Author Profile: Rebekah Chilvers

Plea from historic West Norfolk circus for help to 'save' the industry

The director of one of the oldest circuses in the country is urging the Government to support his industry.

‘Bigger and better’ market to return to Downham Market today

‘Bigger and better’ market to return to Downham Market today

A total of 14 stalls are expected to attend, and traders will be spread across the two squares either side of the town hall today.

King's Lynn hospital nurse tells Duke and Duchess of Cambridge of coronavirus recovery

King's Lynn hospital nurse tells Duke and Duchess of Cambridge of coronavirus recovery

A member of nursing staff at Lynn's QEH told the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge of his recovery from Covid-19 when they visited the hospital on Sunday.

Coronavirus: King's Lynn hospital to review every Covid-19 death

Coronavirus: King's Lynn hospital to review every Covid-19 death

Lynn's hospital is looking at key factors to see whether any coronavirus deaths may have been potentially avoidable.

King's Lynn hospital boss urges staff to call out racism and prejudice

King's Lynn hospital boss urges staff to call out racism and prejudice

The boss of Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital has urged all staff to confront any kind of racism and prejudice, whether seen or experienced.

King's Lynn runners pay respects to First World War soldiers

King's Lynn runners pay respects to First World War soldiers

A group of Lynn runners have paid their respects to those from the town who lost their lives during a First World War battle.

Appeal for witnesses after woman injured in King's Lynn robbery

Appeal for witnesses after woman injured in King's Lynn robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in the Saddlebow area of Lynn at the weekend, which left a woman with facial injuries.

Saw and drill stolen in Hunstanton burglary

Saw and drill stolen in Hunstanton burglary

Police have issued the appeal for information after a property in Glebe Avenue was broken into last week.

Penguin chick born at Hunstanton attraction during lockdown

Penguin chick born at Hunstanton attraction during lockdown

Staff at popular Hunstanton attraction have an extra special surprise for those returning to the site following its reopening to the public on July 4.

Play areas managed by West Norfolk Council to remain closed while further guidance is sought

Play areas managed by West Norfolk Council to remain closed while further guidance is sought

Play areas managed by the borough council will remain closed while it seeks further clarification and Covid-19 risk assessments are carried out.

Academy trust to host virtual talent show for West Norfolk pupils

Academy trust to host virtual talent show for West Norfolk pupils

A taste of the West End is coming to West Norfolk as pupils have a chance to show off their performing skills in virtual talent show.

West Norfolk village's ‘free food table’ brings community together

West Norfolk village's ‘free food table’ brings community together

Residents in a West Norfolk village have supported one another during the coronavirus pandemic after a ‘free food table’ was set up.

Market in Downham Market set to reopen again next week

Market in Downham Market set to reopen again next week

The market in Downham is set to reopen once again next week, after the town council cancelled it for two weeks over rumours of a demonstration.

Councillor says inquiry into King's Lynn business hub must proceed to 'put issues to bed once and for all’

Councillor says inquiry into King's Lynn business hub must proceed to 'put issues to bed once and for all’

A councillor has said the issues surrounding the KLIC building "will not be put to bed" unless an inquiry is carried out.

West Norfolk councillor steps down from environment cabinet role

West Norfolk councillor steps down from environment cabinet role

A councillor has resigned from his cabinet position this week, saying he wants to “make room” for someone who can commit more “energy” to the role.

Covid-19 'biggest thing' West Norfolk Council has dealt with, says leader as authority looks to recovery plans

Covid-19 'biggest thing' West Norfolk Council has dealt with, says leader as authority looks to recovery plans

The leader of West Norfolk Council has said Covid-19 is the “single biggest and most difficult thing” the authority has had to deal with.

Downham Market church volunteers deliver hundreds of meals to residents

Downham Market church volunteers deliver hundreds of meals to residents

Volunteers at a church in Downham have delivered almost 1,500 meals to people during the coronavirus lockdown.

King's Lynn cinema reopening date pushed back by a week

King's Lynn cinema reopening date pushed back by a week

Lynn's Majestic Cinema will reopen a week later than initially planned, due to delays to the installation of new seats in two screens.

King's Lynn veterans charity marks Armed Forces Day

King's Lynn veterans charity marks Armed Forces Day

A Lynn veterans charity marked Armed Forces Day at the weekend during a socially-distanced ceremony.

Death of woman in King's Lynn not being treated as suspicious

Death of woman in King's Lynn not being treated as suspicious