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Major plans to create new railway station south of Lynn are under way
Talks are under way about the creation of a new railway station as part of wider plans for a huge upgrade of the county’s train network.
Major road re-opens after overturned heavy goods vehicle recovered
A major road has been re-opened after a lorry overturned earlier today.
Major road remains closed due to overturned heavy goods vehicle
A main road remains closed in both directions due to a heavy goods vehicle overturning.
New council leader officially appointed in annual meeting
West Norfolk Council officially appointed its new leader yesterday.
Major homes scheme back on course after delay concerns
A major housing development threatened with lengthy delays after a building firm went out of business is back on course.
‘True Linnet’ selected as new borough mayor
A new mayor has been selected for West Norfolk during an annual ceremony held yesterday.
New plan raises hopes of seeing NHS dentist
A new plan to tackle West Norfolk's ‘dental desert’ has raised hopes of seeing NHS dentist.
Property closed down after years of loud music, drug use and fights
A town property has been closed after a man caused a persistent nuisance to his neighbours over two-and-a-half-years.
26-year-old swears off alcohol after town centre fight
A Lynn man has sworn off alcohol after winding up in court following a town centre fight.
Purfleet Pantry celebrates first year
A social supermarket which opened at South Lynn a year ago has helped thousands of families in its first year.
Club’s boost will help promote sailing for all
A West Norfolk sailing club has received a £1,000 boost from Rotarians.
Fire crews called to vehicle blaze on town road
Firefighters were dispatched to tackle a vehicle blaze on a town road on Wednesday evening.
Four teenagers charged in connection with spate of thefts near edge of town
Four teenagers have been charged in connection with a break-in at a business in town which took place last year.
Public inquiry to be held over infilled historic bridge
Statements and evidence have been published ahead of a public inquiry to help decide the future of a historic West Norfolk bridge.
22-year-old in court after town centre spat
A 22-year-old faced a court appearance after becoming involved in a town centre spat.
Making the most of the hospital site
In the weekly Ward Round column, Queen Elizabeth Hospital CEO Alice Webster discusses progress with the new build.
Woman embroiled in spat with bouncers and police outside pub
A 56-year-old wound up in court after a spat with bouncers and police officers.
‘Time time for Africa’ as Zimbabwe fundraiser held
The sound of African signing and drumming brought a West Norfolk church to life this week for a charity fundraiser.
Thief barred from town chemist after stealing to help chronic toothache
A man suffering from chronic toothache has been barred from a town chemist after stealing to help ease his pain.
‘No scope for delay’ on hospital rebuild, MP insists despite nationwide concerns
An MP has once again insisted there is “no scope for delay” in rebuilding Lynn’s hospital despite nationwide worries about soaring costs.