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‘Selfish and inconsiderate’: Witnesses sought after asbestos sheets illegally dumped on village road

‘Selfish and inconsiderate’: Witnesses sought after asbestos sheets illegally dumped on village road

‘Selfish and inconsiderate’: Witnesses sought after asbestos sheets illegally dumped on village road

An investigation has been launched after a trailer of corrugated asbestos sheeting and other items were illegally dumped on a village road.


Volunteers to take part in annual ‘deep clean’ of large green space in town

Volunteers to take part in annual ‘deep clean’ of large green space in town

Volunteers to take part in annual ‘deep clean’ of large green space in town

The annual ‘Great British Spring Clean’ gets under way in town this weekend.


Beach clean begins as large pieces of plastic are discovered

Beach clean begins as large pieces of plastic are discovered

Beach clean begins as large pieces of plastic are discovered

West Norfolk Council began a beach clean operation yesterday following the tanker collision in the North Sea.


Investigation into cause of oil spotted in rare chalk stream closes

Investigation into cause of oil spotted in rare chalk stream closes

Investigation into cause of oil spotted in rare chalk stream closes

The Environment Agency has closed a probe into the cause of pollution in a rare chalk stream, despite being confident it had found the source.


Youngsters meet ‘walking and talking’ food bin as part of national campaign

Youngsters meet ‘walking and talking’ food bin as part of national campaign

Youngsters meet ‘walking and talking’ food bin as part of national campaign

The UK’s fifth national Food Waste Action Week is under way - with West Norfolk Council supporting the event again.


Plastic washing ashore at beach could have ‘devastating impact’ on wildlife

Plastic washing ashore at beach could have ‘devastating impact’ on wildlife

Plastic washing ashore at beach could have ‘devastating impact’ on wildlife

Plastic has washed ashore at another beach in our area following the North Sea tanker disaster last week.


Plastic from North Sea collision washes up on coastline - prompting warning to dog owners

Plastic from North Sea collision washes up on coastline - prompting warning to dog owners

Plastic from North Sea collision washes up on coastline - prompting warning to dog owners

Small pieces of plastic believed to have come from the North Sea tanker collision last week have washed up on the West Norfolk coastline.


Suspected bomb found on West Norfolk beach

Suspected bomb found on West Norfolk beach

Suspected bomb found on West Norfolk beach

A suspected bomb was found on a West Norfolk beach at the weekend.


Nature reserve fights back against flooding with improvements

Nature reserve fights back against flooding with improvements

Nature reserve fights back against flooding with improvements

A reserve is undergoing key improvements to enhance visitor access and ensure the site remains a welcoming destination for nature lovers year-round.


Uniformed Service students join council for environmental work

Uniformed Service students join council for environmental work

Uniformed Service students join council for environmental work

College students have planted trees and cleaned up around the community as part of joining forces with the council.


Lifeboat crews practice vital skills to rescue those trapped in mud

Lifeboat crews practice vital skills to rescue those trapped in mud

Lifeboat crews practice vital skills to rescue those trapped in mud

Hunstanton’s lifeboat crew has been sharpening its skills when it comes to rescuing people trapped by mud.


MP reiterates in parliament objection to megafarm planned for village

MP reiterates in parliament objection to megafarm planned for village

MP reiterates in parliament objection to megafarm planned for village

A West Norfolk MP has reiterated his stance of objecting to the megafarm being built.


Your views on circus posters, the hospital rebuild, devolution and litter

Your views on circus posters, the hospital rebuild, devolution and litter

Your views on circus posters, the hospital rebuild, devolution and litter

Here are the letters published in the Lynn News on Friday, March 14, 2024.


Groundbreaking conference will shed light on how to improve historic buildings

Groundbreaking conference will shed light on how to improve historic buildings

Groundbreaking conference will shed light on how to improve historic buildings

Homeowners, landlords and professionals are being invited to a conference focused on improving energy efficiency in traditionally-built properties.


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