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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Business
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Service station expansion expected to get go-ahead
Plans to double the size of a service station look likely to be approved. Gillingham Services, in south Norfolk near Beccles, could expand if South Norfolk Council's planning committee offers the green light to the scheme on Wednesday. Council officers have recommended it is given the go-ahead. The bid would see a new Marks and Spencer's shop and a Greggs drive-through built. The current services, off the roundabout between the A146 and A143 Norwich Road close to the Norfolk-Suffolk border, include a petrol station, McDonald's, KFC and Starbucks. The council has received dozens of objections from locals with concerns, including fears about increased noise and light pollution, as well as heavy traffic in the area. The proposed development includes a farm shop, electric vehicle charging hub, and six other trade units in addition to Marks and Spencer's and Greggs. The plans also include a battery energy storage system (BESS) but few details are known about its design and scale at this stage. It is expected that the development will create around 115 full-time jobs. In a report to councillors, officers acknowledged concerns, but said the development would provide "overriding" economic and social benefits. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Local Democracy Reporting Service South Norfolk Council
BBC News
6 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Norfolk service station expansion expected to get go-ahead
Plans to double the size of a service station look likely to be Services, in south Norfolk near Beccles, could expand if South Norfolk Council's planning committee offers the green light to the scheme on officers have recommended it is given the bid would see a new Marks and Spencer's shop and a Greggs drive-through built. The current services, off the roundabout between the A146 and A143 Norwich Road close to the Norfolk-Suffolk border, include a petrol station, McDonald's, KFC and council has received dozens of objections from locals with concerns, including fears about increased noise and light pollution, as well as heavy traffic in the proposed development includes a farm shop, electric vehicle charging hub, and six other trade units in addition to Marks and Spencer's and plans also include a battery energy storage system (BESS) but few details are known about its design and scale at this is expected that the development will create around 115 full-time a report to councillors, officers acknowledged concerns, but said the development would provide "overriding" economic and social benefits. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Health
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U.S. Naval Hospital Ship Comfort deploys for Continuing Promise 2025 mission
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The USNS Comfort set sail from Naval Station Norfolk Friday morning on a three-month deployment as part of the Continuing Promise 2025 mission. The naval hospital ship is equipped with an initial 100 bed capacity that is scalable to 1000 beds if needed. It includes advanced medical facilities from x-ray and CAT scan units to dental and optometry suites and a blood bank. 'We have a full complement of medical services, both medical and surgical, as well as support services to cool to include laboratory, radiology, pharmacy and physical therapy,' said Capt. Stephan Arles, commanding officer of the USNS Comfort medical treatment facility. 'We have a tailored mission, with two operating rooms capable of completing 12 to 18 surgeries per day. we also have an expeditionary medical site off ship, capable of treating between 300 and 500 patients a day.' Continuing Promise 2025 includes mission stops in Grenada, Panama, Columbia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic. 'Really excited to go down to the Caribbean and Central and South America in order to help some people down there,' said Capt. Ryan Kendall. 'We are working towards expanding our cooperation and integration with, with our regional partners in order to provide assistance in times of humanitarian crisis, disaster or regional conflict,' Arles said. As the ship departed from Naval Station Norfolk, family members of sailors gathered along the pier, giving their loved ones a proper send off as they deployed. 'So, it's his first big, long deployment, since having kids,' said Lindsay Moore, the wife of a sailor on the USNS Comfort. 'We met while I was getting out of the military, so I'm used to the deployment part, but it's definitely been interesting with them two [the kids].' 'It's bittersweet, but I feel inspired because I know he's out there doing good things and helping people that need that need attention,' said Lincoln Sama, the son of a sailor on the USNS Comfort. The Comfort is now headed to Miami, where it will later depart for Grenada, the first stop on the three-month mission. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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9 hours ago
- Business
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Pensioner has nearly £1,000 stolen in betting shop
A pensioner has had nearly £1,000 stolen from him in a betting shop. The incident happened on May 21 at the Ladbrokes store in King's Lynn. In the early afternoon, the 80-year-old had secured winnings totalling £950 after betting on three horse races. The man from Congham, who does not want to be named, said: "The bloke could see that I was collecting my money from the counter and said to me 'you have been lucky'. "I turned my back and felt his hand in my pocket and then he was gone. READ MORE: "The bloke went off like a rocket, another customer charged after him but could not catch him". The theft happened after the suspect lost "the biggest part of £2,000 playing on the machines". Norfolk Constabulary has been made aware of the incident and a spokeswoman for the force said enquiries are ongoing. "It is not often that a punter like me gets a win," the pensioner added. "It was two weeks of my pension money, which is what hurts the most."
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
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Fakenham-based family business is built on loyalty
National Pallet Services (NPS) is a trusted, family-run business that has been serving Norfolk and the surrounding areas for 37 years. Based near Fakenham, NPS specialises in the supply of both new and reconditioned pallets, ensuring that businesses have access to cost-effective and sustainable options. 'Upon request, our pallets are treated to comply with ISPM15 regulations, making them suitable for international shipping,' said NPS director James Clayton. 'We also offer bespoke crates and boxes, catering to specific packaging requirements.' NPS has built a reputation for quality and holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications – the internationally recognised standards for quality and environmental management systems. Its fleet of vehicles ensures reliable delivery across East Anglia and, as a licensed waste carrier, the business is also able to provide pallet collection and recycling services, supporting sustainability in the industry. Its quality service and commitment to providing dependable solutions have helped NPS to grow a loyal customer base, and it has also maintained good staff retention in its 30-plus years of operation. 'One employee, wood saw operator Michael Frammingham, will be retiring in June this year,' said James. 'He has been employed with us since November 1993!' Michael Frammingham retires this year after joining National Pallet Services in 1993 (Image: Newsquest) James added that community outreach is another important value of the Norfolk firm, which has supported Fakenham Football Club and Fakenham Cricket Club in the past. It is also an annual sponsor of the Aylsham Show and has supplied waste wood for the Blakeney Fireworks show for many years. With a strong commitment to its roots as a local, reliable business, NPS also embraces the future. 'We have invested in new technology and machinery over the past few years, including an on-site biomass boiler and kiln,' said James. 'We have also fitted external dust extractors to all saws.' NPS is aiming to continue improving its offering for customers moving forward. James added: 'We are looking to invest in a sawdust waste compactor, which will allow us to turn waste sawdust into fuel.' Contact National Pallet Services on 01485 529 030 or email For more info, visit
