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Burst water main causing flooding in residential street

Burst water main causing flooding in residential street

Residents have been shin deep in water after a burst water main has caused flooding.
Thunderstorm warning for King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Thunderstorm warning for King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Weathermen are saying it could get a bit lively around here today.
First Norfolk beaver kit in 600 years seen at Ken Hill

First Norfolk beaver kit in 600 years seen at Ken Hill

The beaver was spotted at Ken Hill.
Linnets top of the league for ticket prices

Linnets top of the league for ticket prices

Linnets are the most expensive side to follow for your wallet in the National League.
Time to have your say on West Norfolk's Local Plan draft

Time to have your say on West Norfolk's Local Plan draft

People wishing to have a say West Norfolk Council's draft Local Plan for development to 2036 are being urged to do so from Monday, August 2.
Town's residents and county council urged to oppose incinerator plan

Town's residents and county council urged to oppose incinerator plan

West Norfolk residents concerned about the prospect of a £300m waste from energy plant are being urged to quickly make their views known.
Who is the bonniest baby or the top toddler?

Who is the bonniest baby or the top toddler?

Enter the Lynn News Cute Kids competition, this year at Wilkos for the first time.

BUSINESS

Supermarket to build biggest electric car charging network

Supermarket to build biggest electric car charging network

A supermarket chain says it is installing the UK's largest charging network for electric cars under its expansion plans.
Second solar farm application for West Norfolk in two weeks

Second solar farm application for West Norfolk in two weeks

Walpole solar scheme will generate power for 10,150 homes.
Are we heading for a cashless society?

Are we heading for a cashless society?

Campaigners says millions would struggle to survive in a society that doesn't use cash, prompting the Post Office to launch a campaign.

Rock restaurant is travellers' choice for value food
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CRIME

Salons to play important role in domestic abuse awareness

Salons to play important role in domestic abuse awareness

Hairdressers and beauty salons can play an important role in supporting domestic abuse survivors.
Police discover cannabis haul worth £2,000

Police discover cannabis haul worth £2,000

A suspect has been arrested.

Police appeal to trace wanted man, 27

Police appeal to trace wanted man, 27

A Swaffham man, who also has links to Lynn, is being sought for recall to prison.
Police seize e-scooter worth £750 in The Walks park

Police seize e-scooter worth £750 in The Walks park

Police have seized an e-scooter worth £750 in a park.
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HEALTH

Man to walk 500 miles for in honour of his grandfather
Met Office has 'good news' for hayfever sufferers

Met Office has 'good news' for hayfever sufferers

After weeks of very high pollen levels and unbearable symptoms there's some good news for hayfever sufferers this week.
Beanie hat knitting project by Heacham group

Beanie hat knitting project by Heacham group

Mind Heacham Safe Haven wants to hear from volunteer knitters and businesses.
New menopause support package for King's Lynn hospital staff and families

New menopause support package for King's Lynn hospital staff and families

Training for workforce, volunteer menopause champions and a menopause clinic are included in a new policy.
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TRANSPORT

Go to Town bus company extends route next week

Go to Town bus company extends route next week

Local bus service will link villages to Hunstanton for the first time.
Two years has sped past as Scooter Boys celebrate club

Two years has sped past as Scooter Boys celebrate club

Vespas and Lambrettas will never go out of fashion for bike riders who love their scooters.
Daily ferry service remains on hold

Daily ferry service remains on hold

Coronavirus has halted the riverside 'park-and-ride'.
Counties urged to work together on £100 million A17 bridge idea

Counties urged to work together on £100 million A17 bridge idea

A West Norfolk councillor says replacing the road bridge that links the area to Lincolnshire should be the starting point for a far wider scheme.
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POLITICS

Renew credit claims or money may stop, warns HMRC

Renew credit claims or money may stop, warns HMRC

More than 300,000 people have less than a week left to renew tax credit claims or they risk payments being stopped, warns HMRC.
Downham Market Mayor rules out council EGM

Downham Market Mayor rules out council EGM

There has been another twist in the bitter feud at a West Norfolk council.
Swaffham Town Council gifts land for new leisure centre

Swaffham Town Council gifts land for new leisure centre

Breckland hopes to build facility on two acres between Green Britain Centre and the A47.

'Standstill' warning over West Norfolk housing development proposals
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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.
School pupils get to meet the Sheriff

School pupils get to meet the Sheriff

Two schools were pleased to play host to a VIP in his tour of the county's classrooms.
West Norfolk school scoops prestigious award for redesign of its library

West Norfolk school scoops prestigious award for redesign of its library

Secondary school takes top spot in this year’s Education Business Awards for the ICT Facility category after the refurbishment impressed judges.

School recognised for supporting students with diabetes

School recognised for supporting students with diabetes

A campaigning group has picked out a local primary for special praise for work with its pupils.
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