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Funding to boost rural projects in West Norfolk is up for grabs

Funding to boost rural projects in West Norfolk is up for grabs

Funding to boost rural projects in West Norfolk is up for grabs

21 May 2025

Funding for projects which will boost rural areas in West Norfolk is available once again.


Consultation on proposals for huge solar farm launches today

Consultation on proposals for huge solar farm launches today

Consultation on proposals for huge solar farm launches today

21 May 2025

A public consultation has opened today, giving residents the chance to have their say on solar farm plans for the area.


Cold water shock is a ‘main concern’ as people enjoy swimming spots this summer

Cold water shock is a ‘main concern’ as people enjoy swimming spots this summer

Cold water shock is a ‘main concern’ as people enjoy swimming spots this summer

19 May 2025

West Norfolk Council has issued a warning over cold water shock amid a rise in outdoor swimming in the warm weather.


Disappointment after calls to protect rare chalk streams are rejected

Disappointment after calls to protect rare chalk streams are rejected

Disappointment after calls to protect rare chalk streams are rejected

16 May 2025

The Government has been slammed after MPs rejected proposals to protect rare chalk streams.


Villagers asked for their views on new substation plans

Villagers asked for their views on new substation plans

Villagers asked for their views on new substation plans

15 May 2025

A major project to bring power from Scotland to Norfolk is facing an important hurdle over plans to build new substations in West Norfolk villages.


Free flowers up for grabs - and could be gone within an hour

Free flowers up for grabs - and could be gone within an hour

Free flowers up for grabs - and could be gone within an hour

13 May 2025

West Norfolk Council is giving away flowers from garden areas in the district.


Hunstanton school takes steps towards a more sustainable future

Hunstanton school takes steps towards a more sustainable future

Hunstanton school takes steps towards a more sustainable future

11 May 2025

A Hunstanton school has taken a step to a more sustainable future for its students with the installation of a new state-of-the-art solar panel system.


Wildlife centre braced for ‘huge rise’ in young admissions

Wildlife centre braced for ‘huge rise’ in young admissions

Wildlife centre braced for ‘huge rise’ in young admissions

10 May 2025

A West Norfolk wildlife centre is bracing itself for an influx of young admissions.


Readers’ views on tree protection, beach hut charges, and anti-social behaviour

Readers’ views on tree protection, beach hut charges, and anti-social behaviour

Readers’ views on tree protection, beach hut charges, and anti-social behaviour

09 May 2025

In our letters page this week, a reader bemoans the lack of protection for natural habitats from building developments.


Woman claims she was not told about solar farm plans before buying new home

Woman claims she was not told about solar farm plans before buying new home

Woman claims she was not told about solar farm plans before buying new home

08 May 2025

A Necton homeowner has been left with unanswered questions after purchasing a home near land which could soon house a huge solar farm.

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Budding young wildlife photographers from Norfolk asked to get snapping for RSPCA

Budding young wildlife photographers from Norfolk asked to get snapping for RSPCA

Budding young wildlife photographers from Norfolk asked to get snapping for RSPCA

07 May 2025

The RSPCA is encouraging young photographers in Norfolk to enter its prestigious annual photo competition.


Vandals strike nesting site of vulnerable and protected birds

Vandals strike nesting site of vulnerable and protected birds

Vandals strike nesting site of vulnerable and protected birds

06 May 2025

Conservationists have been left “shocked and saddened” after vandals targeted the nesting site of protected birds.


Take a look at what nature reserve’s cafe could look like after major refurbishment

Take a look at what nature reserve’s cafe could look like after major refurbishment

Take a look at what nature reserve’s cafe could look like after major refurbishment

06 May 2025

A nature reserve’s café refurbishment is set to start this month - here is what it could look like when complete.


Crews rushed to rescue cruiser which had run out of fuel

Crews rushed to rescue cruiser which had run out of fuel

Crews rushed to rescue cruiser which had run out of fuel

05 May 2025

Lifeboat crews rushed to check on a cruiser which was drifting at sea after running out of fuel - and had to tow it back to Lynn.


Frustration as Australian landowner wants to block off two woodland footpaths

Frustration as Australian landowner wants to block off two woodland footpaths

Frustration as Australian landowner wants to block off two woodland footpaths

05 May 2025

Residents have voiced their displeasure at a landowner’s plans to block two footpaths which they have enjoyed for decades.


Beach hut owners slam ‘greedy’ council over extortionate rent costs

Beach hut owners slam ‘greedy’ council over extortionate rent costs

Beach hut owners slam ‘greedy’ council over extortionate rent costs

05 May 2025

Beach hut owners say their beloved colourful chalets have become far from desirable – and near-impossible to sell.


Give home composting a go - council urges

Give home composting a go - council urges

Give home composting a go - council urges

03 May 2025

People are being urged to give home composting a go as part of International Compost Awareness Week.


Nature reserve hands endangered bird project to conservation trust after almost two decades

Nature reserve hands endangered bird project to conservation trust after almost two decades

Nature reserve hands endangered bird project to conservation trust after almost two decades

02 May 2025

A nature reserve has been able to hand over its successful conservation project to a newly-formed charity.


Beach ‘wins’ Brown Flag Award again

Beach ‘wins’ Brown Flag Award again

Beach ‘wins’ Brown Flag Award again

01 May 2025

A West Norfolk beach has been named and shamed at the second annual 'Brown Flag Awards'.


Reclusive home-owner says her junkyard garden is ‘no-one else’s business’

Reclusive home-owner says her junkyard garden is ‘no-one else’s business’

Reclusive home-owner says her junkyard garden is ‘no-one else’s business’

30 April 2025

A reclusive home-owner ordered to clean up her “junkyard” front garden has insisted the mess is “no-one else's business”.


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