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Family to host Gatsby-inspired charity event in Terrington St John

Glitz and glamour will be on the menu at a Great Gatsby-themed tea party in Terrington St John next month to raise funds for charity.

It’s all set fair for Burnham crafts

It’s all set fair for Burnham crafts

The Burnham Market Craft Fair (which is now its 43rd year) will be held on Saturday, August 18.

Team GB alumni pay visit to West Norfolk school

Team GB alumni pay visit to West Norfolk school

Two former Team GB athletes paid a visit to a school in Downham last week as part of their Healthy Living Week.

Choral society looks for musical director

Choral society looks for musical director

Janet Kelsey, Fakenham Choral Society’s inspiring musical director, is to leave the choir after 11 hugely successful seasons.

Community rallies to buy new playground in Holme Hale

Community rallies to buy new playground in Holme Hale

Members of the Holme Hale Playing Field Trust are giving their fundraising efforts one final push after totalling almost £26,000.

A different look at the coast . . .

A different look at the coast . . .

The exhibition at the hall, in High Street (PE36 6LX) is open from 10am-4pm each day and entry is free.

Church in West Lynn reopens after two-month closure

Church in West Lynn reopens after two-month closure

Churchgoers gathered at St Peter’s Church, in West Lynn, on Sunday to reopen the place of worship after a two-month closure.

Fire service plea against arson attacks in West Norfolk

Fire service plea against arson attacks in West Norfolk

Fire service chiefs have renewed their appeals for residents to stay vigilant against the threat of grass blazes following an incident this week.

Matron Claire has devoted 33 years to NHS

Matron Claire has devoted 33 years to NHS

While health workers commemorate 70 years of the NHS, one Lynn nurse is celebrating completing 33 years service.

All the fun of the school fair in Upwell

All the fun of the school fair in Upwell

Scores of visitors enjoyed live music in the summer sunshine during the Upwell Academy’s summer fair at the weekend.

See summer fun and games 100 years ago

See summer fun and games 100 years ago

To coincide with True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum’s Jolly Holidays exhibition they are hosting a hog roast and short local history film fundraiser.

Friendly society supports West Norfolk Young Carers

Friendly society supports West Norfolk Young Carers

Foresters Friendly Society has presented Young Carers, which is supported by West Norfolk Carers, with a generous donation.

King's Lynn to host new winter arts programme

King's Lynn to host new winter arts programme

Town 'will lead the way nationally' with new project, say organisers

Paws for Thought: July 6, 2018

Paws for Thought: July 6, 2018

We have a gorgeous couple looking for their new Forever Home – Bella, a 4-year-old Shitzu X and Charlie, a 2-year-old Chihuahua X.

Cyclists fund new defibrillator in King's Lynn

Cyclists fund new defibrillator in King's Lynn

A group of cyclists, including two members of the Rotary Club of King’s Lynn, have raised enough money to buy a public access defibrillator.

Review: The 39 Steps, Westacre Theatre

Review: The 39 Steps, Westacre Theatre

Skulduggery feature prominently in The Westacre Theatre Company’s production of an adaptation of John Buchan’s spy-thriller: The 39 Steps.

School hockey teams puts best foot forward for parkrun in King's Lynn

School hockey teams puts best foot forward for parkrun in King's Lynn

The teams took on the 5k run to raise funds for both their school’s PE department and the Pelicans Hockey Club’s new club house.

Promoting healthy lifestyles at Fairstead Primary and Nursery School

Promoting healthy lifestyles at Fairstead Primary and Nursery School

Pupils at Fairstead Primary and Nursery School enjoyed a series of sporting activities last week as part of a Promoting Healthy Lifestyles event.

Festival Too gets a Rude awakening!

Festival Too gets a Rude awakening!

The crowds were out in force in King Staithe Square on Saturday for the launch of Festival Too 2018.

Decision due on Hardings Way road rules

Decision due on Hardings Way road rules