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Pedestrian struck and killed on A47 was not seen by lorry driver
A lorry driver did not see the pedestrian who he struck and killed on the A47, an inquest has heard.
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Theatre to be lit-up in support of life-saving charity
An iconic town building is set to be flooded with light next week in support of a life-saving charity.
‘We can’t let this happen’: Petition launched amid possible plans to ‘downgrade’ QEH
Politicians across West Norfolk have described their “disgust” at the possibility of Lynn’s hospital losing three departments.
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‘Beginning to explore potential options’: No decisions made over closure of three key hospital units
A hospital has issued a statement regarding services at its site after concerns were raised about the potential closure of some of its vital units.
Plea from food bank for harvest festival donations
A town food bank is calling on support from the “whole community” this harvest time to feed those for have fallen on hard times.
The fascinating story of a town’s iconic building
As conservation starts to preserve a heritage gem, David Wiles, a member of the project team, tells the fascinating story of a town icon.
Modellers’ successful show raises £2,300 for night shelter
A successful show organised by club members has resulted in a much-needed boost for a charity supporting the homeless.
Police search for wanted man who failed to show up to court
Police are on the hunt for a 47-year-old who failed to show up to court.
Council leader insists £850,000 spend on planning of new swimming facilities is proportionate
A council leader has insisted that an £850,000 spend for the planning stages of new swimming facilities is proportionate.
Troubled hospital’s accident and emergency, intensive care and maternity units could close
A hospital is at risk of losing its Accident and Emergency, intensive care and maternity units.
Evacuee Dot among those at museum’s special day in 2011 - and full steam ahead with heritage train project in 2016
In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature, we take a look back at September memories from 2011, 2014 and 2016…
Hospital issues apology after 79-year-old felt ‘frightened and unheard’ during ward stay
A 79-year-old woman says she was left “frightened and unheard” by what she felt was “ageist” treatment during a hospital stay.
On this week: Flower club celebrations in 1986 and royal couple enjoy meal out in West Norfolk in 2014
In our weekly On This Week feature, we take a look back at what was making the headlines in 2014, as well as a picture from 1986…
Surgery team gear up to kayak, walk and cycle 180 miles for pioneering scanner appeal
A hospital’s spinal surgery team is taking on a tough challenge to raise funds for a pioneering scanner.
Tudor dress-up helps bring ‘wow factor’ to new school year in 2013
In our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature, we take a look back at when children had an exciting start to the new school year…
Popular street food restaurant to close after this weekend
A popular street food restaurant has announced its closure.
Man found guilty of sexually assaulting woman
A man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in Lynn.
Have your say on sites for 8,500 new homes needed to meet demands for next 15 years
A consultation has been launched asking residents where they think thousands of new future homes should be built.
Traffic lights and reduced speed on A149 while drainage work is carried out
Essential drainage work has been earmarked to start this month along a main road.
Coffee shop reopens to drive-thru customers after ram raid
A coffee shop which was rammed by a stolen car last week has reopened for drive-thru and delivery customers.