Councillors have agreed to clamp down on gambling companies coming to Lynn after becoming “dismayed” at the number of slot machine sites opening. Jo Rust, cabinet member for people and communities at West Norfolk Council, highlighted the figures last night as the authority agreed to back calls for the Government to give councils more power
A man who was caught with multiple canisters of laughing gas in his uninsured car has been fined hundreds. Rudolf Simkuns, of Tinkers Drove in Wisbech, appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday and pleaded guilty to the possession of the Class C drug for wrongful inhalation – as well as driving without insurance. The
In our weekly look at books, we focus on a true story of murder, sensation and miscarriages of justice… The Peepshow by Kate Summerscale has been longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2025. Set in London, 1953, police discover the bodies of three young women hidden in a wall at number ten Rillington Place,
A man who shocked drive-thru staff by appearing naked at the window breathed a sigh of relief as he left the courtroom with no more than a fine. Edward Excell, of London Road in Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court on Thursday and pleaded guilty to outraging public decency. The 44-year-old exposed himself to
A teenager says he has realised taking cannabis is “not a good idea” after being found with multiple bags of it in his home. Kyran George-Cook, 18, of Dobby Drive in North Lynn, appeared in court on Thursday, charged with possession of the Class B drug. Police carried out a search of his home on
Compete against friends and family in our weekly online quiz – the Saturday Social. There are 13 questions in total – simply scroll down to the bottom of the page for the answers. QUESTION 2 1. TRUE OR FALSE? Coca-Cola was originally green. 2. WHO AM I? Name the celebrity pictured above? 3. ODD ONE
A man has been banned from driving for more than two years after a five-vehicle crash which resulted in a victim requiring facial reconstruction. Daniel Edge, 25, of Langland in Gaywood, appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court today to be sentenced, having pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving and drink-driving at an earlier
Councillors have agreed to push ahead with further design, survey and financial work to bring a new swimming pool to town. Over recent months, West Norfolk Council has completed initial feasibility work exploring opportunities for investing in and improving leisure facilities in Lynn and Hunsanton. Last week, the authority said it cannot progress its plans
Following essential safety repairs, the West Lynn ferry will officially resume operations from 7am on Monday, August 11. The service was suspended at the beginning of the year due to safety concerns, leading to frustration from councillors and residents unable to use it. Now, using joint funding of nearly £100,000 from Norfolk County Council and
A football match held in memory of a colleague has netted several thousands of pounds for a chosen charity. Staff at Lynn’s MARS challenged colleagues at Slough to a match held on July 20 at Wisbech Town FC in memory of their workmate Stuart Godfrey. Stuart died last year following a cancer diagnosis and the