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More than 100 workers at a major town business are set to strike over pay after being left frustrated by a “real terms pay cut”.Staff at Cooper Roller Bearings in South Lynn will walk out later this month, the Unite trade union has today confirmed, after they rejected a 5.5% pay rise offer.They believe this effectively represents a pay cut due to it not matching the current rate of inflation.Staff

A man has admitted growing 150 cannabis plants and causing £17,550 worth of criminal damage to a rented property in the process of growing the Class B drug.Virginijus Montrimas, 33, of Birchwood Street in Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court on Thursday, where he pleaded guilty to the offence of producing cannabis.Magistrates decided that their sentencing powers were not enough and sent Montrimas to Norwich Crown Court to be

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Lynn is celebrating after one of its departments received a sought-after accreditation.Its Anaesthetic Department has been awarded the Royal College of Anaesthetists Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA), meaning that the QEH becomes one of a small number of hospitals to have received this accolade.Alistair Steel, a consultant anaesthetist, led the hospital’s efforts to gain the accreditation.The QEH Anaesthetic Department is celebrating achieving accreditation from

A “significant milestone” has been reached in the construction of Lynn’s new St James Medical Practice, which will “drive forward improvements” in healthcare.The new state-of-the-art medical centre, on Edward Benefer Way in South Wootton, is expected to be completed in early 2024 and will replace the current premises in County Court Road.Patricia Hewitt, chair of NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, has visited the site and signed the first

In light of Alex Kemp’s shock announcement to leave West Norfolk Council’s cabinet last week, today it has been revealed that Cllr Jo Rust will take her place.Cllr Rust accepted the position of cabinet member for people and communities and has expressed her passion for wanting to help people facing challenges.It follows Cllr Alex Kemp’s decision to leave the cabinet last Thursday after she claimed she had witnessed “values of

Students at Greenpark Academy in Lynn were educated about about health and safety in and around construction sites during a special visit from housing provider Lovell and West Norfolk Council.The team talked about the importance of PPE (personal protective equipment) and potential dangers at construction sites, and the students were tasked with creating some safety posters.Holly Baker, health and safety advisor at Lovell, said of the visit: “We wanted to

Four young tennis players from West Lynn Primary School recently had the exciting opportunity to take part in a mini tennis festival, hosted at Lynnsport.The festival aimed to give the children a chance to improve their tennis skills.West Lynn Primary pupils in Years 4 and 5 had already attended a similar event a few weeks before, with the tennis players each receiving a certificate for taking part, which were presented

Cadets from Lynn played a key role at the annual Sandringham Flower Show, including getting to meet and speak with the King and Queen.The RAF Air Cadets from the 42F (King’s Lynn) Squadron had important tasks assigned to them, including raising the Royal Standard as the King and Queen arrived, checking in invited guests to the Royal Warrant Holders hospitality tent, organising the disabled parking, and helping these visitors as

Students at Springwood High School in Lynn have been celebrating outstanding achievements in the world of dance, with some being awarded summer scholarships and places at prestigious dance schools.One such student is Phoebe Campbell who recently left Year 13 to take up a place at the renowned Northern Contemporary Dance School, having also been offered a place at London Contemporary Dance School.18-year-old Phoebe has been dancing since the age of