A popular children’s nurse, who has undergone specialist surgery to try and free him of cancer of the larynx, is showing good signs of recovery after an operation in which his voicebox was removed. Chris Harrison, of West Lynn, underwent surgery last T…
Newsreader from King’s Lynn’s KL1 Radio writes song for station to mark its fourth birthday
A Lynn radio station is set to celebrate its fourth birthday next month and to mark the occasion, one of its newsreaders has turned her hand to songwriting. KL1 Radio will be celebrating its fourth birthday in September and the team were set a challeng…
West Norfolk Council looks to introduce raft of measures to protect bees, butterflies and wasps
West Norfolk Council is set to embark on a crusade to protect bees, butterflies and wasps in a bid to prevent dwindling population levels. The borough council is considering introducing a raft of measures which will put the needs of pollinators at the …
‘AI Alan Turing’ created by SKC Games set for Bletchley Park debut
The upcoming ‘AI Alan Turing’ interactive experience at Bletchley Park has been created by SKC Games in Haverhill, which has Cambridge-based Babita Devi on board as chief strategy officer. The groundbreaking new exhibition format, which combines cuttin…
Andy Tyler shares details of upcoming events in and around King’s Lynn including exhibitions, live music and Festival of Rails
In his weekly, That’s Entertainment column, Andy Tyler looks at some exciting upcoming events… Once again, while we’re still hopefully enjoying some better weather in the latter part of the summer holidays, I’ll include some more ideas for places to …
Celebration of 33 years of Ukraine’s independence to be held in Cambridge
A celebration of the 33rd anniversary of the independence of Ukraine will be held in King’s Parade, Cambridge, on Saturday (24 August). Organised by the Centre for Ukrainian Heritage Art & Music (HAM), it will feature musical performances from 2-3.30pm…
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner gets a forest school experience with TJ Kids Wilderbase Project
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner honed his fire-lighting skills at a school holiday club. He visited TJ Kids Wilderbase Project, in an allotment area off Vinery Road, to see the forest school-style session on Friday (16 August). TJ Kids offers funded holid…
Paul Merson says Man Utd star must stop becoming the first player substituted off
Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount has made a promising start to the season, simply by being fit. After a season of injury woes, Mason Mount is back among the Manchester United starters. He managed this just five times in the Premier League in 20…
Harris calls Gaza war ‘heartbreaking’ as she works for ceasefire
Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris spoke out in favour of a ceasefire in the Gaza war and the release of the hostages, as she formally accepted her party’s nomination on Thursday. “With respect to the war in Gaza, President [Joe] Biden …
Build, Baby, Build: The Apprenticeship Levy is a tax by another name
By Rowland Thomas SME house builders need to attract young talent more than ever, but the inflexible Apprenticeship Levy is standing in the way, says Rowland Thomas The new Labour Government’s pro-development approach and commitment to getting Britain …