pay the tax on the grounds that it is unfair to hard-up old folk.
Lynn drugs gran ordered to pay 26,503
A GREAT grandmother and her partner who financed a lavish lifestyle by dealing Ecstasy and other drugs have been ordered to pay more than 35,000 under a confiscation order.
Police crackdown on Feltwell rave
POLICE disrupted an illegal woodland rave over the weekend when officers swooped on a crowd of around 400 people and seized a large quantity of sound and lighting equipment.
100,000 bid for North Lynn BMX track
PLANS are afoot to create a state-of-the-art BMX track in North Lynn.
Witnesses sought to collision in fog
POLICE are appealing for a key witness to come forward after two vehicles collided in foggy conditions on the A1122 at Beachamwell on Wednesday morning.
Pott Row drink-driver ran across field
A DRINK-driver abandoned his car and ran across a field in a desperate bid to escape the police, a court heard this week.
Car crashes into Bircham home
STRUCTURAL checks were carried out on a house at Bircham Tofts after it was hit by a car that left the road last Sunday evening.
Gaywood welder's death was smoking-related
A GAYWOOD man who was exposed to asbestos dust while fitting pipework in the 1960s died from natural causes linked to smoking, an inquest heard on Thursday.
Sex attacker brought to justice
A convicted sex attacker who fled to the Isle of Skye in a bid to escape justice is jailed for five years.
Blaze at Fordham garage
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a garage and outbuilding in Fordham on Saturday (16) evening.
Kitchen fire in North Lynn
FIRE crews were called to a property in North Lynn on Saturday (16) evening following reports of a kitchen fire.
Cold snap stops green bus service
Buses using bio-diesel are brought to a halt as the fuel turns waxy in freezing temperatures.
Fairstead man admits money laundering
A DEBT-RIDDEN Portuguese man is facing the prospect of a jail sentence after his bank account was used to launder more than 5,000 in stolen money.
Motorist injured in South Lynn crash
A MOTORIST was taken to hospital with arm and back injuries following a two-vehicle collision in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Ex-soldier jailed for tax refusal
A 76-year-old man from West Norfolk is jailed for refusing to pay his council tax bill of over 1,500.
Man held over gas smell incident
Homes are evacuated and a 35-year-old man is arrested after a gas smell is detected at resort.
Docking school is 'big, happy family'
DOCKING Primary School has been praised for being like "one big happy family" following its latest Ofsted inspection.
A grand effort for the RDA
A LOCAL facility which helps disabled youngsters learn to ride has been helped to the tune of more than 1,000 from two cheques.
Drymere Bethany's exceptional cadet career
YOUNG St John Ambulance cadet Bethany Rudd has devoted more than 600 hours of her time to volunteer first-aiding duties.
Weaving tales of witchcraft in Lynn
A WITCH-HUNT sets off across Lynn next month when a gripping historical play by leading American playwright Arthur Miller is staged by Lynn Players.
Tai chi for free in West Norfolk
FREE courses in tai chi are being offered, with a particular thrust toward anyone new to exercise.
Boyzone's back and at Blickling
NEWLY-REFORMED chart toppers BOYZONE are to visit Norfolk as part of their comeback tour.
Fostering bound in red tape
A couple who have been fostering for 30 years, have given up because of increasing red tape.
Arrests after football disorder
Thirteen football fans are arrested as trouble broke out after Leicester's home tie with Norwich.
Downham man swore at police
A DRUNKEN man subjected police to a barrage of abuse after he was told to leave Lynn town centre, a court heard this week.
Job losses feared at Lynn shoe shop
JOB losses are in the offing at Lynn's and Fakenham's Stead and Simpson shoe shops as the company is now in the hands of Shoe Zone.
Birch Tree fight goes on, despite ill health
CARING dad Bill Butt is to take his fight with health chiefs all the way to court, despite undergoing emergency heart surgery this week.
Ofsted inspectors impressed by Denver
PUPILS at a West Norfolk school have been highly praised by Ofsted inspectors who said they were "exceptionally impressed" by their behaviour and enthusiasm.
Buzz-off yobs devices stay locally
THE use of an ear-splitting device to curb anti-social behaviour in West Norfolk has been defended amid calls for them to be scrapped.
