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‘Amazing response’ as West Norfolk singer exits TV show
A Lynn singer has described having the “most amazing response” to his participation in a national contest, as his time on the show has come to an end.
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Couple’s epic land journey receives a boost from Rotarians
Rotarians have made a donation to an appeal which will help support street children in India.
Hundreds join forces to protest against potential department closures at QEH
Hundreds joined forces to protest against potential cuts to services at Lynn’s hospital at the weekend.
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Man charged with assaulting three police officers after incident at railway station
A man has been charged with assaulting three police officers after an incident at a railway station.
Holiday maker punched wrong nightclub security guard
A nightclub incident resulted in a holidaymaker punching the wrong security guard.
From golf clubs to kitchen knives: MasterChef star returns to her roots
MasterChef semi-finalist Polly Norman returned to her Norfolk roots for two special evenings in the kitchen where her culinary career first began.
Shaping the future of healthcare services
Our monthly Ward Round column, written by Jo Segasby, group deputy chief executive for Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group
Restaurant venture tensions led to man threatening to throw ironing board at ex-partner
A man threatened to throw an ironing board at his ex-partner during a heated argument.
‘Craftland: A Journey Through Britain's Living Past’ is Book of the Week with Waterstones
Book of the Week with Waterstones of Lynn is ‘Craftland: A Journey Through Britain's Living Past’ by James Fox.
Hospital to stop allowing trans women onto female wards following court ruling
Norfolk hospital bosses have finally been told they must stop letting trans women onto female wards, more than a year after a landmark court ruling.
Magician’s ‘slightly mad’ mission to try every running club around Lynn
A magician’s “slightly mad” challenge will see him try every running club in and around Lynn.
‘Every minute matters,’ say politicians ahead of QEH demonstration
Politicians are urging members of the public to join a queue in town this weekend in a bid to “protect crucial hospital services” in West Norfolk.
‘A new fight on our hands’
Independent borough councillor Jo Rust writes this week’s Friday Politics and addresses concerns around the town’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Care service rating plummets to inadequate as inspection revealed staff climbed out window to smoke
A Lynn-based home care service has been rated “inadequate” by watchdogs and placed in special measures.
How much do you know about town’s three statues honouring key figures?
How many times have you walked or driven past one of Lynn’s statues, which pay homage to three important figures from our town?
Town must look beyond shops to revive its centre, says council deputy leader
A council’s deputy leader welcomes Government plans to tackle empty shops - but says town centre’s future must be about more than retail.
Who should be crowned Business Leader of the Year?
British Sugar is the latest big-name sponsor for the 2027 Mayor’s Business Awards and will be backing the Business Leader of the Year category.
Recently closed restaurant could reopen as companies snap up branches across the UK
A recently closed West Norfolk restaurant could reopen as companies snap up sites across the country.
Witnesses sought after car significantly damaged in hit-and-run
A parked car was left significantly damaged by another vehicle during a hit-and-run in Lynn on Sunday evening.
Youngsters solve real-life issues faced by QEH as part of tech programme
Youngsters have been brushing up on their digital, creative and problem-solving skills thanks to a series of workshops aimed at helping hospitals.