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Cancer survivor donates £3,200 to hospital to buy specialist disposable cameras

Cancer survivor Gloria Joiner has donated £3,200 to buy specialist disposable cameras that will make a huge difference to future patients.The 74-year-old from Walpole Highway was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2016 and frequently visited the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Lynn for various treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and surgeries to remove cancerous tumours.Nine operations later, the grandmother of four and great grandmother of two reached an amazing milestone and was given the news that she only needs to come backRead More

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Sayell extends his championship lead

West Norfolk karting king Jenson Sayell extended his lead after returning to Kimbolton for the eighth round of the Hunts Kart Racing Club Championship at the weekend.Fastest in Sunday's warm-up session, Sayell worked his way up to second in the opening heat before he was hit on the first corner.By the time he rejoined the race, there was no time to catch the pack and he eventually finished sixth.Jenson Sayell in race action. Picture: Josh EastThe youngster took the chequeredRead More

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Linnets bring in League Two defender on loan

King's Lynn Town have completed the signing of Ethan Sutcliffe on a one-month loan deal from AFC Wimbledon.Sutcliffe, 19, will provide Lynn with extra cover at the back with both Adam Crowther and Kyle Callan-McFadden sidelined with injury.Linnets manager Mark Hughes said: "Ethan is a young commanding centre back, who is highly thought of at AFC Wimbledon and will come straight into the squad for Saturday.King's Lynn manager Mark Hughes has signed a defender on loan from AFC Wimbledon forRead More

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Hopes to ‘see strong and stable business restored’ after town firm is placed into administration

A Lynn business which has nationwide coverage in service and maintenance of cooling systems was placed into administration last month.Specialist business rescue and insolvency company McTear Williams and Wood has said it is assisting with the sale of part of J D Cooling Systems Limited, which is based on the North Lynn Industrial Estate, to a new company and has saved at least 40 jobs.According to a report from the administrators on the Companies House website, J D Cooling SystemsRead More

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Highest number of speeding drivers recorded in Lynn area during police action day in Norfolk

A police action day targeting speeding drivers in Norfolk last week saw the highest number of offences recorded in the Lynn area.On Thursday, September 14, more than 80 Community Speed Watch teams were out across Norfolk and Suffolk, with the aim of providing a presence and educating drivers about their speed.The Community Speed Watch teams were accompanied by the camera safety team for the day, on which 438 vehicles were recorded committing speeding offences in Norfolk.A police action day targetingRead More

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18-year-old woman blacked out due to anger while she assaulted policeman

An 18-year-old woman blacked out due to anger while she launched an attack on a police officer.Kelsey Drew, of Highgate in Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court on Thursday charged with three offences.She pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker, criminal damage to property, and obstructing a police officer in the execution of their duty.Kelsey Drew’s assault was committed on Norfolk Street in LynnAll three offences were committed on July 8 this year – the final night of FestivalRead More

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Crematorium to host coffee morning for cancer charity

A crematorium is inviting the public to its first Macmillan Coffee Morning.Mintlyn Crematorium, in Lynn, is raising money for Macmillan by inviting the public into the chapel where they can make a voluntary donation to the charity whilst enjoying tea, coffee and cake.Anyone is welcome to attend between 9.30am and 11.30am on Friday, September 29 and explore the chapel and grounds.The Crematorium is inviting those who attend to make voluntary donations for the cause.Cllr Bal Anota, cabinet member for propertyRead More

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Stars’ team boss likely to step aside for 2024 season

King's Lynn manager David Hoggart accepts he’s likely to step aside as the club look to rebuild for the 2024 season.Hoggart stepped into the Stars’ hot seat earlier this summer following the departure of Alex Brady, to offer them some experience and continuity at a time when their future was under threat.Owner Keith Chapman turned to Hoggart to handle team affairs at a time when he was working on other aspects of the business, and with co-promoter Dale Allitt beingRead More

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Under-pressure Linnets boss needs a result at Warrington

King's Lynn Town manager Mark Hughes is under mounting pressure to get a result at the scene of one of the club's greatest-ever days tomorrow.The Linnets travel to Warrington - the venue of their Super Play-off victory back in 2019 - in the National League North.Another defeat for Lynn could be unthinkable for the former Barnet and Chelmsford City midfielder following the club's disappointing exit from the FA Cup on Tuesday night while they continue to struggle in the league.King'sRead More

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