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Coronavirus: Two patients die at King's Lynn hospital

Figures suggest case rates in West Norfolk are among the highest in the region, although the number of infections is falling.

'Theme park exhibit' warning over quayside restaurant railings plan

'Theme park exhibit' warning over quayside restaurant railings plan

Officials were criticised for an 'absurd' recommendation as councillors backed the proposal.

Council leaders urged to back artificial pitch plan for town sports ground

Council leaders urged to back artificial pitch plan for town sports ground

But officials maintain public consultation is only needed on a formal planning application, despite criticism from councillors and residents.

Council approves charcoal and firewood supplier's expansion bid

Council approves charcoal and firewood supplier's expansion bid

'Being considered a good neighbour is important to us', a senior manager said, despite objections from some residents.

Coronavirus: New patient death recorded at King's Lynn hospital

08 November 2021

Coronavirus: New patient death recorded at King's Lynn hospital

08 November 2021

A total of 516 patients have now died with the virus at the QEH.

Early hours fire alert in village

Early hours fire alert in village

Five units from across Norfolk were sent to tackle the incident.

Festive lunches for elderly set to return – as one

Festive lunches for elderly set to return – as one

Christmas celebrations will begin in earnest when a decades-old Lynn tradition returns next month.

Coronavirus: Three new patient deaths confirmed at King's Lynn hospital

Coronavirus: Three new patient deaths confirmed at King's Lynn hospital

A total of 515 patients have now died with the virus at the hospital since the start of the pandemic.

Firefighters face late night lift drama

Firefighters face late night lift drama

A number of people were trapped during the incident last night.

A message to save the world

A message to save the world

Schoolchildren's demands for action on the climate crisis have been on show in Lynn before they're taken to a major global summit.

'They voted for sleaze!' MPs slammed over standards debate

'They voted for sleaze!' MPs slammed over standards debate

West Norfolk's MPs have been slammed for backing a bid to overturn the proposed suspension of a former Cabinet minister, who has now quit Parliament.

'Our work goes on', says council after progress on homelessness highlighted

'Our work goes on', says council after progress on homelessness highlighted

More than 100 people were helped off the streets of West Norfolk in a year, a report says.

Art show is a big hit for fundraisers

Art show is a big hit for fundraisers

Thousands of pounds are expected to have been raised for good causes following an exhibition of more than 250 artworks in Swaffham.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson indicates spring decision on Queen Elizabeth Hospital rebuild bid

Prime Minister Boris Johnson indicates spring decision on Queen Elizabeth Hospital rebuild bid

A West Norfolk MP has raised the issue on the floor of the House of Commons for the second time this week.

Sixth century treasure hoard discovered in field

Sixth century treasure hoard discovered in field

More than 130 objects were found over a period of nearly six years, an inquest has heard.

'Road first, then homes' pledge on major development vision

'Road first, then homes' pledge on major development vision

A multi-million pound access road should be in place before plans for up to 4,000 new homes on the edge of Lynn proceed, officials said today.

Railings plan harmful to historic buildings, council officials say

Railings plan harmful to historic buildings, council officials say

Councillors are set to examine the proposal next week.

Council calls for millions of extra savings to prevent bigger tax hike

Council calls for millions of extra savings to prevent bigger tax hike

Officials say Norfolk County Council is facing a financial gap of nearly £40 million next year.

Rebuilding King's Lynn hospital 'inevitable', MP warns Government

Rebuilding King's Lynn hospital 'inevitable', MP warns Government

Ministers have been urged to fund the necessary works now – or risk having to find more emergency money in the future.

Fuel company's relocation warning over expansion plan decision

Fuel company's relocation warning over expansion plan decision