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'We will oppose burner bid', Norfolk County Council leader says

04 May 2022
'We will oppose burner bid', Norfolk County Council leader says

'We will oppose burner bid', Norfolk County Council leader says

04 May 2022

After months of pressure, county council chiefs have indicated they will object to plans for a huge incinerator, when a formal application is lodged.


Crowds enjoy weekend spectacle of Sandringham Food, Craft and Wood Festival

03 May 2022
Crowds enjoy weekend spectacle of Sandringham Food, Craft and Wood Festival

Crowds enjoy weekend spectacle of Sandringham Food, Craft and Wood Festival

03 May 2022

Top chefs and some spectacular carved creations were among the highlights.


Delight as thousands pack returning Stradsett rally

03 May 2022
Delight as thousands pack returning Stradsett rally

Delight as thousands pack returning Stradsett rally

03 May 2022

Visitors from all over the country flocked to a popular West Norfolk event as it was staged for the first time since 2019.


Coronavirus: Visiting restrictions eased at King's Lynn hospital

03 May 2022
Coronavirus: Visiting restrictions eased at King's Lynn hospital

Coronavirus: Visiting restrictions eased at King's Lynn hospital

03 May 2022

Officials say some rules will remain in place, but visitors can now return to most areas following a sharp fall in local infection rates.


'Norfolk people deserve better', says county council chief after mental health trust report

03 May 2022
'Norfolk people deserve better', says county council chief after mental health trust report

'Norfolk people deserve better', says county council chief after mental health trust report

03 May 2022

A senior county council official says radical steps are needed following the latest damning report into the mental health trust serving the county.


King's Lynn school seeks portable building consent 'to reduce class sizes'

03 May 2022
King's Lynn school seeks portable building consent 'to reduce class sizes'

King's Lynn school seeks portable building consent 'to reduce class sizes'

03 May 2022

Temporary buildings could be used for up to five years as an 'interim' solution, a planning report says.


Council appeal in King's Lynn flytipping probe

02 May 2022
Council appeal in King's Lynn flytipping probe

Council appeal in King's Lynn flytipping probe

02 May 2022

Witnesses are being urged to come forward.


Inadequate verdict 'must be wake-up call' on mental health services, says union boss

02 May 2022
Inadequate verdict 'must be wake-up call' on mental health services, says union boss

Inadequate verdict 'must be wake-up call' on mental health services, says union boss

02 May 2022

Bosses and the Government must now act to address the problems faced by the mental health trust serving West Norfolk, a senior union official says.


Housing bid for hotel site 'unacceptable', parish leaders claim

02 May 2022
Housing bid for hotel site 'unacceptable', parish leaders claim

Housing bid for hotel site 'unacceptable', parish leaders claim

02 May 2022

Nearly 40 people could be accommodated if the new proposal is approved next week.


Slow van man admits drink-driving after King's Lynn police stop

02 May 2022
Slow van man admits drink-driving after King's Lynn police stop

Slow van man admits drink-driving after King's Lynn police stop

02 May 2022

Police 'appear to be keeping a very close eye' on one town pub where the defendant had been drinking, magistrates were told.


On their marks for GEAR in King's Lynn

01 May 2022
On their marks for GEAR in King's Lynn

On their marks for GEAR in King's Lynn

01 May 2022

Thousands of runners are making their way around Lynn this morning for the popular running event.


'We won't pay any more.' Lidl stands firm over £50k Downham store impact offer

30 April 2022
'We won't pay any more.' Lidl stands firm over £50k Downham store impact offer

'We won't pay any more.' Lidl stands firm over £50k Downham store impact offer

30 April 2022

Borough councillors may have to break the deadlock weeks after indicating they were prepared to support plans for a new store.


'No fit up' on King's Lynn shop licence bid, council panel told

29 April 2022
'No fit up' on King's Lynn shop licence bid, council panel told

'No fit up' on King's Lynn shop licence bid, council panel told

29 April 2022

Police have been questioned over claims made to justify an objection to an application for a shop they claim has links with organised crime.


'Have we just been dumped there?' Council hears fears over Hunstanton hostel

29 April 2022
'Have we just been dumped there?' Council hears fears over Hunstanton hostel

'Have we just been dumped there?' Council hears fears over Hunstanton hostel

29 April 2022

Operators say the facility is being improved after fears over safety, and claims about past deaths there, were aired at a meeting this week.


'Too many people have died.' Campaigners demand change of culture after mental health trust's latest 'inadequate' inspection

28 April 2022
'Too many people have died.' Campaigners demand change of culture after mental health trust's latest 'inadequate' inspection

'Too many people have died.' Campaigners demand change of culture after mental health trust's latest 'inadequate' inspection

28 April 2022

A campaign group has demanded a 'complete change of culture' and apologies from organisations who they say allowed failings to continue for years.


Patients' group vows to be 'critical friend of Norfolk and Suffolk mental health trust after fourth 'inadequate' rating

28 April 2022
Patients' group vows to be 'critical friend of Norfolk and Suffolk mental health trust after fourth 'inadequate' rating

Patients' group vows to be 'critical friend of Norfolk and Suffolk mental health trust after fourth 'inadequate' rating

28 April 2022

Officials say they want to do more to ensure public comments about mental health services reach those who are in charge.


'No major problem' with King's Lynn level crossing, despite second breakdown, rail chiefs insist

27 April 2022
'No major problem' with King's Lynn level crossing, despite second breakdown, rail chiefs insist

'No major problem' with King's Lynn level crossing, despite second breakdown, rail chiefs insist

27 April 2022

Two faults which blocked a busy town road were not connected, officials say.


Training bid lodged for North Lynn site

27 April 2022
Training bid lodged for North Lynn site

Training bid lodged for North Lynn site

27 April 2022

County education chiefs want to turn a vacant industrial unit into a hub for construction industry training.


King's Lynn level crossing breaks down for second time in days

27 April 2022
King's Lynn level crossing breaks down for second time in days

King's Lynn level crossing breaks down for second time in days

27 April 2022

Drivers are being urged to avoid the area.


Town centre heritage initiative backed by district council chiefs

27 April 2022
Town centre heritage initiative backed by district council chiefs

Town centre heritage initiative backed by district council chiefs

27 April 2022

More than £500,000 is being spent on initiatives which aim to breathe new life into the heart of Swaffham.


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