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A community shop is calling for donations to make sure everybody’s Christmas is special this year.After a high demand last year, owner of Fairstead Community Shop Emma Brock has launched an appeal for food and children’s items to make Christmas hampers for those who are short of money.Emma explained that she is expecting to make more boxes this year after the unexpected amount of people being nominated to receive a

A body has been discovered in the water in Lynn this afternoon (Wednesday).Police were called at 2.35pm by Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service who found the body of a man in the water at Sandpiper Way.While formal identification is yet to take place, the family of Robert McAdam, who was reported missing after last being seen on Saturday, October 28, have been informed.Missing man Robert McAdam’s family have been informed

Two daring sisters have completed a skydive to raise money for a hospital cancer ward.Jodie Tawn, 22, and her sister, Chloe, 21, took to the skies over Peterborough to complete the parachute jump in memory of their mum Janet Tawn, who died 17 years ago aged just 29.Janet battled breast cancer for three years before her death, which left her daughters, just five and three at the time, motherless, and

In her monthly update, QEH chief executive Alice Webster writes for the Lynn News...It was a privilege at the end of last month to see our new and improved Emergency Department open its doors to patients. This new area is the result of months of planning and hard work to improve this busy area of our hospital so patients can be assessed and treated faster. The new space has been

A date has been announced for the highly anticipated switch-on of Lynn’s Christmas lights.A day of family activities and exciting entertainment will precede the big event, taking place on Sunday, November 26.The lights themselves will be turned on at 5pm, but not before people get the chance to enjoy some festive fun in the town centre.The Christmas light switch-on in Lynn last yearDiscover King’s Lynn will be hosting a children’s

People can have their say on plans for a new community hub in Lynn after potential visions for its exterior were revealed.Norfolk County Council is continuing with the development of plans for a Lynn Multi-Use Community Hub, which will be housed in the former Argos building on New Conduit Street.The authority has now released images of what the building could look like, and is asking residents to voice their preferences.

The family of a missing man is asking people to search their outbuildings, garages and sheds, as concern for his welfare increases.Robert McAdam, 28, from Wormegay, was last seen in Bunnett Avenue in South Lynn at 4am on Saturday, October 28.Posters have been put up by the family all over Lynn town centre, including at the railway and bus stations, and at taxi ranks.Robert McAdam was last seen on Bunnett

Rock on! Some £400 was raised for Children in Need in November 2013 when a charity gig was held at Lynn’s Howard Junior School.Some of the pupils, dressed for the occasion to support Pudsey, are pictured here with the rock covers band members.Rob Ross, of On the Level (previously known as Going Quo), said: “The concert went really well with around 150 to 170 people there – friends, family and