It may have been 16 years since Lee Scott died serving in the military, but the charity set up in his memory continues to do him proud. Corporal Lee Scott, who died on July 10, 2009, is still being remembered years on through Lynn-based Scotty’s Little Soldiers, which was founded in 2010 by his wife
Hospital bosses have moved to reassure the public ahead of resident doctor strikes which are set to kick off tomorrow. People have been told that emergency and life-preserving care will continue at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital during the industrial action by resident doctors – formally known as junior doctors – which will take place from
Staff at a popular town pub have been praised after it received a five-star food hygiene rating. The Globe Hotel has gained the top rating for its levels of hygiene in West Norfolk Council’s Scores on the Doors programme. The Wetherspoon pub, on the Tuesday Market Place in Lynn, was recently paid a visit by
The A17 remains closed following a crash this morning. A stretch of the main road between Lynn’s Pullover roundabout and the A17 between Tilney All Saints and Clenchwarton is shut. A police spokesperson has confirmed that a two-vehicle collision occurred at around 9.51am. The A17 remains closed between Lynn and the stretch at Tilney All
A first ‘Times Table Rockstars Festival’ was held at a West Norfolk school combining music and mathematics in a unique celebration of learning. The event at North Wootton Academy was the school’s way of recognising a highly successful year using TT Rockstars, a fun and engaging online platform that helps children master their multiplication tables.
The next step is under way in a £2.5million conservation project to breathe new life into one of Lynn’s most loved historic landmarks. Last year, West Norfolk Council engaged with the community and other stakeholders on ambitions to bring the Grade I-listed Custom House back into sustainable use, as a key part of the Town
A new play space has opened in a village park, encouraging outdoor activity, fresh air, and fitness for all ages. West Norfolk mayor Cllr Andy Bullen performed the official opening of Wootton Park’s new fitness trail and play equipment last Friday. The new space has been fully funded with Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds directly
This week marks the end of an era for a primary school principal as current and former pupils wave their goodbyes. Linda Hothersall, who has been at Eastgate Academy for 16 years, had her efforts acknowledged during a “tearful” send-off after deciding now is the time to retire for health reasons. Turning the school around
The mother of a missing man who is presumed dead has made a public appeal for information to help find out what happened to her son. Maris Ile, a 54-year-old Latvian national who was living in Lynn, was last seen in the Highgate area of the town on November 20 last year. Enquiries following his
A new fast food takeaway is set to open its doors next week – with discounts on its first two days. Miami Chicken, located at 95 Norfolk Street in Lynn, will officially be opening on Monday at midday, aiming to provide fresh, affordable meals to the community while creating new job opportunities. This venture marks