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Norfolk County Council elects a new leader
George Nobbs, leader of the Labour group on Norfolk County Council, was today (Friday) elected leader of the authority at an extraordinary meeting of the full Council, held at County Hall, Norwich.
The council also agreed to take the first steps towards changing the current cabinet system of decision-making to a committee system.
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.
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 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.
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.
Regional News
Team trains for marathon challenge
Five Tesco workers based in Welwyn Garden City will run 10k for charity as part of their training regime before they take on four half marathons in six months.
Dad to run 12 races in 12 months
A computer scientist from Cambridgeshire has set himself the challenge of running 12 races in 12 months to boost funds for an Alzheimer's charity.
'Police failed my murdered mother'
The daughter of a woman from Chelmsford killed by a convicted murderer has claimed that her mother would still be alive if police had done their jobs properly.
18 held in 'illegal immigrant' raid
Eighteen people have been arrested on suspicion of helping to smuggle Sri Lankan illegal immigrants into Britain in a series of dawn raids across Europe, including in London, Luton and Essex.
Squash maker cutting home town ties
Robinson's squash maker Britvic is to close its factory in Essex where it was founded in the 19th century under plans to axe up to 400 jobs.
National News
Rodgers relieved after son cleared
Liverpool football manager Brendan Rodgers has spoken of his relief after his son Anton was cleared in a sex case involving a teenage girl.
'Suspicious' vehicle closes M-way
Bank holiday travellers faced huge tailbacks on one of the country's busiest motorways as police closed a stretch of the M6 while they investigate a "suspicious vehicle" at a service station.
Life term for stab murder husband
A father who stabbed his adulterous wife to death as she prepared for a weekend break with her new lover has been jailed for life after being found guilty of murder.
Flight disruption hits Big Weekend
Some performances have been cancelled at Radio 1's Big Weekend because of disruption at Heathrow, it was revealed.
Van driver admits hit-run killing
A van driver has admitted running down and killing a mother of three in a hit-and-run frenzy in which more than a dozen other people were injured.
Business News
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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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.
TILNEY ALL SAINTS: Motorist escaped unhurt after car crash
A motorist escaped unhurt after a car ended up in a ditch.
HUNSTANTON: Return of the town’s Wednesday market
A mid-week market will be returning to Hunstanton after six-year absence.
KING’S LYNN: Salon’s sights set on future expansion
With the significant achievement of being shortlisted for the Mayor’s Award for Business under her belt, hairdressing salon owner Sharon Hanson has her sights set on taking her business to a new level.
Campaigns
INCINERATOR: Cory Wheelabrator - No more landfilling
Incinerator developers Cory Wheelabrator said the plan is urgently needed to move away from landfilling.
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INCINERATOR: West Norfolk Council - Offends waste rules
West Norfolk Council called for the incinerator to be refused planning permission on the grounds that it would “offend” waste policies.
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INCINERATOR: NCC - Policies are satisfied
The incinerator should be allowed to go ahead, as it meets planning policies, says Norfolk County Council.
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INCINERATOR: KLWIN - Failure of democracy
The risks to public health and the environment were the key arguments put forward by campaign group King’s Lynn Without Incineration (KLWIN).
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INCINERATOR - More than an issue about regulations
The party’s over, but it’s anything but time to call it a day for planning inspector Elizabeth Hill who now faces a trawl through 30 days of evidence and papers.
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Crime and Courts
GAYWOOD: Mystery death in Canada of Lewis, aged 23
A 23-year-old Lynn man has died in the Collingwood area of Ontario, Canada.
Police appeal after antique clock is hit by rifle pellet in Swaffham
An antique clock has been damaged by an air rifle pellet.
Education
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.
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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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.
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.
Health
HUNSTANTON: Sex offender was working for children’s charity
The founder of a children’s cancer charity has lodged complaints against police officers over their handling of the work arrangements of a registered sex offender.
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.
WEST NORFOLK: Striding out to show that we all can Mind
Staff and supporters at West Norfolk Mind took part in a sponsored walk from Downham to Lynn as part of mental health awareness week.
KING’S LYNN: Bed-blocking halts operations
Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been accused of turning into a “care home” as urgent operations are delayed due to bed-blocking.
