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The head teacher of a Lynn school who was arrested on suspicion of a stalking offence has been re-bailed.Greg Hill, the head of Howard Junior School in Gaywood, was taken into custody on March 6 after being apprehended outside the school building.He has denied allegations of stalking another adult and resisting or obstructing an officer in the execution of their duty, but was suspended from his role following the arrest.Howard

A new drive-thru Greggs is set to come to Lynn – but there are doubts that it will provide “any positive benefits”.The bakery giant has been granted planning permission to construct new premises at the Morston Point development, off Greenyard Way and close to the Hardwick industrial estate.The application was first submitted to West Norfolk Council back in 2018, and was officially approved on April 28. The Morston Point development

A business in Lynn is celebrating after being crowned as having the “gin of the month” in the UK’s “biggest” gin subscription club.Gin distillers What a Hoot have been chosen from a shortlist as winning the gin of the month in the gin subscription club Craft Gin Club.It happened just in time for Coronation celebrations last weekend, with their citrusy “Hushwig” gin landing on the doorsteps of gin club subscribers

Lynn residents look certain to have a second Lidl store to choose from after the supermarket giant was given permission to build new premises in the town.Planning officers at West Norfolk Council have approved a bid from the budget retailer to set up shop at the fledgling Morston Point development, off Greenyard Way and close to the Hardwick industrial estate.The application was first submitted back in late 2018, and was

Fire crews gave a helping hand to a dog and owner who were trapped in mud.Appliances from Lynn North and Lynn South were sent to St Valery Lane at 11.42am yesterday after receiving reports of one person and the animal becoming stuck.Staff used a ladder to help release both, and a stop message was received shortly afterwards at 11.57am.St Valery Lane in South Lynn, where the person and their dog

Here are the latest plans submitted to West Norfolk Borough Council...Barton Bendish: 23/00614/F, Hill Farm, Boughton Long Road, installation of digestate tank and an extended concrete apron around the tank for access.Bircham: 23/00768/FM, land south of 16 Lynn Road, Great Bircham, construction of 12 new dwellings, change of use of land adjoining to shared woodland/meadow outdoor space.planning applicationsBrancaster: 23/00644/F, 14 Common Lane, Brancaster Staithe, proposed rear extension;23/00749/F, Fairways, 14 The

As the King’s Coronation took place, many gathered accross West Norfolk to take part in regal celebrations. Live screenings of the entire proceedngs were held on Lynn’s King’s Staithe Square and Hunstanton’s Green on Saturday, where a sea of Union Flags were waved. Both free-to-attend events were held by West Norfolk Council – and despite initial weather concerns, a large number of people attended. The screen on King’s Staithes Square

Businesses around Lynn have been creating window displays for the Coronation weekend.Town centre shops such M&S, WH Smith and QD have put decorations in their windows dedicated to King Charles III, who was crowned at Westminster Abbey earlier today.Waterstones on Norfolk Street has decorated its front window with teddy bears wearing crowns, alongside books of the Queen, Paddington and King Charles himself.The Norfolk Hospice shop created statues of Charles and

A Lynn woman who attempted to hire a hitman on the dark web to kill a former colleague after their fling came to an end has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison.Helen Hewlett, 44, of Hawthorns in Lynn, appeared at Norwich Crown Court today after being found guilty to soliciting murder between July 1 and August 13 last year, and stalking.Judge Katharine Moore said that Hewlett