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KING’S LYNN: High-flying drama in sky at Festival Too

Pop, rock and plenty of soul are set to attract thousands to Festival Too events with top acts including Gareth Gates, The Primitives and Harry Cracknell.

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KING’S LYNN: Blue to headline Festival Too

More than a decade after they first flew to the top of the charts with All Rise, the Blue boys are back and set to headline Festival Too as part of their 2013 European tour.

Panache Hair Co on Wootton Road, Gaywood shortlisted for Mayor's Business Awards. LtoR - Leanne Appleton, Michelle Devanche, Kelly Bushell, Daiva Talbi, Sharon Hanson (owner), Jamie Whiley and Lily Davenport.

KING’S LYNN: Salon’s sights set on future expansion

With the significant achievement of being shortlisted for the Mayor’s Award for Business under her belt, hairdressing salon owner Sharon Hanson has her sights set on taking her business to a new level.

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POTT ROW: Sandles win top UK digital award

Sandles car supermarket, based at Pott Row, swept the board at the auto industry’s top awards for digital expertise.

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I just wondered if we could get a piece in the paper about the London Moonwalk that me and  5 friends took part in, I'm not sure if this is you I should speak to or if you could put my on to someone else at  the Lynn News.

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you have to walk in your decorated bra, 26.2 mile marathon, starting at midnight and power walking through the streets of London seeing some of London's greatest landmarks, starting and finishing at Batasea Power Station,
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KING’S LYNN: Bra-vo for capital Lynn MoonWalkers

Six women from King’s Lynn took part in the London MoonWalk to raise money for the breast cancer charity Walk the Walk.

Sainsbury's (town centre) make a cheque presentation to West Acre arts foundation at West Acre Theatre, River Road, West Acre. LtoR - Jayne Dix and Paul Hotson present to Andy Naylor, Clive Hadfield and Isobel Smith.

WESTACRE: Cash to help young people at theatre

Performing arts students will benefit from a £300 donation to Westacre Theatre.

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Robbins is relishing playing for Linnets

New signing Ryan Robbins is relishing the prospect of playing Step Three football for the Linnets.

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Pelicans help Norfolk to glory

Two youngsters from Pelicans Hockey Club have helped Norfolk to county success.

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Top riders in action at Houghton horse trials

Some of the world’s top riders are in action at this weekend’s Houghton International Horse Trials, tackling dressage tests, show-jumping and a cross-country course.

Depleted Young Stars apologise to fans

Management from the Lynn Young Stars have apologised to speedway fans after being forced to field a weakened team at Dudley.

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Youngsters finish in runners-up spot

Under-11 youngsters from Lynn Roller Hockey Club were crowned league runners-up at the Cottenham tournament, held at Cambridge Regional College.

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Lynn players part of regional success

Ten players from Lynn Roller Hockey Club were recently selected to represent the East of England at Bushfields Leisure Centre, in Peterborough.

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SANDRINGHAM: Charity cyclists dress to impress - SEE VIDEO video

The sun shone on a bumper turnout for this year’s Samaritans’ Bike ride around the Sandringham estate on Sunday.

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What’s On - May 24

Send your events to judy.bates@jpress.co.uk

Gig Guide - May 24

Send your gigs to chris.hornby@jpress.co.uk

Clothes for sale in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at Potter & Dibble in Manor Road - Coral Campbell (left) with Susan Gray.

DERSINGHAM: Boutique just pops up to raise cash for charity

A Dersingham homeware shop hosted a ‘pop-up’ boutique to raise money for the Macmillan cancer centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

KING’S LYNN: Make your own medieval tile at Lynn Museum

Lynn Museum is holding a special Medieval Life activity day next Tuesday, May 28, from 11am to 2pm.

WALPOLE ST PETER: Flower festival held at church

A flower festival runs from Saturday, June 1 until Wednesday, June 5, at Walpole St Peter Church.

A day of celebration as King’s Lynn marks Hanse Day

Lynn will be celebrating International Hanse Day on Saturday with a packed programme of events and activities to showcase the Hanseatic links.

Community rss

CLENCHWARTON: New head halts decline at school

A period of unsettled leadership saw standards fall at previously outstanding Clenchwarton Primary School.

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District News - May 21

News from across West Norfolk.

New Mayor of Fakenham  Adrian Vertigan behind the counter of the Salvation Army shop, where he is the manager.

FAKENHAM: Challenges facing new town mayor

The new mayor of Fakenham is Adrian Vertigan who runs the Salvation Army shop on Oak Street and also works with the EP Youth charity.

Taking the opportunity to see some local artefacts in Gaywood Library. Mike Neal (left) a member of West Norfolk and King's Lynn Archaeological Society shows part of a jug from around 850 AD to pupils from Howard Junior School (from left): Demie Goldsmith, Masauso Zulu and Kathryn Rayner. Behind are Elena Parkin (left) the community librarian and Helen Senior the Library manager.

GAYWOOD: Pupils dig in to local history

Roman artefacts which have been discovered in West Norfolk were some of the treasures that pupils from Howard Junior School learnt about on a visit to Gaywood library.

CASTLE ACRE: School is ready to improve

A headteacher said his school was moving in the right direction after an Ofsted report ruled it requires improvement.

WEST LYNN: Village meeting on £3.5m pumping station plans

Villagers will be able to have their say on plans to build a £3.5 million pumping station.

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