Do YOU have mystery lottery ticket?
A LUCKY lottery punter who won nearly 1 million with a ticket bought in the Lynn area has still not claimed their prize.
Hospital after fall from quad bike
A 72-YEAR-OLD was taken to hospital with a gash to the head after he fell from a quad bike near Houghton Hall today (Friday).
Police seize alcohol from 14-yr-olds
POLICE swoops on groups of under-age drinkers in Lynn town centre, North Lynn and the Woottons this week have led to hundreds of litres of alcohol being confiscated.
Firefighters at Shouldham blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to reports of a vehicle blaze in Shouldham last night (14).
Drunk left mum with eight pelvic fractures
A HIT-and-run drunken driver who left a mother and son severely injured was on Tuesday jailed for a total of 17 months.
Bird trapped in wire at Lynn
FIRE crews were called to Lynn town centre yesterday (14) to help rescue a bird which was trapped in some wiring at the top of a three-storey building.
Had too much? Hop on Lynn booze bus
A NEW scheme aimed at providing a safe haven for vulnerable pub and club-goers will be piloted in Lynn over the weekend.
Lynn Mart weaves its magic
LYNN town centre is again pulsating with screams, laughter and music following the traditional Valentine's Day grand opening of its historic mart.
One trapped in 12-vehicle crash
One person is cut from the wreckage of a crash in which 12 vehicles collide causing delays to other motorists.
Job losses feared at Lynn shoe shop
JOB losses are in the offing at Lynn's and Fakenham's Stead and Simpson shoe shops as the company is now in the hands of Shoe Zone.
Firefighters at Shouldham blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to reports of a vehicle blaze in Shouldham last night (14).
Study into intense rain patterns
Scientists claim heavy rain is normal for weather in the UK and the dry spell is over.
Loans for deprived area ventures
Businesses in areas of low economic activity are given access to a regional community loan fund.
Riot squad chases ravers out of Swaffham
A POLICE chief spoke this week about the effective action taken to prevent a full-scale rave in the Swaffham area in the early hours of Sunday.
Ofsted inspectors impressed by Denver
PUPILS at a West Norfolk school have been highly praised by Ofsted inspectors who said they were "exceptionally impressed" by their behaviour and enthusiasm.
Appetite for learning at Dersingham
CHILDREN were allowed to open their lunch boxes and were given permission to eat their sandwiches and snacks at Dersingham Library on Monday.
Birch Tree fight goes on, despite ill health
CARING dad Bill Butt is to take his fight with health chiefs all the way to court, despite undergoing emergency heart surgery this week.
Death of former Gaywood head
ALFRED Chadwick, headmaster of the former Alderman Catleugh Boys' School in Gaywood, now Springwood High, has died aged 92.
Take to the skies with Lynn Mart
THIS year's Lynn Mart was officially opened yesterday (14) - with a 130-ft tall ride, tried out by MP Henry Bellingham, the star of the show.
Middleton victim's sympathy for car driver
A FORGIVING mother has offered sympathy to a drunken motorist who drove off after mowing down her and her son on the A47 near Middleton last October.
Bird trapped in wire at Lynn
FIRE crews were called to Lynn town centre yesterday (14) to help rescue a bird which was trapped in some wiring at the top of a three-storey building.
Lynn Mart weaves its magic
LYNN town centre is again pulsating with screams, laughter and music following the traditional Valentine's Day grand opening of its historic mart.
Work stands still on Hunny flats development
WORK has ground to a halt on a controversial seafront flat development in Hunstanton but it may be only temporarily.
280,000 investment at Bawsey centre
OWNERS of a recycling centre at Bawsey have just spent more than 280,000 improving the site for their growing numbers of environmentally-conscious customers.
Had too much? Hop on Lynn booze bus
A NEW scheme aimed at providing a safe haven for vulnerable pub and club-goers will be piloted in Lynn over the weekend.
Death causes delays on rail line
Mainline rail services between Norwich and London are disrupted because of a fatality on the line in Essex.
Bridge closed for refurbishment
Preparation work for repairs to a bridge on the A12 in Suffolk closes a main route between Norfolk and Suffolk.
