Author Profile: Rebekah Chilvers

Starters were the stars of the show at this beautiful village pub

I’m usually a desserts girl through and through, but I think I have been converted to starters thanks to a visit to this pub, says Rebekah Chilvers.

‘There would be nothing in the town over Christmas’: Row over kiosks on the prom over festive week

‘There would be nothing in the town over Christmas’: Row over kiosks on the prom over festive week

A seafront trader has said for the first time in years she will not be able to serve up hot drinks and doughnuts over the festive period.

Cinema reopens its biggest screen after revamp which also uncovered historic features

Cinema reopens its biggest screen after revamp which also uncovered historic features

The biggest screen at the Majestic Cinema has reopened after a six-figure revamp has seen fresh seats, a new sound system and a huge screen installed.

Merging two schools would ‘offer pupils more enriching experience,’ says academy trust

Merging two schools would ‘offer pupils more enriching experience,’ says academy trust

An academy trust which is proposing to merge two primary schools has said doing so would offer a “more enriching experience for all children”.

See inside ‘time capsule’ manor house which has had heritage listing upgraded

See inside ‘time capsule’ manor house which has had heritage listing upgraded

A manor house described as an “exceptional time capsule spanning 500 years of architectural design” has had its heritage listing upgraded.

New head teacher ‘excited’ to be part of school’s ‘next chapter’ when he joins in new year

14 December 2023

New head teacher ‘excited’ to be part of school’s ‘next chapter’ when he joins in new year

14 December 2023

A new head teacher will be taking over the reins at a secondary school in the new year.

Labour chief’s swipe at council leader in scathing resignation letter

13 December 2023

Labour chief’s swipe at council leader in scathing resignation letter

13 December 2023

The leader of the Labour group at West Norfolk Council has quit, saying it was time to “step aside and let another try to bring about change”.

‘Save our school’: Parents’ campaign after plans revealed to merge two schools

12 December 2023

‘Save our school’: Parents’ campaign after plans revealed to merge two schools

12 December 2023

Parents of children at a school are hoping to save it after the academy trust which runs it announced plans to merge it with another one nearby.

New recovery house set to open for those struggling with poor mental health

11 December 2023

New recovery house set to open for those struggling with poor mental health

11 December 2023

People struggling with poor mental health will soon have a new rural space where they can receive support to focus on their recovery and wellbeing.

Festival chorus to perform carols at festive concert

Festival chorus to perform carols at festive concert

A family Christmas carol concert will be bringing a magical evening of festive joy next weekend.

‘It’s so important to keep an eye on who needs help,’ says night shelter team after former guest’s death

‘It’s so important to keep an eye on who needs help,’ says night shelter team after former guest’s death

The co-ordinator of a night shelter has called on the community to keep an eye on those who might be homeless and needing help.

We visited town’s new crazy golf centre – here’s what we thought

We visited town’s new crazy golf centre – here’s what we thought

A new indoor crazy golf centre with a nautical theme has opened – with a bar and street food also on offer.

Plans for £84m housing access road scheme set to be submitted before end of 2023

07 December 2023

Plans for £84m housing access road scheme set to be submitted before end of 2023

07 December 2023

Plans for a major new road in West Norfolk which is expected to bring “relief” to the A10 have moved another step forward.

'Dangerous offender’ jailed for ‘clear campaign’ of historic sexual offences against a child

'Dangerous offender’ jailed for ‘clear campaign’ of historic sexual offences against a child

A man described as a “dangerous offender” who “robbed” his victim of her childhood has been jailed.

Woman charged with shoplifting offences after items worth more than £2,000 stolen

Woman charged with shoplifting offences after items worth more than £2,000 stolen

A woman is set to appear in court after being accused of stealing thousands of pounds’ worth of items from West Norfolk stores.

Fresh start for junior school after tough year as it joins multi-academy trust

Fresh start for junior school after tough year as it joins multi-academy trust

A primary school looks set to start a new chapter after a difficult year saw its head arrested as well as it receiving a termination warning notice.

‘It’s created a lot of joy’: Christmas tree placed into hole on village road

‘It’s created a lot of joy’: Christmas tree placed into hole on village road

It is an extremely unlikely place to find some festive cheer, but residents have spruced up a hole in a road by filling it with a Christmas tree.

Snow and ice could cause disruption to Norfolk residents this week

29 November 2023

Snow and ice could cause disruption to Norfolk residents this week

29 November 2023

Residents in Norfolk are being warned to brace themselves for snow and ice, with a weather warning issued as temperatures plummet.

Fire crews called to blaze at village home

Fire crews called to blaze at village home

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a village home on Monday afternoon.

Investigation into fire at supermarket still ongoing

Investigation into fire at supermarket still ongoing