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Rapist who dragged woman into alleyway has jail sentence increased
A rapist who was initially jailed for five and a half years has now had his sentence increased.
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Landmark court case gets under way as library decision is described as ‘tainted’
A landmark court case examining whether Norfolk County Council unfairly awarded Lynn’s library to a charity got under way today.
Hundreds of pupils receive free dictionary thanks to Rotary scheme
Three town Rotary clubs are continuing their education mission by providing dictionaries to 950 youngsters.
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Come along to our Macmillan coffee morning tomorrow!
The Lynn News and Your Local Paper are hosting a Macmillan coffee morning this Friday!
Pharmacy closure has had ‘serious impact’ as staff remain unpaid
The Government has been urged to take action and recover unpaid wages for staff at a West Norfolk pharmacy.
Glittering ball raises nearly £14k for hospital units
A charity raised more than £13,500 at a glittering ball to support Lynn’s hospital cancer units.
Town centre charity shop to close in a matter of weeks
A town centre charity shop is set to close in a matter of weeks.
Police search for man wanted in connection with assault and criminal damage
Police are on the hunt to find a man wanted in connection with assault and criminal damage.
High Court to hear challenge over library decision tomorrow
A court case scrutinising the decision-making process on who takes over Lynn’s historic library begins tomorrow.
Mother writes book to explain ‘superpowers’ behind ADHD
A mother has been inspired to put pen to paper in a bid to teach youngsters about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
‘Long nights’ and ‘new techniques’ used by filmmaker in upcoming series
A filmmaker is back again with another episode showing the adventures of a much-loved mouse.
Council hits back at petition: ‘New pool has to be financially sustainable’
West Norfolk Council has hit back at a petition calling for it to be more “ambitious” with the swimming pool revamp in Lynn.
Key town road to close as damaged surface is replaced
A key town road will be closed for nearly a week in order for resurfacing works to take place.
Driver interviewed under caution as crash leaves man with life-changing injuries
A driver has been interviewed under caution after a man suffered life-changing injuries in a crash in Aylsham.
Rare steam engines and tractors in 'once-in-a-lifetime' £1m vintage machine sale
Rare classic tractors and century-old steam engines will be among the top attractions at a £1m auction of vintage machinery on October 17-18 at the Cheffins saleground at Sutton, near Ely.
Farmer loses fight to build a new barn following dispute with council
Richard Boddy's appeal to build a barn in Cratfield, Suffolk, has been dismissed after East Suffolk Council refused the plans.
Spa retreat authorised after operating for years without planning permission
A couple who operated a boutique spa retreat in the Norfolk Broads without planning permission have finally seen their business legitimised.
Top-rated restaurant to close next month
Liquor & Loaded in King's Lynn, which is currently rated as the fourth best restaurant in Norfolk on Tripadvisor, is closing in November.
Fawkes in the Walks is back with a bang next month
The biggest free fireworks festival in the area is set to return for another year of colourful displays.
Amber-listed bird in population decline spotted at nature reserve
A Eurasian kestrel, which is an amber-listed bird according to the RSPB, was pictured at the Buckenham Marshes Nature Reserve