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Teenager dies after crash in West Norfolk village

Police have today confirmed that a teenager seriously injured in a crash near Lynn last week has died.

Coronavirus: Almost half of King's Lynn hospital patients now discharged

Coronavirus: Almost half of King's Lynn hospital patients now discharged

More than 150 people who had tested positive for the infection have now been allowed home.

Carers' group plans extra support amid claims of services being blocked

Carers' group plans extra support amid claims of services being blocked

Campaigners have warned some carers are being denied access to services, even when they can show they are helping a person shielding from coronavirus.

Norfolk County Council 'awaiting guidance on recycling site opening'

Norfolk County Council 'awaiting guidance on recycling site opening'

The government says it wants sites to reopen soon.

One in four Norfolk care home deaths linked to coronavirus, figures suggest

One in four Norfolk care home deaths linked to coronavirus, figures suggest

New data suggests the deaths of 31 care home residents in the county are connected to the infection.

Coronavirus: Eleven more patients die at King's Lynn hospital

Coronavirus: Eleven more patients die at King's Lynn hospital

The total number of deaths at the hospital now stands at 94.

King's Lynn hospital remembers lost colleague

King's Lynn hospital remembers lost colleague

Workers at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital joined millions around the country in observing a minute's silence.

Norfolk Police Federation leader urges jail time for people who cough or spit at emergency workers

Norfolk Police Federation leader urges jail time for people who cough or spit at emergency workers

The body which represents rank and file police officers in Norfolk says around 10 have been coughed or spat at so far during the coronavirus outbreak.

Suspect package on King's Lynn estate 'contained electrical component' - police

Suspect package on King's Lynn estate 'contained electrical component' - police

A building was evacuated and roads were closed as emergency crews assessed the item.

Building evacuated following discovery of 'suspicious package' on King's Lynn industrial estate

Building evacuated following discovery of 'suspicious package' on King's Lynn industrial estate

A 100 metre cordon is in place around the area and bomb disposal units have been alerted, say police.

Roads closed after 'unknown item' found on King's Lynn industrial estate

Roads closed after 'unknown item' found on King's Lynn industrial estate

Bomb disposal units are thought to be heading to the area as police say the move is a precaution while it is established exactly what the object is.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near village petrol station

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near village petrol station

Police want to hear from you if you saw a collision between a car and a motorbike at the weekend.

Coronavirus testing programmes launched at two King's Lynn sites

Coronavirus testing programmes launched at two King's Lynn sites

Tests for key workers can be booked at a hospital facility, while patients thought to have the virus are being sent to a new centre at a GP surgery.

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

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

The total death toll at the hospital now stands at 83.

Family's walking library idea keeps community reading

Family's walking library idea keeps community reading

A family's idea to leave books around their community to help others through the coronavirus crisis has taken off.

King's Lynn Town call for points per game system to decide season

King's Lynn Town call for points per game system to decide season

The Linnets have thanked players, staff, fans and sponsors after an extraordinary season.

Thousands sign petition against West Norfolk MP's transgender remarks

Thousands sign petition against West Norfolk MP's transgender remarks

Campaigners have claimed the comments could put lives at risk if suggested law changes are implemented.

Coronavirus: Three elderly women die at King's Lynn hospital

24 April 2020

Coronavirus: Three elderly women die at King's Lynn hospital

24 April 2020

The cases were confirmed following the publication of the latest figures for hospital fatalities related to the infection.

West Norfolk says thanks to NHS staff and other key workers battling coronavirus pandemic

West Norfolk says thanks to NHS staff and other key workers battling coronavirus pandemic

The applause was the first to be held since the announcement of a Lynn hospital healthcare assistant's death from the virus earlier this week.

Teacher and pupil reunited after 40 years through community coronavirus support group

Teacher and pupil reunited after 40 years through community coronavirus support group