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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.
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.
WEST NORFOLK: Borough seat is UKIP’s new aim
The UK Independence Party is seeking a seat on West Norfolk Council in the wake of the party’s strong showing at the county elections.
1 commentHUNSTANTON: 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.
WEST NORFOLK: 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.
MARHAM: Local team record good debut
Simon Andrews experienced a good first race for the Royal Air Force reserves Honda team.
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.
WEST NORFOLK: Eyes down to help the blood bikes
Dedicated bingo organisers Peter and Sylvia Frost handed over £380 to SERV blood bikes from the proceeds of their latest fundraising event.
TILNEY ALL SAINTS: Motorist escaped unhurt after car crash
A motorist escaped unhurt after a car ended up in a ditch.
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.
NORTH RUNCTON: Birthday bash rakes in the cash
A North Runcton woman presented a cheque for £1,000 to the Rudham Oncology Fund at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital after asking for donations at her 75th birthday party.
WEST NORFOLK: One game sure to go to extra time
Scotty’s Little Soldiers has announced some big-name signings for a world-record rugby match due to be held next Friday.
FAKENHAM: Coronation service
A special service to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation will be held in Fakenham Parish church on Sunday, June 2 at 3pm.
WEST NORFOLK: ‘No’ vote on gay marriage
North West Norfolk MP Henry Bellingham voted against his own Government in opposing legislation backing gay marriage on Monday night.
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KING’S LYNN: Local biker Fincham rides to victory
Local motorcyclist Mark Fincham recorded a great win at Oulton Park.
HUNSTANTON: Return of the town’s Wednesday market
A mid-week market will be returning to Hunstanton after six-year absence.
GAYWOOD: Mystery death in Canada of Lewis, aged 23
A 23-year-old Lynn man has died in the Collingwood area of Ontario, Canada.
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.
POTT ROW: Sandles win top UK digital award
Sandles car supermarket, based at Pott Row, swept the board at the auto industry’s top awards for digital expertise.
DOWNHAM MARKET: Ambulance treats woman after kitchen fire
A woman has been treated for smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire.
KING’S LYNN: Bra-vo for capital Lynn MoonWalkers
Six women from King’s Lynn took part in the London MoonWalk to raise money for the breast cancer charity Walk the Walk.
FAKENHAM: Challenges facing new town mayor
The new mayor of Fakenham is Adrian Vertigan who runs the Salvation Army shop on Oak Street and also works with the EP Youth charity.
KING’S LYNN: Toddler freed from toilet seat by firefighters
Firefighters came to the rescue of a toddler who became stuck in a toilet seat.
Police appeal after antique clock is hit by rifle pellet in Swaffham
An antique clock has been damaged by an air rifle pellet.
WESTACRE: Cash to help young people at theatre
Performing arts students will benefit from a £300 donation to Westacre Theatre.
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.
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.
CLENCHWARTON: New head halts decline at school
A period of unsettled leadership saw standards fall at previously outstanding Clenchwarton Primary School.
1 commentA 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.
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: 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.
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: Coach operator celebrates UK award
Fenn Holidays has beaten off competition from coach operators from across the UK to win a national tourism award at the Coach Tourism Awards 2013, held recently in Liverpool.
DERSINGHAM: Beekeeper suffers theft of £1,000 bee colonies
West Norfolk beekeper Nick Gallichan has become the victim of a rare theft of beehives from a lavender field at Dersingham.
GAYTON: Choir in harmony to help Maisy
Members of a choir are doing their bit to help raise more than £20,000 to buy a special wheelchair for a Gayton youngster.
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.
DOWNHM MARKET: Cat fosterers sought
Cats Protection’s Downham Adoption Centre is looking to recruit fosterers to care for unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens while they wait to find a new owner.
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.
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.
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.
HUNSTANTON: Boost for stroke patients
Sainsbury’s in Hunstanton has helped make a difference to stroke patients in the town by raising more than £2,000 for its chosen charity of the year.
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