Local News

‘Go ahead, do it and enjoy it’: Ken, 69, takes on charity skydive
After two postponements due to bad weather, Ken Johnson took the plunge and completed his first tandem skydive at the age of 69.


Chance to have say on future management of town’s park
A new initiative will give Lynn residents a chance to be involved in future management decisions at The Walks.


Travel agent Lisa named Agent of the Year at prestigious ceremony
A travel agent has won a prestigious award at a ceremony in Turkey.


Company reveals new technology which may save businesses thousands
A logistics company has announced business changes that will showcase all of its services, including new technology to speed up ‘dock-to-stock’ times.


Emergency services rush to scene of vehicle blaze
Emergency services rushed to a vehicle fire this afternoon.


Christmas lights switch-on attended by thousands
A town’s Christmas lights switch-on saw thousands attend to enjoy the festivities at the weekend.


Building society aims to raise a million to help new charity partner
A building society hopes to help thousands of people enter the world of work with its new charity partnership.


Scouts pay visit to special exhibition marking centenary of famous author
Young scouts have enjoyed commemorating a popular children’s book in an event held in town.


‘Extremely limited’ train services running this weekend
“Extremely limited” train services will be operating on Sunday due to work being carried out along the line.


Rest Hub holds carers forum event to offer support to those who need it
A carers event was put on to advise those who need it in the community.


Investigation into fire at supermarket still ongoing
An investigation into a fire at one of Lynn’s biggest supermarkets is still ongoing more than two months later, officials have said.

Let's Dance Norwich silent discos inspired by Coachella
A trip to one of the world's biggest music festivals, Coachella, inspired Let's Dance Norwich founder Sally Hurl to share the magic of silent discos.
Norwich woman's mission to share the best kept secret in NHS
Ros Setterfield, from Norwich, has launched a company hoping to share what she describes as the best-kept secret in the NHS with others.
Barn conversion in Burnham Market for sale with Bedfords
The property sits in Burnham Market, near Brancaster, and is listed with Bedfords for £1.25m.
Downham Market Willows Nature Reserve development fears
Fears have been raised that wildlife at Willows Nature Reserve in Downham Market could be harmed by a proposed 32-home housing development.
Norfolk's oldest ref Keith Greensides on 60 years of matches
An 85-year-old Norfolk man who has refereed at almost 3,000 football matches has been looking back over his career.
North Norfolk home to 500 empty properties in housing crisis
Homelessness in north Norfolk has risen by 40pc in north Norfolk in the last year - despite more than 500 homes being left empty.
Tribute paid to former MP and farm worker champion George Edwards
When I moved back with my son to Fakenham in 1988 it was into the second of four houses in a terrace on Queen’s Road overlooking the playing field. The fourth of those houses bears a plaque to one of Fakenham’s most remarkable men, that is George Edwards OBE.
Breckland and National Trust plant trees at Oxburgh Hall
Breckland Council have joined forces with the National Trust charity to plant 2,400 trees at Oxburgh Hall - with The Green Light Trust
The Open Room botanical shop on Blyburgate in Beccles opens
A new garden and botanical shop has opened on the thriving independent street of Blyburgate in Beccles.