Man admits 18 child porn charges
A 39-year-old man is bailed until his sentencing after admitting 18 counts of making and possessing child porn.
Police name woman killed by train
An 83-year-old woman who died after being hit by a train on a level crossing is named by police.
Three held in sex traffic probe
Police arrest two women and a man in raids in Norwich and Cheltenham aimed at tackling alleged sex trafficking.
Competition for research grants
Lifesciences and healthcare researchers are invited to join a competition which could earn them 400,000 in grants.
Men bailed over unexplained death
Three men questioned over the death of a woman in a pub in Great Yarmouth are released on bail.
Two vehicles collide in fog
POLICE are appealing for a key witness to come forward after two vehicles collided in foggy conditions.
Happy Valentine's Day!
ROMANTIC Lynn News readers have come up with even more messages for their loved ones to mark Valentine's Day.
Plans for a 'greener' Fairstead
RESIDENTS of Lynn's Fairstead Estate are being urged to help make their community cleaner and greener by having their say at an event on Tuesday.
Happy Valentine's Day!
LOCAL people have recorded their romantic messages for this very special day of the year - watch them here!
Lifeboat rescues two from river
A woman and a police officer who went to her aid are pulled out of a Norfolk river by a lifeboat crew.
Call for young West Norfolk politicians
A RALLYING call has been made for young people in West Norfolk to develop their interest in politics and help create a new youth council for the borough.
Bluetongue protection zone set up
A new bluetongue protection zone is set up after a case of the animal disease is identified in Dorset.
Look out for Valentine's Day messages
TOMORROW is the most romantic day of the year - and the Lynn News is posting special messages on this website to celebrate.
Woman killed by train on crossing
A 70-year-old woman is killed when she is hit by a train on a level crossing in Norfolk.
Local tenants hit out at mould
TENANTS of former council homes have told how mould, damp and cold are plaguing their lives with one mum telling of an occasion her sleeping daughter was so cold she feared
Men bailed over unexplained death
Three men questioned over the death of a woman in a pub are released on bail.
Biggs in new bid for jail release
Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs makes a new plea to be released from prison on compassionate grounds.
Grain price trebles for millers
A manufacturer has said the cost of its main raw ingredient is 300% higher because of global food price increases.
Emergency workers to get radios
Council staff helping deal with emergencies are to be given radios to listen to local broadcasts for information.
Lynn teen jailed for rail offence
A LYNN teenager has been jailed after throwing a road barrier onto the railway track at the town's Hardwick Road.
Drink driving accident man jailed
A 22-year-old man is jailed for 17 months after an accident which seriously injured a mother and her son.
Volunteers bid for hospital seats
Norfolk and Norwich University hospital says more than 150 people have volunteered to join a governing council.
Three hurt in Walpole crash
TWO children endured a terrifying ordeal when the car they were travelling in smashed off the road and spun on to its roof in a field.
Call to support South Lynn youth club
RESIDENTS in South Lynn are being urged to help support a youth club, which has seen a rapid growth in popularity.
Sniffing out new canine recruits
A new elite canine squad joins the fire and rescue service to sniff out people trapped in collapsed buildings.
Honda stolen outside Strikes
POLICE are appealing for information after a Honda motorbike was stolen from outside Lynn's Strikes Ten Pin Bowling.
Went 'berserk' over baby care struggle
A MAN went berserk when police and social services tried to take his partner's baby into care, Lynn magistrates heard on Wednesday.
Biker in Sandringham crash
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital with back pains after being thrown off his 1,000 cc bike in a collision with a car at Sandringham Saturday lunchtime.
Drink and drugs seized at party
A party in a village hall is raided by police who seize bottles of alcohol and canisters of laughing gas.
Lynn shoppers to give love message
A LYNN supermarket will be spreading the love and raising money for charity when it hands its tannoy system over to customers on Valentine's Day.
Assault by gang caught on CCTV
FOUR friends captured on CCTV attacking another drinker during a night out escaped a jail sentence on Monday.
On sex register after kissing 12-year-old
A 20-YEAR-OLD Fakenham man who was cleared of raping a 12-year-old girl has been placed on the sex offenders' register after being found guilty of a "drunken kiss"
Seahenge installed at Lynn museum
LYNN Museum is closing to the public from today for several weeks while the Seahenge timbers from Holme are installed into the new Bronze Age gallery.
