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Drink-driver handed third disqualification after crashing van into railings
A drink-driver was caught for the third time after he crashed his van into the railings of two properties.
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Scaffolder waiting for recovery in charge of car while double the alcohol limit
A roadside recovery man was correct in thinking that a driver who called for the service had been drinking.
Sonny is our Little Stars 2026 winner
The votes have been cast and the results are in for our 2026 Little Stars competition.
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‘Surreal’ moment as West Norfolk man recognised for international impact
A Lynn man who has been supporting communities abroad has been recognised with an award.
Community fun day packed with ‘laughter from start to finish’
A school’s annual community fun day is being hailed a big success.
Plans for £13m new supermarket and drive-thru coffee shop
Plans for a new £13million development featuring a supermarket, a petrol station and a drive-thru coffee shop have been unveiled.
10,000 have backed hospital campaign
In the latest Friday Politics column, LibDem Rob Colwell talks about his campaign to protect local hospital services.
Which firm should be crowned West Norfolk’s Best Established Business of the Year?
The Mayor’s Business Awards will take place for the 38th time next year with a glittering black-tie evening at the Alive Corn Exchange.
Craft hub opening on town’s high street this weekend with something for all ages
A craft hub is coming to town with activities for all ages.
Annual celebration ball is highlight of society’s calendar
There was a record attendance at this year’s annual ball hosted by a legal society.
Police witness appeal after collision at roundabout
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision at a busy roundabout to come forward.
Four leisure centres receive top ratings
Council-run leisure centres have achieved a top rating in a leading quality assessment scheme.
Former Springwood sixth former settles into university life
A high achieving student has praised her former school as she settles into life at university.
Care homes team up to raise hundreds during coffee morning event
Two care homes teamed up to raise hundreds for charity during their coffee morning event.
‘Trust your instincts’ says mother diagnosed with breast cancer - despite previous clear scan
A mum is encouraging people to trust their instincts if something does not feel right after being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer.
Dragons are set to take over town
Dragons will be hiding in museums, stalking streets, appearing on cinema screens and coming face-to-face with visitors at a town event.
Inspiring visit to view work of renowned sculptor
Students gained inspiration when they visited a historic setting to see the work of an internationally-renowned sculptor.
‘Not a shred of evidence’ to support stalker head Greg Hill’s unfair dismissal claim, judge rules
A stalker head teacher’s claim of unfair dismissal has been shut down at an employment tribunal.
In Bloom honours for Wootton Park
It was celebration time for a West Norfolk village in the recent Anglia In Bloom 2026 awards.
On this week: Actress judges book award in 1994 and pub campaigners extend shares deadline in 2013
In our weekly On This Week feature, we take a look back at what was making the headlines in 2013, as well as a picture from 1994…