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A pub giant has announced it will implement a ‘dynamic pricing’ system that could see the price of a pint of beer increase by 20p during its busiest periods.Stonegate Pub Company, which runs sites in Lynn, said it is raising prices at 800 of its venues during peak times, such as evenings and weekends.It has previously done so during one-off events, such as World Cups, but has now decided to

A man has warned that “some young lad is going to die” after recovering from a motorcycle accident himself.Ron Gowler, 78, was driving his motorbike around a bend on Edward Benefer Way in Lynn, just after passing the St Nicholas Retail Park, on August 13 when he passed over some “loose bits of road”.He had previously spent his day at the Mods and Rockers Classic Scooter and Motorbike Meet on

Staff at Lynn’s hospital have denied reports that they check the weather forecast before giving beds to their patients.An article in national newspaper the i published over the weekend quoted anonymous team members at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital as it focused on the crumbling building – issues already covered at length by the Lynn News over the past few years.In the report, one medic told the i that a past

A former Gayton woman has taken up a new role as part of the team hoping to breathe new life into one of Lynn’s most treasured gems.Jane Hamilton has been appointed by West Norfolk Council as the new learning and engagement officer at St George’s Guildhall and Creative Hub.She joins creative director Tim Fitzhigham as the regeneration and refurbishment element of the project gets under way.Jane Hamilton is the new

A much-loved Remembrance parade has been saved thanks to the combined efforts of church staff, councillors and police.St Faith’s Church in Gaywood hosts the ward’s annual event, but it was cancelled last year due to relevant event safety measures not being organised in time.Writing for the Lynn News last week, West Norfolk borough councillor Charles Joyce suggested that it had been called off because Norfolk Police would not support it

A car showroom and workshop premises on Lynn's London Road is to be replaced by 15 townhouses and apartments.West Norfolk planners have given the go-ahead for the Favorit Motor Company premises to be demolished and for the prime site to be redeveloped.The scheme allows for two two-bedroom and two four-bedroom townhouses, five one-bedroom apartments and six two-bedroom apartments as well as two commercial units.The Favorit car showroom on Lynn's London

A woman who admitted having cannabis in The Walks also denied having sex in the park.Jaideenna Graham, 24, appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday via a video link from HMP Peterborough.Graham is currently in prison for a separate offence.Graham has denied having sex in The Walks in LynnShe admitted having the Class B drug in her possession on July 29 at The Walks.Prosecutor Emma Pocknell said that Graham told

Here’s the fortnightly Picture This feature, with Lynn Museum..This Wesleyan Chapel in Tower Street was founded in 1812. It closed in 1960 and was demolished by Cork Brothers Ltd. Regent Way now runs through this site.To the left is the Rummer Public House and beyond the large brick theatre, now Ritz Bingo.The old Wesleyan Chapel on Tower Street, King's LynnTo the right is another cinema altered by reducing the tower

All of Wilko’s stores across the UK are set to close this year as a rescue deal fell through.It has been reported that all 408 stores are to close with the loss of more than 12,000 jobs in early October.It was announced last week that 52 shops are set to close this week. The Lynn store on New Conduit Street was not on the list released.The Wilko store in King's