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Sainsbury's (town centre) make a cheque presentation to West Acre arts foundation at West Acre Theatre, River Road, West Acre. LtoR - Jayne Dix and Paul Hotson present to Andy Naylor, Clive Hadfield and Isobel Smith.

WESTACRE: Cash to help young people at theatre

Performing arts students will benefit from a £300 donation to Westacre Theatre.

Clothes for sale in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at Potter & Dibble in Manor Road - Coral Campbell (left) with Susan Gray.

DERSINGHAM: Boutique just pops up to raise cash for charity

A Dersingham homeware shop hosted a ‘pop-up’ boutique to raise money for the Macmillan cancer centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

CLENCHWARTON: New head halts decline at school

A period of unsettled leadership saw standards fall at previously outstanding Clenchwarton Primary School.

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Samaritans charity Bike Ride staring at Sandringham
left to right back Charlotte Cross, Jenny Cook, Nic Noble, Jackie Grimes and Katie Smith
left to right front John Moore and Liz Roffe

SANDRINGHAM: Charity cyclists dress to impress - SEE VIDEO video

The sun shone on a bumper turnout for this year’s Samaritans’ Bike ride around the Sandringham estate on Sunday.

DOWNHAM MARKET CAMRA AWARDS                     

 
From left Steve Barker, chairman of West Norfolk CAMRA, presents one award to landlord Ian Pinches, as wife Lesley-Ann, receives the other from Andrea Briers, chair of CAMRAs national Cider and Perry Committee 


 
Note: **** You may care to sit on this for a couple of days as you should be getting a press release at the weekend with the news that the Railway Arms has also won the East Anglia Pub of the year award.****

DOWNHAM MARKET: Pub is apple of Camra’s eye as it wins regional accolade

Cider drinkers can raise a glass to celebrate the Railway Arms at Downham being crowned East Anglia cider pub of the year.

Rail accident report reveals failings

Maintenance had not been carried out properly on a railway line ahead of an accident which saw part of a train break off and shatter two windows.

Sport rss

Linnets swoop for Flyin’ Ryan - SEE VIDEO

King’s Lynn Town have signalled their intent for next season by completing the signing of Ryan Robbins from Coalville Town.

Setchell delighted with Robbins signing SEE VIDEO

King’s Lynn Town boss Gary Setchell completed his first piece of close-season business today by completing the capture of striker Ryan Robbins from Coalville Town.

Young Stars are forced to postpone meeting

There will be a blank Wednesday at the Norfolk Arena tomorrow night, where the Lynn Young Stars speedway team should have been hosting the Isle of Wight Islanders.

Promoted Linnets set to clock up the miles

King’s Lynn Town are set to clock up the miles and increased travelling costs after being placed in the EvoStik Northern Premier League next season.

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SANDRINGHAM: Charity cyclists dress to impress - SEE VIDEO video

The sun shone on a bumper turnout for this year’s Samaritans’ Bike ride around the Sandringham estate on Sunday.

Lifestyle rss

WALPOLE ST PETER: Flower festival held at church

A flower festival runs from Saturday, June 1 until Wednesday, June 5, at Walpole St Peter Church.

A day of celebration as King’s Lynn marks Hanse Day

Lynn will be celebrating International Hanse Day on Saturday with a packed programme of events and activities to showcase the Hanseatic links.

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WEST NORFOLK: Help artist Andy choose landmarks

An artist is getting ready to make his second charity calendar – and is asking readers for help to pick which local landmarks it will feature.

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WEST NORFOLK: How to feel better in mind and body

NHS experts are calling on people to dig out their running shoes, bicycles and gym gear in order to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

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Downham Market Water Festival  featuring dragon boat races. British Sugar team Bri Star 1

DOWNHAM MARKET: Will you splash out for dragon boat races?

Businesses and community organisations are being encouraged to sign up for the dragon boat races at Downham’s popular Water Festival later this summer.

Community rss

Taking the opportunity to see some local artefacts in Gaywood Library. Mike Neal (left) a member of West Norfolk and King's Lynn Archaeological Society shows part of a jug from around 850 AD to pupils from Howard Junior School (from left): Demie Goldsmith, Masauso Zulu and Kathryn Rayner. Behind are Elena Parkin (left) the community librarian and Helen Senior the Library manager.

GAYWOOD: Pupils dig in to local history

Roman artefacts which have been discovered in West Norfolk were some of the treasures that pupils from Howard Junior School learnt about on a visit to Gaywood library.

CASTLE ACRE: School is ready to improve

A headteacher said his school was moving in the right direction after an Ofsted report ruled it requires improvement.

WEST LYNN: Village meeting on £3.5m pumping station plans

Villagers will be able to have their say on plans to build a £3.5 million pumping station.

Taking the opportunity to see some local artefacts in Gaywood Library. Mike Neal (left) a member of West Norfolk and King's Lynn Archaeological Society shows part of a jug from around 850 AD to pupils from Howard Junior School (from left): Demie Goldsmith, Masauso Zulu and Kathryn Rayner. Behind are Elena Parkin (left) the community librarian and Helen Senior the Library manager.

KING’S LYNN: Sign up for a summer of fun

Lynn’s College of West Anglia is offering young people the chance to take part in a summer school to help boost their CV through the National Citizenship Scheme.

Photo montage showing a hotel on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site.

KING’S LYNN: Heart-rate hotel!

A hotel at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital could solve the bed-blocking crisis.

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