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Health Secretary praises King's Lynn hospital for candour over Covid

Health Secretary praises King's Lynn hospital for candour over Covid

Hospital bosses have vowed to learn lessons after it was revealed that hundreds of patients contracted coronavirus in their care.
Drug-driver 'kicked habit after realising he couldn't remember celebrating Christmas', King's Lynn court told

Drug-driver 'kicked habit after realising he couldn't remember celebrating Christmas', King's Lynn court told

A 21-year-old man who had been using drugs since the age of 13 is turning his life around, a court has heard.
'It's great he can see the challenges.' Minister's visit to King's Lynn hospital welcomed

'It's great he can see the challenges.' Minister's visit to King's Lynn hospital welcomed

A campaigner has urged the Health Secretary to act now to solve the hospital's roof crisis.
King's Lynn man, 72, faces court over metal bar attack charge

King's Lynn man, 72, faces court over metal bar attack charge

The case was adjourned after the defendant's application for assistance with legal representation was rejected.
King's Lynn hospital roof crisis 'very serious and needs addressing', Health Secretary admits

King's Lynn hospital roof crisis 'very serious and needs addressing', Health Secretary admits

Matt Hancock saw the scale of the problems for himself during a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital today.
King's Lynn man avoids jail following attack on former partner

King's Lynn man avoids jail following attack on former partner

Magistrates heard the incident was 'particularly nasty.'
Village finally has a play area

Village finally has a play area

A long-running legal dispute has been resolved, meaning a village finally has a children's playground.

BUSINESS

King's Lynn business looks to future after £1.3 million fraud case

King's Lynn business looks to future after £1.3 million fraud case

A former staff member has been jailed for four years after stealing huge sums to fund his gambling habit.
Card payments down at supermarket

Card payments down at supermarket

Customers are reporting problems paying by card at Sainsbury's supermarkets this lunchtime. More details here:

Phone repair shop replaces Paint Pots in Downham Market

Phone repair shop replaces Paint Pots in Downham Market

A new phone repair shop has appeared in Downham High Street after Paint Pots closed down.

Aldi supermarket targets new locations in West Norfolk
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CRIME

Stalking reports have sky-rocketed in Norfolk during lockdown

Stalking reports have sky-rocketed in Norfolk during lockdown

Reports of stalking have sharply risen over recent months as from April to December 2020, there were 1,166 incidents recorded.

Disabled woman feels King's Lynn Travelodge sex attack "ignored" by police

Disabled woman feels King's Lynn Travelodge sex attack "ignored" by police

A woman claims police dismissed her reports of sexual assault and seeks justice
Police hunt King's Lynn bleach attackers

Police hunt King's Lynn bleach attackers

A woman driving on the A149 was hit by potentially-toxic liquid by attackers yesterday, police said.
Police: 'Enjoy Euro 2020 in a safe and responsible way'

Police: 'Enjoy Euro 2020 in a safe and responsible way'

Norfolk constabulary urges fans to stay out of trouble during the month-long tournament.
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HEALTH

Health Secretary praises King's Lynn hospital for candour over Covid
'It's great he can see the challenges.' Minister's visit to King's Lynn hospital welcomed

'It's great he can see the challenges.' Minister's visit to King's Lynn hospital welcomed

A campaigner has urged the Health Secretary to act now to solve the hospital's roof crisis.
King's Lynn hospital roof crisis 'very serious and needs addressing', Health Secretary admits

King's Lynn hospital roof crisis 'very serious and needs addressing', Health Secretary admits

Matt Hancock saw the scale of the problems for himself during a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital today.
'We are very sorry' - Hospital apologises to families of Covid victims

'We are very sorry' - Hospital apologises to families of Covid victims

A total of 341 patients are thought to have caught Covid while in the care of hospital and at least 99 died, QEH says.
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TRANSPORT

Councillors clash over Western Link road scheme

Councillors clash over Western Link road scheme

A decision is due to be made today, as arguments rage over the benefits, and defects, of the scheme for the county.
Plans for King's Lynn area walking and cycling routes outlined

Plans for King's Lynn area walking and cycling routes outlined

A range of potential improvements are being considered, according to a new report.
King's Lynn crossing upgrade project 'very good news', says councillor

King's Lynn crossing upgrade project 'very good news', says councillor

Officials hope work which is due to begin next week will make a key crossing near one of the town's biggest schools safer.
New date set for £800k West Norfolk road repair project

New date set for £800k West Norfolk road repair project

Work is now expected to begin next week following a last minute hold-up at the weekend.
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POLITICS

Homes bid for pub site rejected

Homes bid for pub site rejected

Housing proposals for land close to a long closed village pub have been thrown out by councillors.
Councillors to visit North Wootton pub site before homes bid decision

Councillors to visit North Wootton pub site before homes bid decision

A decision on whether to build new houses on the site of a village pub is expected to be made today.
West Norfolk village housing scheme backed by councillors despite 'oppressive' objections

West Norfolk village housing scheme backed by councillors despite 'oppressive' objections

Councillors have approved an initial scheme for more than 20 new homes, despite dozens of objections from residents and community leaders.

Council chiefs back move to scale down King's Lynn development scheme
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EDUCATION

School cancels prom at late notice

School cancels prom at late notice

The PM's lockdown extension has scuppered tonight's plans at KES but its principal has promised there will now be a more stylish affair next month.
Downham pupils party in Royal style

Downham pupils party in Royal style

The Queen's birthday was a good excuse to celebrate.
Pupils get a lesson in property sales

Pupils get a lesson in property sales

Watch out Kirstie and Phil! There are some budding estate agents in the classroom of a local primary.
West Norfolk schools transfer to new Trust

West Norfolk schools transfer to new Trust

Seven schools are now part of the Unity Education Trust 'family'.
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