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Battling Summer Wildfires
'Arduous' and 'non-stop', how King's Lynn North's station manager describes the wildfires. Paul Ed…
QEH responds to concerns over future of hospital services
Hospital bosses have moved to reassure West Norfolk residents that no decisions have been made abou…
Norfolk’s Biggest Multi-Charity Firewalk Returns to King’s Lynn
Could you walk over fire for a good cause?
Where should 8,500 new homes go in West Norfolk?
Thousands of new homes will need to be built across King’s Lynn and West Norfolk over the next 15 y…
Families, friends and supporters packed into Heacham Fire Station for its 2026 Open Day last weekend.
Families, friends and supporters packed into Heacham Fire Station for its 2026 Open Day.
Choir Rocks on the Green Fundraiser for Hunstanton RNLI
Hundreds of Rock Choir Members raised an amazing £1,784.59 for the Hunstanton Royal National Lifebo…
Maintaining a Legacy
Friends of Titchwell Church gains charity status and pledges to keep the 1,000 year old building op…
Un-bray-lievably cute!
Rescue miniature donkeys enjoy attention at Norfolk Lavender
He lost his sight in just 3 days - now he's ranked one of world's best blind golfers
Paul Innocent recently won the US Blind Golf Open and says the sport 'saved' him after being diagno…
Heacham has its say on McDonald’s plans
Residents look at plans for new McDonalds
King’s Lynn band release new single
Rebelation, a popular Reggae and ska band, release second single from their forthcoming album
Hundreds enjoy Summer Fun Day
The Discovery Centre, run by Freebridge Community Housing, holds annual celebration
Teenagers celebrate across Norfolk
GCSE results for thousands of pupils, with schools achieving impressive results
"I'm not a hero - I just did the right thing"
Caroline Robb, who helped save the lives of two brothers struggling in the sea in Hunstanton, is de…
Beyond the Uniform
Event to honour the armed forces & veterans community includes music & an art exhibition
Kings & Queens of the Sandcastles
Buckets of fun had at annual RNLI sandcastle competition held on Old Hunstanton beach
A-ced it!
Another record year of A-Level results for Springwood High School
The Village Behind the Legend
Holly Smith runs Nelson's Village Tours, with a focus on how Burnham Thorpe shaped Lord Nelson into…
Fayre- share of fun on a sunny day in Snettisham
Organised by Snettisham Events Committee the day included a Fun Dog Show, Classic Cars, Stalls, Gam…
Stabilising Hunstanton's coastal defences
Monitoring finds more than a metre of sand has been washed away from the beach and structural movem…
Soap Box Derby - just a few places left!
You've got til this Friday (7th August) to sign up for this year's Soap Box Derby, returning to the…
Walking Sober: A Man on a Mission
Ex-soldier Daniel Hunt is hiking the entire coastline of the UK to raise awareness for mental health
Westacre Theatre's summer season bursts into life as audiences return under Norfolk skies
Westacre Theatre's much-loved Summer Season is officially underway, with tickets selling fast as au…
A sticky situation for Springwood High teachers!
Gunge the Teacher fundraising event & Springfest celebrations held at King's Lynn school
Fire crews tackle 5 wildfires in just 24 hours
Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service is urging us all to continue to be extra vigilant in this dry, hot we…
Variety is back with a bang!
Seaside Special opens at the Princess Theatre
Protecting our Chalk Streams
Local campaigner welcomes new parliamentary group but warns action is needed now
Unbe-leaf-able! Old Hunstanton Flower Festival delights
From Celebrating Books to Beach Picnics - the displays at St Mary's are blooming lovely!
NCC Reuse Shops raise 32,000 for charity
Nelson's Journey, which supports children and young people with bereavement, given the donation
An 18-metre whale part of Hunstanton litter pick
Borough Council puts on Peter Piper Picked Some Litter activity
‘Smithdon Royalty’ to retire
After almost 5 decades much loved Hunstanton teacher Hilary Johnson retires
Old Hunstanton's pond suffers in heat
The recent extreme dry weather has dried up ponds across the county, we chat to a founder of Norfol…
Premier Inn to come to Hunstanton
Whitbread confirms plans for a 108-bedroom hotel on Southend Road
S-nailed it!
