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First-time cannabis user caught drug driving after member of the public phones police

A first-time cannabis user who took it hoping to relieve stress was caught drug driving after a member of the public phoned the police.Paul Lambert, 49, of Lynn Road, Setchey, appeared in Lynn’s Magistrates Court on Thursday where he admitted driving above the specified drug limit.Prosecutor Sarah Fiddy explained that on April 11, police were advised by a member of the public that they had seen somebody get in their car after taking cannabis – that person was Lambert.Lambert appearedRead More

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Man goes missing in town centre

Police are making inquiries after a man has been reported missing in Lynn.Robert McAdam was last spotted on Saturday, October 28 at around 4pm near The Blue Inc clothes shop on Vancouver Quarter, where he was wearing a blue/black bomber jacket, formal shirt, grey jeans and beige boots.A spokesperson for Norfolk Police said: “I can confirm he has been reported missing and inquiries are under way.”Robert was last seen on Saturday near Blue Inc in Vancouver QuarterAny information as toRead More

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Fawkes in the Walks postponed due to waterlogged park

Lynn’s popular Fawkes in the Walks fireworks display has been called off due to flooding.The event, which was set to take place this evening, has been postponed by organisers West Norfolk Council due to the park being waterlogged.The council will carry out an assessment on Monday to decide whether it can be rescheduled for next Friday, and will announce a decision following that.Fawkes in the Walks has been postponed due to a waterlogged parkOn Wednesday, the council said on-site activitiesRead More

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Office building could be flattened to make way for supported living accommodation

An office building close to Lynn town centre could be demolished to make way for a supported housing scheme.Developers want to build ten specialist apartments and seven self-contained bungalows on land at Kettlewell House, on Kettlewell Lane.The building, formerly used by the Internal Drainage Board, would be flattened to make way for the properties – which would be designed to accommodate vulnerable disabled adults.Kettlewell House in Lynn, which could be flattened to make way for the properties. Picture: Google MapsTheRead More

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Schools invited to apply for £1,000 breakfast club grant boost

Schools have the opportunity to apply for funding from a cereal company to help give children the most important meal of the day.Kellogg’s is offering grants of £1,000 which schools can use to invest in breakfast clubs, providing equipment, food and learning materials.The grant is open for any school in Lynn to apply for.Schools are being invited to apply for the grant. Picture: KellogsKellogg’s has said that 20% of parents in East Anglia admit their children don’t always eat breakfast.HeatherRead More

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Sport

Reigning champions Heacham get their season back on track

Reigning champions Heacham Under-14s got their season back on track with a 6-0 victory over a rapidly-improving Watlington side.The returning Chimay Boldero steadied matters at the back in this Mid Norfolk Youth League (MNYL) girls' clash, allowing skipper Mercedes Ottoway to open the scoring inside 10 minutes.An unfortunate own goal and a Summer Mann hat-trick put the result beyond doubt, before Ottoway grabbed her second of the day from the spot as proceedings drew to a close.Heacham Under-14s before theirRead More

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Sport

Linnets boss wants clean sheets

King's Lynn Town manager Adam Lakeland is craving clean sheets as his side look to start climbing the National League North table.The Linnets make the short trip to Peterborough Sports tomorrow for the first of two away games in the space of four days.Lynn have already shown a marked improvement in performances under Lakeland - the only thing missing during his first five games charge is a shut-out at the right end of the pitch.King's Lynn Town boss Adam Lakeland.Read More

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Local News

Your letters on a hospital, a proposed town council, Halloween and a pub closure threat

Here are the letters from the Lynn News of Friday, November 3, 2023...I drove around for an hour but couldn’t find a spaceOn Tuesday I had an appointment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Lynn for 10.20am.The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s LynnI drove into the car park at 9.15am, with the intention of going for a coffee before my appointment.I arrived with plenty of time to spare. After an hour of driving around, looking for spaces, any space, IRead More

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Two categories looking for sponsors at Mayor’s Business Awards

Two sponsorship opportunities are still up for grabs for next year’s Mayor’s Business Awards.The event takes place at the Alive Corn Exchange in Lynn’s Tuesday Market Place on Friday, March 1 and we are still looking for business support for the Independent Retailer and Leisure and Tourism categories.The Independent Retailer award is open to all independent retail businesses and will be presented to the business that can best display ‘first-class’ customer service, market and customer engagement excellence, product and serviceRead More

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