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Course is plain sailing for students

Course is plain sailing for students

Students from the College of West Anglia have sailed through the RNLI Hunstanton coastal proficiency course.
Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

A special 50 pence piece, to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, has been unveiled and demand for it is expected to be high.

Linnets chairman tells fans not to quit before the miracle

Linnets chairman tells fans not to quit before the miracle

Linnets chairman takes to social media to plead with supporters after Aldershot defeat at The Walks.
"The next 48 hours, 24 hours, there'll be a lot of soul searching," says Linnets boss.

"The next 48 hours, 24 hours, there'll be a lot of soul searching," says Linnets boss.

Linnets left in deep trouble after losing huge six-pointer at home to Aldershot Town
Store worker admits drink-driving after town police stop

Store worker admits drink-driving after town police stop

Several other people were in the vehicle when it was stopped in the early hours of the morning.
Man stole goods from supermarket 'because benefits weren't enough'

Man stole goods from supermarket 'because benefits weren't enough'

The man told police he wanted to 'try it on', magistrates heard.
Great railway journeys can start here too

Great railway journeys can start here too

James Wild MP writes for the Lynn News in his weekly column and this week he looks at train travel.

BUSINESS

Baker makes cheesecakes her business

Baker makes cheesecakes her business

She has 58 flavours to choose from so making cheesecakes really is the business for this baker.
Club closes its doors with a 'heavy heart' and cites 'national chain' as a contribution to loss

Club closes its doors with a 'heavy heart' and cites 'national chain' as a contribution to loss

The smoking ban and the opening of a new chain contributed to losses for the popular venue.
Co-op opens new store in village

Co-op opens new store in village

A £566,000 investment in a new convenience store has created 12 jobs and given the area a John Lewis connection too.

Em-phatically different!
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CRIME

More than 40 vehicles stopped due to police operation

More than 40 vehicles stopped due to police operation

The police were stopping people for things such as cracked windscreens.
Woman's death at home 'no longer suspicious', say police

Woman's death at home 'no longer suspicious', say police

A man who was detained on suspicion of murder earlier this week has now been de-arrested, detectives say.
Arrest made following afternoon of crashes in village

Arrest made following afternoon of crashes in village

A motorist was detained on suspicion of drug driving following the first of three separate collisions yesterday afternoon, police say.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder following discovery of woman's body

Man arrested on suspicion of murder following discovery of woman's body

An investigation is continuing, but police say they believe the death is an 'isolated' incident.
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HEALTH

King's Lynn hospital evacuated after discovery of suspect package
A grand reception from Rotarians for Baby Basics charity

A grand reception from Rotarians for Baby Basics charity

A hefty donation was made to a good cause after the sterling work they do with mothers and children was explained at a meeting.
Hospital recognised for digital innovations

Hospital recognised for digital innovations

The tech revolution undertaken on the wards has been rewarded with a prestigious prize.
Research survey to ask how patients feel about dealing with their GP digitally

Research survey to ask how patients feel about dealing with their GP digitally

Healthwatch want to ask patients in Norfolk how the pandemic affects GP services.
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TRANSPORT

A10 speed camera to be restored despite county scrutiny challenge

A10 speed camera to be restored despite county scrutiny challenge

Officials insisted they have a duty to make the road safer, despite claims their plan is 'a risk too far'.

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Never mind the North - what plans are there for the Norfolk to get better railways? County's MPs speak out

Never mind the North - what plans are there for the Norfolk to get better railways? County's MPs speak out

James Wild says he is pinning his hopes on an upgrade to Ely junction to improve services for passengers.
DVLA issues warning over driving licence deadlines as waiting times grow

DVLA issues warning over driving licence deadlines as waiting times grow

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers with a licence about to expire as paper applications face extremely long delays.

Fresh anger over A10 junction speed camera plan

Fresh anger over A10 junction speed camera plan

Officials have been accused of ignoring local experience nearly a year after a camera was removed amid safety concerns.

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POLITICS

Free school meals extended through Christmas break in £6.7 million winter hardship package for county

Free school meals extended through Christmas break in £6.7 million winter hardship package for county

Norfolk has been allocated a share of a £500 million package intended to help families in need following the end of Covid support measures.
Councillor steps down as 'one particular councillor is affecting health and wellbeing'

Councillor steps down as 'one particular councillor is affecting health and wellbeing'

There is a new casual vacancy in the town.
£22k to join Liz Truss for karaoke

£22k to join Liz Truss for karaoke

Conservative Party donor may perhaps be able to sing (I've Had) The Time Of My Life.

Norfolk's transport direction of travel for next 15 years to be discussed
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EDUCATION

Course is plain sailing for students

Course is plain sailing for students

Students from the College of West Anglia have sailed through the RNLI Hunstanton coastal proficiency course.
College staff receive achievement awards

College staff receive achievement awards

College of West Anglia acknowledges staff achievements at award ceremony.
West Norfolk primary celebrates after impressive Ofsted report

West Norfolk primary celebrates after impressive Ofsted report

Gaywood Primary pupils get a 'rich educational experience' says Ofsted report.
Pupils embrace fun activities for Children in Need

Pupils embrace fun activities for Children in Need

The efforts were literally spot on to help Pudsey raise money for the disadvantaged.
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