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Lynn Town Council proposal moves step closer after heated debate

A proposal to create Norfolk’s ‘missing town council’ has moved a step closer, leading to a heated debate between councillors on both sides of the political spectrum.The leader of the Independent-led West Norfolk Council, Terry Parish, faced criticism from Conservative members for his calls to investigate creating a Lynn town council.It became the focus of furore among members during a corporate performance panel meeting, at the neglect of debate over

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New Linnets signing dubbed “quick and powerful”

King's Lynn Town will have a new signing in their ranks when they travel to South Shields in the National League North tomorrow.The Linnets have done their second piece of business with League One Fleetwood Town by bringing in teenage defender Billy Jones.Jones' arrival comes hot on the heels of George Morrison, who enjoyed a fine debut in Lynn's excellent 2-1 victory over Darlington last weekend.King's Lynn Town boss Adam

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More ‘Beat Your Bills’ roadshows visiting venues in West Norfolk

Roadshows to help West Norfolk residents "beat their bills" are visiting four venues in the area over the next month.The borough council organised the ‘Beat Your Bills’ roadshow which proved popular when it visited Stoke Ferry last week, with more events planned across West Norfolk over the next few weeks.The roadshows offer help on all aspects of the cost of living, including information about how to access benefits, grants, discounts,

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Smithdon cluster hosts cross-country races

Schools from the Smithdon cluster took part in their cluster cross-country races with the top ten in each of Year 3 to 6 qualifying for the School Sports Partnership finals in November.There were some well-contested close races that took part at Snettisham Memorial Field.Thanks go to the sports leaders from Smithdon High School who marshalled the course, gave out medals, and led the races.The Smithdon cluster cross-country event at Snettisham.

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Heacham, Downham and Fakenham back on the FA Vase trail

West Norfolk sides are back out on the FA Vase trail tomorrow as they look to progress through to the second round proper.Downham Town and Fakenham Town have home ties against Coggeshall Town and Cockfosters respectively (3pm) while Heacham travel to Spartan South Midlands Football League leaders St Panteleimon (7.45pm).Joint Downham boss Craig Dickson is refusing to take Essex Senior League basement boys Coggeshall lightly ahead of their visit to

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Night shelter set to reopen next month – but council defends decision not to offer funding this year

Lynn’s night shelter will reopen next month despite worries over its future – although West Norfolk Council has been forced to defend its decision not to offer any funding this year.It has been confirmed that the night shelter, after a month’s delay, will reopen on November 1 despite missing out on thousands of pounds in funding from the Government.It was revealed last week that the Department for Levelling Up, Housing

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Alive and Kicking – community scheme scoops Norfolk County FA accolade

Alive King’s Lynn Community Football has scooped a Norfolk County FA’s Grassroots Positive Football Environment Award.Thanks to the scheme, football has never been in a better place across West Norfolk.The award is a real accolade to all of the team and cements their philosophy, which is to help develop all our players as well as the person in a positive way.Norfolk Grassroots Football Awards, at The Space in Norwich. Pictured

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More electric charging points installed at car parks in West Norfolk, with some on the way in Breckland too

New electric car charging points have been installed in two car parks run by the borough council and two Breckland towns will shortly have some as well.Central Car Park in Hunstanton and St James Multi-Storey in Lynn now have 50kW chargers where up to two vehicles can be charged at a time in Hunstanton and up to six in Lynn.The electricity will be paid for by the user via an

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West Norfolk beaten in Suffolk

Ipswich 41 West Norfolk 24West Norfolk returned home empty-handed from their second trip to Ipswich in the space of three weeks.The Gatehouse Lane outfit were excellent in the first half against a side who were relegated from Regional 2 Anglia last year before Ipswich took control in the second half.Head coach Darren Clarke said: "Once again we were competitive for 40 minutes. With the wind and the slope in our

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Terrific Tigers purr with double win

It was double delight for Terrington Tigers in the Mid Norfolk Youth League (MNYL) Girl’s Divisions on Saturday, picking up wins in both competitive age groups.In the only fixture of the weekend in the Under 14s, the Tigers hosted last year’s champions Heacham, who were cursing their luck in losing two players through illness on the morning of the game.Terrington goals from Summer Ringer and Alice Todd (2) did the

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