Gaywood bigamist in wedding sham
A LORRY driver has admitted bigamy after marrying a woman 33 years his junior while still being wed to his first wife.
Bircham house checked after crash
STRUCTURAL checks were carried out on a house at Bircham Tofts after it was hit by a car that left the road on Sunday evening.
QEH turbine plan unveiled
TRAILBLAZING plans for a giant wind turbine at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital have been officially unveiled.
Booze and drugs party hits Fincham
MORE than 300 revellers targeted another rural village hall in West Norfolk on Friday night causing damage estimated at more than 5,000.
Pott Row marks Chinese New Year
A TASTE of the Orient came to a West Norfolk primary school when pupils got to grips with their chopsticks to mark Chinese New Year.
Arrest after West Winch fire
A FIRE at a West Winch farm is being treated as arson after blazes broke out in the house, an out-house and car simultaneously, police said.
Premier Foods acts after share price slump
FOOD giant Premier Foods had to take action to reassure the money markets after its share price slumped amidst concerns it was in financial difficulties.
Proud Lynn cadets mark 67-year history
LYNN Air Training Corps cadets paraded to mark the anniversary of the formation of the ATC 67 years ago.
Man spared jail in bigamy trial
A man is given a non-custodial sentence after the second woman he married said she did not want him jailed.
Man left 'critical' after attack
A man is in hospital with "life-threatening" injuries after he was attacked outside a pub, police say.
Pain brings gain at Lynn firm
SHOUTS of pain could be heard all over Thurlow Nunn's showrooms at Lynn on Friday, but it was all in a good cause and helped to raise money for a disabled eight-year-old.
Children to help with Lynn play area revamp
THE playground in The Friars area of Lynn will be closed for the next ten weeks as work to give it a complete makeover gets under way.
Terrington school first for finance
TERRINGTON St Clement Community School has become the first in Norfolk to gain a new award for financial efficiency.
Laughter just gets batter at Bircham
YOUNGSTERS at King George VI School, Great Bircham, had fun on Tuesday when they took part in Pancake Day activities.
Bungalow bid at East Winch PO
A SCHEME to build a new bungalow for the postmaster in East Winch fell under the watchful eye of council planners on Thursday.
Desmond chose Bach for his funeral
MOURNERS at the service for organist Desmond Greef listened to his favourite music chosen by himself for his own funeral.
Body in river is missing teenager
The body found in the River Yare near Norwich is that of a teenager who went missing in the middle of January.
Men bailed after body discovery
Three men arrested after the body of a woman was found in a pub are released on police bail.
Woman in accident was under bus
A woman cyclist suffers serious head and leg injuries after falling under a bus in an accident.
New 'flexbus' offers cheap trips
A new "flexibus" service in Norfolk offers the convenience of a taxi at a low price, council officials say.
New Hunstanton seal rescue centre
WORK is about to start on a new seal rescue centre in Hunstanton to help offer improved facilities for sick and injured marine animals found abandoned along the coast.
Woman found dead at seaside pub
The death of a woman at a seaside resort pub is described as "unexplained" by police.
Sign up for knockout Lynn event
LYNN Lions are gearing up for a knockout anniversary event this summer.
Body recovered from city's river
A fire service rescue boat recovers a body, believed to be a man, from a river near Norwich.
Help pledge if flaws hit training
Flaws in the government Career Development Loan scheme are revealed but a minister promises help.
TV stardom for Hilgay's Mary
A HILGAY doll collector is receiving emails from around the world after her recent appearance on Channel 4's Richard and Judy Show.
Marshland anniversary logo winners
PUPILS from a Marshland school have been praised for their artistic skills after providing both the winning and runner-up entries in a design competition.
Fund-raising Methwold mum says thanks
A MOTHER-OF-THREE whose cancer was discovered by doctors when she underwent a hysterectomy has raised 1,559 for the hospital which put her on the road to recovery.
Boy and car collide in Hunstanton
A 15-year-old boy was struck by a car as he walked along Lynn Road, Hunstanton, on Monday afternoon.
Staff must smarten themselves up
Staff at a company in Norwich, owned by Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson, are ordered to smarten up.
