Author Profile: Rebekah Chilvers

Councillors vote to keep share of council tax the same as last two years

The amount households pay to one local authority through council tax has been frozen, as councillors voted to keep it the same as the past two years.

Group created to discuss future of community centre

Group created to discuss future of community centre

The future of a community centre is set to be discussed by councillors, who have created a new group to assess the possibilities.

Friendship group for those feeling isolated or alone would welcome new members

Friendship group for those feeling isolated or alone would welcome new members

Anyone feeling isolated or alone is encouraged to come along to the Friday Friendship Group.

Council objects to plans for ‘overbearing’ office block at leisure resort

Council objects to plans for ‘overbearing’ office block at leisure resort

Councillors have raised their objections to plans for a new office block and caravan showroom at a seaside leisure resort.

Dog-friendly cafe near the beach punches above its weight with delicious, quality food

Dog-friendly cafe near the beach punches above its weight with delicious, quality food

If a wintry stroll on the beach leaves you in need of some warm, filling sustenance, then you’ll be in luck.

New vision for transformation of town's riverfront and historic building unveiled

26 January 2024

New vision for transformation of town's riverfront and historic building unveiled

26 January 2024

New proposals have revealed how a historic building and a vacant riverfront site could be transformed into an “enhanced” public space.

West Norfolk could bid to become Royal Borough – joining likes of Windsor and Kensington

24 January 2024

West Norfolk could bid to become Royal Borough – joining likes of Windsor and Kensington

24 January 2024

There are hopes West Norfolk could join the likes of Windsor and Kensington by becoming a Royal Borough to celebrate its connection to the monarchy.

Man appears in court after alleged road rage incident outside school

Man appears in court after alleged road rage incident outside school

A West Norfolk man has appeared in court after an alleged road rage incident outside a school in North Norfolk.

Independent restaurant will not reopen – with owners saying they want to ‘end journey on a high’

Independent restaurant will not reopen – with owners saying they want to ‘end journey on a high’

The owners of an independent restaurant have revealed they have decided to “end its journey on a high” and will not be reopening.

Woman, 53, died due to drug toxicity and natural causes, inquest hears

Woman, 53, died due to drug toxicity and natural causes, inquest hears

A 53-year-old woman’s death was caused by a combination of natural causes and drug toxicity, an inquest has concluded.

A10 near town shuts after three-vehicle crash

A10 near town shuts after three-vehicle crash

A main road near a town has been closed after a three-vehicle crash this afternoon.

One man taken to hospital after four-vehicle crash on busy road near school

One man taken to hospital after four-vehicle crash on busy road near school

One man has been taken to hospital after a four-vehicle crash near a school on one of Lynn’s main roads on Friday afternoon.

‘I have no confidence in leader or cabinet’: Councillor quits ruling group

‘I have no confidence in leader or cabinet’: Councillor quits ruling group

A councillor has said she has “no confidence” in the borough council leader and cabinet as she has resigned from the ruling Independent Partnership.

Plans for new 140km electricity line between Lincolnshire and West Norfolk unveiled

18 January 2024

Plans for new 140km electricity line between Lincolnshire and West Norfolk unveiled

18 January 2024

A new 140km-long overhead electricity line could be created from Lincolnshire to West Norfolk – with a new substation installed here too.

Cyclist needed hospital treatment after being bitten by dog

17 January 2024

Cyclist needed hospital treatment after being bitten by dog

17 January 2024

A cyclist was left needing hospital treatment after being bitten by a dog last month.

Compelling – yet terrifying – ghost story will keep you glued to your seat – review

16 January 2024

Compelling – yet terrifying – ghost story will keep you glued to your seat – review

16 January 2024

Here’s what our reviewer thought of The Woman in Black at Norwich’s Theatre Royal.

Two people in 60s die after two-car crash

15 January 2024

Two people in 60s die after two-car crash

15 January 2024

Two people in their 60s have died after a two-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon.

‘A true superstar’: Man who raised £115,000 for cancer services in wife’s memory dies

11 January 2024

‘A true superstar’: Man who raised £115,000 for cancer services in wife’s memory dies

11 January 2024

A man who single-handedly raised more than £115,000 for a hospital’s cancer services fund in his wife’s memory has died.

Man to appear in court accused of drink-driving

Man to appear in court accused of drink-driving

A man in his 50s is set to appear in court after being arrested on suspicion of drink-driving this week.

Woman who died at funeral parlour will be ‘truly missed’, colleagues say

Woman who died at funeral parlour will be ‘truly missed’, colleagues say