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
Excitement is building for the opening of one of Lynn’s biggest projects – but the wait will be a bit longer than expected. The completion date for Lynn’s new library has shifted once again, with doors expected to open before Christmas. The library is taking shape behind the scenes, with the project moving into the
A landlord who was hit with a series of fines after allowing people to sleep in off-limit rooms has lodged an appeal. Carmine Salamone, 59, of Bagge Road in Gaywood, was sentenced at Lynn Magistrates’ Court in June last year after pleading guilty to two counts of breaching prohibition orders at HMO (houses of multiple
A dog show, live music and good food made for a super community event. The Picnic in the Park event is held for the benefit of the Woottons community, allowing all to enjoy a day in the green space. It was originally set to be held at Wootton Park on Saturday, June 7. However, it
A man who has been charged with outraging public decency in a town park has been bailed. Police received reports of a man laying naked in The Walks, in Lynn, at 1pm on Saturday. Officers arrested Vygantas Zilinskis, 32, and took him to the town’s police investigation centre for questioning. Officers received reports of a
A charity for veterans has highlighted the way it uses funding to continue supporting former members of the Armed Forces. The Bridge for Heroes charity has continued to deliver vital, holistic care for veterans and their families for six months thanks to cash from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. The charity has a drop-in
A cancer survivor is launching a new support group for ladies. With the help of Target Ovarian Cancer and the support of the Big C in Lynn, Downham woman Diane Boothby is launching a ladies’ support group for those who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Diane, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January