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A multi-million pound scheme to prevent traffic crawling through the middle of an ancient monument could be a waste of money, councillors fear.Plans to redevelop the Southgates area of Lynn – a key entryway into the town – will see the space around the 600-year-old fortification pedestrianised, with the main road into the diverted and a roundabout replaced by new junctions.But councillors fear the scheme could do little to fix

A man who was seriously injured following a fatal crash on Lynn's Hardwick roundabout remains in hospital a week on.Emergency services were called to the Hardwick roundabout at 2.36pm on Wednesday, April 5, after reports of the collision between a black BMW 3 series and a green BMW 3 series.The driver of the green BMW, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.The Hardwick roundabout in King's

Politicians, campaigners and health bosses have been calling for a rebuild of Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital for some time.Despite numerous pledges from Government officials and NHS chiefs to make a decision - including promises to do so by the end of 2022 - no announcement has been made.CEOs have come and gone, the Health Secretary line-up has changed, but the hospital remains the most propped-up in the country. More than

The proposed dramatic revamp of the Southgates area of Lynn now has a preferred option.After many months drawing up several different schemes and consulting on the various benefits and drawbacks, a layout which does away with Southgates roundabout has found most favour.Cabinet members at West Norfolk Council will be asked next Tuesday to support a scheme which creates a road diversion around the South Gate and enables the historic archway

Highways bosses hope to reopen King Street in Lynn in time for the weekend after repairing a sinkhole.The road has been shut off to drivers since yesterday morning (Wednesday) after part of the road collapsed on Saturday, with police taping the area off.The issue was caused by a fractured Norfolk County Council-maintained surface water line, which over time has washed away material from under the carriageway into the combined foul

Bids by junior doctors for a 35% pay rise have been slammed by the Health Secretary - who warns that strikes could "risk patient safety".Staff at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital have been left with no choice but to cancel some elective care procedures, which involve non-emergency surgeries.This came after junior doctors across the country started a 96-hour walk-out on Tuesday at 7am as they bid for a 35% pay rise.The

A town centre road remains closed as work to repair a sinkhole continues - with no hint as to when it will reopen.King Street in Lynn has been shut off to drivers since yesterday morning (Wednesday) as Norfolk County Council highways crews attempt to fix the damage.Part of the road collapsed on Saturday, with police taping the area off to alert motorists.King Street in Lynn is currently closed as work

Families from across West Norfolk filled the streets of Lynn town centre at the weekend for its annual Easter egg trail.Children headed to Easter HQ (The Place) on Saturday to take part in this year’s Easter family fun day.The free event was organised by Vancouver Quarter and Discover King's Lynn.Easter fun in Vancouver Quarter. Pictures: Ian BurtLots of fun Easter activities were taking placeA total of 19 stores throughout the

Roadshows to help West Norfolk residents "beat their bills" are back, visiting 10 venues in the area over the next few months.Starting in Downham this Friday, the borough council's 'Beat Your Bills' roadshows are back and this year, instead of concentrating mainly on energy efficiency, will be offering help on all aspects of cost of living.This will include information about how to access benefits, grants, discounts, save money and more.Beat