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Government warned of Norfolk council's anti-burner stance

Council chiefs say they 'share the concerns' of people in West Norfolk about a proposed incinerator just half a mile from the county boundary.

Thousands of new trees planted in King's Lynn climate charge initiative

Council officials say contractors will be responsible for maintaining the sites to avoid a repeat of the problems that led to hundreds of trees dying.

North Norfolk site among top 20 staycation destinations

The local nature reserve has been named among RSPB England's top 20 sites for a staycation in nature this summer after a You Gov survey.

Grants launched for Breckland community projects

Under a new council-launched scheme, match funding grants of up to £5,000 will help support community projects that can address local needs.

New treatment plant essential to meet drinking water standards

Anglian Water plans new treatment works at Gayton to meet drinking water standards.

5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall

The UK's bee populations are in a frightening freefall so what can we do to try and halt their decline?

Nature reserve allows visitors to see endangered birds' eggs project

Visitors invited, for first time, to see Pensthorpe's project to rear endangered curlews.

Innovative and challenging ideas put forward in Norfolk nature audit

Collaboration is key to nature recovery in iconic coastal habitats in West and North Norfolk.

West Norfolk beach shelled out an award

An environmental charity today announced 24 beaches recognised for their quality, the way they're managed and the facilities offered to visitors.

West Norfolk school is a garden community project winner

Dobbies chooses West Walton Primary School as Help the Community Grow winner.

You'll never walk alone

Stroll on ... and think about your environment, is the message of this new organisation working in West Norfolk.

Research shows invasive Japanese knotweed in parts of West Norfolk

Japanese knotweed infestations found around Lynn and Fakenham, says survey.

One day nature festival at Wild Ken Hill

Get connected to the natural world at an event being planned for September in Snettisham.

Borough council scheme boosts 80 community organisations since November

The small grants exceed £40,000 and under the scheme community groups in North Lynn, the Burnhams, Great Massingham and Hunstanton have benefitted.

Every church in Norfolk should have solar panels, says UEA prof

Installing panels on local churches for community energy use was a “win-win situation” for all involved, claims a Green politician.

Norfolk county councillors say 'No' to Wisbech burner bid

Developers have been urged to drop plans which critics claim are simply not needed.

Council's message raises eyebrows 'Is this really the image we want for the town as we enter the summer season?'

The 'graffiti' has been reported by the town's residents.

New solar farm 'could power 3,500 homes', developers claim

More than 40 hectares of land could be used for generating electricity under newly published proposals.

Countryside charity appoints new trustee and launches West Norfolk group

The organisation's new arrival has been a GP and hospital doctor in West Norfolk for more than 15 years.

Norfolk set for surge in solar farm development, Government plans suggest

A shake-up of planning rules, which could make it easier for solar farm projects to proceed, is being proposed.

'We will oppose burner bid', Norfolk County Council leader says

After months of pressure, county council chiefs have indicated they will object to plans for a huge incinerator, when a formal application is lodged.

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Government warned of Norfolk council's anti-burner stance

Thousands of new trees planted in King's Lynn climate charge initiative

Thousands of new trees planted in King's Lynn climate charge initiative

North Norfolk site among top 20 staycation destinations

North Norfolk site among top 20 staycation destinations

Grants launched for Breckland community projects

Grants launched for Breckland community projects

New treatment plant essential to meet drinking water standards

New treatment plant essential to meet drinking water standards

5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall

5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall

Nature reserve allows visitors to see endangered birds' eggs project

Nature reserve allows visitors to see endangered birds' eggs project

Innovative and challenging ideas put forward in Norfolk nature audit