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What’s new and what’s hot at the libraries

New to Gaywood and King’s Lynn libraries this month:

File photo dated 01/11/09 of veteran singer Bonnie Tyler who will represent the United Kingdom at this year's Eurovision competition. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Thursday March 7, 2013. The singer, whose hits include Total Eclipse of the Heart, will perform a track called Believe In Me at the event in Malmo, Sweden. See PA story SHOWBIZ Eurovision. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire

WORD ON THE STREET - Eurovision voting politics a turn-off

Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are expected to tune in tomorrow night when the annual Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Malmo, Sweden.

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HUNSTANTON: Crews called to two petrol spills

Firefighters have been called to a petrol spill in Hunstanton.

FAKENHAM AND HUNSTANTON: Dementia awareness workshops

Carers for dementia patients will be able to pick up useful ideas for activities during library workshops.

District News - May 14

What’s happening across West Norfolk?

Mayor's Appeal - Borough Mayor Geoffrey Wareham and Deputy Garry Sandell (left) present the cheque for �8,765 to Jackie Haverson and Anne Hayes (right) of West Norfolk Young Carers

WEST NORFOLK: Mayor signs off with £9,000 gift to carers

One of Geoffrey Wareham’s last duties as borough mayor was to present a cheque to his charity for the year, the West Norfolk Young Carers.

WEST NORFOLK: Crews called out to fires

Fire crews from Fakenham and Lynn were called to a chimney fire in The Street, Sculthorpe, on Sunday afternoon at around 4.25pm.

CLENCHWARTON: Planners say motor business can stay

A motor enthusiast whose hobby became his dream job has won temporary permission to continue restoring vintage Land Rovers at Clenchwarton.

DOWNHAM MARKET: Fire in empty building

Three fire engines were called to a blaze in an empty building.

Lynn News photographer Paul Tibbs presents the Mayor Councillor Geoffrey Wareham with his official portrait watched by Lynn News editor Nick Woodhead (back left) and the Deputy Mayor Councillor Garry Sandell.

WEST NORFOLK: New Mayor counts her blessings to live here - SEE PICS & VIDEO video Picture gallery

West Norfolk’s new Mayor told how she “counts her blessings” to live in the borough after she was sworn into its top civic role.

CLENCHWARTON: Car repair firm to be forced out

A motor repair business will be forced to move if the recommendation of council planning officers is followed next week.

HUNSTANTON BLOSSOM DAY                                             

Orchard warden, Pat Richardson, shows, from left, chairman of the orchard committee Kate Dunbar, Hunstanton mayor Elaine Clutton and deputy mayor, Carole Bower, an Asian pear in full blossom, one of the many varieties of fruit trees planted in the community orchard last year

HUNSTANTON: Orchard is the apple of town’s eye

Crowds flocked to Hunstanton Community Orchard for a blooming great celebration at the town’s first Blossom Day.

The photo attached is the presentation of a cheque of �500 to the Mayors charity West Norfolk's young carers. MP Henry Bellingham had a �25 each way bet on the Grand National. He picked Oscar time that Placed 4th at 66/1 which paid out �437.50 as the winning are going to a local charity Ladbrokes rounded it up to �500.

WEST NORFOLK: Ladbrokes round up to £500

A charity which helps youngsters caring for sick relatives has been boosted by a £500 donation.

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WORD ON THE STREET - Europe: Should we stay or should we go?

Should we or shouldn’t we? That’s the question increasingly being posed about whether Britain should exit the European Union.

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Emily Keefe celebrates her 100th birthday with her family (from left): Julie Dicks (daughter), Katie Dicks (great grandaughter), Laura Dicks (great grandaughter), Emily O'Keefe, Sophie Dicks (great grandaughter) and Mark Dicks (grandson).

KING’S LYNN: Emily celebrates 100th Birthday

Emily Keefe is one of the few people who is lucky enough to be able to hold up a letter from the queen.

David Foulkes, left, and Sylvia Pickett, with MPs Henry Bellingham, second left, and Brandon Lewis, on the terrace beside the Thames during their visit to the House of Commons Picture: Submitted

HUNSTANTON: Legion fundraiser meets VIPs during visit to Parliament

Prolific Hunstanton fundraiser David Foulkes met some VIPs when he was invited to the House of Commons by North West Norfolk MP Henry Bellingham on St George’s Day.

