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King's Lynn community rallies to support Australia wildfire relief efforts

Schools, shops and charity officials are uniting in an effort to help the victims of the devastating fires Down Under.

Village school plan backed despite traffic fears

Village school plan backed despite traffic fears

Multi-million pound plans for a new school in a West Norfolk village have been supported by community leaders, even though many called for changes.

'Sodden' ground warning over village housing plan appeal

'Sodden' ground warning over village housing plan appeal

A parish councillor warned future residents could need "a canoe" if development continues.

Person dies after incident on West Norfolk rail line

Person dies after incident on West Norfolk rail line

Police say work to identify the victim is now underway, as lines to and from the borough re-open.

West Norfolk rail services suspended after casualty reported on track

West Norfolk rail services suspended after casualty reported on track

Rail passengers are being warned to expect long delays this afternoon following an incident on the line between Lynn and Ely.

Rotten timber safety fear shuts footbridge

Rotten timber safety fear shuts footbridge

A footbridge in a West Norfolk village has been closed after an inspection revealed structural problems.

Health officials monitor King's Lynn McDonald's as site re-opens

Health officials monitor King's Lynn McDonald's as site re-opens

A Lynn fast food outlet has resumed trading as council officials say they are satisfied the pest problem that forced it to shut has been resolved.

Open meeting called over village pub after house plan is rejected

Open meeting called over village pub after house plan is rejected

A public meeting will take place next week on the future of a West Norfolk village's last pub, after plans to turn it into a house were rejected.

Green light for West Norfolk village homes scheme

Green light for West Norfolk village homes scheme

A social housing provider says it hopes to start work on its plans to replace post-war housing with nine new homes later this year.

West Norfolk Council backs village workshop extension bid

West Norfolk Council backs village workshop extension bid

A businessman's bid for retrospective permission to extend his premises has been approved, despite noise concerns.

West Norfolk social housing boss to stand down

West Norfolk social housing boss to stand down

The chief executive of West Norfolk's largest social housing provider has announced he will step down later this year.

King's Lynn McDonald's 'at risk' from pest problem, firm admits

King's Lynn McDonald's 'at risk' from pest problem, firm admits

A major fast food chain says it is working with experts to resolve the issue, but claims it originates at a nearby premises and not their own.

Inquiry date set for village homes bid

Inquiry date set for village homes bid

A special meeting will take place tomorrow to discuss the latest battle over a former village sports field

Campaigners demand action in King's Lynn rail fare protest

02 January 2020

Campaigners demand action in King's Lynn rail fare protest

02 January 2020

Campaigners demanding the return of the railways to public ownership have been making their case for change in Lynn.

Housing plan submitted for Downham hotel

01 January 2020

Housing plan submitted for Downham hotel

01 January 2020

A prominent Downham hotel is set to close in the spring amid proposals to develop housing after efforts to sell the site failed.

Eight West Norfolk payphones set for axe in BT proposal

Eight West Norfolk payphones set for axe in BT proposal

Officials say the phone boxes are not being used enough to justify keeping them, even though some have had dozens of calls made in them.

Man dies following crash in West Norfolk village

Man dies following crash in West Norfolk village

A man has died, and a second motorist has been injured, in the second fatal crash to happen on West Norfolk's roads in less than 24 hours.

Two arrested over alleged hare coursing in West Norfolk

Two arrested over alleged hare coursing in West Norfolk

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of hare coursing offences following a police operation in the West Norfolk countryside.

Man dies after crash on A17 in West Norfolk

Man dies after crash on A17 in West Norfolk

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a crash between a lorry and a car last night.

Emergency crews at scene of serious crash in West Norfolk

Emergency crews at scene of serious crash in West Norfolk