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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Four people and 22 animals rescued from river
Several people and a 22 animals have been rescued after a boat ran aground and sank in a town centre river overnight. One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries after the boat started to take on water in the River Great Ouse in King's Lynn, Norfolk at about 22:00 BST on Tuesday. Three other people were on board, along with 15 dogs, three cats, two parrots, a snake and a tortoise which an RNLI Hunstanton crew reported rescuing. The four people were assessed by paramedics after an "emergency evacuation was conducted", an HM Coastguard spokesperson said. The fire service was also in attendance as well as the East of England Ambulance Service and the coastguard. An HM Coastguard spokesman explained: "HM Coastguard was called to reports of a vessel taking on waters after coming aground in King's Lynn Harbour with multiple persons and animals aboard. "Coastguard rescue teams from Hunstanton and Sutton Bridge were sent, alongside Hunstanton RNLI lifeboat and an RNLI Hovercraft and an emergency evacuation was conducted. Three fire crews and a surface rescue boat were sent to the scene via Ferry Lane at 03:32 and were stood down at 06:26 after helping pass four people into ambulance care. A Hunstanton RNLI spokesman said: "Two men and two women were taken off the vessel by the hovercraft before the crew returned to attempt to rescue animals which were on board. "They saved 15 dogs, three cats, a snake, two parrots and a tortoise. "By 04:15, the boat had sunk." A spokeswoman confirmed Norfolk Police was made aware of the incident but did not attend. It is not clear where the animals were taken. The RSPCA has been contacted. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. HM Coastguard Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
09-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
People and animals rescued from sinking boat in King's Lynn river
Several people and a 22 animals have been rescued after a boat ran aground and sank in a town centre river person was taken to hospital with minor injuries after the boat started to take on water in the River Great Ouse in King's Lynn, Norfolk at about 22:00 BST on other people were on board, along with 15 dogs, three cats, two parrots, a snake and a tortoise which an RNLI Hunstanton crew reported four people were assessed by paramedics after an "emergency evacuation was conducted", an HM Coastguard spokesperson said. The fire service was also in attendance as well as the East of England Ambulance Service and the coastguard. An HM Coastguard spokesman explained: "HM Coastguard was called to reports of a vessel taking on waters after coming aground in King's Lynn Harbour with multiple persons and animals aboard."Coastguard rescue teams from Hunstanton and Sutton Bridge were sent, alongside Hunstanton RNLI lifeboat and an RNLI Hovercraft and an emergency evacuation was conducted. Three fire crews and a surface rescue boat were sent to the scene via Ferry Lane at 03:32 and were stood down at 06:26 after helping pass four people into ambulance care.A Hunstanton RNLI spokesman said: "Two men and two women were taken off the vessel by the hovercraft before the crew returned to attempt to rescue animals which were on board."They saved 15 dogs, three cats, a snake, two parrots and a tortoise."By 04:15, the boat had sunk."A spokeswoman confirmed Norfolk Police was made aware of the incident but did not is not clear where the animals were taken. The RSPCA has been contacted. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
07-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Baby simulator is a 'gamechanger' for Norfolk hospital training
A manikin of a new-born baby is helping hospital staff prepare for a wide range of medical the SimBaby, it is in use at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in King's Lynn, in the maternity, neonatal and paediatric departments will use the doll to practise life-saving procedures in a realistic £60,000 manikin, which can simulate a range of medical conditions, has been paid for by the hospital's charity. Helen Muncey, head of education at the QEH, said it would help provide safer care for the hospital's "tiniest patients"."This generous investment from the QEH Charity is a gamechanger for our neonatal and paediatric training," she said."This simulation manikin will allow us to deliver cutting-edge, hands-on education that mirrors real-life clinical situations."Until now, the hospital's simulation school has been largely focused on the treatment of adult patients. Pippa Street, chief nurse at the QEH, said: "The neonatal and paediatric stages in life are critical and vulnerable times for babies and their families. "These simulators allow our teams to refine their skills and work collaboratively in high-pressure scenarios – ultimately helping to save lives and improve outcomes." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Heritage plan for King's Lynn theatre that hosted Shakespeare
Plans to turn Britain's oldest working theatre into an international visitor attraction are being considered by local councillors. The stage at St George's Guildhall in King's Lynn is thought to have once hosted Shakespeare project would preserve the venue and develop the surrounding medieval buildings and is expected to cost £30.5m with some of the funding yet to be secured. St George's is the country's largest surviving medieval plans include renovating the whole complex containing the theatre, two barns and internal courtyards backing onto the quayside. Visitors to King's Lynn had mixed views about whether the renovation should take place. Laurence and Elizabeth Donovan were visiting the town from their home near Stratford, the renowned birthplace of the Donovan said: "King's Lynn is loaded with historical buildings. "Shakespeare will never go out of fashion so I think this investment is a good idea." Mrs Donovan said: "In Stratford people come from all over the world because of Shakespeare." Susan and Roger Brown visited King's Lynn from Huddersfield. Mrs Brown said: "It's a lot of money. I think it could be better spent elsewhere."Mr Brown added: "It's alright spending £30m but you have to think about the catchment. Will you get thousands of visitors as a result?" Project papers suggest 77,000 extra visitors could come to the town to visit the Guildhall once the work is completed and the site reopens in 2028. The project - expected to cost £30.5m - is led by the King's Lynn Town Board, which is funded from central government, supported by West Norfolk Council. More than £8m has been agreed via the Town Deal scheme, with the council seeking a further £2m from them. Full details of where the rest of the money will come from has not been released as it is deemed commercially sensitive. A meeting of the council's regeneration and development panel on 1 July heard that the council could borrow in the region of £16m towards the project. St George's Guildhall is owned by The National Trust and leased by West Norfolk Council until 2050. The trust is not contributing to the cost of the project but is supporting them with "advice and expertise".In a statement to the BBC they said: "We want to see the future of this historic building secured. "However, we have been clear from the start that the National Trust is a charity with limited resources, and the council would need to seek external funding to support their plans for this ambitious multi-million-pound project."This is the same approach we take for our own large-scale restoration projects." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Anger after King's Lynn road improvement plan stalls
A "once-in-a-generation" scheme to revitalise the entrance to a historic town has stalled after funding for road improvements was Ring, deputy leader of West Norfolk Council, said he was "deeply disappointed" that improvements to King's Lynn's Southgates junction had been said it risked hampering efforts to enhance the area, known for its medieval gateway and which has severe traffic County Council said the project had been scrapped after the price tag rose to £32m. The decision means £10m in funding intended for west Norfolk will be returned to the Department for a revised £19.6m scheme will go ahead to improve the one-way system around Austin Street, Blackfriars Road and Railway an Independent, said: "This decision risks stalling progress on a transformational project that is vital to the future of our town and wider community."This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalise the area, enhance infrastructure and deliver long-term economic and social benefits for both residents and businesses."We will explore every available route to deliver the Southgate Master Plan and ensure that this iconic gateway to King's Lynn receives the attention and regeneration it so clearly deserves." This article was written by a trusted journalist and then edited for length and style with the help of AI, before being checked again by a BBC Journalist. It's part of a pilot. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
