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New Town Mayor Anne Tigue, left, and Baroness Gillian Shephard, second left, with the centres staff and helpers  MLNF13AF05145

SWAFFHAM: Baroness returns for day centre’s 25th birthday

Baroness Gillian Shephard, who how lives in Swaffham, returned to the town’s Merle Boddy Centre last week as a guest-of-honour at its 25th anniversary celebration.

Michael Palin visits Fakenham Junior school as the school celebrates its 100th anniversary. Michael's grandfather was a GP in the town for thirty years.

FAKENHAM: Python Palin raises flag on the spot where granddad once stood video

He is probably Britain’s most famous traveller. But on Tuesday it was a case of coming home for TV star Michael Palin.

Michael Palin visits Fakenham Junior school as the school celebrates its 100th anniversary. Michael's grandfather was a GP in the town for thirty years.

KING’S LYNN: Majestic cinema marks 85 years of the silver screen

Lynn’s Majestic Cinema celebrates its 85th anniversary this year with a special one-off event that will give audiences a chance to step back in time and experience cinema in the 1940s.

Fun Day for Spencer's Bucket List - Spencer has terminal cancer/18 months to live and friends/family trying to raise money to pay for travel insurance so he can have one last family holiday. 
left to right back Eric Bunkall, Ann Bunkall, Gemma Bunkall and Laura Peach
left to right front Spencer Bunkall, Grace Bunkall 4 and Karl Peach

SWAFFHAM: Insurers refuse last family holiday in US

A Swaffham family has been forced to change their plans to travel to America after an astounding £15,000 was raised to send them on one last family holiday.

Fun Day for Spencer's Bucket List - Spencer has terminal cancer/18 months to live and friends/family trying to raise money to pay for travel insurance so he can have one last family holiday. 
left to right back Eric Bunkall, Ann Bunkall, Gemma Bunkall and Laura Peach
left to right front Spencer Bunkall, Grace Bunkall 4 and Karl Peach

NORTH WOOTTON: Bulldogs take lead

A charity dog walk was organised to prove that dogs are only as bad as their masters and in particular that bull-breeds are good pets.

Year 9 pupils at the Iceni Academy have been selected as winners in the Young Writers Around The World In 80 Words competition.
Teacher Lisa Rees is pictured with the youngsters.

METHWOLD: Young writers in anthology

Twenty pupils at the Iceni Academy in Methwold have had short stories chosen for a published anthology.

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St Clements through to School Games finals

Well done to all those students who took part in the School Sports Partnership trampoline finals at the King’s Lynn Academy.

Greeves in the groove in Bircham victory

Sandringham take over top spot in Division One of the West Norfolk League after their 51-run victory over Castle Rising.

KING’S LYNN: Castle rising record win

Castle Rising came out victors in a tense and hard fought encounter against the visiting Bedouin.

MARHAM: Local team record good debut

Simon Andrews experienced a good first race for the Royal Air Force reserves Honda team.

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FAKENHAM: Python Palin raises flag on the spot where granddad once stood video

He is probably Britain’s most famous traveller. But on Tuesday it was a case of coming home for TV star Michael Palin.

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Celebrations kick off for Downham Market Festival

The annual Downham Market Festival gets under way this weekend and the town is set to become a hive of activity as festivities promise even more food, entertainment and music this bank holiday.

Swaffham vicar Rev Tim Lawes will be head chef at the Market Cross Cafe Bar in Swaffham Market Place this evening for a Swedish-themed menu Picture: PAUL TIBBS MLNF13PT05539

SWAFFHAM: Vicar turns chef to create Swedish fare

Swaffham’s vicar will be swapping his pulpit for the kitchen at the town’s historic Market Cross Cafe Bar this evening as he prepares a special menu for up to 30 diners.

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Swaffham vicar Rev Tim Lawes will be head chef at the Market Cross Cafe Bar in Swaffham Market Place this evening for a Swedish-themed menu Picture: PAUL TIBBS MLNF13PT05539

KING’S LYNN: Final countdown for the Battle of the Bands 2013

After five months and ten heats across some of West Norfolk’s best live music venues, more than 50 acts have now been whittled down to the final 15 in this year’s Battle of the Bands.

Swaffham vicar Rev Tim Lawes will be head chef at the Market Cross Cafe Bar in Swaffham Market Place this evening for a Swedish-themed menu Picture: PAUL TIBBS MLNF13PT05539

KING’S LYNN: High-flying drama in sky at Festival Too

Pop, rock and plenty of soul are set to attract thousands to Festival Too events with top acts including Gareth Gates, The Primitives and Harry Cracknell.

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Swaffham vicar Rev Tim Lawes will be head chef at the Market Cross Cafe Bar in Swaffham Market Place this evening for a Swedish-themed menu Picture: PAUL TIBBS MLNF13PT05539

KING’S LYNN: Blue to headline Festival Too

More than a decade after they first flew to the top of the charts with All Rise, the Blue boys are back and set to headline Festival Too as part of their 2013 European tour.

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KING’S LYNN: Castle rising record win

Castle Rising came out victors in a tense and hard fought encounter against the visiting Bedouin.

Heacham Infant School pupils dress up as wizards and fairies for visit by the Fairyland Trust to celebrate their Lottery grant. Brenna Powys (left) and Clare Enters of the Fairyland Trust with Front LtoR - Ethan Nicholson, Cicely Thorpe, Benjamin Bray. Back LtoR - Sophie-Louise Collins, Henry Heath, Tegan Frary and Madison McGinn.

HEACHAM: A touch of wizardry in Fairyland - SEE VIDEO video

Wings and wands were on show when Heacham Infant School celebrated outdoor improvements carried out with the help of a £7,000 Lottery grant.

Heacham Infant School pupils dress up as wizards and fairies for visit by the Fairyland Trust to celebrate their Lottery grant. Brenna Powys (left) and Clare Enters of the Fairyland Trust with Front LtoR - Ethan Nicholson, Cicely Thorpe, Benjamin Bray. Back LtoR - Sophie-Louise Collins, Henry Heath, Tegan Frary and Madison McGinn.

SWAFFHAM: Academy’s Saturday sessions are proving popular

Year 11 students at Swaffham’s Nicholas Hamond Academy have been giving up their Saturday morning lie-ins to continue preparations for their final exams and coursework.

Viscount Tom Coke, of Holkham Hall, is set to play a part in the  Cycle Together event on June 23, raising funds for local respite hotel, Park House at Sandringham Picture: PAUL TIBBS MLNF13PT05490

SANDRINGHAM: Pedalling peer joins in big Cycle Together event - SEE VIDEO video

Viscount Tom Coke and Holkham Hall are set to play a part in Leonard Cheshire Disability’s new Cycle Together, Sandringham, event on Sunday, June 23.

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KING’S LYNN: Local biker Fincham rides to victory

Local motorcyclist Mark Fincham recorded a great win at Oulton Park.

GAYWOOD: Mystery death in Canada of Lewis, aged 23

A 23-year-old Lynn man has died in the Collingwood area of Ontario, Canada.

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