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Police will breathalyse ‘every driver they stop’ to crack down on drink-driving

Police will breathalyse ‘every driver they stop’ to crack down on drink-driving

Norfolk Police has launched a campaign to reduce the “devastating” effects that drink-driving can have.

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‘I hope the money will save someone else’: Man’s 12-hour snooker marathon in memory of wife

‘I hope the money will save someone else’: Man’s 12-hour snooker marathon in memory of wife

A man is taking on a mammoth snooker challenge to raise money for a charity that helped his wife before she died.
Rules aimed at helping traffic safety lifted for business after ‘dystopian’ criticism

Rules aimed at helping traffic safety lifted for business after ‘dystopian’ criticism

A restriction on a business aimed at maintaining traffic safety on a busy road has been removed after critics called it “Kafkaesque” and “dystopian”.
Investigation launched after body of man in his 20s found at roadside

Investigation launched after body of man in his 20s found at roadside

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body.
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Two town centre food businesses merge in bid to reduce overheads

Two town centre food businesses merge in bid to reduce overheads

Two town centre food businesses merge in bid to reduce overheads

Two town food businesses have merged after one building became “unsuitable”.

Assaults on children, dangerous driving and trying to hide heroin all led to people appearing in court last week

Assaults on children, dangerous driving and trying to hide heroin all led to people appearing in court last week

Assaults on children, dangerous driving and trying to hide heroin all led to people appearing in court last week

Sending death threats and carrying out an assault on a 12-year-old were just some of the crimes that landed people in court this week.

‘It was really heartwarming’: Charity group enjoy festive trip covered by garden centre customer

‘It was really heartwarming’: Charity group enjoy festive trip covered by garden centre customer

‘It was really heartwarming’: Charity group enjoy festive trip covered by garden centre customer

A garden centre customer brought the spirit of Christmas to West Norfolk with a very generous donation which funded a festive trip.

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Mum switches on Christmas light display for third year to raise funds for charity

Mum switches on Christmas light display for third year to raise funds for charity

A mum-of-two has turned on a magical Christmas light display to raise money for charity for the third year running.
Man taken to hospital after crash between car and cyclist

Man taken to hospital after crash between car and cyclist

Emergency services attended a crash between a cyclist and a car in Lynn this afternoon.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Half of rural voters trust Labour less after inheritance tax move – poll

Half of rural voters trust Labour less after inheritance tax move – poll

Half of rural voters trust Labour less after inheritance tax move – poll

The Budget has seen support for Labour slip in the countryside as a quarter of the party’s rural backers say they are now unhappy with their vote.
Christmas dinner plates to be ‘piled high’ as cost of living pressures ease – poll

Christmas dinner plates to be ‘piled high’ as cost of living pressures ease – poll

Christmas dinner plates to be ‘piled high’ as cost of living pressures ease – poll

Some 23% of consumers plan to buy two meat options for Christmas dinner, a poll suggests, while retailers report surging demand for luxury meal kits.
Future of Elgin Marbles a matter for British Museum, says No 10

Future of Elgin Marbles a matter for British Museum, says No 10

Future of Elgin Marbles a matter for British Museum, says No 10

Talks over the future of the ancient sculptures being moved to Greece on loan are reportedly progressing.
Man jailed for smuggling 29,000 skull-shaped ecstasy tablets into UK

Man jailed for smuggling 29,000 skull-shaped ecstasy tablets into UK

Man jailed for smuggling 29,000 skull-shaped ecstasy tablets into UK

Marshall Scurfield, 22, used Snapchat to arrange for the delivery of the tablets to his address in South Tyneside.
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SPORT

Ghosts win; Downham and Heacham draw while Swaffham are beaten

Ghosts win; Downham and Heacham draw while Swaffham are beaten

League leaders Fakenham Town made it four matches without defeat in the Premier Division today while there were draws for Downham Town and Heacham.

Linnets boss gives players the weekend off

Linnets boss gives players the weekend off

Linnets boss gives players the weekend off

King's Lynn Town are without a fixture this weekend and will not bring players into training on Saturday.

