Author Profile: Mark Leslie

Connie is a winner in national stamp design competition

Heroes of the pandemic to be celebrated by new stamps, one of which has been designed by a girl from Sporle.

At last - Paralympian gets to compete in Games after Covid dramas

At last - Paralympian gets to compete in Games after Covid dramas

For Steve Arnold, this year's Paralympics have been beset by problems but now he has fulfilled his dream of competing at Beijing 2022.

Couple rescued at Scolt Head Island by lifeboat crew

Couple rescued at Scolt Head Island by lifeboat crew

A day out walking the dogs on a sunny day took on a dangerous twist when the tide cut off retreat.

Supermarket petrol station runs out of fuel

12 March 2022

Supermarket petrol station runs out of fuel

12 March 2022

Signs have gone up at Morrisons saying it has no petrol or diesel today.

Yet more Covid woe for unlucky Paralympic hopeful Steve Arnold

11 March 2022

Yet more Covid woe for unlucky Paralympic hopeful Steve Arnold

11 March 2022

Steve Arnold's Games debut is hanging in the balance after he tests positive for Covid-19 upon landing in Beijing.

Soroptimists celebrate International Women's Day

Soroptimists celebrate International Women's Day

A tree is planted to mark a double celebration with the centenary of women's organisation too.

Paralympian hit by Covid

Paralympian hit by Covid

A West Norfolk Nordic skier has found his hopes on a knife-edge in Beijing.

Downham Market vaccination centre to close

Downham Market vaccination centre to close

It will be an end to jabs at Downham Market town hall on Monday.

Storm Eunice closes Sandringham tomorrow

Storm Eunice closes Sandringham tomorrow

An amber warning has been issued for the area as a fresh weather front approaches.

Garden open day in village

Garden open day in village

Make a date for a local spring treat with the NGS.

Grants still available for leisure businesses hit by pandemic in West Norfolk

Grants still available for leisure businesses hit by pandemic in West Norfolk

The borough council are offering support of up to £6,000 for the hospitality sector - but time is running out to apply.

Attempted break-in at takeaway

12 February 2022

Attempted break-in at takeaway

12 February 2022

Police have issued an appeal to trace a would-be burglar in Downham Market.

Get involved on Valentine’s Day with Love West Norfolk

Get involved on Valentine’s Day with Love West Norfolk

Businesses can attend a netwalk, King’s Lynn parkrun is hosting an event on Saturday and the town hall will be lit up on February 14.

Necton will be linked up with North Sea wind farm, minister rules

Necton will be linked up with North Sea wind farm, minister rules

Permission has been granted for a second time to a huge new wind farm off the Norfolk coast, which runs its power cables across the county.

30 minute tailbacks at Pullover roundabout

30 minute tailbacks at Pullover roundabout

Is it half-term next week? Seems like the traffic has slowed down already.

Pensthorpe closed to public after case of bird flu found

06 February 2022

Pensthorpe closed to public after case of bird flu found

06 February 2022

A local nature reserve attraction has acted quickly after a single case of avian flu was discovered.

Lady Anne Glenconner of Houghton speaks of the Queen's love for Sandringham

Lady Anne Glenconner of Houghton speaks of the Queen's love for Sandringham

BBC Radio 4's Today Programme has been told just how central West Norfolk is to the monarch's life.

Service held on village green to say prayers for fire-hit church

Service held on village green to say prayers for fire-hit church