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West Norfolk charity’s £200k grant for new scheme

A West Norfolk-based charity has been awarded more than £200,000 of funding for a new scheme providing support for sex workers in the county

MEP predicts Brexit delay

MEP predicts Brexit delay

One of West Norfolk’s representatives in Europe has predicted Brexit will be delayed amid the continuing deadlock in negotiations

Climate protest criticised over meeting hold-up

Climate protest criticised over meeting hold-up

Michael de Whalley, of the West Norfolk Green Party, said that, while he understood the message of the protest, he did not approve of the method.

Sun shines on King's Lynn as town's annual Mart fair opens

Sun shines on King's Lynn as town's annual Mart fair opens

Hundreds gather for the opening of the historic event

BREAKING NEWS: Prince Philip will not be charged over Sandringham crash

BREAKING NEWS: Prince Philip will not be charged over Sandringham crash

Prosecutors say it would not be in the public interest

New Swimarathon makes a big splash in King's Lynn

13 February 2019

New Swimarathon makes a big splash in King's Lynn

13 February 2019

Thousands of pounds were raised for good causes during a new charity swimming day

UPDATE: Family makes emotional plea for help to find missing King's Lynn student

UPDATE: Family makes emotional plea for help to find missing King's Lynn student

Police say they are 'increasingly concerned' for his welfare

Equipment stolen in raid on South Lynn fire station

Equipment stolen in raid on South Lynn fire station

A specialist tool was stolen in the incident, say police

Fakenham set to stage Friday fixture as racing shutdown is lifted

Fakenham set to stage Friday fixture as racing shutdown is lifted

Concerns had been raised about the potential impact of a third successive meeting being cancelled

Swaffham Lions step up to help Guide Dog cause

Swaffham Lions step up to help Guide Dog cause

Members of the Swaffham Lions Club collected funds for the Guide Dogs charity during a fundraising effort at the town’s Tesco store.

Norfolk Police defend scene guard proposals

Norfolk Police defend scene guard proposals

Critics fear the scheme could be rolled out more widely because of continuing pressure on police budgets caused by a lack of government funding.

Norfolk MP attacks substation plan

Norfolk MP attacks substation plan

Mid-Norfolk MP George Freeman has accused the developers behind the project in Necton of not properly consulting the community over its proposals.

LATEST: Norfolk County Council budget passed after four hour climate change protest delay

LATEST: Norfolk County Council budget passed after four hour climate change protest delay

Protestors have occupied the council chamber for more than three hours

BREAKING NEWS: Duke of Edinburgh gives up driving licence after Sandringham crash

BREAKING NEWS: Duke of Edinburgh gives up driving licence after Sandringham crash

The decision comes just over three weeks after he was involved in a serious crash on the A149

Public urged to help shape future of King's Lynn town centre

Public urged to help shape future of King's Lynn town centre

People who live and work in the town are being asked to help shape a new long-term vision which officials hope will enable the town to thrive

West Norfolk MEP to address Brexit debate in King's Lynn

West Norfolk MEP to address Brexit debate in King's Lynn

Pro-EU campaigners and Brexit supporters will make their cases at the event

Fakenham racecourse bosses fear financial losses from equine flu outbreak

Fakenham racecourse bosses fear financial losses from equine flu outbreak

British racing is currently suspended because of the outbreak

Shakespeare’s Guildhall Trust plans ‘accelerating’, campaigners say

Shakespeare’s Guildhall Trust plans ‘accelerating’, campaigners say

Campaigners bidding to preserve St George’s Guildhall say they have had overwhelming support since launching their vision for the site last month.

Autumn hope for West Norfolk rail expansion work start

Autumn hope for West Norfolk rail expansion work start