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Too many young people in Norfolk enter employment without the skills they need, report finds
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (746+ words) A report has warned that rural transport barriers are blocking access to work for young people in Norfolk - but they are also suffering from a lack of "readiness. New analysis of local skills improvement plans (LSIPs), published by the British…...
Wreath-laying ceremonies to mark Remembrance this weekend
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (360+ words) The annual wreath-laying ceremony will take place to mark Remembrance Sunday in Lynn this Sunday. Cllr Andy Bullen, the mayor of West Norfolk, will lead the act of remembrance which will take place at the war memorial in Tower Gardens…...
Conservative group's new leader is "delighted and honoured'
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (184+ words) The Conservative group on West Norfolk Council has a new leader. Cllr Richard Blunt has stepped up from deputy leader to take on the role, following former leader Cllr Brian Long standing down due to health reasons. Cllr Long became…...
Former West Norfolk mayor celebrates 97th birthday with four generations of family
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (251+ words) There's no slowing down" for a former mayor who celebrated his 97th birthday this month. Clifford Walters served as West Norfolk's mayor from both 1997-1998 and 2000-2001, and has sat in multiple council positions. He marked his 97th birthday with a meal at Poco…...
Family-run letting agency merges with major town centre branch
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (294+ words) Bosses are "delighted" at a family-run letting agency merging with a town estate agents following its owner's retirement. Lynn-based Sowerbys has welcomed Norfolk Lettings into its group. After 13 successful years serving landlords and tenants across West Norfolk, Rosie Miller, owner…...
Norfolk's mental health services still require improvement - with concerns about "poor workplace culture'
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (927+ words) Inspectors say that leadership at Norfolk and Suffolk's mental health service "requires improvement'. The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust supports a population of around 1. 6million people, delivering specialist mental health services for children, adults, autistic people and people with a…...
District councils vote for three unitary authorities to cover all of Norfolk
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (382+ words) Six district councils have officially submitted their proposal for three new unitary authorities to cover the whole of Norfolk. On Friday, councils in West Norfolk, Breckland, North Norfolk, Great Yarmouth, Norwich City and Broadland sent their vision to the Government....
Disco dodgeball, food-themed quiz and talking bakery skills - all part of an MP's day
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (333+ words) An MP has seen first-hand the benefits of an active programme of summer fun - even having a go at disco dodgeball. North West Norfolk MP James Wild joined children at Gaywood Primary School as they enjoyed a host of free…...
Who is in the running to be Norfolk and Suffolk's first mayor?
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (307+ words) An energy chief has announced his hopes to be Norfolk and Suffolk's first mayor. Kevin Keable, chairman of the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR), has thrown his hat in the ring to be the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the…...
Red Arrows to soar over Norfolk villages on way to coastal event
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (93+ words) You may want to poke your head outside as the Red Arrows will be flying over a number of Norfolk villages tomorrow. The military jets will be taking off from RAF Waddington, in Lincolnshire, from 11. 45am. They will be passing over…...