Norfolk news
Below are news headlines for our local area from the Lynn News and the BBC.
Lynn News
Hunstanton wins beach awards
HUNSTANTON has been awarded two prestigious coast awards, it was announced this week.
2012/05/19 14:48
Downham Market: Mayor’s plea for council unity
DOWNHAM’S new mayor Robin Pegg called for unity in the town council as he took on the civic role for the next year.
2012/05/19 14:21
King’s Lynn: Mayor hopes to raise £5k for young carers
YOUNG carers in West Norfolk have a new champion.
2012/05/19 11:22
King’s Lynn: Funding cuts support for families in crisis
FAMILIES in crisis may face a round-trip of up to 140 miles after a centre in Lynn offering support closed because of a lack of funding and volunteers.
2012/05/19 10:41
Walsingham: Fighting to keep head
ANGRY parents are fighting to keep a primary school headteacher.
2012/05/19 10:34
Incinerator: Critics slam Murphy’s move
THE decision of Norfolk County Council’s leader not to seek re-election in West Norfolk has been condemned as “an indictment of his behaviour” by critics.
2012/05/19 09:34
King’s Lynn: Clinton staff in jobs nailbiter
AN anxious wait to see if their shop is one of about 200 branches closing in the next few weeks faces a dozen staff at Clinton Cards in Lynn.
2012/05/19 09:32
Update: King’s Lynn shop not on administrators’ closure list
TWELVE staff at Clinton Cards in Lynn have been told their jobs are safe, for now, as the shop will not be one of about 200 branches closing in the next few weeks.
2012/05/18 18:47
North Lynn: Happy Walk for Jacob
ABOUT 100 people, many in fancy dress, will be stepping out on the third Happy Walk for Jacob, raising money for two meningitis charities, tomorrow.
2012/05/18 16:21
Jobless total falls in West Norfolk
UNEMPLOYMENT benefit claims in West Norfolk have fallen by almost 200, according to latest figures
2012/05/18 16:00
Downham Market High moves step closer academy status
DOWNHAM Market High School has moved a step closer to achieving academy status after governors decided to put it on to a fast track for future progress by joining forces with a successful sponsor.
2012/05/18 15:01
Marham: Military wives are singing for the Jubilee
A CHOIR of women from RAF Marham have joined groups from across the Commonwealth in a secret mission to create the Jubilee song, Sing!
2012/05/18 14:25
Welney: Photo competition puts a spring in our step
PHOTOGRAPHERS across West Norfolk are being reminded that they have just two weeks left to enter in the spring heat of the WWT Photography Competition.
2012/05/18 12:54
Joy as Linnets’ promotion confirmed by FA
THE news that all Linnets fans have been waiting to hear – that King’s Lynn Town Football Club WILL be playing at Step Four level next season – has been confirmed by the Football Association.
2012/05/18 12:30
King’s Lynn incinerator campaigners brand county council chief’s Caribbean democracy advice role ‘staggering’
ANTI-incinerator campaigners have said it “beggars belief” that Norfolk County Council leader Derrick Murphy has been advising a West Indies government – about democracy.
2012/05/18 12:03
King’s Lynn: The Walks is grrr-eat fun!
PRE-HISTORIC beasts will be roaming The Walks in Lynn tomorrow when the Norfolk and Norwich Festival brings the unique Dinosaur Petting Zoo to the park.
2012/05/18 12:00
BREAKING NEWS: Linnets promoted
THE FA has confirmed that King’s Lynn Town FC is to be promoted.
2012/05/18 10:45
Pentney: Driver died after car somersaulted
A DRIVER who died after his car overturned may have been impaired after taking drugs, an inquest heard.
2012/05/18 10:01
King’s Lynn: Why CPS dropped racist graffiti case
POLICE want a review of a decision not to prosecute a man charged with daubing racist graffiti on the proposed home of a new Islamic community centre.
2012/05/18 09:27
Dogs get tip-top treatment at new Terrington grooming salon
A DOG grooming business just set up at Terrington St John specialises in working with canine clients that are nervous and wary about the treatment.
2012/05/18 09:06