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A business hub that supports small businesses has been given the go-ahead to keep running after another year’s funding has been secured.The Place has been given the funding to keep running for another year from West Norfolk Council’s Shared Prosperity Fund.Located on Lynn’s New Conduit Street, it offers an “affordbale and supportive” space for people starting up their own businesses.The Place on New Conduit Street has secured further fundingRan by

A historic town pub could open its doors once again this summer after being bought over by a lover of old buildings.The Lattice House in Lynn, which dates back to medieval times, has been purchased by town resident and businessman James Lee.The Chapel Street venue closed down last August after its licensees opted to leave the business.The Lattice House, on Chapel Street in LynnA number of faces have come and

In the latest update of train times, it has been announced that a significant number of extra trains will run into Lynn.It’s good news for commuters in Lynn as Greater Northern timetable changes which will become effective as of May 21 will see five services during peak hours extended into the town.This will mean that during peak times, there will be half-hourly trains leaving from Lynn, heading to London King’s

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

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

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

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