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‘A strong case for three unitary councils in Norfolk’

‘A strong case for three unitary councils in Norfolk’

West Norfolk’s Liberal Democrat leader Rob Colwell writes this week’s Friday Politics and discusses devolution.

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Closure of historic pub not believed to be linked to noise complaints

Closure of historic pub not believed to be linked to noise complaints

A town centre pub’s apparent closure is not believed to be linked to any complaints from nearby residents.
Friendship group encouraging more people to enjoy its events

Friendship group encouraging more people to enjoy its events

A friendship group is inviting the community to try one of its meet-ups in a bid to expand their social circle.
Fundraiser reaches milestone amount for hospital that cared for late mother

Fundraiser reaches milestone amount for hospital that cared for late mother

A passionate fundraiser is on a mission to raise as much money as she can for a hospital.
Have a craic at our special Irish quiz to celebrate St Patrick’s Day

Have a craic at our special Irish quiz to celebrate St Patrick’s Day

Monday is St Patrick’s Day, so this week’s Saturday Social pub quiz is all about the Emerald Isle.
More memories of US servicemen in town

More memories of US servicemen in town

In his weekly Turnstone column, Hunstanton writer John Maiden recalls the days when US servicemen lived in town.
Nature-focused art exhibition brightens up nightlife in town with flower power display

Nature-focused art exhibition brightens up nightlife in town with flower power display

An art group’s latest exhibition all about plant power has launched just in time for spring.

BUSINESS

Closure of historic pub not believed to be linked to noise complaints

Closure of historic pub not believed to be linked to noise complaints

A town centre pub’s apparent closure is not believed to be linked to any complaints from nearby residents.
‘Nothing on the horizon’ for old department store - half a decade on from closure

‘Nothing on the horizon’ for old department store - half a decade on from closure

Despite workers being spotted in the building, the future remains bleak for a former Lynn department store.
‘It wasn’t supposed to be this big’: How Bella’s ‘passion business’ became exciting ‘slow-luxury’ brand

‘It wasn’t supposed to be this big’: How Bella’s ‘passion business’ became exciting ‘slow-luxury’ brand

What started as a “passion business” for Bella Middleton has since seen Norfolk Natural Living open six stores and develop 200 product lines.

Online antiques shop run by brothers makes the move into warehouse
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CRIME

Police search allotment as part of ‘no body’ murder investigation

Police search allotment as part of ‘no body’ murder investigation

Police are searching an allotment as part of their investigation into the disappearance of a 54-year-old man.
Four-year plan launched in bid to tackle crime in Norfolk

Four-year plan launched in bid to tackle crime in Norfolk

Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner Sarah Taylor has launched her four-year plan for the county.
27-year-old who was ‘hearing voices’ found not guilty of murdering grandfather

27-year-old who was ‘hearing voices’ found not guilty of murdering grandfather

A 27-year-old man has been found not guilty of murdering his grandfather by reason of insanity.
Suspects released on bail as murder investigation continues

Suspects released on bail as murder investigation continues

Five people have been released on bail as investigations continue into the potential murder of a man in Lynn.
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HEALTH

Fundraiser reaches milestone amount for hospital that cared for late mother
80-year-old cancer patient defies illness by taking up ballet

80-year-old cancer patient defies illness by taking up ballet

An 80-year-old has defied age and illness by turning to ballet and chair aerobics during a battle with a rare, incurable form of blood cancer.
Your views on circus posters, the hospital rebuild, devolution and litter

Your views on circus posters, the hospital rebuild, devolution and litter

Here are the letters published in the Lynn News on Friday, March 14, 2024.
Programme designed by ‘world-renowned academic’ with aim of reducing health inequalities launches in borough

Programme designed by ‘world-renowned academic’ with aim of reducing health inequalities launches in borough

Health inequalities, poor standards of living and discrimination could be a thing of the past in West Norfolk, as a major new programme was launched.
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TRANSPORT

Car parking charges to rise in key town centre spot

Car parking charges to rise in key town centre spot

More car parking charges are set to go up in Lynn.
Views on the judiciary, improvements for cyclists, a councillors’ surgery and a politicians’ pay rise

Views on the judiciary, improvements for cyclists, a councillors’ surgery and a politicians’ pay rise

Here are the letters from the Lynn News of Friday, March 7, 2025.
Business owners say that road ‘isn’t strong enough’ to keep coping with large amount of buses

Business owners say that road ‘isn’t strong enough’ to keep coping with large amount of buses

A business owner has called for buses to stop using a Lynn road ridden with potholes amid a council’s £364,000 work.
‘We don’t just need a ferry, we need a bridge over the river’

‘We don’t just need a ferry, we need a bridge over the river’

A senior councillor has called for officials to build a bridge over a river to link Lynn with its neighbours on the other side of the waterway.

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POLITICS

‘A strong case for three unitary councils in Norfolk’

‘A strong case for three unitary councils in Norfolk’

West Norfolk’s Liberal Democrat leader Rob Colwell writes this week’s Friday Politics and discusses devolution.

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Closure of historic pub not believed to be linked to noise complaints

Closure of historic pub not believed to be linked to noise complaints

A town centre pub’s apparent closure is not believed to be linked to any complaints from nearby residents.
‘Residents must see benefits of infrastructure projects and development and have a say’

‘Residents must see benefits of infrastructure projects and development and have a say’

In his weekly column, MP James Wild discusses the Government’s ambitious building targets.

Uniformed Service students join council for environmental work
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EDUCATION

Uniformed Service students join council for environmental work

Uniformed Service students join council for environmental work

College students have planted trees and cleaned up around the community as part of joining forces with the council.
Pupils ‘taking pride’ in school’s new library as it is officially opened by mayor

Pupils ‘taking pride’ in school’s new library as it is officially opened by mayor

Pupils, teachers, governors and the PTA all gathered to mark the opening of a village primary school’s library.
‘World-class’ school theatre and village hall refurbishment could soon get under way

‘World-class’ school theatre and village hall refurbishment could soon get under way

A revamp of a village hall and the creation of a school’s new theatre could soon get under way after a council awarded £350,000 in funding.
Readathons, craft workshops and fashion show held as World Book Day is celebrated by West Norfolk schools

Readathons, craft workshops and fashion show held as World Book Day is celebrated by West Norfolk schools

Hundreds of students and members of staff at schools dressed as their favourite fictional characters as they celebrated World Book Day.
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