Attemped theft of wheel in Lynn
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an attempted theft of a spare wheel from a parked van in Lynn.
Man dives through QEH window
A PATIENT suffered cuts to his arm and hands after he dived through a first-floor window and landed in a flower bed at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Molly dancing at top in Hunstanton
MOLLY Dancing lessons have shot to the top of the class for pupils at Redgate Junior School, at Hunstanton.
Drug warning after mother's death
A judge warns of the dangers of all types of drugs after a mother dies after a severe reaction to an amphetamine.
A148 crash near Sculthorpe
ONE casualty was taken by ambulance to Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital after a three-vehicle incident on the A148 near Sculthorpe, this morning (Friday).
Last dance at Lynn's Zoots?
THE future of Lynn's Zoots nightclub appears to be in the balance following its shock closure.
Energy savers pay visit to Swaffham
SWAFFHAM'S EcoTech Centre welcomed schoolchildren from across Norfolk last Thursday to celebrate energy-saving work that they have been carrying out in their schools.
MP backs 'Save Birch Tree' campaign
NORTH West Norfolk MP Henry Bellingham is urging health chiefs to recognise the exceptional circumstances at Birch Tree Close and save the bungalows from closure.
Legal bid to save Lynn home
THE parents of a woman with severe learning difficulties will legally challenge plans to close her Lynn care home a move they fear would damage her health.
Walpole man started drugs at 11
MOBILE phone thief James Kelly had battled with drugs from an early age, Lynn magistrates heard on Wednesday.
Sea defence plan 'waste of money'
A council is told an application for funding a sea defence would be a waste of money as it is unlikely to succeed.
Sea defence plan 'waste of money'
A council is told an application for funding a sea defence would be a waste of money as it is unlikely to suceed.
Shake-up of local councils review
New plans for a major shake-up of local government in Suffolk and Norfolk have been called for.
Cash boost for cathedral repairs
Grants for the repair of six cathedrals in the east of England are announced as part of a 2m scheme.
Outlook bleak for West Norfolk home-seekers
PROSPECTS are increasingly grim for West Norfolk residents struggling to find a home with waiting lists growing while house prices to buy or rent remain out of reach.
Airport emergency response tested
Airport staff and emergency services are to be put to the test in a simulated major incident involving an aircraft.
Views sought on county childcare
PARENTS and carers are being asked for their views on the quality of childcare provision in Norfolk.
Trains delayed by emergency works
Emergency repairs add extra time to journeys between Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and London.
Alert over doorstep fish traders
Trading standards warn residents to beware of doorstep traders selling sub-standard fish.
Lynn youngsters receive awards
TWO of the youngest members of Lynn's Talking Newspaper Association have received certificates recognising their help in preparing tapes for blind and partially-sighted re
Memorial 'shut for three years'
A memorial garden in Norwich which has lain derelict since 2006 is set to take up to three years to restore.
Native trees added to woodlands
Six woodland areas in north Norfolk are to be improved in a project to safeguard their landscapes and habitats.
Assault on Lynn schoolgirl, 15
A SCHOOLGIRL was pushed to the floor and had her bag stolen as she walked along a cycle path with two friends.
Trains delayed by emergency works
Emergency track repairs are adding extra time to journeys between Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and London.
Three-car collision at South Wootton
EMERGENCY services were called to a three-car crash in Castle Rising Road, South Wootton, at 9.15am on Wednesday.
Dersingham charity walk planned
DOG walkers and their four-legged friends are invited to take part in a charity walk at Dersingham this month.
Childhood obesity sweeping West Norfolk
A CHILDHOOD obesity crisis is sweeping across West Norfolk after new evidence revealed one-in-three youngsters are overweight or obese.
Trains delayed by emergency works
Emergency repairs to a rail line are adding extra time to journeys between Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and London.
Childhood obesity sweeping West Norfolk
A CHILDHOOD obesity crisis is sweeping across West Norfolk after new evidence yesterday revealed one-in-three youngsters are overweight or obese.
