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A huge demand for dual language books in English and Ukrainian has led to 12 children’s books to be published.The educational publisher, Badger Learning, based in Lynn, is publishing the paperbacks on Friday, March 31 in response to the need for high-quality resources to support Ukrainian children.These paperbacks are also available as eBooks and follow on from the six eBooks that Badger Learning decided to publish and offer for free

A former Queen Elizabeth patient has given back to the Lynn hospital as a mark of his gratitude.Gerry Ryan, 64, was diagnosed in 2021 with stage four emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and has handed over three nebuliser units to the QEH.The Emneth man has been raising money from his Diamond Motown shows at March United Services Club in aid of Asthma and Lung UK, but also wanted

North West Norfolk MP James Wild has once again called for a decision on the government’s new hospitals programme to include Lynn’s crumbling hospital.Mr Wild made the comments regarding Lynn’s “RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) ravaged” Queen Elizabeth Hospital during Treasury questions in the House of Commons on Tuesday.He said: "Given that the Chancellor [Jeremy Hunt] has protected the new hospitals budget, may I express the huge frustration of my

The oldest member of a West Norfolk church community became a VIP when she officially opened its fundraising Spring Fair.For 101-year-old Elaine Price-Jones, Saturday’s event proved to be a trip down memory lane when she was able to chat to people she hadn’t seen for many years.Mrs Price-Jones, wearing one of her trademark elegant outfits, performed the opening of St Faith’s Anglican and Methodist Church Spring Fair in the Church

Renewable heating experts Finn Geotherm, have scored a double-win in the Energy Efficiency Awards for the East of England for a project at Lynnsport.The awards recognise businesses and organisations who are making strides in cutting carbon emissions and increasing energy efficiency.Finn Geotherm was awarded Large Scale Project of the Year for its air source heat pump installation at the Lynn leisure centre.Guy Ransom and Leanne Gill of Finn Geotherm (both

Harding’s Pits Community Association (HPCA) joined the annual national event, Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean.Volunteers joined in to do their bit for the environment, collecting more than 30 bags of rubbish from the Lynn site, most of which was recyclable, including alcoholic drinks bottles.Rob Archer, chairman of HPCA said: “Our volunteers clear litter from the site throughout the year and we can see all the rubbish which has

Lynn parkrun participants donned purple running tops in celebration of International Women’s Day.Gary Walker, event director said: “With the ladies taking on the volunteering roles and the sun shining after a day of terrible weather, the 263 runners had nothing to worry about.“Whilst thousands of women and girls participate in parkrun every weekend, we know that females are less likely to come along after they have registered.”Lynn parkrun participants adorned

A woman in her 70s has been scammed out of £13,000 after a cold caller pretended to be a police officer this week.The incident happened in Lynn after the woman received a call during the afternoon of Tuesday, March 21 from a man claiming to be a detective.The caller asked the victim to withdraw money in order to aid with an investigation and a total of £13,000 was handed over

These are the schools in the area disrupted by the action: Churchill Park Academy, Lynn (PE30 4RP) - Partially closed on both days Dersingham VA Primary & Nursery School (PE31 6LR) - Partially closed on both days Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery (PE31 8LH) - Inca Jays class (Year 1 and Year 2) will be closed on both days. All other classes will remain open Downham Market