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Carer admits 'stupid' motorcycle theft

Carer admits 'stupid' motorcycle theft

Magistrates heard the machine belonged to the elderly person who the man cares for.
North West Norfolk MP James Wild's views on Russia and Ukraine sabre-rattling

North West Norfolk MP James Wild's views on Russia and Ukraine sabre-rattling

The Lynn News weekly dispatch from Westminster says Europe faces the real prospect of armed conflict.
8 Highway Code changes you need to know before leaving home today

8 Highway Code changes you need to know before leaving home today

The Highway Code has been updated - here's 8 changes all road users need to understand from today.

French toast aids students' language skills

French toast aids students' language skills

Pupils have enjoyed a continental breakfast in a fun way to learn French.

On The Beat policing column explains what SNAP is

On The Beat policing column explains what SNAP is

King’s Lynn police commander Wes Hornigold discusses this initiative which aims to make West Norfolk's streets safer.
Column – businesses need to review 2022 finances

Column – businesses need to review 2022 finances

With rising costs, supply chain and staffing challenges, West Norfolk firms can organise now to stay ahead, writes a financial services consultant.
Man given suspended prison term after abandoned cat found dead at home

Man given suspended prison term after abandoned cat found dead at home

A second cat was rehomed after the grim discovery, magistrates were told.

BUSINESS

Village slimmers lost 37st

Village slimmers lost 37st

The new year has seen a group already achieve weight-loss goals.

Farm shop given permission to expand

Farm shop given permission to expand

A green light has been approved for improvements to a business that has thrived in lockdown.
Deadlock over derelict pumping station destined for demolition

Deadlock over derelict pumping station destined for demolition

The building, which is marked as unsafe, remains a target for a Norfolk farmer who wants to turn it into a museum and failed once to purchase it.

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Column – businesses need to review 2022 finances
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CRIME

On The Beat policing column explains what SNAP is

On The Beat policing column explains what SNAP is

King’s Lynn police commander Wes Hornigold discusses this initiative which aims to make West Norfolk's streets safer.
Man charged with murder of woman, 19

Man charged with murder of woman, 19

A man accused of murdering his daughter will appear before magistrates tomorrow morning.
Two men charged with Downham murder

Two men charged with Downham murder

The men will appear in court tomorrow.
Police given more time to question men held in town murder inquiry

Police given more time to question men held in town murder inquiry

A post-mortem examination is set to take place later today, police say.
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HEALTH

A day in the life of a support worker
Man to run for mental health charity

Man to run for mental health charity

A runner will be taking on an all day challenge raising funds for a charity that provides support in mental health for people living in rural areas.

Town Hall lit the sky red

Town Hall lit the sky red

Yesterday marked awareness of a disease which affects children and was highlighted with a building lit up red in Lynn.

Norfolk NHS critical incident warning withdrawn - but pressure still 'considerable'

Norfolk NHS critical incident warning withdrawn - but pressure still 'considerable'

Senior health officials have renewed their appeals for the public to 'use services wisely'.
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TRANSPORT

8 Highway Code changes you need to know before leaving home today

8 Highway Code changes you need to know before leaving home today

The Highway Code has been updated - here's 8 changes all road users need to understand from today.

Roadworks begin on A149

Roadworks begin on A149

New signs showing a lower speed limit are being put up on notorious stretch of road to the coast.

Learner drivers who fail test may have to wait 28 days to rebook

Learner drivers who fail test may have to wait 28 days to rebook

Learner drivers who fail their driving test could have to wait 28 days to rebook an exam, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) said.
Parade gives you wings

Parade gives you wings

A parade to light up the seafront is back in March.
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POLITICS

New board aims to create bright future for seaside jewel

New board aims to create bright future for seaside jewel

Businesses, community groups and members of the public are being invited to work with political leaders following 'very encouraging' initial talks.
Liz Truss spent £500,000 of taxpayers' money to fly her Down-Under

Liz Truss spent £500,000 of taxpayers' money to fly her Down-Under

Storm breaks over report that Foreign Secretary used Government airliner instead of taking a scheduled flight.
West Norfolk 'second-class citizens' in the county

West Norfolk 'second-class citizens' in the county

A borough councillor has posed the question "Is it time to split?"

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Downham Market's former mayor elected as new councillor

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EDUCATION

French toast aids students' language skills

French toast aids students' language skills

Pupils have enjoyed a continental breakfast in a fun way to learn French.

MP visits KES

MP visits KES

A school organised activities for sixth form students interested in government and politics and a special Q&A with an MP.

West Norfolk academy lands UNICEF award

West Norfolk academy lands UNICEF award

The Lynn-based academy is recognised for its work with the rights of children and is now aiming for the top rung of this award.

'Parents and staff are terrified when it's icy', says boss demanding grit action on road to village nursery

'Parents and staff are terrified when it's icy', says boss demanding grit action on road to village nursery

A village nursery owner has questioned whether someone has to die in a crash before county transport chiefs will act.
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