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Martha’s Rule implemented at hospital in bid to improve patient safety
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Lynn is successfully rolling out Martha’s Rule to improve patient safety.
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‘Come and support your modern, 21st century Mart’ message as fair opens
The new mixed with the old at the traditional opening of Lynn Mart today (Friday).
Hospital searches for more members to join its Youth Council
Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is seeking more members to join its newly created Youth Council.
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Asbestos being removed from grot spot flats as part of regeneration’s next phase
The next phase of a grot spot revamp is expected to be complete soon - with 26 new homes available.
100-year-old steam engine arrives at Lynn Mart
The 100 year-old steam engine is back for the annual Lynn Mart ahead of its opening day tomorrow.
£20,000 raised for charities in record-breaking Swimarathon
Lynn’s and Hunstanton’s Rotary clubs held their annual Swimarathon - raising an extraordinary £20,000.
A festival of sport for primary pupils
Budding young athletes from West Norfolk Academies Trust primary schools gathered for a festival of sport.
Mart back in town with new and improved rides ahead of grand opening
The Lynn Mart is back in town ahead of its grand opening this Friday.
30-year-old who confronted child and pushed man has been staying clear of drugs
A 30-year-old was commended by magistrates and the probation service for her work staying off drink and drugs.
Cameron, 21, gaining traction for his new film about orphan’s struggles
A filmmaker is gaining popularity as his latest work has been featured in festivals and has been nominated for awards.
College’s new Green Skills Centre will help ‘upskill’ workforce
A new Green Skills Centre has been officially launched at Lynn’s College of West Anglia (CWA) in a bid to “upskill” the workforce.
Drink-driver seen lying on grass verge after ‘walking away’ from argument
A man was seen lying on the verge of a road in the early hours of the morning after drink-driving with a flat tyre.
Drinker pulled over on A10 for poor driving
A 41-year-old who was pulled over for his manner of driving had been drinking before getting behind the wheel.
47-year-old had shots of whiskey, wine and beer before crashing wife’s poorly parked car
A 47-year-old who maneuvered his wife’s poorly parked car after having “shots of whiskey, wine and beer” found himself in court for drink-driving.
Supermarket staff ‘in great spirits’ following fire which sparked customer concerns
An independent supermarket has said its team is in “great spirits” following a blaze last week.
Campaign group’s ‘Meet 2030’ QEH deadline message to government
Hospital campaigners who have relaunched their efforts met on Thursday to push for the original 2030 rebuild completion date to be met.
Sentencing date yet to be fixed for 23-year-old who tossed firework into crowd
A sentencing date has yet to be fixed for the 23-year-old who filmed himself throwing a firework into the crowd at Fawkes in the Walks.
Pupils from West Norfolk schools prepare for a musical showcase
Dozens of young musicians have showcased their talents as they joined together at a secondary school.
Company fined £200,000 after father was crushed to death by lorry at garage
A company has been fined £200,000 after an employee was crushed to death by a lorry at its garage in Lynn.
Pupils get hands on planting as part of their school’s garden project
Pupils at a West Norfolk school wrapped up warm today (Monday) when they planted trees and shrubs.