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In his ‘The Bar Man’ column Jeff Hoyle discusses a guided pub tour...I recently hosted another historic pub walk around Lynn and I would like to thank those who attended and made generous donations for the True’s Yard Museum, which was quite apt as that was the last stop on our walk.While planning the walk I was very grateful for the green plaques that have been placed around town by

A West Norfolk Council Cabinet member has spoken of the importance of the Mayor’s Business Awards to the Borough.The borough council is once again the headline sponsor of the event and its Cabinet Member for Business Cllr Alistair Beales has praised the role of local firms in our economy.Cllr Beales said: “Local businesses are the backbone of our economy in West Norfolk, and we are committed to supporting economic growth

The son of a murdered soldier has won a prestigious award after raising more than £100,000 for charity.13-year-old Jack Rigby, the son of Royal Fusilier Lee Rigby – who was killed on the way to his barracks in May 2013 – has won a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award after raising tens of thousands of pounds for Lynn charity Scotty’s Little Soldiers.Jack and his mum Rebecca, from Halifax, attended

If you’re looking for an evening meal out in a beautiful, historic setting, with good quality comfort food and a stunning river view, then you can’t go wrong with Marriott’s Warehouse on Lynn’s South Quay.It had been a few years since we had paid our last visit to the cafe and restaurant – housed in a building dating back to the 1580s – and I’m sure it won’t be too

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is on track to become the highest-grossing tour in history, and for good reason.The Rolling Stone Magazine has called it her “greatest live triumph yet” and you still have the chance to see it in case you missed out on tickets - or want to see it more than once - because the film version is showing in cinemas globally, starting this Friday.‘Swifties’ all over the

A head teacher will face trial next year after denying claims of harassment and obstruction.Greg Hill, who was head teacher at Gaywood’s Howard Junior School when he was first arrested earlier this year, was charged with two offences in August.He made his first appearance at Norwich Magistrates’ Court today, pleading not guilty to harassment without violence and resisting arrest.Greg HillHill, who was suspended from his teaching position following his arrest,

A group of performers who pay tribute to artists such as Cher, Tina Turner, Blondie and Janis Joplin are set to showcase their talents in a concert in Lynn.‘Women In Rock’ is a music show that is currently on their critically-acclaimed UK and international tour - they will be performing at The Corn Exchange in Lynn on Saturday.Since 2016, the group have been providing audiences with high-energy performances which feature

Police were called to a three-vehicle crash on the outskirts of Lynn this morning.Officers responded to reports of the collision on the A148 Grimston Road in South Wootton at 8.30am.The road is partially blocked between the Knight’s Hill roundabout and ASDA and there are delays due to queueing traffic.The A148 Grimston Road in King's Lynn. Picture: Google MapsThere are no reports of injuries, police have confirmed.

Youngsters have been praised for their “great thoughtfulness” when coming up with the name for a major housing development.The new 226-home scheme at Gaywood Parkway was named by King’s Lynn Academy students last year after a famous World War I veteran from the area.Lovell housing developers had tasked the students with naming and creating a logo for the project, which is in partnership with West Norfolk Council.The students took their