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Five vehicles scratched in spate of overnight incidents on residential road
A number of vehicles have been damaged in a spate of incidents this month, prompting police to appeal for witnesses.
Former GP surgery could be converted into flats to boost ‘desperate need’ for housing
A former GP surgery could be converted into a block of flats to boost Lynn’s “desperate need” for more housing.
School sets up pre-loved prom shop to ensure no student misses out
A ‘pre-loved prom shop’ has been set up at a secondary school, with the aim of ensuring that no student misses out.
33-year-old charged with criminal damage after climbing onto roof of betting shop
A man has been charged with criminal damage and a public order offence after climbing onto the roof of a building on Sunday evening.
‘Still a long way to go’: Climate group raises concerns about amount of single-use plastic on Earth Day
A West Norfolk climate group has highlighted concerns about the amount of single-use plastics used in supermarkets.
Man arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after climbing on to shop’s roof
A man in his 30s has been arrested after police were called to reports of a concern for safety on Sunday night.
Firefighters reverse along footpath to tackle incident
Firefighters reversed their vehicle along a public footpath in order to tackle a blaze at the weekend.
Thousands raised for children’s cancer charity as celebs take to the pitch at town’s stadium
A football match which saw an array of celebrities battle it out against each other raised more than £17,000 for a charity.
Glittering casino-themed ball was the jackpot for charity
Exquisite masks and beautiful outfits took centre stage as a casino-themed ball raised thousands for a great cause.
‘Noticeable’ changes will be made to historic court building to protect it from rainfall
“Noticeable” changes will be made to Lynn’s historic court building to better protect it from water damage.
‘What a huge haul’: Rotary club teams up with councillor to collect litter in town’s green spaces
A councillor has teamed up with a town rotary club in a bid to keep a cycle path clean and free of litter.
Trial for man who denies assault and controlling behaviour
A man will go on trial later this year after denying assault and controlling behaviour.
Saluting all your 2024 local heroes
The winners of the Your Local Paper Local Hero Awards took centre stage last night.
Nightclub building purchased by new owner who aims to make it a ‘club for everyone’
A town’s nightclub which closed down is to be given a new lease of life as a “club for everyone”.
‘It’s not too late to reverse car parking charges’, hospital protesters argue
Staff at Lynn’s hospital have been protesting this week after bosses made the decision to reintroduce parking fees.
‘Rights are under attack’: Activists hold silent protest outside crown court in support of social worker
Residents joined hundreds around the country in a silent protest to defend jury rights outside the town’s crown court.
Celebrities drop in on school and meet students ahead of charity football match
Autographs were on the agenda when students met three famous faces who will be going head-to-head for a charity football match this weekend.
Town road remains partially blocked following crash between car and motorbike
A car and a motorbike were involved in a crash on a town road this morning.
Karen to take on half marathon to give back to breast care unit that helped her after cancer diagnosis
A woman who wants to give back after receiving treatment for breast cancer will be taking on a half marathon later this year.
Wanted man has been located by police
A Lynn man who was wanted by police has been located.