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Teenagers in inflatable saved by lifeboat

Teenagers in inflatable saved by lifeboat

Three teenagers whose inflatable was being blown out to sea were rescued by a lifeboat on Tuesday afternoon.
West Norfolk lads release new album

West Norfolk lads release new album

A popular rock duo with West Norfolk roots have released a new album.

Bikes donated to refugee mother and daughter

Bikes donated to refugee mother and daughter

A mother and daughter originally from Ukraine have been donated bikes.

Two arrested and 10 vehicles banned from roads during police operation

Two arrested and 10 vehicles banned from roads during police operation

Dozens of vehicles were stopped by police last week as part of an operation aimed at keeping the roads safe and disrupting crime.
Festival cancelled after fire risk concerns

Festival cancelled after fire risk concerns

A festival has been cancelled as organisers say it would be 'totally irresponsible' to host it during the extreme heat that has been forecasted.

Home from home for visitors making sandcastles and memories

Home from home for visitors making sandcastles and memories

From Poland, Australia and nearer home, this seaside resort has a special place to make sandcastles and memories.

Why grey water can save your garden and 8 other water saving tips

Why grey water can save your garden and 8 other water saving tips

With drought-like conditions across the county, here's 9 ways to save water while still caring for your home and garden.

BUSINESS

Energy bills could hit £4,200 in January, say experts

Energy bills could hit £4,200 in January, say experts

Experts talk of 'fresh shock' as predictions for January's average energy bills rocket even higher.

New gift shop and day centre to open in town centre

New gift shop and day centre to open in town centre

A charity supporting adults with learning difficulties is set to open a new day centre and gift shop in the town.
Town councillors have a ‘Lidl’ problem with supermarket plan

Town councillors have a ‘Lidl’ problem with supermarket plan

Downham Town Council has objected to the building of new Lidl supermarket on Bexwell Road.

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Domestic abuse charity's paint it purple project returns for second year
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CRIME

Two arrested and 10 vehicles banned from roads during police operation

Two arrested and 10 vehicles banned from roads during police operation

Dozens of vehicles were stopped by police last week as part of an operation aimed at keeping the roads safe and disrupting crime.
Police looking for witnesses after burglary

Police looking for witnesses after burglary

Officers are looking to speak to anybody with any information about a burglary which occurred in Denver last week.

Men charged over two armed raids of petrol station

Men charged over two armed raids of petrol station

Two men have been charged in connection with knifepoint robberies that happened within eight days of each other at a petrol station.
Defendant has managed to stop smoking cannabis

Defendant has managed to stop smoking cannabis

A man who had an “outstanding” completion of community service for drug offences has been sentenced for another matter of possession.
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HEALTH

Nurses to start voting on whether to strike over pay

Domestic abuse charity's paint it purple project returns for second year

Domestic abuse charity's paint it purple project returns for second year

A campaign to bring awareness to domestic abuse will be returning in the autumn and appeals to hair and nail salons to get involved.

Hospital shortlisted for major national award

Hospital shortlisted for major national award

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Lynn has been shortlisted for a major national award.

Annual service remembers Gallipoli

Annual service remembers Gallipoli

This Autumn a service will commemorate the fallen during the First World War.

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TRANSPORT

Rail strike to cause severe summer disruption this Saturday

Rail strike to cause severe summer disruption this Saturday

Rail services are facing major disruption on a 'busy weekend', says the Rail Delivery Group, as train drivers gear-up for more strike action.

Supermarkets begin slashing petrol prices

Supermarkets begin slashing petrol prices

The price of petrol and diesel is starting to drop at supermarkets but the RAC says bigger retailers could still do more for drivers.

Highway Code is updated with tougher punishments for drivers

Highway Code is updated with tougher punishments for drivers

The Highway Code has been updated to reflect the tougher punishments now in place for drivers who kill someone.

Major disruption for passengers as rail services suspended

Major disruption for passengers as rail services suspended

Rail passengers from West Norfolk have been advised not to travel due to major disruption caused by damage to overhead electric wires.
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POLITICS

Energy bills could hit £4,200 in January, say experts

Energy bills could hit £4,200 in January, say experts

Experts talk of 'fresh shock' as predictions for January's average energy bills rocket even higher.

Major housing plan rejected by town council

Major housing plan rejected by town council

Plans for 240 dwellings have been rejected by a town council.
Town councillors have a ‘Lidl’ problem with supermarket plan

Town councillors have a ‘Lidl’ problem with supermarket plan

Downham Town Council has objected to the building of new Lidl supermarket on Bexwell Road.

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Nurses to start voting on whether to strike over pay

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EDUCATION

School recognised for protecting pupils online with national accreditation

School recognised for protecting pupils online with national accreditation

A special school has been recognised for its commitment to keeping its pupils safe online.
Young writers win prizes for environmental stories

Young writers win prizes for environmental stories

Two students from West Norfolk have written about hard-hitting subjects that affect their future.
New school to open in September

New school to open in September

A new, multi-million-pound school is set to open next month.
Celebration time for Scouts

Celebration time for Scouts

A Scout group celebrated its achievements at an awards ceremony.
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