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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

Police say officers are working with borough council officials 'to establish whether a crime has taken place'.

King's Lynn hospital chairman announces departure

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