Body recovered from Hunstanton Sea
THE body of a man was recovered from the sea near Hunstanton cliffs in the early hours of yesterday (Monday) morning following an extensive search by police and the co
Queen visits RAF Marham
THE QUEEN enjoyed an action-packed display, including a mock airfield attack by four Tornado GR4 jets, during her visit to RAF Marham as its honorary air commodore yesterday.
Call for Marshland lollipop lady
THE headteacher at a Marshland primary school is appealing for a new lollipop lady before one of his pupils is hurt on the busy road.
Smashed Car, 5th February
Maroon Renault Megane obviously been in accident. Been left here for a least a couple of weeks now.Needs to be removed as an eyesore and hazard.
Fairstead charity champ dies aged 97
A FUNDRAISING champion who raised thousands of pounds for the Fairstead surgery has died aged 97.
West Winch woman dies after crash
A TRAVEL advisor who had just launched her own business and recently married has died in hospital almost a week after a car crash.
Cops custard-pied over Downham Bugsy drama
REHEARSALS for a school musical suffered a frightening interruption last week following reports of four balaclava-clad youths being seen on the roof.
Talks over Birch Tree bungalows closure
CRISIS talks between parents and health bosses planning to close specialist bungalows for adults with learning disabilities will be held tomorrow.
Lynn shopping centre helps Lions help QEH
LYNN'S Vancouver Quarter shopping centre is helping a Lynn Lions' project after the Lions in turn helped the centre at Christmas.
Three new community groups at Walpole
YOUNG families in the Walpoles are set to benefit from three new community groups.
Inspiring ideas for pupils' future careers
GOOD role models can make a big difference to the aspirations and confidence of young people looking for a sense of direction in career choices.
Bitch gives birth to 16 puppies
The owners of an Irish Setter at a breeding kennel in West Norfolk celebrate the birth of a litter of 16 puppies.
Question time at South Wootton
VILLAGERS in South Wootton will have the opportunity to question their MP and local councillors at an event on Saturday.
1.75 million for loss of leg
COMPENSATION of more than 1.75 million has been awarded to a gifted lighting technician whose dream of a career in the rock music industry was shattered in a catastrophic car
Loyalty to build their future on
SWAFFHAM business Mansell Construction has started its centenary celebrations by making long-service awards to eight staff who have put in 205 years between them.
Five hurt in two-car crash
FIVE people were taken to Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital after two cars collided on the B1105 at Egmere, near Walsingham, on Thursday morning.
Motorists trapped in accidents
EMERGENCY services were called to reports of two accidents involving motorists trapped in vehicles on Saturday.
Body recovered from Hunstanton Sea
The body of a man was recovered from the sea near Hunstanton cliffs in the early hours of this morning following an extensive search by police and the coastguard.
Village election as four resign
AN election will be held at Hillington in March after four members of the parish council suddenly resigned, leaving the council inquorate.
Shoplifter hid port in trousers
LOSING control over his drinking led a shoplifter who had served a succession of jail terms to offend again, Lynn magistrates heard.
Body of man is recovered from sea
The body of a man is recovered from the sea in a joint operation between HM Coastguard and police.
Dog dirt ruins Lynn children's day out
A TEACHER at a special needs school in Lynn has hit out at irresponsible dog owners after dog fouling in Dersingham ruined a children's day out.
Man found after helicopter search
A 20-year-old man who had been drinking heavily is found unconscious on a Norfolk beach.
Man is bailed over body discovery
A 49-year-old man held after a body is found in a Norfolk village is released on bail.
Obesity not linked to deprivation
A study by a primary care trust in Norfolk shows rural children are also subject to obesity threat.
East has lowest number of smokers
The eastern region has the lowest number of smokers in the country, says the region's strategic health authority.
Passenger injured in crash dies
A Norfolk passenger in a car involved in a crash on the A12 last week dies in hospital.
Doubts over diplomas?
The biggest shake-up of England's exam system for a generation has come a step closer - with a new diploma.
Fund reprieve for touring company
A touring company performing in villages and schools retains Arts Council funding after being threatned with cuts.
Fund reprieve for touring company
A touring company performing in villages and schools retains much of its Arts Council funding.
Puppet theatre loses arts funding
Norwich Puppet Theatre loses Arts Council funding after a revamped Norfolk and Norwich Festival is backed.
