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On this week: ‘Ghost village’ fears and filming starts for Revolution in 1985, with phones donated for vulnerable people in 1998

20 March 2025
On this week: ‘Ghost village’ fears and filming starts for Revolution in 1985, with phones donated for vulnerable people in 1998

On this week: ‘Ghost village’ fears and filming starts for Revolution in 1985, with phones donated for vulnerable people in 1998

20 March 2025

In our regular On This Week feature we look back to what was making the headlines in 1985 and 1998…


Take a look back on memories including pugs galore at charity dog walk and bank staff imitate the Spice Girls

20 March 2025
Take a look back on memories including pugs galore at charity dog walk and bank staff imitate the Spice Girls

Take a look back on memories including pugs galore at charity dog walk and bank staff imitate the Spice Girls

20 March 2025

In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature we look back through the pages of old editions of the Lynn News for March good causes…


Young pupils found visiting theatre group’s production ‘very amusing and entertaining’ in 1998

20 March 2025
Young pupils found visiting theatre group’s production ‘very amusing and entertaining’ in 1998

Young pupils found visiting theatre group’s production ‘very amusing and entertaining’ in 1998

20 March 2025

Our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature focuses on a visiting theatre group’s production in February 1998…


All Our Yesterdays: town parades, theatre trips and charitable events

13 March 2025
All Our Yesterdays: town parades, theatre trips and charitable events

All Our Yesterdays: town parades, theatre trips and charitable events

13 March 2025

In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature we look back through the pages of old editions of the Lynn News for good memories…


On this week: Rat problems, chip shop thieves and Macmillan fundraising in 1998

13 March 2025
On this week: Rat problems, chip shop thieves and Macmillan fundraising in 1998

On this week: Rat problems, chip shop thieves and Macmillan fundraising in 1998

13 March 2025

In our regular On This Week feature we look back to what was making the headlines in 1998…


EU referendum campaign and ‘World’s Biggest Real Ale Festival’ among memories from 2012, 2016 and 2019

06 March 2025
EU referendum campaign and ‘World’s Biggest Real Ale Festival’ among memories from 2012, 2016 and 2019

EU referendum campaign and ‘World’s Biggest Real Ale Festival’ among memories from 2012, 2016 and 2019

06 March 2025

In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature we look back through the pages of old editions of the Lynn News for some March memories…


On this week: WI celebrates 70th year in 1998 and BBC slammed for paying Tony Martin burglar for documentary in 2005

06 March 2025
On this week: WI celebrates 70th year in 1998 and BBC slammed for paying Tony Martin burglar for documentary in 2005

On this week: WI celebrates 70th year in 1998 and BBC slammed for paying Tony Martin burglar for documentary in 2005

06 March 2025

In our regular On This Week feature we look back to what was making the headlines in 1998 and 2005…


Photographer Alan inspires pupils in visit to school in 1998

06 March 2025
Photographer Alan inspires pupils in visit to school in 1998

Photographer Alan inspires pupils in visit to school in 1998

06 March 2025

Our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature focuses on a photographer’s visit to a school in March 1998…


All Our Yesterdays: February Good Causes in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2018

27 February 2025
All Our Yesterdays: February Good Causes in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2018

All Our Yesterdays: February Good Causes in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2018

27 February 2025

In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature we look back through the pages of old editions of the Lynn News for good memories…


On this week: February 22-28, 2014

27 February 2025
On this week: February 22-28, 2014

On this week: February 22-28, 2014

27 February 2025

In our weekly On This Week feature we look back 11 years to flooding, police funding cuts, river worries and health services.


School rugby players raised £620 for charity in 1997

27 February 2025
School rugby players raised £620 for charity in 1997

School rugby players raised £620 for charity in 1997

27 February 2025

In our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature we look back at a school rugby team’s fundraising in 1997.


Insights into the world of music back in 1997

20 February 2025
Insights into the world of music back in 1997

Insights into the world of music back in 1997

20 February 2025

In our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature we look back 28 years.


Look back at when butchers saw rise in trade after horse meat scandal and pancakes were raced through town

20 February 2025
Look back at when butchers saw rise in trade after horse meat scandal and pancakes were raced through town

Look back at when butchers saw rise in trade after horse meat scandal and pancakes were raced through town

20 February 2025

In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature we look back to February events in the business world in 2013 and 2015...


On this week: February 15-21, 1982

20 February 2025
On this week: February 15-21, 1982

On this week: February 15-21, 1982

20 February 2025

In our regular On This Week feature we look back to what was making the news 43 years ago.


All Our Yesterdays: Pre-school fun, new village hall and newborn lambs

13 February 2025
All Our Yesterdays: Pre-school fun, new village hall and newborn lambs

All Our Yesterdays: Pre-school fun, new village hall and newborn lambs

13 February 2025

In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature we look back to 2012, 2013 and 2015.


On this week: February 8-14, 1997

13 February 2025
On this week: February 8-14, 1997

On this week: February 8-14, 1997

13 February 2025

Car parks, council ‘ego trips’ and speedway feature in our regular On This Week feature.


History came alive for pupils in 1997

07 February 2025
History came alive for pupils in 1997

History came alive for pupils in 1997

07 February 2025

Our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature focuses on a school town hall visit in February 1997.


All Our Yesterdays: February photos in 2013, 2014 and 2015

06 February 2025
All Our Yesterdays: February photos in 2013, 2014 and 2015

All Our Yesterdays: February photos in 2013, 2014 and 2015

06 February 2025

In our weekly All Our Yesterdays column we look back through the February pages of the Lynn News 10, 11 and 12 years ago.


On this week: February 2-7, 2003

06 February 2025
On this week: February 2-7, 2003

On this week: February 2-7, 2003

06 February 2025

A flood memorial, heavy snow, potholes and the War in Iraq were making the news 22 years ago and feature in our weekly ‘On This Week’ feature.


Special Chinese New Year celebration at school back in 1997

03 February 2025
Special Chinese New Year celebration at school back in 1997

Special Chinese New Year celebration at school back in 1997

03 February 2025

In our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature we look back at Chinese New Year celebrations 28 years ago.


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