World Snail Racing Championship held at Grimston Cricket Club in Congham
Please, Hunstanton Primary, can I have some more?!
Year 6 pupils perform Oliver in their end of year play
Prestigious award for our green spaces
Borough Council celebrates 5 parks and gardens receiving a Green Flag Award
Snettisham Cricket Club Juniors bowled over by donation
Formed in 1874 Snettisham Cricket Club has over a hundred members, with NCA 1st team, NCL 2nd team,…
We're 'digging it'!
New visitor centre opens at SHARP dig site in Sedgeford in time for this year's excavations
New leadership for Hunstanton school
New Headteacher and Deputy Head for Smithdon High
115 thousand available to community groups
Small grants scheme open until the end of August
Government 'remains committed' to new QEH
After concerns about funding - James Wild MP writes to Health Minister seeking reassurance
Hats off to Wild West Norfolk Festival!
A spur-tacular second year for Hunstanton's live country music event - with line dancing, lots of f…
How blooming marvellous!
Dersingham business helps Girlguiding Anglia with garden feature for RHS Sandringham Flower Show
Hunstanton Methodist Church marks 130 years
Anniversary includes special service and cream tea
Hunstanton Masterplan
Final draft addresses concerns to pedestrianise the High Street, residents are being urged to have …
Your Support Saves Lives 24/7
King's Lynn Fundraising Group, which raises money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance, thanks its su…
Taking the spotlight! Film award for local teacher
Burnham Market Primary's Ash Williams wins prestigious film award at a red-carpet ceremony in London
World class musicians at Music in the Burnhams new festival week
A week-long festival of classical music this July, with internationally-acclaimed musicians perform…
Bake a Difference
Nelson’s Journey is inviting schools, businesses, community groups and families across Norfolk to g…
Glebe House School & Nursery News
May was another busy and rewarding month at Glebe House School, with pupils embracing opportunities…
An epic drive from Norfolk to India to raise awareness of diabetes
Dr Prabir Kumar Mitra and his wife from King's Lynn travelled more than 17 thousand miles in their …
Un-bee-lievable spelling skills!
Annual Spelling Bee - pupils from ten West Norfolk schools challenged to showcase their skills
Hunstanton Carnival
Hundreds line the streets for the colourful parade to celebrate the town's carnival
Sports Update - W/E 20th & 21st June
Good weekend for Snettisham and Thornham Cricket Clubs whilst the Hanseatic Festival of Watersports…
Tour de Tapping Cycle Ride
A group of 8 cyclists bike to all Tapping House charity shops to raise money for hospice
Fun at the Fair
Young people with additional needs enjoy the annual Lions Fun Day at Hunstanton's Rainbow Park
Councillor Stuart Dark resigns
Snettisham councillor tells Town & Around the 'time is right' to step down to concentrate on charit…
The race is on - entries open for Hunstanton Soap Box Derby!
You can now sign up for this year's Soap Box Derby returning to the town’s streets in September
Sports Update - W/E 13th & 14th June
Snettisham Cricket Club the only senior side to win and annual Walking Football tournament a huge s…
Linda's Legacy - a walk to honour and remember
Robert, whose wife suddenly passed away last year, will walk the entire British coastline (and beyo…
Sports Update - W/E 6th & 7th June
Contrasting fortunes for local cricket teams in a weekend of rain affected matches and annual Walki…
Food for thought
Heacham couple fear proposed McDonald's would damage the character of the village they love
Paw-fect classmate!
Cuddles all round at Heacham Infant School as therapy dog Dolly visits
79 year old triathlete
John Tarbard, who hopes to complete 4 more triathlons this year, tells us he can't really run - but…
Sports Update - W/E 30th & 31st May
Good weekend for Sandringham & Dersingham, Bircham, and Thornham senior cricket sides whilst Dersin…
Branching out with Royal approval
Sandringham Sawmill is more than just timber! With trees, plants, garden furniture and pots for sa…
How 'berry' delicious!
