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Council chiefs reject call for free parking offer in town

Council chiefs reject call for free parking offer in town

The current regime of town centre charges has been defended, despite traders' claims that offers would help to boost their businesses.
Time to get on the road as town hall becomes driving theory test centre

Time to get on the road as town hall becomes driving theory test centre

Work on a permanent facility is also progressing, officials say.
Vigil planned in memory of MP Sir David Amess as West Norfolk Mayor condemns 'savage' attack

Vigil planned in memory of MP Sir David Amess as West Norfolk Mayor condemns 'savage' attack

Tributes are continuing to be paid on all sides of the political divide following the tragedy on Friday.
New way to explore unique heritage

New way to explore unique heritage

If you have noticed some curious stencils on the ground, this is what they are.

Driver ran away from police because he'd 'just smoked cannabis', court told

Driver ran away from police because he'd 'just smoked cannabis', court told

The man had already refused to stop when told to do so, magistrates heard.
Stephen Fry supports action on state of West Norfolk river

Stephen Fry supports action on state of West Norfolk river

Celebrity actor and author Stephen Fry has signed and shared a petition from Extinction Rebellion (XR) King's Lynn.
Cannabis plants discovered in man's loft after suspected drug-driving stop, court told

Cannabis plants discovered in man's loft after suspected drug-driving stop, court told

A solicitor described the production of the drugs as 'about as amateur as you can get'.

BUSINESS

Potato harvest no small fry

Potato harvest no small fry

Local MP finds out about the spud harvest.
Here's hoping it is a vintage year for West Norfolk wine

Here's hoping it is a vintage year for West Norfolk wine

A winery on a family farm is harvesting its grapes ready to bottle and sell.

Make a date in your diary for a new Tuesday indoor market

Make a date in your diary for a new Tuesday indoor market

Looking for bespoke gifts? Then this could be the place.

Contactless spending limits raised to highest amount yet

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CRIME

Police to discuss security with West Norfolk MPs in light of Essex killing

Police to discuss security with West Norfolk MPs in light of Essex killing

Norfolk and Suffolk constabularies today issued a joint statement to offer reassurance following David Amess's killing.

Illegal worker sold booze to 15-year-olds

Illegal worker sold booze to 15-year-olds

The future of a village off-licence will be determined at a meeting after an illegal immigrant working there sold alcohol to two 15-year-olds.
Driver hurt in road rage incident on A17

Driver hurt in road rage incident on A17

Police have appealed for anyone who may have seen a row between two motorists near a major junction to come forward.
Police probe hatchet attack threat

Police probe hatchet attack threat

Witnesses are being urged to come forward following an incident involving a dog walker.
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HEALTH

Hospital launches support group
Third vaccines urged

Third vaccines urged

People being urged to get a 'top-up' jab.

Roof tile falls in above patient at hospital

Roof tile falls in above patient at hospital

A patient says he felt 'humiliated' after being splashed with brown water during the incident this week.

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Hospital lights up in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week

Hospital lights up in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week

Families and communities can unite around the world with the Wave of Light in which the QEH are taking part.
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TRANSPORT

Time to get on the road as town hall becomes driving theory test centre

Time to get on the road as town hall becomes driving theory test centre

Work on a permanent facility is also progressing, officials say.
Call for action to improve ferry access

Call for action to improve ferry access

Officials say they are exploring potential improvements to riverside infrastructure and a nearby road.
Call to speed up work on Wash road flooding

Call to speed up work on Wash road flooding

An MP says she wants to see more detailed cost assessments by Christmas.
Drivers could face £100 fine after motorway camera upgrade

Drivers could face £100 fine after motorway camera upgrade

Drivers flouting the law and driving in closed motorway lanes can now be picked up by new auto-detection cameras with fines and points for offenders.
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POLITICS

Council chiefs reject call for free parking offer in town

Council chiefs reject call for free parking offer in town

The current regime of town centre charges has been defended, despite traders' claims that offers would help to boost their businesses.
Vigil planned in memory of MP Sir David Amess as West Norfolk Mayor condemns 'savage' attack

Vigil planned in memory of MP Sir David Amess as West Norfolk Mayor condemns 'savage' attack

Tributes are continuing to be paid on all sides of the political divide following the tragedy on Friday.
Norfolk politicians express shock following fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess

Norfolk politicians express shock following fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess

Tributes are being paid to a long-serving MP who was killed in his constituency today.

West Norfolk Council leader under fire over county burner vote
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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.
Circles and round things are themes for school's art exhibition

Circles and round things are themes for school's art exhibition

Artwork has had students at Nelson Academy going round in circles.
Work begins on new School of Nursing Studies

Work begins on new School of Nursing Studies

The first students are expected to begin their programmes there in the New Year.
Pupils get their own cycle track

Pupils get their own cycle track

A West Norfolk primary school is to have a 500m cycle track surrounding the school for children to use.
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