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Search for family of man, 56, who died at home this week

The coroner’s service is looking to find the family of a 56-year-old who died at home.

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Flags flying, cadet parade, entertainment and beacon lighting at free VE Day celebrations

The flags will be flying when West Norfolk Council marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day with two free events.

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‘I ain’t hit no-one’, man said after mother died in lorry collision

A young woman was killed while pushing her daughter in a pram because crane equipment had not been secured properly on a lorry, a court has heard.

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Prolific offender slapped with two-year ban from town centre for being drunk and disorderly

A man has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order after admitting to being drunk and disorderly in a town centre.

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Popular shop which supplies royal estate celebrates milestone anniversary

One of the longest-established independent decorative lighting shops in the country is celebrating a milestone anniversary.

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Lorry driver denies causing death of mother who was struck by loose crane equipment

A Lynn man has denied causing the death of a 30-year-old mother who was struck by crane equipment hanging off a lorry trailer.

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Saluting community at heroes awards ceremony

An emotional and inspirational evening saw members of the community celebrated at last night’s Your Local Paper Local Hero Awards 2025.

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Would off-licence in former GP surgery ‘serve the community’ or ‘expose children to lewd and drunk behaviour’?

An applicant wanting to bring an off-licence to a deprived area of Lynn has argued to a licensing committee that it would “serve the community”.

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Off-licence would be ‘nail in the coffin’ for neighbourhood, shop owner says

A shop owner fears it will be the “nail in the coffin” for her community if an office-licence is given the go-ahead.

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West Norfolk-based magazine named best in the nation

A lifestyle magazine has been crowned the best of the year at a national awards ceremony.

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Australian furniture store with ‘something for everyone’ opens on town retail park

A new Australian furniture store with “something for everyone” has had a successful opening on the outskirts of town.

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Chocolate treats aplenty for youngsters at hospital thanks to Easter donations

Young patients at a hospital have received chocolate treats thanks to the generosity of the community over Easter.

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Surprise award for Little Discoverers

A West Norfolk charity says it has been “blown away” after receiving a surprise award.

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Hundreds turn out for Easter egg trail fun

There was a “fantastic turnout” for an Easter Egg Trail held at Sandringham.

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Face painting, an egg hunt and arts and craft at themed event

Families enjoyed a free Easter Party at North Lynn’s Discovery Centre

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Ambulance charity launches network in West Norfolk

A network of the St John Ambulance charity has officially launched in West Norfolk - and is keen to get out in the community.

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Your letters on plans for a McDonald’s, why we don’t need mayors in Norfolk and mitigation at magistrates’ court

A defence is mounted for the McDonald’s fast food restaurant in this week’s Lynn News letters.

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New department store opens in town today

Family department store Boyes opens in Lynn’s Vancouver Quarter today.

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Library saga continues as successful trust defends previous grants as ‘exploring possibility’ of moving into old post office

More than 500 people have signed a petition created by a group wanting to take over a historic library building.

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A warm welcome in Lynn for pilgrims making their Easter journey

Three groups of pilgrims stopped off at Lynn’s historic Red Mount last week on their long journey to Walsingham