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Electricity worker retires after powering his way through half a century

23 February 2024
Electricity worker retires after powering his way through half a century

Electricity worker retires after powering his way through half a century

23 February 2024

The electricity industry served Martin Shirley well for the best part of half a century and he is calling it a day on his lifelong profession.


Teenage sensation claims victory in final race

21 February 2024
Teenage sensation claims victory in final race

Teenage sensation claims victory in final race

21 February 2024

Teenage sensation Aaron Alexander claimed the UK Plate Trophy with a hard fought win in the final at Daventry.


Watlington see off Gaywood

21 February 2024
Watlington see off Gaywood

Watlington see off Gaywood

21 February 2024

Close-fought victory at Stow Bridge Playing Field in MNYL Girls U12 provision.


Regional joy for West Norfolk athletes

21 February 2024
Regional joy for West Norfolk athletes

Regional joy for West Norfolk athletes

21 February 2024

An impressive season at West Norfolk Athletics Club saw some of the club's youngsters chosen to represent Norfolk in regional finals


Trackstar Awards annual ceremony in West Norfolk

21 February 2024
Trackstar Awards annual ceremony in West Norfolk

Trackstar Awards annual ceremony in West Norfolk

21 February 2024

West Norfolk stock car drivers picked up plenty of silverware at the annual Trackstar Awards night.


Lynn and Swaffham students thrive at championships

21 February 2024
Lynn and Swaffham students thrive at championships

Lynn and Swaffham students thrive at championships

21 February 2024

Students from the Mark Farnham Schools participated in the TAGB Midlands Championships at Kettering Sports Village.


Ladies return to winning ways after seeing off promotion-chasing St Ives

21 February 2024
Ladies return to winning ways after seeing off promotion-chasing St Ives

Ladies return to winning ways after seeing off promotion-chasing St Ives

21 February 2024

Pelicans dent St Ives playoff hopes with a home win at Alive Lynnsport


Man finds himself in court after calling police ‘f*****g w****rs’

21 February 2024
Man finds himself in court after calling police ‘f*****g w****rs’

Man finds himself in court after calling police ‘f*****g w****rs’

21 February 2024

A 23-year-old who made rude gestures and shouted at police found himself in court.

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Man who stole bicycle narrowly avoids prison after breaching court order

21 February 2024
Man who stole bicycle narrowly avoids prison after breaching court order

Man who stole bicycle narrowly avoids prison after breaching court order

21 February 2024

A man who is serving a community order for stealing a bicycle put himself at risk of going to prison after failing to attend probation appointments.

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MP pays ‘inspiring’ visit to primary school to discuss climate change

21 February 2024
MP pays ‘inspiring’ visit to primary school to discuss climate change

MP pays ‘inspiring’ visit to primary school to discuss climate change

21 February 2024

An MP has paid a visit to a village school to talk about the issue of climate change.


Former town police station could be demolished to make way for new homes

20 February 2024
Former town police station could be demolished to make way for new homes

Former town police station could be demolished to make way for new homes

20 February 2024

Proposals to demolish a former police station to make way for housing have been criticised for not considering the “genuine needs” of the community.


Dedicated trustee retires after nearly 50 years of service to charity

20 February 2024
Dedicated trustee retires after nearly 50 years of service to charity

Dedicated trustee retires after nearly 50 years of service to charity

20 February 2024

A local charity trustee is retiring after nearly 50 years of service in the area.


West Norfolk lady celebrates 90th birthday with a Royal wish

20 February 2024
West Norfolk lady celebrates 90th birthday with a Royal wish

West Norfolk lady celebrates 90th birthday with a Royal wish

20 February 2024

West Norfolk's best-known Royal watcher had a special and poignant wish as she cut her birthday cake.


Smiles at the Mart

19 February 2024
Smiles at the Mart

Smiles at the Mart

19 February 2024

There were screams of joy from hundreds of local youngsters who enjoyed rides at the Mart in last Friday’s sunshine.


Drink-driver swerved into opposite side of the road after getting distracted by radio

19 February 2024
Drink-driver swerved into opposite side of the road after getting distracted by radio

Drink-driver swerved into opposite side of the road after getting distracted by radio

19 February 2024

A drink-driver swerved to the opposite side of the road and crashed into another driver – causing damage to both vehicles.


Man who was asked to leave nightclub told police: ‘I’m not getting a f**king taxi home’

19 February 2024
Man who was asked to leave nightclub told police: ‘I’m not getting a f**king taxi home’

Man who was asked to leave nightclub told police: ‘I’m not getting a f**king taxi home’

19 February 2024

“I’m not getting a f**king taxi home”, were the words of a 24-year-old who refused to leave an area of Lynn after a night out.

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Shoplifter sentenced after stealing groceries

19 February 2024
Shoplifter sentenced after stealing groceries

Shoplifter sentenced after stealing groceries

19 February 2024

A court heard how a man stole more than £200 worth of groceries “to feed himself”.


Drink-driver ‘thought it would be okay’ to leave supermarket with £136 of beer he had not paid for

18 February 2024
Drink-driver ‘thought it would be okay’ to leave supermarket with £136 of beer he had not paid for

Drink-driver ‘thought it would be okay’ to leave supermarket with £136 of beer he had not paid for

18 February 2024

A drink driver thought it was okay to take £136 worth of beer outside of a supermarket while waiting for his wife to arrive with a bank card.

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Drug-driver caught after police smelt cannabis coming from his car

18 February 2024
Drug-driver caught after police smelt cannabis coming from his car

Drug-driver caught after police smelt cannabis coming from his car

18 February 2024

A drug-driver told a court that he has sold his car since being caught by police – who said they could smell cannabis while travelling behind him.


Duo who stole £10,000 worth of farming equipment at risk of prison sentences

18 February 2024
Duo who stole £10,000 worth of farming equipment at risk of prison sentences

Duo who stole £10,000 worth of farming equipment at risk of prison sentences

18 February 2024

Magistrates decided that their sentencing powers were not sufficient enough to punish a duo who stole more than £10,000 worth of farming equipment.

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