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West Norfolk driver achieves best result of F1 career at Belgian GP

West Norfolk driver achieves best result of F1 career at Belgian GP

Result declared from the grid order following rain-hit GP at demanding Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
More than 2,000 attend Creake Abbey annual fair

More than 2,000 attend Creake Abbey annual fair

With 60 stalls there was something for everyone in the return of a popular event.
Dersingham fun supports memorial fund helping children with cancer

Dersingham fun supports memorial fund helping children with cancer

A fabulous morning of fun was enjoyed by toddlers this week to raise money for charity.
Tis the summer season to be jolly and get ready for Christmas...

Tis the summer season to be jolly and get ready for Christmas...

Last Christmas was socially distanced ... surely this year will be bigger and better?
Winter Night Shelter is to open a month early and stay open to late June

Winter Night Shelter is to open a month early and stay open to late June

The "ongoing need for emergency shelter for the homeless in the borough" has forced a dramatic upscaling of provision in King's Lynn.
Holkham seeks to find a trainee forester

Holkham seeks to find a trainee forester

A rare and exciting opportunity has come up for someone who would like to work in a near-perfect setting.
Backing for King's Lynn hospital relocation proposal, but union group warns it has 'little confidence'

Backing for King's Lynn hospital relocation proposal, but union group warns it has 'little confidence'

Calls for West Norfolk's hospital to be relocated are gathering support.

BUSINESS

Tis the summer season to be jolly and get ready for Christmas...

Tis the summer season to be jolly and get ready for Christmas...

Last Christmas was socially distanced ... surely this year will be bigger and better?
Holkham seeks to find a trainee forester

Holkham seeks to find a trainee forester

A rare and exciting opportunity has come up for someone who would like to work in a near-perfect setting.
Contactless spending limits to rise to £100

Contactless spending limits to rise to £100

Shoppers will be able to buy more using contactless payments instead of chip and pin when limits rise to help the economy recover from the pandemic.

Warehouse Taproom bar and restaurant is open at weekends
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CRIME

Digger stolen but quickly recovered

Digger stolen but quickly recovered

It did not take long for police to respond to a 999 call last night.
King's Lynn police proud to support pride

King's Lynn police proud to support pride

Our August On The Beat column considers defeating hate crime.

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Village shop caught out in underage alcohol and tobacco sales operation

Village shop caught out in underage alcohol and tobacco sales operation

Officials say the incident happened during an operation which targeted 14 separate locations.
New operation to target drink and drug-drivers on Norfolk roads

New operation to target drink and drug-drivers on Norfolk roads

Officials say road incidents are 'the greatest threat' to public safety in the county.
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HEALTH

Backing for King's Lynn hospital relocation proposal, but union group warns it has 'little confidence'
Queen Elizabeth Hospital saved me from taking my own life ... Now I plead for you to support it in its hour of need

Queen Elizabeth Hospital saved me from taking my own life ... Now I plead for you to support it in its hour of need

The latest in our Back the Bid columns contains a heartfelt plea for support to get the QEH rebuilt.
Museum shows off model helicopter

Museum shows off model helicopter

A hand-made donation has been given to the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Hospital site 'inadequate and unsustainable' for new build, study claims

Hospital site 'inadequate and unsustainable' for new build, study claims

An alternative location, close to a major Lynn road interchange, has been proposed for West Norfolk's much needed new hospital.
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TRANSPORT

Cycle challenge for Cancer UK

Cycle challenge for Cancer UK

Four friends will cycle from their village pub to France in aid of a charity close to their hearts.

Will post pandemic changes affect railway commute from King's Lynn

Will post pandemic changes affect railway commute from King's Lynn

Has the perception of using the railway affected the post pandemic commute?

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Road building policies must be reviewed, environmental campaigner tells A47 inquiry

Road building policies must be reviewed, environmental campaigner tells A47 inquiry

Plans to upgrade part of the main road link to and from West Norfolk are being examined by a government inspector.
Where are you going? All routes led to Wisbech in King's Lynn roadworks mix-up

Where are you going? All routes led to Wisbech in King's Lynn roadworks mix-up

Repairs have been taking place at a busy Lynn road junction, but not everything has gone according to plan.
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POLITICS

West Norfolk projects to share £270k of development levy cash

West Norfolk projects to share £270k of development levy cash

Schemes ranging from the renovation of a village pub to a study of community flooding issues are set to receive funding.
'Secrecy' claim over £25 million King's Lynn Town Deal proposals

'Secrecy' claim over £25 million King's Lynn Town Deal proposals

Officials defended their handling of a multi-million funding package which is set to head Lynn's way.
Naturist campsite 'had no music licence for 20 years', West Norfolk Council hearing told

Naturist campsite 'had no music licence for 20 years', West Norfolk Council hearing told

Officials only discovered the problem following a noise complaint, councillors heard.

Public ideas welcome for future of King's Lynn library building, county officials insist
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EDUCATION

Downham pupils party in Royal style

Downham pupils party in Royal style

The Queen's birthday was a good excuse to celebrate.
Dersingham fun supports memorial fund helping children with cancer

Dersingham fun supports memorial fund helping children with cancer

A fabulous morning of fun was enjoyed by toddlers this week to raise money for charity.
Couple to receive honorary doctorates

Couple to receive honorary doctorates

Just as an important new book comes out from Simon Thurley, he and his wife Anna Keay announced as honorary doctorates at the UEA.
School students celebrate end of challenging Covid year at prom night

School students celebrate end of challenging Covid year at prom night

A year group forced to spend so much time apart came back together in spectacular style.
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