Health

36% of West Norfolk's primary school children are too fat

Hickathrift House’s general manager, Ceri Mills, won in the Apprentice or Learner of the Year category at the 2018 Barchester Care Awards.

South West Norfolk MP Elizabeth Truss has voiced her “frustration” over the situation regarding Morley House, after a meeting last week.

A bingo organised in memory of a young mother who lost her battle with cancer has raised £825 for patients at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Officials are calling for “vast improvement” to autism services following research with families of children affected by the condition.

A Lynn parent has spoken of his concern after his son walked almost a mile home with a broken leg following a school football match.

A Paralympic powerlifter is coming to Lynn to help raise awareness of research into Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

A graduate has combined her knowledge of human personality and behaviour to develop a mental health gift box company.

Members of the King’s Lynn SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death) group have been marking Baby Loss Awareness Week with a pop-up space in Lynn.

Concerns have been raised over the strain on the borough’s dental services after it has been revealed a practice is set to close next month.

Figures prompt renewed pleas for extra investment in sector

Event traditionally raises thousands to fund vital research

A carer at Hickathrift House in Marshland St James has received a long service award in celebration of working at Barchester Healthcare for 15 years.

Community First Responders held a day of public training in Terrington St Clement on Sunday.

Lynn’s Samaritans branch is welcoming in users following a two-month improvement and refurbishment project.

A Lynn couple have boosted West Norfolk Breast Care Unit’s funding pot after hosting a successful festival garden party.

Questions have been raised over proposals to close a West Norfolk care home after it was revealed that money has recently been spent on redecoration.

Almost 500 written warnings were handed out to businesses in West Norfolk for food hygiene issues over the last year.

A Breckland woman is hoping to reach out to grieving families after starting a bereavement cafe in Lynn a few months ago.

A new text reminder service is being introduced to Lynn's QEH in a bid to reduce the rate of missed appointments, which cost nearly £3m last year.