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Shock complaint over library decision as trust calls out ‘unfair advantage’

Shock complaint over library decision as trust calls out ‘unfair advantage’

A charity which lost out in a bid to take on Lynn’s historic library has lodged a shock complaint - claiming the winner had an “unfair advantage”.

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Machete attacks, street fights and day-drinking: Reasons for fierce off-licence opposition

Machete attacks, street fights and day-drinking: Reasons for fierce off-licence opposition

Residents in an area in the grips of an alcohol and drug abuse epidemic have voiced fierce opposition to plans for a new off-licence.
Fast food giant says it would be ‘good neighbour’ if allowed to come to town

Fast food giant says it would be ‘good neighbour’ if allowed to come to town

A giant fast food chain has confirmed a total of 120 jobs would be created if it were granted planning permission to go in a West Norfolk town.
Two men stole cash and jewellery after forcing entry into properties

Two men stole cash and jewellery after forcing entry into properties

Police are appealing for witnesses following a series of burglaries.
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Meat industry leader slams decision to reject major farm plans

Meat industry leader slams decision to reject major farm plans

Meat industry leader slams decision to reject major farm plans

Meat industry leaders have attacked the rejection of Cranswick’s major farm proposals, claiming it shows the planning system is “failing”.

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Reader’s stunning photos of Northern Lights over ruins

Reader’s stunning photos of Northern Lights over ruins

Reader’s stunning photos of Northern Lights over ruins

Reader Julie Smart took these stunning photographs of the Northern Lights on Wednesday night.

Pub is a lovely place for couples, families or friends to gather

Pub is a lovely place for couples, families or friends to gather

Pub is a lovely place for couples, families or friends to gather

In our weekly Eat My Words feature, Jeremy Ransome visits a pub facing lots of nearby competition.

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Residents plead with town council to support them in objection to children’s home coming to estate

Residents plead with town council to support them in objection to children’s home coming to estate

Concerned residents packed into a town council meeting over their concerns about the possibility of a property being turned into a children’s home.

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Road to close for nearly two weeks for bridge repairs

Road to close for nearly two weeks for bridge repairs

A village road will be closed in order for important bridge repairs to be carried out.
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NATIONAL NEWS

Bikers to descend on Westminster for veterans protest against Legacy Act repeal

Bikers to descend on Westminster for veterans protest against Legacy Act repeal

Bikers to descend on Westminster for veterans protest against Legacy Act repeal

Organisers say there could be around 1,000 demonstrators gathering on Whitehall in central London on Friday.
Easter getaway disruption expected on railways, roads and at Gatwick

Easter getaway disruption expected on railways, roads and at Gatwick

Easter getaway disruption expected on railways, roads and at Gatwick

More than 300 engineering projects will be carried out by Network Rail across Britain between Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Rain warning to come into force marking damp start to Easter bank holiday

Rain warning to come into force marking damp start to Easter bank holiday

Rain warning to come into force marking damp start to Easter bank holiday

The alert will be in place between 6pm on Friday and 9am on Saturday.
Trump suggests September date being set for UK visit

Trump suggests September date being set for UK visit

Trump suggests September date being set for UK visit

US President Donald Trump said he was a ‘friend of Charles’ and had ‘great respect’ for him.
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SPORT

Huge weekend for Linnets and Downham Town

Huge weekend for Linnets and Downham Town

In his weekly Your Local Paper column, Mark Hearle looks at a big weekend for the Linnets and Downham Town.

A script straight out of Hollywood as McIlroy wins

A script straight out of Hollywood as McIlroy wins

A script straight out of Hollywood as McIlroy wins

In his weekly Your Local Paper column, Gavin Caney reflects on the incredible US Masters win by Rory McIlroy at Augusta.

Linnets host leaders in Good Friday clash

Linnets host leaders in Good Friday clash

Linnets host leaders in Good Friday clash

Adam Lakeland is looking for his King's Lynn Town side to maintain their momentum in a huge National League North clash tomorrow.

Bumper Easter ahead for stock car fans

Bumper Easter ahead for stock car fans

Bumper Easter ahead for stock car fans

There's a big weekend of action for stock car fans with two meetings to look forward to at the Adrian Flux Arena.

Stars set to be without Cook for a month

Stars set to be without Cook for a month

Stars set to be without Cook for a month

King's Lynn are facing up to at least a month without Ben Cook following his crash in their Premiership win over Leicester on Monday.

Marathon season starts for West Norfolk athletes

Marathon season starts for West Norfolk athletes

Marathon season officially started this weekend for West Norfolk Athletic Club members.

Pearman picks up first parkrun success

Pearman picks up first parkrun success

After many times of trying, Cody Pearman picked up his first Lynn parkrun success at the weekend.

Swifts stun Downham Town in Norfolk Senior Cup

Swifts stun Downham Town in Norfolk Senior Cup

Castle Acre Swifts pulled off the biggest result in the club's history as they knocked out holders Downham Town in the Norfolk Senior Cup last night.
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WHAT'S ON

Cinema screenings, family days out and theatre shows in the coming week

Cinema screenings, family days out and theatre shows in the coming week

Here’s a range of things to see and do to keep everyone entertained in the coming week.

Community fair for residents to find out about services and activities

Community fair for residents to find out about services and activities

Community fair for residents to find out about services and activities

A community event will let people find out about hobbies and volunteering opportunities in their town.

22 more artists added to rock festival

22 more artists added to rock festival

22 more artists added to rock festival

Download Festival has today added a further wave of 22 artists to an already stellar line-up for its 22nd edition in 2025.

Plant fair to help raise funds for church hall

Plant fair to help raise funds for church hall

Plant fair to help raise funds for church hall

Do you like gardening and flowers? If so, this event may be of interest to you.

Children to be visited by Easter bunny during arts and crafts event

Children to be visited by Easter bunny during arts and crafts event

Children to be visited by Easter bunny during arts and crafts event

An array of activities will be on offer as part of some Easter fun for the whole family.
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LIFESTYLE

Caring parents provided new netball and football kits to school teams in 1990

Caring parents provided new netball and football kits to school teams in 1990

Our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature focuses on new sports kits provided by caring parents…

Look back at when runner prepared for London Marathon and young boy’s horse ride raised £1,200 for good causes

Look back at when runner prepared for London Marathon and young boy’s horse ride raised £1,200 for good causes

Look back at when runner prepared for London Marathon and young boy’s horse ride raised £1,200 for good causes

In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature, we look back through the pages of old editions of the Lynn News for good causes in April 2013 and 2015…

On this week in 1990 and 2000: Brownies enjoy holiday camp and costs in Tony Martin investigation reach £400K

On this week in 1990 and 2000: Brownies enjoy holiday camp and costs in Tony Martin investigation reach £400K

On this week in 1990 and 2000: Brownies enjoy holiday camp and costs in Tony Martin investigation reach £400K

In our regular On This Week feature, we look back at what was making the headlines in 2000…

Look back at when monks and knights returned to priory and concerns were raised over 300 new village homes

Look back at when monks and knights returned to priory and concerns were raised over 300 new village homes

Look back at when monks and knights returned to priory and concerns were raised over 300 new village homes

In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature, we look back through the pages of old editions of the Lynn News for village views in April 2013 and 2015…
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