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Man tried to strip naked in police van during ‘reckless episode’

Man tried to strip naked in police van during ‘reckless episode’

A 51-year-old who repeatedly tried to take his trousers off while in a police van ended up kicking an officer.

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Prolific thief could be jailed after stealing butter from discount store

Prolific thief could be jailed after stealing butter from discount store

A prolific thief has been barred from a discount shop he repeatedly targets.
Man says he was ‘being a silly person’ when he bit police officer

Man says he was ‘being a silly person’ when he bit police officer

A man has been handed a fine after he bit a police officer while being arrested.
‘Thrilled’ with funding to provide better healthcare in West Norfolk

‘Thrilled’ with funding to provide better healthcare in West Norfolk

In his fortnightly Lynn News column, South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy discusses vital funding for health services in our area…
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Pubs and bar settings feature in our favourite soap operas

Pubs and bar settings feature in our favourite soap operas

Pubs and bar settings feature in our favourite soap operas

In his weekly Bar Man column, Jeff Hoyle takes a nostalgic look back at TV advertising….

Ban on bonuses for water company bosses ‘long overdue’

Ban on bonuses for water company bosses ‘long overdue’

Ban on bonuses for water company bosses ‘long overdue’

In his weekly column, Hunstanton writer John Maiden discusses the recent news that bonuses will not be given to water company bosses….

Happy and sociable dog looking for active family

Happy and sociable dog looking for active family

Happy and sociable dog looking for active family

Staff at Eau Brink RSPCA Rehoming Centre look to find a family for a happy and cuddly dog…

MOST READ

‘The love story of the century’ is told in author’s novel

‘The love story of the century’ is told in author’s novel

In our weekly look at books, we focus on a “sublime, long-awaited sequel” to a modern masterpiece.
Addict who overdosed multiple times had ketamine worth thousands of pounds

Addict who overdosed multiple times had ketamine worth thousands of pounds

A prolific drug user was found unconscious multiple times by police with a large quantity of ketamine.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Procurement rules set to be overhauled as ministers lay out infrastructure plans

Procurement rules set to be overhauled as ministers lay out infrastructure plans

Procurement rules set to be overhauled as ministers lay out infrastructure plans

The Treasury has promised hundreds of billions over the next decade for projects such as roads, railways and homes.
Starmer accused of U-turn after ordering inquiry into grooming gangs

Starmer accused of U-turn after ordering inquiry into grooming gangs

Starmer accused of U-turn after ordering inquiry into grooming gangs

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage described the move as a ‘welcome U-turn’ while Kemi Badenoch called on him to apologise for ‘six wasted months’.

Canada is independent and sovereign, says Starmer ahead of visit

Canada is independent and sovereign, says Starmer ahead of visit

Canada is independent and sovereign, says Starmer ahead of visit

The Prime Minister is on his way to Canada for talks with his counterpart, Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England.
Shouts for justice at Grenfell anniversary march before tower demolition begins

Shouts for justice at Grenfell anniversary march before tower demolition begins

Shouts for justice at Grenfell anniversary march before tower demolition begins

The Government announced earlier this year that the remains of the building will be brought down.
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SPORT

Linnets sign creative midfielder

Linnets sign creative midfielder

King’s Lynn Town have bolstered their options with the signing of attacking midfielder Jack Lambert from Chester.

League One Peterborough United to visit the Linnets

League One Peterborough United to visit the Linnets

League One Peterborough United to visit the Linnets

King's Lynn Town have confirmed their first five pre-season fixtures with League One Peterborough United visiting The Walks in the middle of July.

Linnets complete eighth summer signing

Linnets complete eighth summer signing

Linnets complete eighth summer signing

Former Cambridge United goalkeeper Louis Chadwick is looking to reignite his career after signing for King's Lynn Town.

Dane wary of an Ipswich backlash in derby clash

Dane wary of an Ipswich backlash in derby clash

Dane wary of an Ipswich backlash in derby clash

King's Lynn star Niels-Kristian Iversen says his side will need to be wary of an Ipswich backlash in Monday’s local derby at the Adrian Flux Arena.

North Runcton maintain title charge

North Runcton maintain title charge

North Runcton maintain title charge

North Runcton secured a convincing 74-run victory over Acle in a rain-affected clash on Saturday.

Downham Stow left frustrated by rain in draw

Downham Stow left frustrated by rain in draw

Downham Stow were left frustrated by the rain on Saturday after a fine batting performance had set up a first win in the longer format of the EAPL.

Stars triumph at Oxford

Stars triumph at Oxford

King's Lynn completed a highly productive week with a 52-38 win at Oxford to pull clear of their opponents in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership table.

Marriott ready to roll back the years for Linnets

Marriott ready to roll back the years for Linnets

Prolific striker Adam Marriott is ready to roll back the years after completing a sensational return to King’s Lynn Town.
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WHAT'S ON

Music festival to return ‘bigger and better’ this month

Music festival to return ‘bigger and better’ this month

A charity music festival has proved so popular that it is returning for a second year.

Journey back to the Swinging Sixties at weekend show

Journey back to the Swinging Sixties at weekend show

Journey back to the Swinging Sixties at weekend show

A fun-packed musical journey back to the Swinging Sixties is set to raise the roof at a seaside theatre.

Popular film starring well-known actors coming to social club

Popular film starring well-known actors coming to social club

Popular film starring well-known actors coming to social club

Grab your popcorn and sit back to watch a popular film which touched hearts around the nation.

Coastal pub hosting festival with live music and ‘top-notch’ ale

Coastal pub hosting festival with live music and ‘top-notch’ ale

Coastal pub hosting festival with live music and ‘top-notch’ ale

A three-day ale and music festival is coming to a coastal pub this weekend with “top-notch” beverages.

Pub’s quiz night in aid of rehoming centre

Pub’s quiz night in aid of rehoming centre

Pub’s quiz night in aid of rehoming centre

Are you looking for an entertaining night without travelling too far? This may be of interest to you.
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LIFESTYLE

Can you nail all 13 questions in our super-tough online pub quiz?

Can you nail all 13 questions in our super-tough online pub quiz?

The Saturday Social is back with questions on everything from politicians to Muppets.

Lightning strikes in town centre, German visitors come to town and drug crackdown in borough in 1998

Lightning strikes in town centre, German visitors come to town and drug crackdown in borough in 1998

Lightning strikes in town centre, German visitors come to town and drug crackdown in borough in 1998

In our regular On This Week column, we look back at the headlines from June 9-15, 1998…

Take a look back at June village viewpoints over the years

Take a look back at June village viewpoints over the years

Take a look back at June village viewpoints over the years

In our weekly look through back issues of the Lynn News, we revisit 2011, 2012 and 2015 for our All Our Yesterdays feature…

Tots get ready to do good deed in 1998

Tots get ready to do good deed in 1998

Tots get ready to do good deed in 1998

In our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature, we take a look back at a good deed by some youngsters in 1998…
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