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WEST NORFOLK: Concern over sugar beet emergence

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:06:05 GMT

Some sugar beet farmers this year are experiencing problems with the emergence of crops being erratic which in some cases has meant costly re-drilling.

NORFOLK: FSB welcomes Young’s Growing Business report

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:58:49 GMT

The Federation of Small Businesses has said it broadly welcomes Lord Young’s Growing Business report and his ideas for proposed additional help for small firms.

KING’S LYNN: Promotion for solicitors at Fraser Dawbarns

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:55:53 GMT

Five experienced lawyers at solicitors Fraser Dawbarns, which has offices in Lynn and Wisbech, have been promoted to become Members of the firm and take on a leadership role.

WEST LYNN: Village meeting on £3.5m pumping station plans

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:53:04 GMT

Villagers will be able to have their say on plans to build a £3.5 million pumping station.

KING’S LYNN: Sign up for a summer of fun

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:48:00 GMT

Lynn’s College of West Anglia is offering young people the chance to take part in a summer school to help boost their CV through the National Citizenship Scheme.

INCINERATOR: Cory Wheelabrator - No more landfilling

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:31:36 GMT

Incinerator developers Cory Wheelabrator said the plan is urgently needed to move away from landfilling.

INCINERATOR: West Norfolk Council - Offends waste rules

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:29:18 GMT

West Norfolk Council called for the incinerator to be refused planning permission on the grounds that it would “offend” waste policies.

INCINERATOR: NCC - Policies are satisfied

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:52:47 GMT

The incinerator should be allowed to go ahead, as it meets planning policies, says Norfolk County Council.

INCINERATOR: KLWIN - Failure of democracy

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:49:48 GMT

The risks to public health and the environment were the key arguments put forward by campaign group King’s Lynn Without Incineration (KLWIN).

INCINERATOR - More than an issue about regulations

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:32:43 GMT

The party’s over, but it’s anything but time to call it a day for planning inspector Elizabeth Hill who now faces a trawl through 30 days of evidence and papers.

SANDRINGHAM: Jobs could be at risk as private hospital ‘consults’

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:25:36 GMT

Jobs could be at risk at the Sandringham private hospital in Lynn.

HUNSTANTON: No charges over funeral bust-up

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:14:26 GMT

Police will not be pressing charges over allegations that a traffic warden was assaulted after issuing tickets to members of a funeral party.

KING’S LYNN: ‘They warned my husband to be prepared I might not make it’

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:03:21 GMT

Jo Rust spent days in agony and nearly died earlier this year.

KING’S LYNN: ‘Having it fitted is the best thing I have done’

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:02:59 GMT

After a great deal of research and discussion with husband Marcus, Mrs Rust booked an appointment with the Sandringham Hospital in Lynn.

KING’S LYNN: A gangrenous stomach and hours from death – but Jo has no regrets

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:33:52 GMT

A woman who lost 90 per cent of her stomach following a “freak occurrence” with a gastric band would still encourage others to undergo the procedure.

DOWNHAM MARKET: Night closures of A1122 town bypass for resurfacing

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:28:37 GMT

The A1122 Downham bypass is to close between 7pm and 7am on six nights early next month while a £505,000 resurfacing scheme is carried out.

KING’S LYNN: Foster’s environmental drive endorsed in latest report

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:55:33 GMT

Foster Refrigerator has reinforced its commitment to hitting tough self-imposed environmental targets with the release of a report showing its policy is proving successful.

KING’S LYNN: Heart-rate hotel!

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:37:11 GMT

A hotel at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital could solve the bed-blocking crisis.

KING’S LYNN: New name for Duke’s Head Hotel

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:08:36 GMT

Lynn’s Duke’s Head Hotel will have a name change after it was announced this week that it will be operated by a hotel and leisure management services company.

KING’S LYNN: Diversion as Hardwick Road is closed for three nights

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:23:06 GMT

Lynn’s busy Hardwick Road will be closed to traffic tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday night, from 8pm to 5am, while surfacing work for the new road layout is carried out.