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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

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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

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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’

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Legion members receive awards during annual Poppy Appeal launch

Collections began with a roaring success in Lynn as the Royal British Legion launched its annual poppy appeal.It was also a special occasion for three West Norfolk people as they received awards for their dedicated work towards supporting the Royal British Legion.On Saturday, representatives were joined by Sea, Army and Air Cadets as well as St John’s Ambulance on Lynn’s High Street.Launch of this year's Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

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End of the journey for eyesore barge

Work has begun on removing a Lynn eyesore after it has been branded a “health and safety hazard.”Workmen began taking down the Tosca Barge, located just off of Lynn’s South Quay, on Monday.The former houseboat, thought to be a Belgian Spitz Barge, has sat empty since 2013 after it became uninhabitable.Picture: Michael FyshSince then, the barge has been a target for vandalism and anti-social behaviour.Matthew Henry, assistant director of property

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Marshland St James race ace wins London Cup

West Norfolk Super One karting champion Jenson Sayell added the London Cup to his growing trophy collection at the weekend.The Marshland St James driver and his team joined the Ambition Motorsport team at Rye House Raceway, where he last won the London Cup as a Bambino racer.The circuit, with its eight challenging corners, is one of the oldest in the country, and boasts drivers such as Lewis Hamilton and Sayell’s

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North West Norfolk League pick up accolade

The North West Norfolk League picked up a prestigious award last month.In September, the league collected the 2023 league of the year award from Norfolk County FA.The league would like to put on record a thanks to all teams, officials and supporters of the league for their contribution.North West Norfolk League officials collect the League of the Year Award for 2023In the latest league action, Dersingham Reserves climbed up to

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Wet weather fails to dampen spirits of King’s Lynn Soccer Club players

King's Lynn Soccer Club played host to Redgate Nursery in the wet weather, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of both teams.Danny Lincoln, of Redgate, was pleased to be able to give the little ones a kickabout, and thanked KLSC for getting the venue and getting the game on.Peter Crome, KLSC president, explained the King’s Lynn Soccer School is a great way for children boys and girls to get involved

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Man who found himself “fatigued by interview phases” starts own business

A man who has been made redundant three times turned his career around by starting his own business.Jamie Williamson, 42, found himself “fatigued by interview phases” after he was made redundant for the third time since the pandemic.He decided that he needed to take a step back from the stress of job searching and use his 15 years of marketing experience to go freelance.Jamie Williamson (left) with his client Kiri

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Dersingham driver tastes success at Racing Honda Championship

Dersingham Civic racer Phil Wright was crowned champion at his local circuit of Snetterton at the weekend.The West Norfolk driver took part in the final two rounds of the Racing Hondas Championship, which was run as part of Modified Live Festival at the Norfolk Circuit.Wright secured pole position by more than half a second in qualifying on Sunday morning.Dersingham Civic driver Phil Wright in home action at Snetterton. Picture: AJP

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