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Wrexham too strong for King's Lynn Town in National League

Two first half goals proved decisive for the Linnets tonight.

Schools carry the pan as pancake races return to town

Schools carry the pan as pancake races return to town

Dozens of youngsters took part as a popular tradition was revived today.

Coronavirus: Four patients die at King's Lynn hospital

Coronavirus: Four patients die at King's Lynn hospital

But new figures suggest a sharp fall in both infections and hospitalisations across West Norfolk.

Officials accused of 'misleading' over village barn homes proposal

Officials accused of 'misleading' over village barn homes proposal

Legal questions were raised as councillors gave their backing to the development of homes where a barn currently stands.

Sixth form plan for King's Lynn estate community hub backed by councillors

Sixth form plan for King's Lynn estate community hub backed by councillors

Education chiefs said the plans were of 'paramount importance', but critics claimed young people were being 'cheated'.

Farewell to the Showmen as Mart moves out of Lynn

Farewell to the Showmen as Mart moves out of Lynn

The historic fair has bid farewell to the town, having returned after last year's Covid cancellation.

King's Lynn learning support assistant shares 'terrifying nightmare' of Ukraine invasion

25 February 2022

King's Lynn learning support assistant shares 'terrifying nightmare' of Ukraine invasion

25 February 2022

The colours of the Ukrainian flag have been projected onto Lynn's town hall tonight and will be displayed on other public buildings for the next week.

Schools cash 'would make Parkway planning scheme unviable', West Norfolk Council report says

24 February 2022

Schools cash 'would make Parkway planning scheme unviable', West Norfolk Council report says

24 February 2022

Councillors are being urged to back a contentious plan, despite public protests and calls for up to £1.4 million to be spent on improved facilities.

Firefighters tackling house blaze in North Lynn

23 February 2022

Firefighters tackling house blaze in North Lynn

23 February 2022

Crews from West Norfolk and Cambridgeshire are at the scene and drivers are being advised to avoid the area.

Storm damage to landmark's grounds 'will take centuries to repair', trust warns

Storm damage to landmark's grounds 'will take centuries to repair', trust warns

Several trees were brought down, and a bridge damaged, at a popular stately home by recent storms.

£1.5 million village flood prevention programme revealed

£1.5 million village flood prevention programme revealed

Work on expanding a West Norfolk village's water recycling centre, so it can hold more excess water in the event of a flood, will begin next week.

Two suffer 'life-threatening injuries' in crash on A47

Two suffer 'life-threatening injuries' in crash on A47

Police in Swaffham are appealing for the public's help following a collision yesterday evening.

Norfolk County Council approves 2.99 per cent tax hike

Norfolk County Council approves 2.99 per cent tax hike

Opposition leaders accused council leaders of producing a 'close your eyes and hope for the best' set of proposals.

Coronavirus: Three new deaths reported at King's Lynn hospital

Coronavirus: Three new deaths reported at King's Lynn hospital

Infections are continuing to fall steadily, according to latest figures.

Appeal over vandalism at town restaurant

Appeal over vandalism at town restaurant

An investigation into damage at town centre premises is continuing.

Village schools forced to close after storms

Village schools forced to close after storms

Three schools in our area have been forced to shut by the high winds, as another storm sweeps across the area.

Flood alert for Hunstanton seafront tonight

Flood alert for Hunstanton seafront tonight

Officials say further alerts may be needed tomorrow and electrical engineers are trying to restore supplies to hundreds of homes.

'Our community is being pushed to the brink', say Gaywood protestors against new housing bid

'Our community is being pushed to the brink', say Gaywood protestors against new housing bid

Dozens of residents took part in a demonstration today against plans for more than 200 new homes in their area.

King's Lynn Town's Bromley meeting called off after second pitch inspection

King's Lynn Town's Bromley meeting called off after second pitch inspection

Heavy rain since an earlier morning check has rendered the pitch at the Walks unplayable for the second time this week.

Crews spend hours tackling village fire

Crews spend hours tackling village fire