Some have called it “homophobic”, while others say it is freedom of speech – either way, this park graffiti is being removed. West Norfolk Council has confirmed that today it will be getting rid of “offensive” vandalism, which has been on a green broadband box in Gaywood Park for some time. The white writing reads
The theft of a sign promoting three charity events has been described as “despicable” by a landowner. The sign, promoting the Norton Hill Fete at Hall Farm in Snettisham, was stolen between the evening of Tuesday, July 22 and the morning of Thursday, July 24. It was located on the land opposite Sandy Lane, on
Experts are investigating how to secure the future of a key river crossing after crumbling steps forced it to close for seven months. The West Lynn ferry, which provides transport across the Great Ouse River to the town centre, is due to reopen in the coming weeks following extensive repairs costing £100,000. Concrete landing stages
A young girl with a passion for dance is looking for help to enable her to pursue a “once in a lifetime opportunity”. Jessica Gledhill, aged ten, who has been dancing since the age of four, is one of 20 children who have been picked to attend lessons fortnightly with the Royal Ballet starting in
The timescale for people to take a look at discoveries which potentially link a historic building with William Shakespeare has been extended after unprecedented visitor numbers. More than 4,000 have been through the doors of Lynn’s St George’s Guildhall to look at the stage and recently uncovered floor boards which it is believed may have
An ever-growing pile of rubble which neighbours say has become an unofficial dump has been deemed “completely unacceptable”. For the past two weeks, the mound on Mulberry Road in Fairstead has been spilling out onto the roadside as work continues to turn a former GP surgery into a One Stop shop. The huge heap of
A popular town centre Italian restaurant has a fresh new look after a revamp. As part of the popular chain’s 25-year anniversary, select restaurants in Prezzo’s portfolio have been given modern makeovers following them rebranding earlier in the year. Formerly known as Prezzo, the restaurant has been transformed into Prezzo Italian – and Lynn’s branch
A Lynn group has celebrated 50 years with an anniversary afternoon tea. The town’s Soroptimist International was founded on July 12, 1975 – and 50 years later, members gathered for a birthday celebration with a Pimm’s reception and tea at Congham Hall on the same date as the group was formed. Seventeen members and a
Staff at Lynn’s hospital are celebrating one of their own after she received an award. Kaye Reyolds, digital health clinical safety officer (CSO) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, was named CSO of the year atthe Digital Health Awards. These celebrate innovation and excellence in NHS IT leadership, spotlighting individuals and teams who “drive transformation despite
A plan to clamp down on gambling companies coming to West Norfolk has been announced. Ahead of West Norfolk Council’s full meeting this Thursday, Cllr Deborah Heneghan has tabled a motion which, if carried, would see the authority support a six-point plan for gambling reform. This comes amid growing concern over the number of adult