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Insight into construction world with visits to key housing developments
A housing company has inspired the next generation of construction workers with a council partnership.
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Well-loved running event returns this weekend
This Sunday, runners of all ages and abilities will be lacing up to take on one of the region’s most well-loved running events.
Pothole-ridden road to be resurfaced
Resurfacing works are set to begin on a busy town centre road often used by buses.
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Bus station revamp to cost almost £40k less than expected as scheme heads to final phase
The finishing touches on a bus station’s improvement works are set to go ahead this summer, at a lower cost than estimated.
Plans for traffic lights to improve safety at black spot junction
A consultation has been launched as part of major plans to improve a black spot junction.
Hospital is the leading recruiter in global clinical trial
Lynn’s hospital has been recognised for a successful recruitment process which reaffirmed its dedication to research.
Man charged with burglary after £7,000 worth of phones go missing from store
A man is due in court this morning accused of stealing thousands of pounds worth of mobile phones from a Lynn store.
No opening date for new off-licence, with anger mounting over decision to allow it
An opening date is yet to be set for a controversial new off-licence coming to a deprived ward.
Road closed after motorbike crashes into pedestrians on pavement
Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were injured in a fail-to-stop crash with a motorcycle.
Search for family of elderly man who died this week
An appeal has been launched to find the family of an 83-year-old man who died this week.
Man who ran from police twice in the middle of the night ‘wanted to go for a jog’
A 31-year-old decided the best thing to do was to run away from police in the middle of the night when they suspected him of drink-driving.
Exciting Star Wars exhibition coming to town this summer
One of the UK's finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters is coming to town.
Former nurse, 51, accused of having more than 13,000 of indecent images of children
A former nurse who previously worked at a town hospital is accused of having thousands of indecent images of children and a ‘paedophile manual’.
Friendship group’s support for Purfleet Pantry
A friendship group has provided £1,500 and food donations to help people afford essentials.
36-year-old claimed he kicked front door to ‘save child from paedophiles’
A 36-year-old who kicked and damaged a front door claimed he was trying to save a young family member from “paedophiles”.
Key road into town will close for safety improvement works
A key road in Lynn will be closed for four nights next month amid plans to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Four crews sent to tackle midnight blaze
Four fire crews were sent to battle a blaze in the early hours of this morning.
Man arrested following early morning break-in at town centre shop
A man has been arrested following reports of a town centre burglary.
An exciting programme is promised as festival launches its summer event
The full programme has been revealed for the 2025 King’s Lynn Festival, which takes place at venues across the town from July 13 to 26.
Trial of man accused of causing 30-year-old’s death put off until next year
The trial of a Lynn man accused of causing the death of a 30-year-old mother has been put off until next year.