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Coronavirus: Ten new deaths recorded at King's Lynn hospital

Cases and hospitalisations are also rising, as council officials reiterated their plea for people to follow meetings remotely as much as they can.

Woman threatened with meat cleaver during village home raid

Woman threatened with meat cleaver during village home raid

Police say thousands of pounds of cash and jewellery were stolen in the raid.

Elderly man seriously injured following crash between car and lorry

Elderly man seriously injured following crash between car and lorry

The road was closed for more than seven hours following the crash.

'No budget clarity beyond next year', warn West Norfolk Council officials

'No budget clarity beyond next year', warn West Norfolk Council officials

Tax bills and parking charges are among the areas where residents can expect to see increases following the publication of new budget proposals.

Plan for new classrooms at high school

Plan for new classrooms at high school

Expanded IT facilities are also proposed within the latest scheme.

MP welcomes new Norfolk devolution proposal

MP welcomes new Norfolk devolution proposal

A county deal is being offered following publication of long-awaited Levelling Up proposals.

Church leaders 'deeply saddened' after blaze rips through historic building

Church leaders 'deeply saddened' after blaze rips through historic building

Officials say it is likely to be some time before the full extent of the damage is known.

Warning as crews tackle village church blaze

Warning as crews tackle village church blaze

Members of the public are being urged to stay away from the area as work to tackle the blaze continues.

Appeal after post office staff 'threatened by men with crowbars' during raid

Appeal after post office staff 'threatened by men with crowbars' during raid

An investigation has been launched following a robbery last night.

Footpath dispute could block quarry expansion proposal

Footpath dispute could block quarry expansion proposal

But ministers will make a final decision as the company behind the plan says a decision should already have been made.

Burner consultation was 'inadequate', King's Lynn councillor claims

Burner consultation was 'inadequate', King's Lynn councillor claims

A councillor has urged Norfolk leaders to join criticism of the project's handling – but they would not be drawn.

King's Lynn pub revamp plan submitted

King's Lynn pub revamp plan submitted

More drinkers and diners will be able to visit an historic town centre pub if new plans are given the go-ahead.

Plan for two new schools to cater for major housing development outlined

Plan for two new schools to cater for major housing development outlined

More than £20 million could be needed to provide sufficient school capacity if plans for thousands of homes proceed, a new report has revealed.

Hundreds of illegal e-cigarettes seized during King's Lynn operation

Hundreds of illegal e-cigarettes seized during King's Lynn operation

Officials say they are also concerned at a rise in complaints about sales to children.

More homes proposed in historic King's Lynn building

More homes proposed in historic King's Lynn building

Four separate applications are now being considered by West Norfolk Council.

New locations set for flood alliance analysis

New locations set for flood alliance analysis

The chairman of Norfolk's Strategic Flood Alliance says 'real progress' has been made in the last year.

Village's late night fire drama

Village's late night fire drama

Emergency crews spent nearly two hours at the scene of an incident late last night.

More than 100 patients faced 12-hour waits in King's Lynn hospital unit in a single month, report admits

More than 100 patients faced 12-hour waits in King's Lynn hospital unit in a single month, report admits

The hospital's boss has admitted that dozens of patients faced 'unacceptably long' waits for care.

Flood alert issued for Hunstanton due to strong winds

Flood alert issued for Hunstanton due to strong winds

Flood gates are being closed along the town's seafront, officials say.

Police confirm standards probe inquiry after council hearing halted

Police confirm standards probe inquiry after council hearing halted