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New look for bus service

One of the area’s main bus services has been given a total refresh.The Stagecoach 505 service which runs a service between Lynn and Spalding every 30 minutes has been given a new look.The newly painted and refurbished buses have re-trimmed seating, low-floor wheelchair access, LED destination displays and USB charging points for a more comfortable journey.The new-look 505 bus which runs between Spalding and King's LynnRoadside signage along the route has been updated to provide clear stops and timetable information.NorfolkRead More

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Local News

Model railway day is taking place at a church in town

If you are a train enthusiast, then this event taking place in Lynn later this month might interest you.A model railway day is being held at London Road Methodist Church on Saturday, October 14.On the day there will be a coffee morning from 10am-noon and the exhibition will be open 10am-3.30pm and entry is £3 each.A model railway day is taking placeThere will be refreshments available.For more information contact 01553 631820.

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Harry, 11, gives ‘performance of a lifetime’ as he receives standing ovation at rock show

A young boy from Snettisham’s dreams came true when he received a standing ovation after being invited to play the drums alongside a rock band in Lynn last week.Harry Murrell, 11, who is a pupil at Smithdon High School in Hunstanton, has a passion for all things music – playing the drums, acoustic and electric guitar, and singing.So, when he went to the Rock For Heroes show at Lynn’s Alive Corn Exchange last Thursday with his mum Debbie Murrell andRead More

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Sport

Hugh, 12, ready to take racing career up another gear

A Lynn youngster is ready to take his sporting career up another gear as he aims to make his mark on the national karting scene.Hugh Hobson, 12, only stepped into a kart three years ago but is now competing for the Sodi UK factory team as he continues his remarkable rise on the track."For me, this year has been about gaining experience and entering lots of different competitions and championships at various different levels," said Hugh, who hasn't looked backRead More

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QEH volunteer recognised at star-studded awards

A volunteer at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been recognised for his work as ‘The Wednesday Wonderer’ at Channel 4 awards ceremony alongside the stars.John Tripp, 70, is a former royal artillery soldier who has been volunteering at the QEH children’s ward for 26 years.He was nominated for ‘The Sun’s Who Cares Wins Awards’ by ward clerk Sharon Barrett, 46, and play specialist Sophie Carter, 27, who also attended the ceremony in London on September 24.Jim is also a formerRead More

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Sport

Terrington and Docking maintain unbeaten records

Terrington and Docking are now the only two undefeated sides in Division One as the former inflicted Reffley to their first loss of the season.The tightly-contested 1-0 victory was sealed by star man, Kodie Turvey who made it four goals in three games.Docking’s win was more one-sided as they left Ingoldisthorpe Reserves with a 4-0 scoreline.James Pollard of the NWNFL with Ian Prentice, Dersingham Rovers and KLSC playersTheir goals came from a Liam Spooner brace, James Davies and Matthew Skene.ClenchwartonRead More

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Sport

Double delight for Gaywood sides

The Mid Norfolk Youth League girls' divisions continued apace last weekend with Gaywood edging a competitive game 6-3 away to Terrington Tigers at U12 level.Ellie Wright opened the scoring before Ruby Smith added a second for Gaywood with a well-taken free-kick.Terrington rallied pulling it back to 2-2, before Erin Frost (2), Eve Ellington and Ellie Demonty sealed the win for the away side.KLSC Lionesses U12, who scored their first goals at the weekend.Terrington picked up a third in consolation, theirRead More

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Local News

Theatre makes ‘truly special’ discovery of stage where Shakespeare is said to have performed

The only working theatre that can claim Shakespeare performed there is celebrating the “truly special” discovery of the actual boards on which he is believed to have trod.The nearly 600-year-old oak floorboards have been uncovered at St George’s Guildhall in Lynn, England's largest medieval guildhall, in what has been described as an “extraordinarily rare” find.It has been hailed by archaeological building expert Dr Jonathan Clark as “the largest expanse of timber medieval flooring in the country”.The team celebrate the discoveryRead More

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Town museum’s club returns with family favourite topics

A popular museum club for early years children will be returning from its summer break this month for a new autumn series.Once a month, children under five and their adults can explore Lynn Museum with a variety of activities, trails, songs, and stories.These Mini Museum sessions have a different theme each time and are specially designed for early years learning, allowing young children the chance to explore the museum in their own way.Mini Museum Club returns. Picture: Norfolk Museum ServiceRead More

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