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Wretton: 67-year-old stung by swarm of wasps

AIR ambulance crews were involved in a dramatic rescue today (Thursday) after a woman was stung by a swarm of wasps.

Valeria reads the news - in Russian - WATCH VIDEO video

IT’S the Lynn News as you have never heard or seen it before - in Russian!

Mundford: Noisy drivers risk losing cars

YOUNG drivers creating a noise nuisance in Mundford have been warned that their cars could be taken from them if they continue to disturb residents.

Castle Rising: Home Watch meeting

RESIDENTS in Castle Rising can find out how to keep themselves and their community safe at a special meeting in the village this month.

Elderly man dead after head-on crash

AN elderly man from Burnham Market has died following a head-on crash between a car and articulated lorry this morning (Wednesday).

Hunstanton: Sponsored cyclists raise cash for hut

FOUR leaders of the 1st Hunstanton Scout and Guides took part in a sponsored bike ride along Peddars Way.

Little Snoring: Money stolen from car by van driver

MONEY was stolen from a car after it was stopped in the road by a transit van in Little Snoring.

Gaywood: £700 loss following a phone call scam

A GAYWOOD couple have had their holiday plans ruined after losing £700 intended to pay for their caravan and spending money in a phone scam.

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Two charged with robberies

A MAN from the Lynn area and another who used to live in the town appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday accused of two robberies in Suffolk.

Hardwick home for new Boots

Boots has opened a new store on the Hardwick Retail Park in Lynn.

Sutton Bridge: A17 closed following crash

MAJOR tailbacks have been caused for rush hour traffic following a crash on the A17 at Sutton Bridge this afternoon (Tuesday).

Sutton Bridge: Major delays after crash on A17

MAJOR tailbacks have been caused for rush hour traffic following a crash on the A17 at Sutton Bridge this afternoon (Tuesday).

Lynn: Police seek witnesses after arson attack

POLICE are appealing for information following an arson in Lynn.

Hunstanton: Man cautioned after drugs raid

A MAN was arrested and a quantity of cannabis plants seized during a police raid at an address in Hunstanton on Saturday .

Lynn: Knife threat man escapes jail term

A LYNN man who threatened to stab his wife and daughter with two kitchen knives has avoided jail.

‘Watch out Henry’ says David Miliband - WATCH VIDEO video

LABOUR leadership contender David Miliband swept into town on Friday with a warning for the local Tory MP – “Henry Bellingham watch out.”

Swaffham: Even more of A* as exams get upgrade

A HAMOND’S High School student is feeling “triumphant” after getting the exam board to upgrade his GCSE results.

Lynn: Walker dies in accident on A149

A MAN died after he was struck by a car on Lynn’s A149 eastern bypass in the early hours of Sunday.

Sedgeford: Holy honey is heaven sent

Church fundraisers are buzzing with excitement after a heaven-sent gift has provided the opportunity to repair their church.

LYNN: Men tried to force door

POLICE are appealing for information about an attempt by a group of men to break open the door to a house in Lynn town centre.

GCSEs: Record results for sixth year running

Lynn’s King Edward VII School (KES) students celebrated after achieving the highest pass rate to date in this year’s GCSE exams.

Road floodwater includes raw sewage

RAW sewage spilled onto a well-used North Lynn road after the recent spate of heavy downpours.

MP Truss says sorry for email

RED-FACED MP Liz Truss has apologised to a constituent for an email gaffe in which her senior aide suggested the man may be “unhinged”.

Heritage Open Day - link to emag here

Heritage Open Day for King’s Lynn is September 12 with dozens of historic and interesting venues opening their doors FREE for you to see.

Gaywood: Police appeal after ‘dangerous driving’ incident

POLICE in Lynn are appealing for witnesses to an alleged incident of dangerous driving in the town.

Woman tended in East Raynham crash

AMBULANCE personnel tended a woman in her 40s early this morning (Wednesday) after an accident between a car and a tractor.

Appeal after Seabank Way burglary

POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at Seabank Way, North Lynn.

Council worker, 62, dies after collapsing at work

COUNCIL colleagues are mourning the loss of popular waste and recycling officer Sylvia Hopp, who died from a brain haemorrhage the day after collapsing at work.

West Norfolk woman helps trailblaze for disabled

A DISABLED woman is helping raise awareness of the plight of passengers like her after an airline banned her wheelchair from one of its flight.

Lynn marine’s life saved by hero corporal who later died

A MARINE from Lynn has told of the heart-stopping moment when he looked death in the face during his tour of Afghanistan.

Tottenhill: Firefighters rescue child locked in car

FIREFIGHTERS came to the rescue after a 16-month-old child accidentally became locked in a car at the weekend, the keys being inside.

Southgates roundabout: Two-vehicle crash outside Chariots garage

AMBULANCE crews went to the Southgates roundabout area this afternoon (Monday) following reports of a two-vehicle crash.

Man trapped between car and hedge taken to hospital

ONE man was taken to hospital after he became trapped between a car and a hedge following a two-vehicle accident.

Cyril hits the high notes - WATCH VIDEO video

X Factor star Cyril Grant entertained with singing and playing the saxophone when he opened a fete.

Heacham: Crews help with flooding

FIREFIGHTERS were called to Heacham this morning (Monday) to deal with flooding in a garage.

Snettisham: Motorcyclist hurt in crash

A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Friday (August 20) after an accident which also involved a car at Snettisham.

Hunstanton: Crews called out for rescues

HUNSTANTON crews were involved in four dramatic rescues over the weekend, coming to the aid of a drunken man on mud, a pregnant woman cut off by the tide and an injured fisherman among others.

Firefighters cut off man’s ring

FIREFIGHTERS came to the aid of a man who had a ring stuck on his finger on Saturday (August 21).

Police renew appeals after Lynn attack

POLICE are renewing appeals for information after a serious assault in Lynn.

Lynn: Rogue traders spark driveway con warning

TRADING standards officers are warning residents in the Lynn area about suspected rogue traders who are turning up on doorsteps and offering to do work to driveways.

Woman to hospital after Marham crash

A 23-YEAR-OLD woman was taken to hospital this morning (Friday) after the car she was in rolled during an incident at Marham.

West Norfolk: Warning after cycles are stolen

A SPATE of cycle thefts in West Norfolk has led to police urging cyclists to ensure they secure their bikes properly.

Swimming the channel - with internet support

MESSAGES of encouragement sent via an internet social networking link gave a Lynn vet the extra strength she needed to complete an epic cross-channel swim.

Man ‘threatened fellow customer with iron bar’

A MAN has been arrested and charged with threatening a fellow petrol station customer with an iron bar.

A-level pictures Picture gallery

HUNDREDS of students across West Norfolk have received their A-level results - and Lynn News photographers have been out and about, capturing the celebrations.

Snettisham: Parish clerk suspended

SNETTISHAM’S Parish Council clerk has been suspended after she was arrested on suspicion of fraud.

Lynn: Three people hurt in crash

THREE people have been hurt following a two-vehicle crash at Knight’s Hill roundabout in Lynn this lunchtime (Thursday).

Operation Wonderland purge cleans up Lynn town centre

A POLICE purge in Lynn, called Operation Wonderland, has seen a persistent number of trouble-makers and thieves targeted.

Thief gives back stolen TV - but still goes to jail

A BURGLAR who stole a television worth more than £400 from a vulnerable elderly man has been jailed for eight months.

Methwold: £6,000 compensation for attacking friend

A 26-YEAR-OLD has avoided jail but been ordered to pay £6,000 compensation after damaging his friend’s face.

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