Downham add to squad ahead of Cornard home clash

Downham add to squad ahead of Cornard home clash

Downham add to squad ahead of Cornard home clash

Downham Town hope the arrival of talented wide man Dylan Kirk will boost the club's attacking options in the second half of the season.

PSH Environmental Ltd continue sponsorship of King’s Lynn Stars

PSH Environmental Ltd continue sponsorship of King’s Lynn Stars

PSH Environmental Ltd continue sponsorship of King’s Lynn Stars

King’s Lynn is delighted to announce the club will once again be backed by PSH Environmental Ltd as the main team sponsors in 2025.

Fakenham suffer home defeat to Ipswich YM

Fakenham suffer home defeat to Ipswich YM

Fakenham suffer home defeat to Ipswich YM

Fakenham pushed second-placed Ipswich YM all of the way in their tenth fixture of the Counties 2 Eastern Counties season.

A perfect ‘10’ for West Norfolk

A perfect ‘10’ for West Norfolk

West Norfolk made it a perfect 10 with a 28-8 victory against Wymondham at Gatehouse Lane on Saturday.

Visit of Singaporean entrepreneur shrouded in secrecy

Visit of Singaporean entrepreneur shrouded in secrecy

In his weekly Your Local Paper column, Mark Hearle disscusses the recent visit of Singaporean entrepreneur Jo Phua to The Walks.

Stars’ skipper in the spotlight

Stars’ skipper in the spotlight

The captain of King's Lynn Stars, Nicolai Klindt, gets the time to enjoy his moment in the Q&A spotlight answering columnist Gavin Caney's questions.
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WHAT'S ON

Food, fun and festivities at seaside town’s light switch-on

Food, fun and festivities at seaside town’s light switch-on

The festive spirit took over one seaside town for its annual Christmas event at the weekend.

‘The coast is brimming with inspiration’: Artists extend Norfolk stay after falling in love with area

‘The coast is brimming with inspiration’: Artists extend Norfolk stay after falling in love with area

‘The coast is brimming with inspiration’: Artists extend Norfolk stay after falling in love with area

Two artists have extended their stay in Norfolk after being inspired by its landscape and wildlife.

Pantos, film festival and church fairs among upcoming events

Pantos, film festival and church fairs among upcoming events

Pantos, film festival and church fairs among upcoming events

In his weekly, That’s Entertainment column, Andy Tyler looks at some exciting upcoming events...

Chance to do some Christmas shopping at artisan gift fair

Chance to do some Christmas shopping at artisan gift fair

Chance to do some Christmas shopping at artisan gift fair

What else is more festive than a Christmas fair?

Award-winning acting society to perform in new year following anniversary

Award-winning acting society to perform in new year following anniversary

Award-winning acting society to perform in new year following anniversary

An award-winning acting society is preparing for its latest production which comes alongside its platinum jubilee.
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LIFESTYLE

Look back at when nursery pupils enjoyed tasty trip to village chippy in 2002

Look back at when nursery pupils enjoyed tasty trip to village chippy in 2002

In our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature, we look back to when youngsters from a village school paid a visit to their local chippy…

On this week in 1984 and 2002: McDonald’s opens on High Street, Revolution filming announced and school’s bake off

On this week in 1984 and 2002: McDonald’s opens on High Street, Revolution filming announced and school’s bake off

On this week in 1984 and 2002: McDonald’s opens on High Street, Revolution filming announced and school’s bake off

In our weekly On This Week feature, we look back through the pages of old editions of the Lynn News dating back to 1984 and 2002…

Step back in time to when Ann Widdecombe appeared at charity dinner and driving instructors supported relay

Step back in time to when Ann Widdecombe appeared at charity dinner and driving instructors supported relay

Step back in time to when Ann Widdecombe appeared at charity dinner and driving instructors supported relay

In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature we look back through the pages of old editions of the Lynn News…

Museum shares oil painting of dog ahead of talk on how they became pets

Museum shares oil painting of dog ahead of talk on how they became pets

Museum shares oil painting of dog ahead of talk on how they became pets

In this week’s Picture This, Lynn Museum shares an oil painting of a Pomeranian-type canine ahead of a talk on the history of the dogs…
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