Author Profile: Allister Webb

King's Lynn hospital chairman announces departure

The head of Lynn's hospital trust is set to take up a similar role in Cambridgeshire this spring.

Council standards probe adjourned following police contact

Council standards probe adjourned following police contact

A hearing into alleged misconduct by a councillor was halted amid fury at what was described as the 'unacceptable' conduct of the panel's chairman.

Rise in Norfolk crime levels revealed in new figures

Rise in Norfolk crime levels revealed in new figures

But offences in several areas, including burglary and theft, have fallen sharply.

Environmental warning over caravan site expansion plan

Environmental warning over caravan site expansion plan

Two wildlife groups claim developers haven't shown the scheme will not be harmful.

New board aims to create bright future for seaside jewel

New board aims to create bright future for seaside jewel

Businesses, community groups and members of the public are being invited to work with political leaders following 'very encouraging' initial talks.

New sponsor leads call to get into GEAR for 2022

New sponsor leads call to get into GEAR for 2022

Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Lynn once again this spring.

Norfolk NHS critical incident warning withdrawn - but pressure still 'considerable'

Norfolk NHS critical incident warning withdrawn - but pressure still 'considerable'

Senior health officials have renewed their appeals for the public to 'use services wisely'.

Centenary campaign aims to tell 'full story' of Howard Carter

Centenary campaign aims to tell 'full story' of Howard Carter

Organisers of a new project in Swaffham are seeking the public's help to 'set the record straight' about one of its most famous historic figures.

Man charged with murder of woman, 19

Man charged with murder of woman, 19

A man accused of murdering his daughter will appear before magistrates tomorrow morning.

Two men charged with Downham murder

Two men charged with Downham murder

The men will appear in court tomorrow.

Police given more time to question men held in town murder inquiry

Police given more time to question men held in town murder inquiry

A post-mortem examination is set to take place later today, police say.

Police given more time to question man in village murder probe

Police given more time to question man in village murder probe

Magistrates have granted an application from police as inquiries into the tragedy continue.

'A night like no other.' West Norfolk police boss says evening of two murders 'unprecedented' in 20-year career

'A night like no other.' West Norfolk police boss says evening of two murders 'unprecedented' in 20-year career

Three men remain in police custody tonight as investigations into the death of a man and woman in separate incidents last night continue.

A10 closed in West Norfolk following crash

A10 closed in West Norfolk following crash

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area, amid reports of heavy traffic on surrounding routes.

Communities in shock as murder inquiries continue

Communities in shock as murder inquiries continue

Residents have told of how their 'normal' areas were rocked by tragedy

Two held in murder probe following man's death in town disturbance

Two held in murder probe following man's death in town disturbance

Detectives say the incident is not connected to a second murder inquiry launched in West Norfolk last night.

Swaffham launches Carter 22 celebration project

22 January 2022

Swaffham launches Carter 22 celebration project

22 January 2022

Members of the public are being urged to share their ideas on how to mark the centenary of Howard Carter's legendary discovery.

Work to start near site of crash involving Prince Philip on A149 near Sandringham

Work to start near site of crash involving Prince Philip on A149 near Sandringham

A lower speed limit will be in place once work, which is due to begin next week, is completed.

Four held after shop theft operation

Four held after shop theft operation