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Part of a town centre road is closed this week while work is carried out to connect a new mains supply.Anglian Water has shut off a section of Lynn’s Chapel Street, in between St Ann’s Street, St Nicholas Street and Austin Street.A sign put up near the site says the work started on Monday, with the road set to be shut for three days until it is complete.Anglian Water works

An appeal has been launched to find the family of a man who died in Lynn last week.Norfolk Coroner's Service is asking for help to trace relatives of Yam Fuk Liu who died at his home address on Wednesday, March 29, aged 80.Officials say there were no suspicious circumstances.An appeal has been launched to find the family of a man who died in Lynn last weekIt is believed Mr Liu

A church which has faced recent difficulty has appealed to the public for help.

Mum urges parents and their children to "never to give up" after watching the beautiful game transform her young daughter Naomi's life in so many ways

Examiners at the Norfolk Music Festival in Norwich were singing the praises of Lynn’s Greyfriars Academy pupils who came out top.The festival is a showcase for any type of instrument or singing, from school choirs to rock bands.Janet Moyle, deputy head, said: “At the event, Greyfriars Academy came out top.Greyfriars Academy attended the Norfolk Music Festival. Janet Moyle, deputy head, pictured at back“ Our grading was outstanding, an exceptional performance,

After qualifying in nursing some 20 years ago, a group of nurses who became friends through the course have kept in touch and met for their friendship anniversary.Kim Mcveigh said: “We went our separate ways, but always had a link back to the group.“Two years ago, after messaging on a social platform, a reunion was planned for our 20 years anniversary.Kim Mcveigh with nurses' reunion 2023 at the Ffolkes Arms,

A youth and retraining project has a fresh new name and look, thanks to the efforts of students at Lynn’s College of West Anglia.The King’s Lynn Youth and Retraining Pledge, which is now called Boost, forms a part of the King’s Lynn Town Deal.It brings together a unique partnership of local organisations – with leadership and support from Norfolk County Council and West Norfolk Council – to transform the prospects

Students from one West Norfolk Secondary school are embarking on a trip of a lifetime as they leave Lynn for a 17-day adventure in Thailand.The Year 12 students from Springwood High School, which is a member of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, are taking part in a Thailand Global Citizenship Programme, which will see them teach children in a Thai school about climate change, as well as spend time caring

A dementia care appeal has been boosted to bring even more help to patients in hospital.The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Lynn has announced that its charity’s dementia care appeal, to improve the experience of patients living with dementia, has achieved its £40,000 target.Touch screen devices, technology that reduces confusion and mood-boosting activity packs purchased through donations to the charity appeal, are already making a significant difference to the 1,400