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Service to mark 78th anniversary of VJ Day and remember ‘Forgotten Army’

A service held in Lynn next week will remember the ‘Forgotten Army’ and mark the 78th anniversary of VJ Day.The service, which takes place at 10.45am on Tuesday in Tower Gardens, will commemorate those from the area who fought in the Far East during the Second World War.Gary Walker, events organiser for King’s Lynn and District Royal Air Force Association (RAFA), said many of them “suffered terribly as POWs (prisoners

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Dance school launches BTEC course for school leavers

A dance school in Lynn is launching a brand new two-year course designed for school leavers wanting to kick-start a career in the performing arts.Studio 19, based on the North Lynn Industrial Estate, is taking on 16 to 18-year-olds with a passion for all things dance to take part in the course, which is equivalent to three A-levels.The school’s aim is to prepare students to audition for professional dance schools

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Staff ‘absolutely delighted’ with response as historic pub reopens

Staff at a historic town pub have been left delighted by the response from customers since it reopened.The Lattice House in Lynn, which dates back to medieval times, was purchased by town resident and businessman James Lee earlier this year.Jacob Seed, the director of operations at Davies Seed Capital Ltd, and his new team of bar staff opened the venue once again two weekends ago after extensive work was carried

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Climate activists found guilty of criminal damage after trial – with councillor facing calls to resign

Two women who broke windows at a Barclays branch in Norwich as part of a climate protest have been found guilty after a trial in Lynn.Extinction Rebellion members Jennifer Parkhouse, 71, and Amanda Fox, 52, cracked windows at the St James Court Barclays on April 13, 2021, and faced charges of criminal damage for their action, which they said was taken in response to Barclays’ alleged role in the climate

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Local News

Evening events put on for young town workers

Young people working in Lynn were invited to an event especially aimed at bringing the next generation together.It was organised by King’s Lynn BID (Business Improvement District) and aims to give people aged between 18 and 30 working in the town the opportunity to make friends and have a bit of fun.The first event was held at Pizza Slice Guy on Thursday, July 27 where more than 30 young people

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Here’s what QEH patients had to say about their experiences during week-long survey

Caring staff, good communication, frustration over waiting times and a lack of parking were among the recurring themes of more than 500 people asked about their experiences during a week at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital.It was the first stage of Healthwatch Norfolk’s Three Hospitals Three Weeks campaign, which saw its team spend time at the QEH, as well as James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston and the Norfolk and Norwich

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Leisure company has plans for indoor crazy golf course on outskirts of town

A crazy golf course could tee off at a former furniture warehouse at Lynn if planners approve.Oceanus Leisure is asking West Norfolk Council to agree proposals for indoor crazy golf along with a bar, eating area and toilet areas.It wants to convert the disused DFS building in Scania Way, on the Hardwick Industrial Estate for leisure use.A crazy golf course could tee off at a former furniture warehouse at Lynn

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Sport

Linnets on the road and looking for first win

The Linnets travel to Chester on Saturday, with both sides looking to register their first wins of the season.Mark Hughes’ side were held to a 2-2 draw in an absorbing affair against Hereford at The Walks on the opening day, whilst Chester were defeated 2-0 in a surprise result away to newly promoted Bishop’s Stortford.King’s Lynn’s Jordan Ponticelli was named in the Vanarama National League North Team of the Week

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Sport

Magnificent seven led home by new national champion Millie

Seven West Norfolk Swimming Club members were in action across two Swim England National competitions in the last fortnight – with one of them taking a national title.Firstly, Esmie Kidman, Jamie Wilson and Wiktoria Marcinek contested the Swim England National Open Water Championships at Thryburgh Lakes, Rotherham.West Norfolk’s day began with Kidman’s 5km race, a distance in which she is the reigning Norfolk champion. A strong and consistent swim saw

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