The sun shone for a weekend of special events which marked the 20th anniversary of Lynn’s Hanseatic connections. Hundreds attended the Hanse Festival on Saturday and Sunday which celebrated the anniversary of the town joining the Modern Hanse League and its rich history in international trade. There were pirate-themed activities, a colourful flag parade through
The delivery suite at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital has moved back to its original space after essential safety works were completed. The central delivery suite (CDS) was moved to the Wolferton ward last July to allow for maintenance works to take place on the maternity unit. The unit has also been completely refurbished and redecorated.
A developer has been criticised after converting an office block into three more flats than it had permission for – sparking fears over cramped living conditions. The former Cruso & Wilkin offices on Waterloo Street in Lynn received planning permission to be turned into 12 apartments in 2019. But the company behind the scheme, MSG
Almost 60 people were met with the law in just a few hours during a police crackdown on anti-social behaviour. Officers patrolled Lynn’s town centre last week following calls from residents to stop trouble-makers in the area. In one afternoon, police arrested six people, banned 13 from the town centre for 48 hours, and seized
Three students from Lynn’s Springwood High School are celebrating their offers to study at Oxbridge. Springwood has a record of sending students to the two prestigious universities, and this year is no different. The soon-to-be Oxford and Cambridge students have praised the school for their support throughout the application process. Sean Senevirante, Charlotte Norman, Juan
Thrilling high speed action takes to the river this weekend with the return of the Hanseatic Festival of Watersport. The River Great Ouse will see speed boat racing and waterski action as well as skills and demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22. The free event attracts thousands who line Lynn’s South Quay
Travellers have returned to a town park once again – with more than ten caravans currently on the field. The group were last at Gaywood Park in early June, having also stopped on land at West Norfolk Rugby Club in North Wootton. Now, they have returned to Gaywood Park – with the police confirming that
The West Norfolk mayor has shared his “very special” link to the RAF Air Cadets through his late father. During last month’s mayor-making ceremony, Cllr Andy Bullen revealed the youngsters who would be representing the cadets this year, including 17-year-old Charles Kent from Lynn’s 42F Squadron. It uncovered stories of his father, Geoff Bullen, who
Students and staff at the College of West Anglia have been celebrating Pride month across their four campuses. Their events celebrate shared values of “love, unity and diversity”. At CWA’s Lynn campus, they marked the event with charity stalls, face painting and a visit from local radio station KL1 Radio. CWA celebrated in vibrant colours
Aldi bosses are “actively looking” at building a new supermarket in Lynn. Last month, the supermarket giant reached out to the public to help identify the best locations for new stores across Norfolk. It has now analysed thousands of suggestions to help shape its search for the years ahead. Aldi is ‘actively looking’ at building