Strawberry season is officially here - and you can pick your own at Dersingham Strawberries
Colourful end to the half term
Colour Run at Clenchwarton Primary to celebrate achievements and raise funds
Sports Update - W/E 23rd & 24th May
Snettisham Cricket Club continue to lead the way, Norfolk County CC Over 70's playing at Thornham, …
Sun shines for Hanse Festival
King’s Lynn celebrates its Hanseatic heritage with family activities across the town
Budding artists
Gaywood Primary takes part in art competition celebrating King's Lynn
Heacham carer wins award
Felicity Cooper wins award for ‘going the extra mile’ and is described as 'remarkable'
Serving up some trophies
Heacham Table Tennis Club has end of season finals and presentation evening
Summer of fun ahead
The Borough Council announces 'exciting' programme of activities in Hunstanton
The Neptune is where the heart is!
From a first date, to a wedding breakfast, to window painting. Glenn is back at the Michelin star …
Family business raising money for hospital ward
Dersingham's Iron & Brass Bed Company to host fundraising pop-up kitchen to thank palliative care w…
Sports Update - W/E 16th & 17th May
In cricket, Snettisham CC clear at the top and Sandringham & Dersingham beat local foes Bircham whi…
King’s Lynn to come alive with colour, culture and seafaring spirit
Hanse Festival returns to the town’s historic waterfront this weekend
A blooming lovely trip
Probus (Professional and Businessmen) Club of King’s Lynn treated to a guided tour of Collison’s Cu…
Don't forget - all aboard one last time!
Tomorrow (Saturday 16th) Norton Hill Light Railway opens to the public one final time
New mayor for King's Lynn
Cllr Steve Bearshaw is elected, with Cllr Vivienne Spikings as deputy
De-Lightful Electrical news
Cooper & Elms acquires A E Wallis premises, strengthening local electrical retail provision
Play area gets an upgrade
Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk officially opens upgraded playground in Downham Market
Lights, camera, action!
Village school teacher nominated for a prestigious national film award
Free plant giveaway
A colourful mix of Polyanthus, Bellis, and Myosotis, all still in good condition and ready to be re…
Hitting the right notes! Teenager wins Guildhall place
Ukrainian pianist Iryna Oliinyk, who lives in Wells-next-the-Sea, offered a place at the prestigiou…
Sunny Hunny Triathlon
More than a hundred people take part in the race on Sunday in a not so sunny Hunstanton!
Sports Update - W/E 9th & 10th May
Big weekend for local cricket clubs, Heacham FC awards night and Pétanque charity tournament a succ…
81 year old a global social media sensation
Ian Smith from Snettisham has over 1.5 million followers, his online videos are positive and uplift…
Snettisham club hopes to attract new members
The Beach Sailing Club to host a number of activities open to everyone
Tulips for Tapping - another record breaking year
Visitors to the field near to Sandringham raise more than half a million pounds for local hospice
All aboard one last time!
Norton Hill Light Railway to open to the public one last time
Sports Update - Bank Holiday Weekend
Busy time of year as the Winter and Summer seasons overlap. All senior cricket clubs start their ca…
Seahenge Meets Maori
An interview with Maori sculptor George Nuku by Esther Boehm
Neigh-ce to meet you!
Miniature Shetland pony visits care home residents in Hunstanton
Lynn student one of country's top young physicists
Outstanding results in a physics competition puts student in the final stage of the prestigious con…
On a drive to raise mental health awareness
Road trip in a 100-year-old Talbot car. Pair drive almost 3 thousand miles around the coastline of…
A razor-sharp comedy of manners… and total meltdown
Westacre Theatre presents Yasmina Reza’s explosive dark comedy God of Carnage - a brilliantly funny…
What a find! Local vintage store strives to be even more eco-friendly
Flints Finds, a vintage clothing store in Thornham, celebrates its second anniversary and owner Iss…
Dinner is un-beet-able with Lillian Frary in the kitchen!
After producing more than half a million meals, a school cook has decided to hang up her apron and …