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Downham Market duo's 200-mile trek to Cardiff for Heather Bellamy begins today

12 April 2019
Downham Market duo's 200-mile trek to Cardiff for Heather Bellamy begins today

Downham Market duo's 200-mile trek to Cardiff for Heather Bellamy begins today

12 April 2019

Two members of staff from a popular Downham restaurant will set off on the first leg of a 200-mile walk today to raise funds for Heather Bellamy.


Prolific burglar who stole from King's Lynn home is jailed for four years

12 April 2019
Prolific burglar who stole from King's Lynn home is jailed for four years

Prolific burglar who stole from King's Lynn home is jailed for four years

12 April 2019

A prolific burglar who stole goods worth tens of thousands of pounds has been handed a four-year jail sentence.


‘Unbelievable’ support for paralysed Heacham man Sean Garrett

12 April 2019
‘Unbelievable’ support for paralysed Heacham man Sean Garrett

‘Unbelievable’ support for paralysed Heacham man Sean Garrett

12 April 2019

A Heacham man who became paralysed from the waist down after an accident at work has said he has received “unbelievable” support.


Current climate ‘destroyed’ now-closed Downham Market pub, landlord says

11 April 2019
Current climate ‘destroyed’ now-closed Downham Market pub, landlord says

Current climate ‘destroyed’ now-closed Downham Market pub, landlord says

11 April 2019

A former landlord of a Downham pub which closed last month has said business rates, brewery prices and competition from a nearby chain “destroyed” it.


West Norfolk mayor thanks King's Lynn Winter Night Shelter volunteers for support

10 April 2019
West Norfolk mayor thanks King's Lynn Winter Night Shelter volunteers for support

West Norfolk mayor thanks King's Lynn Winter Night Shelter volunteers for support

10 April 2019

Dozens of people have been recognised for their support of the King’s Lynn Winter Night Shelter’s first season at a reception at Lynn’s town hall.


Popular Downham Market pub closes its doors as 'bad times outweigh good'

09 April 2019
Popular Downham Market pub closes its doors as 'bad times outweigh good'

Popular Downham Market pub closes its doors as 'bad times outweigh good'

09 April 2019

A popular pub in Downham has closed its doors, citing the "current climate" as the reason for its closure.


Former Downham Market resident releases debut DIY book 'Pallet Style'

09 April 2019
Former Downham Market resident releases debut DIY book 'Pallet Style'

Former Downham Market resident releases debut DIY book 'Pallet Style'

09 April 2019

A former Downham resident has released her debut book, which details 20 creative home projects using recycled wooden pallets.


Shared Easter joy as pupils and care home residents meet day-old chicks in Downham Market

08 April 2019
Shared Easter joy as pupils and care home residents meet day-old chicks in Downham Market

Shared Easter joy as pupils and care home residents meet day-old chicks in Downham Market

08 April 2019

A group of youngsters were given an early Easter surprise on Friday when they were introduced to day-old chicks at a care home.


Study explores possibility of M11-A47 extension

08 April 2019
Study explores possibility of M11-A47 extension

Study explores possibility of M11-A47 extension

08 April 2019

A study has revealed the possibility of connecting the M11 in Cambridgeshire to the A47 in the area around Wisbech and Guyhirn.

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Downham Market pupils hit the right note by raising hundreds for hospice charity

06 April 2019
Downham Market pupils hit the right note by raising hundreds for hospice charity

Downham Market pupils hit the right note by raising hundreds for hospice charity

06 April 2019

Pupils at a school in Downham have raised £477.44 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).


Further success for Downham Market's Marquettes baton twirlers

06 April 2019
Further success for Downham Market's Marquettes baton twirlers

Further success for Downham Market's Marquettes baton twirlers

06 April 2019

Athletes from the Marquettes Baton Twirlers of Downham have once again proved themselves on the floor of competition, at an event on Sunday.


Easter Fair boosts Docking school’s ‘Field of Dreams’ project to improve outdoor learning space

05 April 2019
Easter Fair boosts Docking school’s ‘Field of Dreams’ project to improve outdoor learning space

Easter Fair boosts Docking school’s ‘Field of Dreams’ project to improve outdoor learning space

05 April 2019

Easter-themed games, stalls and activities have helped raise £433 towards a West Norfolk village school’s project.


Downham Market youngster to lose 40cm of locks for Hope for Heather appeal

05 April 2019
Downham Market youngster to lose 40cm of locks for Hope for Heather appeal

Downham Market youngster to lose 40cm of locks for Hope for Heather appeal

05 April 2019

A seven-year-old girl from Downham is set to lose about 40cm of hair later this month to support a fellow resident of the town.


Hopes to reach Tokyo as residents encouraged to take part in Downham Games' Community Step Challenge

05 April 2019
Hopes to reach Tokyo as residents encouraged to take part in Downham Games' Community Step Challenge

Hopes to reach Tokyo as residents encouraged to take part in Downham Games' Community Step Challenge

05 April 2019

In the month running up to the Downham Games, members of the community are being encouraged to take as many steps as possible.


West Norfolk village pub in sale process, but not to the community

05 April 2019
West Norfolk village pub in sale process, but not to the community

West Norfolk village pub in sale process, but not to the community

05 April 2019

After almost two years of campaigning to keep their village pub open, residents in Northwold are celebrating news it has been sold.


Baking comes Alive as West Norfolk venues hold charity sale

04 April 2019
Baking comes Alive as West Norfolk venues hold charity sale

Baking comes Alive as West Norfolk venues hold charity sale

04 April 2019

A Lynn-based children’s charity has been boosted thanks to bake sales held at a number of Alive Leisure’s West Norfolk venues this morning.


Marham woman's green achievements recognised at annual eco award ceremony

04 April 2019
Marham woman's green achievements recognised at annual eco award ceremony

Marham woman's green achievements recognised at annual eco award ceremony

04 April 2019

A woman from Marham who encourages recycling in her community and organises litter picks has been recognised for her eco achievements.


Nurse on King's Lynn mental health ward proposed vote on fight between patients

02 April 2019
Nurse on King's Lynn mental health ward proposed vote on fight between patients

Nurse on King's Lynn mental health ward proposed vote on fight between patients

02 April 2019

A nurse on a Lynn mental health ward invited patients to vote on whether they wished to see two others fight, a misconduct hearing has been told.


Action ‘vital’ for longer trains plan, MPs say

02 April 2019
Action ‘vital’ for longer trains plan, MPs say

Action ‘vital’ for longer trains plan, MPs say

02 April 2019

MPs in West Norfolk will be “pushing flat out” to get eight-coach trains on the line from Lynn to King’s Cross as soon as possible


West Norfolk businessman described as ‘one of life’s good guys’ suffers van theft fury

02 April 2019
West Norfolk businessman described as ‘one of life’s good guys’ suffers van theft fury

West Norfolk businessman described as ‘one of life’s good guys’ suffers van theft fury

02 April 2019

Just months after replacing an apprentice’s stolen tools, a West Winch businessman has said he is “gutted” after his van was taken while on a job.


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