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Man to appear at crown court next month after being charged with attempted murder

A Lynn man will appear at crown court next month after being charged with the attempted murder of another man in Hunstanton.It comes after police were called to Elizabeth Close at 4.45pm on Tuesday following reports a man had been stabbed and left with life-threatening injuries.Neil Donkin, 41, of Saddlebow Road, South Lynn, was subsequently charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.Norwich Crown CourtHe appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court yesterday and his case was adjourned.Donkin was remandedRead More

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Hometown hero played interim charge of Fenmen

Hometown hero Alex Street has been placed in interim charge of Wisbech Town following the departure of Leon Mettam.Street will take charge of the team for tomorrow's trip to Godmanchester in the FA Vase.The popular Street started his career at the Fenmen as a 17-year-old before enjoying four promotions with King's Lynn Town during a ten-year spell with the Linnets.Alex Street has been placed in interim charge at Wisbech Town. Picture: Erin LarhamFollowing his departure from Lynn, Street signed forRead More

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West Norfolk cueman on tour as he chases professional dream

Trips as far afield as Sweden, Bulgaria and Germany await Nathan Jones as he looks to turn his dream of becoming a professional snooker player into reality.The Lynn cueman, 33, has seven dates on his Q School calendar as bids to be the green baize star of West Norfolk.Jones' first date is at South Shields this weekend and he has not given up hope of forcing his way into the professional ranks.Nathan Jones"I'm really looking forward to the new seasonRead More

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Lambert makes sensational home return with Stars

Robert Lambert made a sensational return to the Adrian Flux Arena as King’s Lynn toppled Premiership champions and league leaders Belle Vue 46-44 in the most dramatic of finales.Lambert, who has rejoined the MacInnes Stars for their last six fixtures of a troubled season, brought the house down with an incredible Heat 15 effort to pass the Aces’ top duo of Brady Kurtz and Dan Bewley.It secured a narrow victory for an injury-ravaged Stars side, and one they richly deservedRead More

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Family unsatisfied with police investigation after mother suffered drug-related death

A mum of three suffered a drug-related death due to the combination of her medication and Oramorph, a painkiller containing morphine, which together caused fatal respiratory depression.Rebecca Lennox, 36, of Caxton Court in Lynn – known as Becky – was found dead at her home on December 9 last year.An inquest into her death was held in Norwich on Wednesday which ruled out suicide, but left questions still unanswered as to exactly how Becky came to her death.The Norfolk Coroner’sRead More

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Man charged with attempted murder as another man left fighting for life after stabbing

A Lynn man has been charged with attempted murder after another man was left fighting for his life following a stabbing in Hunstanton.Police were called to Elizabeth Close at 4.45pm on Tuesday following reports of the incident.Neil Donkin, 41, of Saddlebow Road in Lynn, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.Elizabeth Close in Hunstanton. Picture: Google MapsHe was remanded in custody and was set to appear in court today.It comes after emergency services, including paramedics,Read More

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New healthcare hub to be built after receiving final seal of approval

The construction of a new healthcare facility will begin next month after long-awaited proposals were given the green light by the NHS.The healthcare hub, earmarked for land off Nar Ouse Way in South Lynn, is now fully expected to be up and running by next May.After also receiving planning permission and being approved by the Primary Care Commissioning Committee, it is expected to assist in dealing with extra healthcare pressures that come from the town’s ongoing expansion.The new health centreRead More

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Union says Wilko stores will ‘close within weeks’

Administrators for the stricken retailer Wilko have denied plans to close stores next week after the GMB union said “the majority” would be shut.The GMB, which represents more than 3,000 of Wilko’s 12,500 staff, said it was told the high street chain is set to announce a raft of redundancies as a result.Wilko has a store in New Conduit Street, Lynn – with all goods on sale at marked down prices in recent days as a result of the company’sRead More

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Downham Town prepare for home FA Vase derby against Swaffham Town

Craig Dickson hopes his Downham Town players can add to the club's growing reputation by enjoying a good run in this season's FA Vase.The club has made an excellent start to life in the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division ahead of the visit of local rivals Swaffham Town to the SCL Memorial Field on Sunday (3pm).Dickson said: "We'd love a cup run, obviously the league is the priority but a run in the cup breeds excitement in the town and willRead More

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