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Emergency services rush to help young boy suffering medical episode
Emergency services rushed into town to assist a young child suffering a medical episode.
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Hundreds turn out as annual summer fair raises vital church funds
Hundreds of people turned up for the annual summer fair at St Faith’s Church in Gaywood on Saturday afternoon.
Lifeboat rescues two people trapped on stranded vessel
Two people left stranded on a boat in The Wash were rescued by a lifeboat crew.
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Historic theatre regeneration could begin this autumn and be complete by 2028
Work to regenerate Lynn’s historic Guildhall theatre could begin this autumn and be complete by 2028 - if councillors approve the vision.
Motorcyclist in late teens taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash
A motorcycle rider in his late teens has suffered serious injuries following a rush-hour crash.
Band going from ‘strength to strength’ as they gear up to perform at Festival Too
A popular band is busy rehearsing for its big performance at the iconic Festival Too.
‘Very shy’ junior doctor wins special hospital prize
A “very shy” junior doctor has been presented with a special award by the team at Lynn’s hospital.
Environment group ‘expected more’ from improved council climate scorecards
West Norfolk Council’s climate scorecard has improved since 2023. However, not everybody is impressed with the results.
Concerns for safety of man ‘screaming for help’ on residential street
Emergency services rushed to respond to concerns for a person’s safety early this morning.
Victim of water ski accident is in ‘stable condition’
The man involved in a water ski accident at the weekend is in a stable condition, it has been confirmed.
From dusty decks to a slot at Festival Too opening for this DJ
A group of bedroom DJs battled it out on the decks to try and win a highly coveted set at Festival Too’s opening weekend.
Air ambulance called after 90mph water ski crash
A water skier crashed at 90mph to bring day two of a watersports festival to an early end on Sunday.
Spectators ‘shocked’ by incident which saw water skier airlifted to hospital
The competitor involved in a shocking incident at Lynn’s Hanseatic Festival of Water Sports remains in hospital with serious injuries.
Suspects in no-body murder case rebailed as investigation continues
None of the five suspects in the potential murder of a Lynn man have been charged as investigations continue.
Six arrested and ‘significant quantity’ of Class A drugs found during police raids
Police have arrested six people following four simultaneous drug raids in town.
‘Key part’ of design team for hospital rebuild is appointed
The final “key part” of the design team for a new Lynn hospital has been appointed.
Fishmonger will be ‘sadly missed’ after death brought on by alcoholism and cocaine use
Alcoholism and cocaine use contributed to the death of a 53-year-old man, an inquest heard.
Artist compiles historic drawings of town in new book
A West Norfolk artist has captured Lynn’s historic architecture through a number of drawings put together in a new book.
Aldi ‘actively looking’ at building new supermarket in town
Aldi bosses are “actively looking” at building a new supermarket in Lynn.
Supporter banned after hurling bottle at linesman during Carrow Road match
Gavin Small was among away supporters of already relegated Cardiff when he threw a Coke bottle out of 'frustration'.