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*Warning: Graphic images below*A woman whose Shih Tzu had to be put down days after being attacked by another dog has warned others to be vigilant.Sally Black, of Gaywood, said her parents were walking 15-year-old Daisy at a caravan park at Bawsey on Saturday morning, when they saw a man with four Jack Russells.Daisy the Shih Tzu was 15 years old. Picture: Sally Black“The man made a noise and one

West Norfolk heroes from all walks of life were honoured on Wednesday at the Your Local Paper Local Hero awards ceremony.Around 700 people attended the Alive Corn Exchange in Lynn to attend the glittering occasion organised by the Lynn News’ sister paper.Those present heard emotional and inspiring stories of how people of all ages have gone the extra mile for their communities, overcome personal adversity, achieved sporting success and raised

A woman has started her own life-coaching business to help others suffering with “overwhelm and burnout”.Time to Shine is the brainchild of Kirsten Smith, who created her business especially to help women who were once in the same position as herself.Kirsten formally used to be a HR consultant but decided to make the switch to running her own business which will launch on Monday, May 1 in Lynn.Kirsten SmithTime to

Firefighters were sent to a field blaze in Lynn which was “deliberately started” yesterday evening.One crew from Lynn North attended the area around Wooside and Swallowfield Road following reports of a field fire at around 5.51pm.Officials from the fire service said: “This was a deliberately started fire.”Firefighters were sent to field blaze which was ‘deliberately started’. Picture: iStockA stop was called to the incident at 6.35pm.

With just days to go, thousands of runners of all abilities and ages are getting ready for the annual return of the Recipharm GEAR 10K.Taking place this Sunday, the event is expected to raise tens of thousands of pounds for a number of local and national charities.As part of the event, runners are encouraged to fundraise for their own charity of choice or one of the event’s partner charities. This

A plan to cover a field on the edge of Lynn with large industrial batteries has been rejected by councillors, with fears it could be a fire risk.The bid would have seen a 5.4-acre energy storage facility built on High Road, Saddlebow, opposite Lynn Power Station.West Norfolk Council planning officials had recommended the scheme for approval, ahead of a planning meeting on Monday.The bid would have seen a 5.4-acre energy

Lynn-based charity Scotty Little Soldiers has announced the return of its annual running challenge, the May Marathon.Every year since 2017, the Bereaved Armed Force children’s charity has asked participants to sign up to complete the marathon distance of 26.2 miles over the course of May.That could mean walking, running, wheeling or absolutely anything else you can think of – any and all methods are welcome. The distance can be covered

A West Norfolk secondary school has been recognised for its exceptional music provision, making it through to the final of a “prestigious” national competition.Springwood High School was one of seven schools from across the country to be shortlisted in the Outstanding School Music Department category of the 2023 Music and Drama Education Awards.Springwood, a member of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, was represented at the awards by the school’s head

Two men have been arrested after police seized suspected illegal vapes from a Lynn shop at the weekend.Lynn Police said its officers took the devices after a seizure at a Norfolk Street shop on Saturday afternoon.They said the men had since been bailed.Police seized suspected illegal vapes from a Lynn shop. Picture: Lynn Police“Our teams are working hard to crack down on illegal vapes and those being sold to children,”