Author - Nigel Chapman

Hilgay war memorial looking splendid once more

A day of celebrations and a rededication event is being planned for September 11.

Single complaints about West Norfolk Council and Breckland Council upheld by Local Government ombudsman

Single complaints about West Norfolk Council and Breckland Council upheld by Local Government ombudsman

Three complaints were made against West Norfolk Council during 2020/21 and two against Breckland Council.

New menopause support package for King's Lynn hospital staff and families

New menopause support package for King's Lynn hospital staff and families

Training for workforce, volunteer menopause champions and a menopause clinic are included in a new policy.

The pull of King's Lynn was strong for Minster's new team rector

22 July 2021

The pull of King's Lynn was strong for Minster's new team rector

22 July 2021

The much-travelled Rev Canon Dr Mark Dimond is finding life at St Margaret's Church very much to his liking.

King's Lynn hospital benefits from 'learning so much' during rigours of pandemic year, says report

King's Lynn hospital benefits from 'learning so much' during rigours of pandemic year, says report

The QEH's plans to continue with many of the new ways of working and good practice.

Swallow a camera capsule to detect cancer is coming to King's Lynn

Swallow a camera capsule to detect cancer is coming to King's Lynn

QEH will trial a tiny device which can be used instead of a camera inserted into the body by a tube.

Organisers 'heartbroken' at having to cancel Houghton Festival

Organisers 'heartbroken' at having to cancel Houghton Festival

The event has had to be pulled due to uncertainty over Covid-19 in the coming weeks.

Cafe owner fears for its future after power supply dispute

07 July 2021

Cafe owner fears for its future after power supply dispute

07 July 2021

A cafe owner whose power supply had yet to be restored after a dispute over payments fears for the future of her business.

Help the Samaritans by taking part in Samarathon

01 July 2021

Help the Samaritans by taking part in Samarathon

01 July 2021

A charity wants people to complete a 26.2 mile challenge - anyway they like.

Temporary Jobcentre Plus planned for retail area

Temporary Jobcentre Plus planned for retail area

A former Peacocks store is earmarked to provide extra support due to pandemic.

Trio race the sun in fundraising driving challenge

Trio race the sun in fundraising driving challenge

Three men travelled more than 600 miles in 16 hours across Britain.

Covid-19 jabs available with no appointment at vaccination bus

Covid-19 jabs available with no appointment at vaccination bus

Anyone aged 18 or over can get a first dose jab at the walk-in clinic.

Runners urged to act quickly to grab place in GEAR 10K

Runners urged to act quickly to grab place in GEAR 10K

Just 300 places are left for the August event.

Man assaulted in town, court told

Man assaulted in town, court told

A man was repeatedly kicked and punched during an unprovoked attack in a park, a court has heard.

Man unrepentant on drug use

Man unrepentant on drug use

A defendant who told police using cannabis should be legal and that he intends to carry on using it, has been fined by King's Lynn magistrates.

Stalking reports have sky-rocketed in Norfolk during lockdown

15 June 2021

Stalking reports have sky-rocketed in Norfolk during lockdown

15 June 2021

Reports of stalking have sharply risen over recent months as from April to December 2020, there were 1,166 incidents recorded.

Guided river walk in Lynn will combine Shakespeare and the fascinating Fens

Guided river walk in Lynn will combine Shakespeare and the fascinating Fens

A free, three-hour guided walk is taking place to mark Fens Day.

Cast members wanted for Lynn production of Grease - the musical

Cast members wanted for Lynn production of Grease - the musical