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New coronavirus cases 'may be slowing', King's Lynn hospital boss says

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital's chief executive says plans are being drawn up for how to move out of the crisis, but insists they are not complacent.

Coronavirus extends West Norfolk mayor's term

Coronavirus extends West Norfolk mayor's term

The election of a new civic leader for West Norfolk is on hold for now because of the pandemic.

Fears raised over capacity of Fakenham mobile coronavirus test session

Fears raised over capacity of Fakenham mobile coronavirus test session

Health officials have defended the system, despite fears that some key workers are having to travel long distances to be assessed.

West Norfolk services disrupted after person hit by train

West Norfolk services disrupted after person hit by train

Lines have been closed following the incident earlier today.

Coronavirus: One patient dies as five more discharged from King's Lynn hospital

Coronavirus: One patient dies as five more discharged from King's Lynn hospital

A total of 105 people have now died after contracting coronavirus, while 166 others have been discharged.

Parish council to hold annual meeting over Zoom

Parish council to hold annual meeting over Zoom

Residents of a West Norfolk village will be able to see their councillors at work after they decided to take meetings online because of coronavirus.

West Norfolk MP urges Chancellor to help tourism industry

West Norfolk MP urges Chancellor to help tourism industry

A West Norfolk MP is among dozens urging the government to provide greater assistance to help the tourism industry survive the coronavirus crisis.

'We can't go back to business as usual', warn West Norfolk green campaigners

'We can't go back to business as usual', warn West Norfolk green campaigners

With the coronavirus lockdown triggering a big drop in pollution levels, environmental campaigners say a return to the old normality is not an option.

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

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

A total of 104 people have now died at the hospital after contracting the infection.

Swaffham care home deemed 'inadequate' by inspectors

Swaffham care home deemed 'inadequate' by inspectors

A report says health and safety risks which had been identified were not then addressed.

Royal West Norfolk butcher offers vital delivery lifeline to communities

Royal West Norfolk butcher offers vital delivery lifeline to communities

A business which serves the Queen is making 200 deliveries a week to customers right across West Norfolk during the coronavirus lockdown.

King's Lynn hospital records 100th coronavirus-related death

King's Lynn hospital records 100th coronavirus-related death

The news follows the confirmation of three more deaths at the hospital.

Greggs scales back trial store re-opening amid crowd fears

Greggs scales back trial store re-opening amid crowd fears

Some stores had been set to welcome customers again from Monday, but the firm says tests will now be conducted behind closed doors.

Union accuses Debenhams amid fears of more job cuts and store closures

Union accuses Debenhams amid fears of more job cuts and store closures

The high street chain appointed administrators last month, but some of its stores won't re-open when the coronavirus lockdown is eased.

Norfolk Police launch online domestic abuse support project

Norfolk Police launch online domestic abuse support project

Senior officers are pleading with victims not to suffer in silence during the pandemic.

Mobile coronavirus testing operation to visit Fakenham

Mobile coronavirus testing operation to visit Fakenham

The visit is part of measures designed to help key workers access checks for the infection.

Coronavirus 'could cut value of West Norfolk services by 38 per cent', research warns

Coronavirus 'could cut value of West Norfolk services by 38 per cent', research warns

Council officials have set out the potential economic impact of the pandemic amid warnings of a multi-million shortfall in county budgets.

West Norfolk schools boss cautious over pupil return

West Norfolk schools boss cautious over pupil return

The government says it is considering a 'phased return' to the classrooms and one headteacher here says that is the right approach.

King's Lynn hospital announces four new coronavirus deaths

King's Lynn hospital announces four new coronavirus deaths

There have now been 98 confirmed deaths related to the infection at the hospital since the outbreak began.

Animal rescue needs growing in lockdown, charity warns

Animal rescue needs growing in lockdown, charity warns