Fundraising Hunstanton Fire Cadets “rolled up” to take on a challenge with a difference last Saturday, so far raising more than £670 for a mental health charity. Teams took part in a 999 challenge of running out and rolling up 999 lengths of hoses with…
Holme’s White Horse pub appoints new head chef Ian Daw ready for May’s grand reopening
A coastal pub has appointed a new head chef, ready for its grand reopening at the end of next month. Ian Daw, who grew up in Surrey, was recently hired at the White Horse in Holme, which is currently undergoing a “stunning” refurbishment. Stepping up t…
King’s Arms at Shouldham to mark 10 years since being saved from closure with afternoon of celebrations
A community pub, saved from closure 10 years ago, celebrates its success story with an event next month. The community rallied round the King’s Arms at Shouldham raising thousands to purchase the premises and turn its fortunes around. Back in 2014, the…
Derelict tool shop on London Road in King’s Lynn is to be turned into accommodation after planning permission was granted
A derelict shop is to be brought back to life with a new purpose after planning permission was granted. Plans for a derelict shop at 102/103 London Road in Lynn to be demolished and replaced with two residential properties has been granted permission b…
Why City of London firms are plotting a revolt against the FCA
By Charlie Conchie City firms are plotting a revolt against the regulator and calling on top trade bodies to intervene after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revealed plans to name and shame the firms it is investigating last month. The watchdog t…
North West Norfolk MP James Wild discusses 2024 London Marathon in latest column
In his weekly column, North West Norfolk MP James Wild discusses tomorrow’s London Marathon… On Sunday, I will join around 50,000 runners taking part in the London Marathon. This is the largest annual fundraising event in the world, with more than £1bi…
Man United have advantage over Chelsea in £15m battle, player swap could be trump card
Manchester United’s first summer under Ineos control could be a classic case of not only ‘what you know’ but ‘who you know‘ too. With Melvin Bard, Khephren Thuram and Jean-Clair Todibo linked, the Red Devils interest in a trio of Nice stars should – in…
420: Should you invest your green in the cannabis industry?
By Elliot Gulliver-Needham The global cannabis industry is going through a growth spurt in April, with green shoots popping up across the world. At the start of this month, Germanylegalised weed, while Luxembourg, Thailand and a whole host of states in…
Long Sutton mother running London Marathon in aid of RNIB to raise funds and awareness for her son, 19, now registered blind
A mother experienced every parent’s worst nightmare when a rare condition robbed her teenage son of his sight – and is now fighting for equal access to revolutionary medication. Motorcycle enthusiast Jacob Ely, 19, is now no longer able to ride his bik…
London office property deals abandoned as sellers pin hopes on price recovery
By Laura McGuire Abandonedproperty deals have driven investment volumes in the London office market down in the first quarter of the year, but green shoots are starting to emerge. At the start of the year two major property deals worth a combined total…