A project that has supported more than 400 15-30 year olds in King’s Lynn to gain skills, knowledge, and advice is set to work with even more young people across west Norfolk after government funding was secured for its continuation.

Pupils from Eastgate Academy and St Michael’s CofE Academy have been working on ideas for two art installations that will form part of the Town Deal Rail to River project.

Jane Hamilton, originally from Gayton, King’s Lynn, has been appointed by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk as the new Learning and Engagement Officer at St George’s Guildhall and Creative Hub.

New faces on the King’s Lynn Town Deal Board will bring a new dynamic and fresh feel to proceedings, following the borough elections in May this year, and the recruitment of new private sector representatives.

Local views are being sought to improve the public realm in and around the area known as Baxters Plain, which is outside the former Argos building and in front of the old Post Office Building.