SANDRINGHAM: Jobs could be at risk as private hospital ‘consults’
Jobs could be at risk at the Sandringham private hospital in Lynn.
Environment
WEST NORFOLK: Shop and swap to boost Oxfam
Forget shopping; the very latest thing for those seeking retail therapy is shwopping, and now it has come to West Norfolk.
And the beauty of shwopping is that you will be helping Oxfam in its fight to end poverty.
KING’S LYNN: French connection in The Walks video
Visitors to The Walks in Lynn will be able to enjoy some new features to the landscape following work by French artists and landscape architects.
2 commentsHUNSTANTON: Beach clean-up to help turtles
Children from schools in Hunstanton joined in on a purge of plastic bags down at the beach to mark a global push to save turtles.
HUNSTANTON: Spinney project gets the go-ahead
West Norfolk Council’s cabinet has given the green light to a controversial enhancement scheme, costing up to £300,000, for the Spinney in Hunstanton.
Traffic & Transport
TILNEY ALL SAINTS: Motorist escaped unhurt after car crash
A motorist escaped unhurt after a car ended up in a ditch.
KING’S LYNN: Car failed to stop after collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car failed to stop following an accident outside the Norfolk Arena on Saddlebow Road, Lynn, on Saturday, May 18.
HUNSTANTON: Norfolk Green honour for Sox the rescue dog
A rescue dog’s tail has had a happy ending after a bus was named after him.
DOWNHAM MARKET: Night closures of A1122 town bypass for resurfacing
The A1122 Downham bypass is to close between 7pm and 7am on six nights early next month while a £505,000 resurfacing scheme is carried out.
KING’S LYNN: Diversion as Hardwick Road is closed for three nights
Lynn’s busy Hardwick Road will be closed to traffic tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday night, from 8pm to 5am, while surfacing work for the new road layout is carried out.
Features
DOCKING: Village’s heritage goes on display
New archaeological finds fascinated a constant stream of visitors to Docking Heritage Group’s annual exhibition over the bank holiday.
SEDGEFORD: Camping, but not as we know it - SEE PICS & VIDEO video Picture gallery
Toasting marshmallows over a blazing campfire as you watch the sun set over endless fields that stretch as far as the eye can see - the woods behind filled with the rustling of birds going to roost.
Columnists
That’s Entertainment - May 24
Another bank holiday weekend is upon us, they certainly come fast and furiously at this time of year, but fear not, there is much to entertain us in West Norfolk however the weather turns out!
The Big Eye - Why are cyber thieves allowed to make a mockery of us and the law?
Burglars have invaded my privacy. My personal space violated and my property taken. It’s never happened to me before and apart from the initial financial loss, there was an uneasy feeling of insecurity.
Wensum - Monty Python star here today
Today marks a very special moment in the history of Fakenham Junior school as it marks the 100th anniversary of its opening on May 21, 1913.
To Be Frank - A lesson in commas
Well what do you know. I write about how our lovely language is being strangled, and what should become the most-read story on the BBC News website but a piece about bad grammar.
2 commentsTurnstone - Memories of a wooded landscape
When the town council meets on the second Friday of each month, Hunstanton residents have the opportunity to ask questions or make comments.
Letters
Heart went out to young mum
You published a letter from ‘single mum’ (Lynn News, May 17) concerning the theft of her son’s shoes.
I’ve had my last swim
I should like to crave the courtesy of your columns to thank my many friends in Heacham and West Norfolk for much kindness, help and support received during my recent six-month period of indisposition, including lengthy stays in three hospitals.
Wonderful to the end
There is so much unease aimed at the Ambulance Service and the NHS I feel I must have my say.
Read it all, then another use?
To all readers who have problems with the small food waste caddy bags.
Video
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.
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.
STOW BARDOLPH: Proud as Punch with new arrival - SEE PICS & VIDEO video Picture gallery
Staff at a farm are as proud as punch after the birth of a rare heavy horse.
SWAFFHAM: Old boys delve into archives - SEE VIDEO video
Ex-students of the former Hamond’s Grammar School in Swaffham had the chance to see some of the school’s archives at the town’s museum when they held their annual reunion at the weekend.
KING’S LYNN: French connection in The Walks video
Visitors to The Walks in Lynn will be able to enjoy some new features to the landscape following work by French artists and landscape architects.
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Friday 24 May 2013
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