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A local authority is hoping to unblock a plan to build thousands of new homes by removing a phrase from a planning document.West Norfolk Council has earmarked land near West Winch for 4,000 homes in its local plan – a document which identifies areas where new housing should be built between now and 2036.Their fate became unclear after government officials assessing the suitability of the site questioned its location.A local

A man in his 70s has died following a two-car crash on a major roundabout in Lynn yesterday afternoon.Emergency services were called to the Hardwick roundabout at 2.36pm, 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.A man in his 70s has died following a two-car

All main travel routes around Lynn's Hardwick roundabout have reopened following a serious crash yesterday.Police were called to reports of the collision between two cars at 2.36pm yesterday (Wednesday), with fire and ambulance services also rushing to the scene.Details on those involved have yet to be released, although the Lynn News has contacted Norfolk Police for an update.The crash happened at the Hardwick roundabout in Lynn yesterday eveningThe A47, A149

An extended HGV driving course which could make hundreds of jobs available will have a training centre based in West Norfolk.The Department for Education scheme which aims to equip new drivers across the east of England has been lengthened for another 12 months, with the Driver Academy Group to head up the training.Courses went live again on April 1 at dozens of locations across the region, with the Hamilton’s Driver

A new aerial fitness studio has opened in Lynn, offering a completely different way of keeping fit.Aerial Fitness & Fun is run by Sharon Wheeler, who has more than eight years’ experience of teaching aerial skills.The studio, based on the Hardwick Industrial Estate, offers a variety of classes, from aerial hoop, silk ropes and pole fitness classes and opened at the beginning of 2023.Owner Sharon Wheeler outside of the studio

Emergency services currently at the scene of a crash on Lynn's Hardwick Roundabout.Police were called following reports of a crash between two cars at 2.36pm at roundabout.The police, fire and ambulance are in attendance.Police currently on the scene of a crash at the Hardwick roundabout in LynnThe roundabout has been closed impacting on the A149, A47 and A10 into Lynn.Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and find alternative

A teenager coming out of an evening screening at the Majestic Cinema became a target of an assault.Police are appealing for help to identify a man after an incident at the cinema in Lynn's town centre.On Friday, March 17 a teenage boy was grabbed and pushed to the floor inside the cinema as an evening screening came to an end.Have you seen this man? Police want to speak to him

Businesses and customers were left without water at Lynn's Hardwick Industrial Estate after damage led to a burst main.A "third party" reportedly caused the problems on Tuesday, with businesses throughout the area left without any mains water.Anglian Water is responsible for the infrastructure in the area, but a spokesperson told the Lynn News that the damage was caused by someone else.Businesses at the Hardwick Industrial Estate in Lynn were left

A Lynn woman who attempted to hire a hitman on the dark web to kill a former colleague after their fling came to an end will wait longer to find out her punishment.Helen Hewlett, 44, of Hawthorns, was found guilty of soliciting to murder and stalking following a trial at Norwich Crown Court in February.She had been due to appear at the court again today for sentencing, but this has