Author - Lynn News Reporter

Thunderstorm warning extended in West Norfolk

West Norfolk is set to experience unsettled weather this week as a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been extended.

REVIEW: Touching and sassy moments on menu

REVIEW: Touching and sassy moments on menu

An ex-Casualty and Emmerdale star features in Norwich Theatre Royal's Waitress.

Man sent offensive messages after relationship with woman turned sour

Man sent offensive messages after relationship with woman turned sour

A man ended up in court after falling out with a woman to whom he offered accommodation in her hour of need.

Couple in court over racial harassment

Couple in court over racial harassment

A couple facing a host of criminal charges have had their cases adjourned.

Three charged with heroin offences

Three charged with heroin offences

Police who suspected a drug deal had just taken place quickly made three arrests.

Thunderstorms set to hit West Norfolk after heatwave

Thunderstorms set to hit West Norfolk after heatwave

A yellow weather warning has been issued for West Norfolk with torrential downpours and sudden flooding expected.

The night former Lynn rider Rickardsson set pulses racing

The night former Lynn rider Rickardsson set pulses racing

‘Wall of Death’ ride around the Millennium Stadium had speedway fans on the edge of their seats.

Man will admit nude photos blackmail threats

Man will admit nude photos blackmail threats

A man has appeared in court on three charges of blackmail.

Man with 220 offences has 'turned the corner'

Man with 220 offences has 'turned the corner'

Magistrates have been told that there is hope that a man with 220 offences on his record has turned the corner.

Hit-and-run victim used cannabis for pain relief

Hit-and-run victim used cannabis for pain relief

A man injured in a hit-and-run incident has been fined £80 for growing cannabis for his own pain relief purposes.

Drought declared after driest summer in 50 years

12 August 2022

Drought declared after driest summer in 50 years

12 August 2022

A drought has been declared for parts of England following the driest summer for 50 years which has deprived some areas of rainfall all summer.

Motorcyclist was doing 138mph when fellow biker was almost killed in crash with car

11 August 2022

Motorcyclist was doing 138mph when fellow biker was almost killed in crash with car

11 August 2022

A motorcyclist was estimated to be doing 138mph when a fellow biker was almost killed in a crash in West Norfolk.

School recognised for protecting pupils online with national accreditation

09 August 2022

School recognised for protecting pupils online with national accreditation

09 August 2022

A special school has been recognised for its commitment to keeping its pupils safe online.

Rare Viking penny found by metal detectorist in West Norfolk

08 August 2022

Rare Viking penny found by metal detectorist in West Norfolk

08 August 2022

A rare penny worn by a Viking to "advertise his Christianity" which they converted to in Britain has been found by a metal detectorist.

Defendant has managed to stop smoking cannabis

Defendant has managed to stop smoking cannabis

A man who had an “outstanding” completion of community service for drug offences has been sentenced for another matter of possession.

Celebration time for Scouts

Celebration time for Scouts

A Scout group celebrated its achievements at an awards ceremony.

Teenager banned for drug driving

Teenager banned for drug driving

A teenager has been banned from driving after a speeding offence led to him being caught drug-driving.

Drink driver could not get taxi or hotel stay

Drink driver could not get taxi or hotel stay

A BMW spotted veering from side to side in the road had a drink-driving teenager at the wheel.

Daisy and Lyra have the 'write' stuff

Daisy and Lyra have the 'write' stuff

As part of Platinum Jubilee ceremonies, West Norfolk Academies Trust ran a Story Writing Competition.

School's double celebration

School's double celebration