District News - May 7

What’s happening in your area?

KING’S LYNN: Muntjac deer rescued from Inner Purfleet by RSPCA and firefighters - SEE VIDEO video

The Muntjac deer was finally caught by Inspector Jason Finch and a crew of Lynn firefighters at around noon after first being spotted around three hours earlier.

KING’S LYNN: Muntjac deer escaped the clutches of RSPCA inspector and fire crew - SEE VIDEO video

After trying to corner the Muntjac deer in the Inner Purfleet, Lynn, the creature managed to swim away from the Inspector and the fire crews and towards the wooden bridge.

KING’S LYNN: Firefighters and RSPCA try to corner the deer - SEE VIDEO video

A team of Lynn firefighters joined Inspector Jason Finch, from the RSPCA, in the murky waters of the Inner Purfleet, Lynn.

KING’S LYNN: Muntjac deer becomes trapped in the Inner Purfleet - SEE VIDEO video

Crowds gathered at the Inner Purfleet in Lynn this morning to watch as an RSPCA worker and firefighters worked together to catch a Muntjac deer that had become stuck.

KING’S LYNN: Path to detox on offer to help beat addiction

People suffering from drug addiction and alcoholics will be able to turn to a new service in Lynn which aims to help them kick the habit.

HEACHAM: Missing steers finally found

Four bullocks which escaped from a Heacham farm will be making a moo-ving reunion with their herd.

District News - May 3

News from across West Norfolk

District News - May 3

News from across West Norfolk.

WEST NORFOLK: Dementia patient angry at cutbacks

A mental health patient has criticised planned cuts in dementia services as a money-saving operation.

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District News - April 30

News from across West Norfolk

WEST LYNN: Broken door lock traps boy in bedroom

Firefighters came to the rescue of a young boy who was trapped in the bedroom of a house at Poppyfields in West Lynn on Sunday evening.

HEACHAM: Firefighters did not get in a flap to rescue duckling

Firefighters did not get in a flap when they rescued a duckling from a drain.

HUNSTANTON & GAYWOOD: There’s so much to try

A number of events are arranged at Gaywood and Hunstanton Libraries during May.

Alan Chilvers with his poetry book at the library

Local poet’s book at town library

Swaffham Library now has copies of Watton poet Alan Chilvers book, Poems From A Silly Grandad, inspired by his grandchildren.

Driver trapped after car runs into ditch beside A47 at Terrington St John

Firefighters released a driver who was trapped in his car after it veered off the road and into a ditch beside the A47 dual carriageway at Terrington St John early on Sunday.

DOWNHAM MARKET: Police appeal after teenager felt threatened

A teenager handed money over to two men after he felt threatened.

HUNSTANTON: Coastal pub planning to make most of spectacular sunset views

More diners could soon be enjoying the sight of the sun setting over The Wash if a planning application is given the go-ahead.

District News - April 23

News from across West Norfolk

WEST BILNEY: Police hope to flush out portable toilet thieves

Police are looking to flush out the thieves of a portable toilet.

Diamond Wedding - Tom and Jean Kitchen.

WIGGENHALL ST MARY: Diamond day for farming couple

A couple who met while living on neighbouring farms have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.

Norfolk Special Constabulary training Weekend at the Construction Skills College, Bircham Newton. Special Constables deal with a public order senario outside a nightclub.

KING’S LYNN: All in a day’s work for Specials - SEE PICS Picture gallery

Dealing with crime and keeping the public safe at major events are all in a day’s work for any full-time police officer.

Tuesday Market Place King's Lynn new plan and artist impression

KING’S LYNN: Tuesday Market Place gets ‘cafe culture’ look

This is how Lynn’s Tuesday Market Place could look if regeneration plans are approved by councillors.

District News - April 19

What’s going on across West Norfolk?

YOUNG CARERS AT SNETTISHAM                                 
 
Jane Hallwood

KING’S LYNN: New service to help young carers

A new Lottery funded service has been launched to help ease the passage into adulthood for young carers.

What’s new at the libraries?

New to Lynn and Gaywood libraries this month:

Ian Sherwood outside St Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday for Baroness Thatcher's funeral

Pilgrimage to Thatcher funeral for West Norfolk politicians

West Norfolk politicians were among the thousands of mourners at the funeral of Baroness Thatcher, Britain’s first woman prime minister, in London on Wednesday.

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