Chart-topping musical group to perform this winter

Chart-topping musical group to perform this winter

St. Nicholas Chapel in Lynn is hosting a classic musical ensemble this December for their Christmas tour.Mediaeval Baebes are a chart-topping choir who have won the Ivor Novella Award for their performance on the BBC’s ‘The Virgin Queen’, received two Emmy nominations and a Royal Television Society award as the featured artist alongside composer Martin Phipps for the theme tune of ITV’s ‘Victoria’.Families, musicians and reenactors are invited to enhance

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Care home placed into special measures as rating dropped from good to inadequate

A Lynn care home has been placed into special measures after inspectors reported being concerned about the safety and dignity of residents.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has lowered the rating for Amberley Hall Care Home from good to inadequate following an inspection in July of this year.Officials said the inspection was prompted by concerns CQC received about people’s needs not being met in a safe and timely way.Amberley Hall Care

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Snettisham race ace seals second title of the season

Snettisham race Callum Manley sealed a sensational season on the track by being crowned ‘Rookie Champion of Brands' at the weekend.Manley travelled to the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit for the last round of the season having already wrapped up the championship in fine style at the penultimate round.The only title left up for grabs was the ‘Rookie Champion of Brands' - a title awarded to the highest-scoring rookie over the

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Ryston Runners take on Big Stampede

The “Big Stampede”, hosted at the Norfolk Showground saw eight Ryston Runners teams among the 142 taking part.The highest finishing position was achieved by the “Ryston Hares” team of Danny Smith, Beth Shaw, James Ord, and Dan Yallop, who were placed seventh overall and took the win in the Mixed Open team category with a total time of 1:14:52.A category win was also bagged by Olivia Ord, Ruby Smith, Madison

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Skoyles Jnr calls time on his F1 stock car career

Willie Skoyles Jnr has announced his F1 career is coming to an end after giving his fans plenty to cheer.His car and all his spares are up for sale with the cost of competing in the formula together being the reason.In all the years of competing in the formula, Skoyles Jnr has built up a big local fanbase.He has become one of West Norfolk's most iconic drivers and is one

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Police on the hunt for two men who used fake bank notes at town business

Police are on the hunt for two men in connection with the use of fraudulent bank notes in Lynn.Norfolk officers have released CCTV images of the duo, who are suspected of having committed fraud at Lynn’s Hardwick industrial estate and in Norwich.The first incident occurred on Tuesday, September 12 between 3.21pm and 3.27pm, at a business premises on Eastbourne Place, Norwich.Police have urged anyone who recognises them to come forward.

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West Norfolk clinch huge win on the road

Ipswich YM 18 West Norfolk 19Depleted West Norfolk dug deep to maintain their 100 per cent start to the London & SE Division One Eastern Counties season.Full-back Hayden Revell held his nerve with a last-gasp penalty to hand the team a thrilling win on their travels.Head coach Darren Clarke said: "Unavailability hit us hard this week due to a combination of injuries, work commitments, holidays and social events.The chase is

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Stand-up comedian and TV presenter announces tour dates

An award-winning stand-up comedian has announced the dates for his UK tour, including a performance in LynnRoss Noble is a British stand-up comic who has made appearances on panel shows such as ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘Room 101’ and ‘QI’.He will be taking his brand new ‘Jibber Jabber Jamberee’ tour across the UK on 57 dates starting this month, and will reach Lynn’s Alive Corn Exchange on March

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Soul and R&B artist to perform in town this month

An American singer-songwriter will be performing in Lynn for his farewell tour after almost five decades in the industry.Alexander O’Neal is an R&B and soul artist who is hitting the road one final time as part of his ‘Time to Say Goodbye: Farewell World Tour’.The musician has had 14 top 40 hits in the UK, including ‘If You Were Here Tonight’, ‘Fake’, ‘Criticize’ and ‘In The Middle’.Alexander O'Neal has been

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