Three years' treatment after yob broke man's jaw
A VIOLENT yob who pushed a man off his bike, leaving the victim needing three years of treatment for a fractured jaw, has escaped an immediate prison sentence.
Technician awarded 1.7m damages
A lighting technician who lost a limb after a crash wins 1.7m damages at London's High Court.
Technician awarded 1.7 damages
A lighting technician who lost a limb after a crash wins 1.7 damages at London's High Court.
English theatres face grant cuts
An East Anglian touring company is saved as 200 theatres are left with uncertain futures after their funding is cut.
Light technician awarded 600,000
A lighting technician who lost a limb after a crash wins 600,000 compensation at London's High Court.
English theatres face grant cuts
More than 200 theatres are left with uncertain futures after their funding is cut by the Arts Council England.
Fairstead couple's lucky storm escape
A WIFE'S last-minute change of mind saved a couple from possible death at the height of yesterday's stormy weather.
Springwood pupils help save lives
THE aid appeal to help people suffering in some of the world's worst disaster areas has been boosted by the hard work of caring youngsters at Lynn's Springwood High Sc
Hunstanton internet 'groomer' caught in sting
A 47-year-old "family man" caught in a police sting faces an indeterminate jail sentence for Internet grooming someone who he thought was a 14-year-old girl for sexual
Lift-off for Lynn beauty business
AFTER seven years as a mobile make-up artist, Nicola Henry has launched her new beauty and nails business by moving into a custom-built salon at the Bodylines Fitness Centre,
Murderer to stay in jail for 14 years
A "SERIAL PHILANDERER" who stabbed his wife to death when he found out she had slept with another man even though he had already left to set up home with a woman 25
Stabbing inquiry at Dersingham
A 21-YEAR-OLD man was treated for a stomach wound after an alleged stabbing in Chapel Road, Dersingham.
Accident victim's career claim disputed
A LIGHTING technician who claims his dream career in the rock music industry was shattered in an horrific car crash was "certain" to succeed had tragedy not intervened
Vandalism inquiry at Grimston
POLICE are seeking witnesses to a vandal attack in which coping stones were knocked off a front garden wall in Lynn Road, Grimston, between 8pm on Sunday and 8am Monday.
Hunny burst main affects 1,000 homes
ANGLIAN Water engineers worked through the night on Wednesday to restore supplies after a burst water main affected 1,000 homes and businesses in Hunstanton.
Stab victim in serious condition
A 34-year-old man who was stabbed in Norwich is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
New drivers shown road safety DVD
A DVD which features real-life collisions to try to make young people better drivers is launched in Norwich.
Five to hospital after crash
FIVE people were taken to Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital yesterday morning (Thursday).
Driver injured in train accident
A train driver is injured when a Nottingham to Norwich service is derailed after hitting debris on the track.
New clothes exchange at Lynn Oxfam
THE new Marks and Spencer and Oxfam Clothes Exchange scheme was celebrated at the Oxfam charity shop in Lynn High Street on Monday.
Norfolk Training Services Open Day
AN OPEN day which could have benefits for school leavers and local businesses is being held at Norfolk Training Services on the Hardwick Industrial Estate, Lynn, on Wednesday.
Multi-coloured South Lynn school set for OK
A NEW school likely to act as a "landmark building" is due to meet with a thumbs-up from local planners, despite its revolutionary design.
Clifftop death plunge: Man faced allegations
AN accountant committed suicide by driving his car off Hunstanton cliffs just days after he was arrested in relation to "serious allegations", an inquest heard yesterd
Lynn woman made threats to kill
AN EMOTIONALLY unstable Lynn woman appeared in court this week and admitted making threats to kill.
Wind damage hits four counties
Power lines brought down by strong winds cut rail services and lead to the destruction of a home.
Force disbands its police divers
A specialist police diving unit in Norfolk is disbanded under plans by the police service to save money.
Stable blaze: Arson likely
A FIRE in a stable at Magdalen may have been started deliberately, according to the fire service.
Line drawn under Hunny pier row?
WEST Norfolk Council will no longer spend officers' time looking into challenges surrounding Hunstanton Pier if a report into the long-running saga is approved next week.
Five to hospital after crash
FIVE people were taken to Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital this morning (Thursday).
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