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Mark Leslie

Mark Leslie has worked in journalism for more than 40 years. He joined the Lynn News in January 2010 as News Editor. He became the editor in 2014.

Anger over burner close to West Norfolk's boundary

21 July 2022
Anger over burner close to West Norfolk's boundary

Anger over burner close to West Norfolk's boundary

21 July 2022

West Norfolk Borough councillors have criticised consultation on a controversial incinerator in Cambridgeshire.


Ambulance crews can't fit in new vehicles

20 June 2022
Ambulance crews can't fit in new vehicles

Ambulance crews can't fit in new vehicles

20 June 2022

An investigation by the BBC has found disturbing evidence about newly-bought ambulances in the East of England.


Councillors asked to rule again on 123 homes in village

19 June 2022
Councillors asked to rule again on 123 homes in village

Councillors asked to rule again on 123 homes in village

19 June 2022

Planning officers have said they still are not minded to support a plan for a large development in a village on the West Norfolk border.


Sutton Bridge Cross Keys Bridge 'is on target to be finished on time'

18 June 2022
Sutton Bridge Cross Keys Bridge 'is on target to be finished on time'

Sutton Bridge Cross Keys Bridge 'is on target to be finished on time'

18 June 2022

Despite the pain, work is proceeding well, say roadworks bosses.


Queen Elizabeth Hospital completes Strategic Outline Case to be reborn

08 June 2022
Queen Elizabeth Hospital completes Strategic Outline Case to be reborn

Queen Elizabeth Hospital completes Strategic Outline Case to be reborn

08 June 2022

An important milestone in the bid to rebuild the QEH was reached today, it has been announced.


Inferno on A17 at Walpole Cross Keys

16 April 2022
Inferno on A17 at Walpole Cross Keys

Inferno on A17 at Walpole Cross Keys

16 April 2022

Emergency services are still dealing with a huge blaze at a pallet store on a main road in West Norfolk.


The Queen speaks from Sandringham tonight - Camilla will be Queen

05 February 2022
The Queen speaks from Sandringham tonight - Camilla will be Queen

The Queen speaks from Sandringham tonight - Camilla will be Queen

05 February 2022

After a day in which she has launched her Platinum Jubilee by meeting of West Norfolk, the Queen issues an 'extraordinary' statement.


Farm shop given permission to expand

29 January 2022
Farm shop given permission to expand

Farm shop given permission to expand

29 January 2022

A green light has been approved for improvements to a business that has thrived in lockdown.


Queen Elizabeth Hospital raises loo seat issue

28 December 2021
Queen Elizabeth Hospital raises loo seat issue

Queen Elizabeth Hospital raises loo seat issue

28 December 2021

An equipment amnesty appeal is made.


Co-op opens new store in village

26 November 2021
Co-op opens new store in village

Co-op opens new store in village

26 November 2021

A £566,000 investment in a new convenience store has created 12 jobs and given the area a John Lewis connection too.


Cash machine stolen in village ram raid

19 November 2021
Cash machine stolen in village ram raid

Cash machine stolen in village ram raid

19 November 2021

Five people in two vehicles are thought to be involved in an early-morning smash-and-grab at shop.


County councillors decline to oppose incinerator on West Norfolk border

28 September 2021
County councillors decline to oppose incinerator on West Norfolk border

County councillors decline to oppose incinerator on West Norfolk border

28 September 2021

A motion opposing a waste incinerator because of its impact on West Norfolk and climate change was not passed at County Hall yesterday.


The Death of Prince Philip: What happens next?

09 April 2021
The Death of Prince Philip: What happens next?

The Death of Prince Philip: What happens next?

09 April 2021

What the nation can expect over the coming weeks.


Death crash happened in heavy rain, inquest told

31 March 2021
Death crash happened in heavy rain, inquest told

Death crash happened in heavy rain, inquest told

31 March 2021

Heavy rain may have played a part in a crash in which a 50-year-old died.


Beloved Capt Tom dies today of Covid at age of 100

02 February 2021
Beloved Capt Tom dies today of Covid at age of 100

Beloved Capt Tom dies today of Covid at age of 100

02 February 2021

Veteran fundraiser who captured nation's hearts dies in hospital.


Accident closes stretch of A47

07 December 2020
Accident closes stretch of A47

Accident closes stretch of A47

07 December 2020

Traffic has been diverted after a rush-hour accident this morning.


Car in ditch in Marshland St James

29 November 2020
Car in ditch in Marshland St James

Car in ditch in Marshland St James

29 November 2020

Arrest made for drink-driving say Norfolk Police.


Godwits suffer poor breeding year at Welney

20 July 2020
Godwits suffer poor breeding year at Welney

Godwits suffer poor breeding year at Welney

20 July 2020

Only three chicks fledge on nature reserve, says WWT


Yellow weather warning covers Fenland

16 June 2020
Yellow weather warning covers Fenland

Yellow weather warning covers Fenland

16 June 2020

Heavy rain could affect this part of the world, says Met Office


COVID-19 update: Another patient dies at hospital

30 May 2020
COVID-19 update: Another patient dies at hospital

COVID-19 update: Another patient dies at hospital

30 May 2020

The total who have died after testing positive for there is now 144.


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