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Things can only get cleaner

Things can only get cleaner

Things can only get cleaner

In his fortnightly column, MP Terry Jermy discusses flooding and the protection of our waterways.


Megafarm proposals recommended for refusal ahead of special planning meeting next month

Megafarm proposals recommended for refusal ahead of special planning meeting next month

Megafarm proposals recommended for refusal ahead of special planning meeting next month

Proposals to build what would be one of the biggest livestock farms in the country have been recommended for refusal by West Norfolk planners.


Cuts to key disability benefits could be ‘potential disaster’, charity warns

Cuts to key disability benefits could be ‘potential disaster’, charity warns

Cuts to key disability benefits could be ‘potential disaster’, charity warns

Cuts to key disability benefits could be a “potential disaster” for people in West Norfolk, a charity has warned.


Measures against sex discrimination have been painfully slow

Measures against sex discrimination have been painfully slow

Measures against sex discrimination have been painfully slow

In our weekly Friday Politics column, Jo Rust discusses progress made over the last 50 years since 50 years the Sex Discrimination Act.


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.


‘It will best meet Norfolk’s needs’: Councillors back three-unitary model for county

‘It will best meet Norfolk’s needs’: Councillors back three-unitary model for county

‘It will best meet Norfolk’s needs’: Councillors back three-unitary model for county

Councillors in West Norfolk have decided which model for local government reorganisation they would prefer to “best meet Norfolk’s needs”.


Reopening date for ferry still to be confirmed

Reopening date for ferry still to be confirmed

Reopening date for ferry still to be confirmed

Two months on, a reopening date for the West Lynn ferry has still to be confirmed.

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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.


£100,000 spent on ill-fated car park plan has ‘not been wasted’

£100,000 spent on ill-fated car park plan has ‘not been wasted’

£100,000 spent on ill-fated car park plan has ‘not been wasted’

A councillor has said the almost £100,000 his authority spent on an ill-fated car parking scheme has “not been wasted”.


Special ceremony marks major milestone in school relocation

Special ceremony marks major milestone in school relocation

Special ceremony marks major milestone in school relocation

A significant milestone has been marked in a school’s expansion and relocation as pupils visited the site and took part in a ceremonial steel signing.


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.


Plan submitted which says having fewer councils in Norfolk would save £29m per year

Plan submitted which says having fewer councils in Norfolk would save £29m per year

Plan submitted which says having fewer councils in Norfolk would save £29m per year

A plan which says up to £29million per year could be saved by having fewer councils in Norfolk is being submitted to the Government.


Council organises ‘grand celebration’ for seaside town to mark historic event

Council organises ‘grand celebration’ for seaside town to mark historic event

Council organises ‘grand celebration’ for seaside town to mark historic event

A seaside town is marking a special occasion with a weekend full of activities.


Council spent almost £100K on now-halted car parking charges plan - £40K more than first reported

Council spent almost £100K on now-halted car parking charges plan - £40K more than first reported

Council spent almost £100K on now-halted car parking charges plan - £40K more than first reported

A council spent nearly £100,000 on its ill-fated plans to introduce car parking charges, it has been revealed.


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