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Two thieves who stole more than £50,000 worth of phones and bank cards are jailed

Two men who stole more than £50,000 worth of mobile phones, bank cards, and cash during a campaign of theft have been jailed.

Pub grub could see village venue scoop win at national awards

Pub grub could see village venue scoop win at national awards

A village pub has been shortlisted for yet another award as its impressive journey continues.

Staff at popular deli ‘very privileged’ to be nominated for yet another award

Staff at popular deli ‘very privileged’ to be nominated for yet another award

The vote is open as a popular town deli looks to see off competition from three rivals and scoop a coveted award.

Community delighted as new play area is officially opened at special event

Community delighted as new play area is officially opened at special event

Youngsters have something to celebrate following the opening of a new play area in their village.

Hospital rebuild is on hold as Labour calls for review into scheme

Hospital rebuild is on hold as Labour calls for review into scheme

A rebuild of Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been put on hold after the new Labour government ordered a review into the scheme.

QEH rebuild could be scrapped if Chancellor axes new hospitals programme

QEH rebuild could be scrapped if Chancellor axes new hospitals programme

Fresh doubts have been raised over a new hospital being built in Lynn as rumours suggest the plans could be scrapped.

Council could alter adult care charges due to ‘unprecedented financial challenges’

Council could alter adult care charges due to ‘unprecedented financial challenges’

Norfolk County Council is to consider proposals to change the way people are charged for adult social care services while living in their own home.

Councillors to vote on turning off streetlights and reducing tip opening hours

Councillors to vote on turning off streetlights and reducing tip opening hours

Councillors could agree to switch off a number of streetlights and reduce recycling centre opening hours when they meet next week.

Offences in Norfolk have fallen - but shoplifting and knife crime on the rise

Offences in Norfolk have fallen - but shoplifting and knife crime on the rise

The latest figures show that overall crime in Norfolk has fallen by 11.6% - but knife offences and shoplifting are on the rise.

New lorry which will deliver vital goods to Ukraine is being unveiled tomorrow

New lorry which will deliver vital goods to Ukraine is being unveiled tomorrow

A new lorry which will help to distribute essential supplies throughout Ukraine will be unveiled in town tomorrow.

Aspiring chess masters battle it out for coveted shield

Aspiring chess masters battle it out for coveted shield

Aspiring chess masters went head to head in a competition as they battled for a coveted shield.

Emergency services rushed to river due to concern for safety

25 July 2024

Emergency services rushed to river due to concern for safety

25 July 2024

Emergency services rushed to a town river last night due to a concern for safety.

New art gallery and tearoom coming to town centre

New art gallery and tearoom coming to town centre

A town centre office will be converted into a new art gallery and tearoom after plans were approved.

Devil’s Alley on town riverfront could be revamped to become ‘key destination’

Devil’s Alley on town riverfront could be revamped to become ‘key destination’

A narrow lane with a supernatural legend behind its name could be given a new lease on life as part of plans to spruce up Lynn’s riverfront.

Peatlands, sports clubs and tech skills to benefit from more than £500k in funding

Peatlands, sports clubs and tech skills to benefit from more than £500k in funding

More than £500,000 in grants have been awarded to support projects which are hoped will make a difference in West Norfolk.

Popular butchers could be turned into homes as staff prepare to relocate

Popular butchers could be turned into homes as staff prepare to relocate

A popular butcher’s shop could be turned into homes as its owners prepare to expand into new premises.

Ambitious bid to find new use for historic library under way - with applications open

Ambitious bid to find new use for historic library under way - with applications open

An ambitious bid to find a new use for Lynn’s Carnegie library is under way - with some groups already expressing an interest in taking it on.

Confidence that devolution will go ahead under Labour - but decision delayed

Confidence that devolution will go ahead under Labour - but decision delayed

Confidence is high among councillors that more powers and funding will come to Norfolk after they supported devolution talks with the new Government.

Residents can have their say on proposed Neighbourhood Plan next month

Residents can have their say on proposed Neighbourhood Plan next month