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Free Water Safety Sessions at Alive
Published: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Alive West Norfolk, the leisure and entertainment facilities owned by the borough council, are running free Water Safety Sessions at all swimming pools during National Drowning Prevention Week.
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King’s Lynn’s medieval ‘Red Register’ recognised by UNESCO
Published: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
King’s Lynn’s Red Register, thought to be the earliest surviving paper book in England, has been recognised as being of exceptional international importance.
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Lilly is an Apprentice of Distinction
Published: Wednesday, 3 June 2026
Lilly Skeels has become a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer with the achievement of a Distinction in the final stage of her six-years of studying.
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Adapted Sports Hub Trust Launches Major Inclusive Sports Development at Lynnsport
Published: Friday, 29 May 2026
Published on behalf of the Adapted Sports Hub Trust
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Enjoy free summer concerts in West Norfolk Bandstands
Published: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
West Norfolk’s much-loved Music in the Bandstand series is back, bringing free live music to two of the area’s most iconic outdoor spaces throughout the summer.
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Historic England to Launch Comprehensive Listing Review in Downham Market
Published: Tuesday, 26 May 2026
The team from Historic England is launching a 4 year review of around 100 historic buildings in Downham Market — the first major update since 1974.
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Council employee is Local Government Apprentice of the Year
Published: Thursday, 21 May 2026
Leena Futter from Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk has been named as the 2026 Local Government Apprentice of the Year.
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Mintlyn Crematorium donates its largest ever charitable contribution to the 8:56 Foundation
Published: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Mintlyn Crematorium, owned and operated by the Borough Council, has donated £17,000 to the 8:56 Foundation — the largest contribution it has ever awarded through the national ICCM scheme.
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