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Village of Syderstone in mourning for death

A community was deeply saddened by a helicopter crash during the conflict of 40 years ago, writes CHRIS HORNBY.

North Lynn man was hero of South Georgia

North Lynn man was hero of South Georgia

Robert Ashton was one of a gallant band of Marines who fought to keep the Union flag flying in the first battle of the Falklands War.

Iceland to introduce senior discount day

20 May 2022

Iceland to introduce senior discount day

20 May 2022

Iceland is to introduce a weekly discount day to help its older customers with the cost of living crisis.

Who's been in King's Lynn's court?

18 May 2022

Who's been in King's Lynn's court?

18 May 2022

Here are more of the latest cases heard by magistrates sitting on the West Norfolk bench.

LightSpeed Broadband: Delivering a LightSpeed Broadband Connection for the Local Community

LightSpeed Broadband: Delivering a LightSpeed Broadband Connection for the Local Community

If buffering broadband is giving you the blues, fear not, full fibre is here!

Former Songs of Praise star appears at St Faiths later this month

Former Songs of Praise star appears at St Faiths later this month

Then Sings My Soul will look at the history behind the nation's favourite hymns.

West Norfolk men sail to the Falklands: 40 years on, part 2

West Norfolk men sail to the Falklands: 40 years on, part 2

CHRIS HORNBY has looked back through the archives of 40 years ago to see how we reported the Falklands War.

Norfolk Symphony Orchestra at St Nicholas Chapel

Norfolk Symphony Orchestra at St Nicholas Chapel

It was a memorable afternoon's classical concert on Sunday.

Former King's Lynn Town footballer jailed for drug offences

16 May 2022

Former King's Lynn Town footballer jailed for drug offences

16 May 2022

A footballer who played for King's Lynn Town days before being arrested has begun a four-and-a-half year prison term.

Falklands War 40 years on: How the story unfolded for West Norfolk

14 May 2022

Falklands War 40 years on: How the story unfolded for West Norfolk

14 May 2022

The Lynn News takes the first at a lookback at its archives with CHRIS HORNBY

Two admit assault following row on train near King's Lynn

12 May 2022

Two admit assault following row on train near King's Lynn

12 May 2022

But police have been criticised for the delay in bringing the case to court.

Sadness as village hairdresser dies suddenly aged 69

Sadness as village hairdresser dies suddenly aged 69

Floral tributes have been left outside a hairdressing salon following the shock news of the death of John Claxton.

Church open day visitors include font cover builder

Church open day visitors include font cover builder

The maker of the font cover, who now lives in Tilney All Saints, was working for a local builder almost 50 years ago.

Violin and piano duo play at church

09 May 2022

Violin and piano duo play at church

09 May 2022

Our reviewer has been enjoyed a concert at Burnham Thorpe Church.

Drug-driver caught after city crash, King's Lynn court told

07 May 2022

Drug-driver caught after city crash, King's Lynn court told

07 May 2022

A woman who was found to be 13 times over the legal limit, and six times the limit for another, had driven out of safety fears, magistrates heard.

Be present for these Absent Friends

Be present for these Absent Friends

Our reviewer has enjoyed reacquainting himself with Alan Ayckbourn at the Westacre Theatre.

Major retailer confirms danger of administration

Major retailer confirms danger of administration

A well-known convenience store and newsagent is in trouble, bosses have admitted today.

Drink-driver 'seen walking through village with cuts and bruises' after crash, King's Lynn court told

Drink-driver 'seen walking through village with cuts and bruises' after crash, King's Lynn court told

A man was given a telling off by his mother following the incident, magistrates heard.

Five admit role in King's Lynn street brawl

Five admit role in King's Lynn street brawl

Magistrates heard one of the defendants had missed a graduation ceremony to appear in the dock.

Man given court order for attacking mother after split with girlfriend

Man given court order for attacking mother after split with girlfriend