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Grant will help visitors discover more about Downham

Grant will help visitors discover more about Downham

Grant will help visitors discover more about Downham

05 May 2025

A boost of more than £1,000 from a supermarket initiative will help a town’s heritage centre add attractions.


First time GEAR 10K experience for social running group

First time GEAR 10K experience for social running group

First time GEAR 10K experience for social running group

05 May 2025

As well as attracting serious runners the Bespak GEAR 10K is also an important event for fundraisers and newcomers.


‘Truly memorable day’ for thousands who completed popular 10K

‘Truly memorable day’ for thousands who completed popular 10K

‘Truly memorable day’ for thousands who completed popular 10K

05 May 2025

The atmosphere was electric as crowds lined the streets to show their support for thousands of runners in Lynn on Sunday.


College students celebrate after winning in prestigious photography competition

College students celebrate after winning in prestigious photography competition

College students celebrate after winning in prestigious photography competition

04 May 2025

Two students have been praised for their work in a respected competition.


Exciting Star Wars exhibition coming to town this summer

Exciting Star Wars exhibition coming to town this summer

Exciting Star Wars exhibition coming to town this summer

04 May 2025

One of the UK's finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters is coming to town.


Friendship group’s support for Purfleet Pantry

Friendship group’s support for Purfleet Pantry

Friendship group’s support for Purfleet Pantry

04 May 2025

A friendship group has provided £1,500 and food donations to help people afford essentials.


Lively but friendly pup looking for active family

Lively but friendly pup looking for active family

Lively but friendly pup looking for active family

04 May 2025

In their weekly Paws For Thought column, RSPCA staff look to rehome a lively pup.


Retiring staff nurse celebrates 40 years of dedicated service

Retiring staff nurse celebrates 40 years of dedicated service

Retiring staff nurse celebrates 40 years of dedicated service

04 May 2025

A staff nurse who has notched up 40 years of dedicated service to the NHS retires this month.


All the events in West Norfolk to celebrate 80th anniversary of VE Day

All the events in West Norfolk to celebrate 80th anniversary of VE Day

All the events in West Norfolk to celebrate 80th anniversary of VE Day

03 May 2025

We have put together a list of all of the different events happening across the area that you can join in with to mark this special historic occasion…


Well-loved running event returns this weekend

Well-loved running event returns this weekend

Well-loved running event returns this weekend

02 May 2025

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.


Vibrant art festival coming to town

Vibrant art festival coming to town

Vibrant art festival coming to town

02 May 2025

A vibrant event allowing people to express themselves is coming to town.


Charity offering free legal advice expands its service to meet demand in West Norfolk

Charity offering free legal advice expands its service to meet demand in West Norfolk

Charity offering free legal advice expands its service to meet demand in West Norfolk

02 May 2025

A charity offering free legal advice to those who need help is expanding its service to meet demand in West Norfolk.


MP raises concerns over football club’s Covid loan

MP raises concerns over football club’s Covid loan

MP raises concerns over football club’s Covid loan

02 May 2025

North West Norfolk MP James Wild has expressed his concern about the future of King's Lynn Football Club over an outstanding Covid loan.


Tai Chi beside the sea

Tai Chi beside the sea

Tai Chi beside the sea

01 May 2025

Tai Chi practitioners celebrated their ancient martial art’s world day with a special session for the charity that saves lives at sea.


May memories from 2011, 2012 and 2014

May memories from 2011, 2012 and 2014

May memories from 2011, 2012 and 2014

01 May 2025

In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature, we look back through the pages of old editions of the Lynn News for May memories in 2011, 2012 and 2014…


New competition launched by council celebrates garden wildlife

New competition launched by council celebrates garden wildlife

New competition launched by council celebrates garden wildlife

01 May 2025

Have you made a special effort to make sure your garden is welcoming to wildlife?


On This Week in 1981 and 2001: village pub celebrations and healthy living centre in town opened

On This Week in 1981 and 2001: village pub celebrations and healthy living centre in town opened

On This Week in 1981 and 2001: village pub celebrations and healthy living centre in town opened

01 May 2025

In our regular On This Week feature, we look back at what was making the headlines in 2001, as well as a picture from 1981…


Students take to the stage in 1981

Students take to the stage in 1981

Students take to the stage in 1981

01 May 2025

Our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature focuses on a Springwood High School production in 1981…


Fallen power cable left more than 2,000 residents in the dark

Fallen power cable left more than 2,000 residents in the dark

Fallen power cable left more than 2,000 residents in the dark

30 April 2025

More than 2,000 people were left in the dark last week due to a fallen cable.


Former village dentist releases first novel - more than a decade after it was written

Former village dentist releases first novel - more than a decade after it was written

Former village dentist releases first novel - more than a decade after it was written

30 April 2025

More than ten years since finishing his book, a West Norfolk author is finally ready to share it with the world.


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