Author Profile: Allister Webb

King's Lynn hospital getting ready for coronavirus threat

Board members have heard work is underway to ensure the hospital is ready to respond if cases of the infection are confirmed here.

Norfolk police and crime panel backs 3.95 per cent council tax rise

Norfolk police and crime panel backs 3.95 per cent council tax rise

Budget proposals which will add around £10 to average council tax bills next year have been approved today.

Breckland Council launches empty homes grant scheme

Breckland Council launches empty homes grant scheme

People who own empty properties in and around Swaffham are being given the chance to seek grants to bring them back into use - but there is a catch.

Expansion bid outlined for West Norfolk school

Expansion bid outlined for West Norfolk school

A trust which runs several West Norfolk schools is seeking to expand one of its sites.

Cheering children greet Queen on RAF Marham visit

Cheering children greet Queen on RAF Marham visit

The base's commander says it is 'always an honour' to welcome the monarch to the West Norfolk station.

King's Lynn hospital 'facing four times more flu cases than last year', says boss

King's Lynn hospital 'facing four times more flu cases than last year', says boss

The challenge of the rising demand faced by Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been set out in newly released papers.

Crowds greet Queen at West Newton church service

Crowds greet Queen at West Newton church service

The Queen met scores of wellwishers as she attended church in West Newton.

Crowds greet Queen at West Newton church service

Crowds greet Queen at West Newton church service

The Queen met scores of wellwishers as she attended church in West Newton.

‘Golden’ chance offered by King's Lynn Corn Exchange work

01 February 2020

‘Golden’ chance offered by King's Lynn Corn Exchange work

01 February 2020

The project previously faced repeated questions over its potential viability and sustainability.

'We want to find a solution' - King's Lynn surgery operator vows to work with community after practice is saved

'We want to find a solution' - King's Lynn surgery operator vows to work with community after practice is saved

The operator of a Lynn medical practice which has been saved from closure says it wants to work with others to find a long-term solution.

Demolition plan revealed for fire-ravaged King's Lynn charity shop

Demolition plan revealed for fire-ravaged King's Lynn charity shop

Work to knock down the remains of a Lynn charity shop which was gutted by fire could begin within weeks, according to new proposals.

King's Lynn doctors' surgery saved as health bosses vote against closure plan

King's Lynn doctors' surgery saved as health bosses vote against closure plan

A Lynn doctors' surgery which has been threatened with closure for several months has been reprieved today.

King's Lynn surgery options 'being considered now'

King's Lynn surgery options 'being considered now'

Discussions are already underway on the future shape of health services in Lynn, officials say.

Brexit means unexpected boom for fireworks

Brexit means unexpected boom for fireworks

Fireworks companies operating in West Norfolk say they have enjoyed a boost in trade from people planning to celebrate our EU exit.

Borough plans average £4.50 council tax rise

Borough plans average £4.50 council tax rise

Average council tax bills in West Norfolk look set to rise by around £70 this spring as local authorities finalise their budget plans.

King's Lynn transport plan 'will be reviewed to reflect green advances', meeting told

King's Lynn transport plan 'will be reviewed to reflect green advances', meeting told

A council committee has heard that new plans to make travel in and around Lynn are the beginning of the process, not the end.

West Norfolk remembers Holocaust at commemoration events

West Norfolk remembers Holocaust at commemoration events

Services have taken place in Lynn and Hunstanton marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Heritage volunteer backs South Gate road diversion idea

Heritage volunteer backs South Gate road diversion idea

A long-time volunteer at one of Lynn's oldest landmarks says traffic must be diverted around it in order to preserve it.

Legal moves made over death of King's Lynn care home resident, 89

Legal moves made over death of King's Lynn care home resident, 89

The family of an elderly woman who died after being attacked by a fellow care home resident have instructed a legal firm to look into her case.

West Norfolk fundraiser Marie still caring for the animals at 90

West Norfolk fundraiser Marie still caring for the animals at 90