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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 crisis.The pair had pleaded not guilty to the charges, arguingRead More

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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 enjoyed fresh pizza along with a competitive game of beanRead More

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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 University Hospital to gather feedback on people’s experiences.All of theRead More

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Local News

A10 Protest

Campaigners have been warned that their protests about new housing in West Winch could end up causing the very thing they do not want to see – homes being built without a new road. Residents who live along the A10 in the village were joined by county and borough councillor Alex Kemp yesterday to demonstrate on a number of issues, including what they believe are plans to construct up to 1,100 houses without an access road (see story above). However,Read More

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Local News

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 if planners approve. Picture: iStockThe application also includes building anRead More

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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 after his double against Hereford.Jordan Ponticelli. Photo: Tim SmithIn theRead More

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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 Kidman take 16th place overall with a time of 1Read More

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Sport

Rowell and Neve take home trophies from event

Tydd St Giles Golf Club staged the annual Sewell Salver and Ciuffini Shield event.The competition saw a bunch of hardy golfers take part in a 36-hole competition to find the best handicap score (Ciuffini Shield) and best scratch score (Sewell Salver).Luke Rowell won the Sewell Salver after a 36-hole score of 75+83=157 which put him clear of runner-up Ady Bills (80+83=163) and Harry Turner (87+75=166) who took third spot.Luke Rowell, the Sewell Salver winner, with James Neve who won theRead More

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Sport

Attritional meeting of racing beats the weather at King’s Lynn

It was a day of attritional stock car and banger racing at King’s Lynn on Saturday.With several visitors including overseas ones already en-route, the decision was made for the Pre 80 Banger and 1300 Stock Car meeting to go ahead despite heavy rain throughout most of the day.Unsurprisingly, there were several late cancellations due to the conditions but the drivers and race teams who did attend should be applauded for putting on a tremendous show and managing to keep repairingRead More

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