Author - Lynn News Reporter

Blindfolded races help pupils raise hundreds for guide dogs

A primary school has raised hundreds to support guide dogs through a number of fundraising activities including running races blindfolded.

School’s Pride event celebrates LGBTQ+ community

School’s Pride event celebrates LGBTQ+ community

Students and staff sported a rainbow array of colours as they showed their support for the LGBTQ+ community during their own Pride event.

Emergency services called to rescue dog from river

Emergency services called to rescue dog from river

Emergency services were called to help rescue a dog that had got into difficulty in the water on a town’s quay on Thursday.

‘Young Diamonds’ from secondary school recognised at Royal Norfolk Show

‘Young Diamonds’ from secondary school recognised at Royal Norfolk Show

Two youngsters from a West Norfolk school have been recognised at this year’s Royal Norfolk Show.

Keep your nominations coming for West Norfolk Food and Drink Awards

Keep your nominations coming for West Norfolk Food and Drink Awards

Nominations are now open for Iliffe Media’s second West Norfolk Food and Drink Awards 2024 which celebrate the area’s wealth of hospitality outlets.

‘Going for gold’ at school’s glittering prom

04 July 2024

‘Going for gold’ at school’s glittering prom

04 July 2024

A colourful array of suits, ball gowns and cocktail dresses were on show when the class of 2024 at a school celebrated their graduation.

A fun evening with plenty of giggles and a tricky whodunnit

A fun evening with plenty of giggles and a tricky whodunnit

Here is what our reviewer thought of Cluedo 2 - The Next Chapter at the Theatre Royal in Norwich

Drug-driver was seen travelling ‘erratically and quickly’ in work van

Drug-driver was seen travelling ‘erratically and quickly’ in work van

A 44-year-old drug driver was stopped by police after being seen travelling “erratically and quickly” in his work van.

‘So proud’: Celebrations mark 30 years since group bought first care home

‘So proud’: Celebrations mark 30 years since group bought first care home

Residents, relatives and friends have joined the founding directors of a care home group for a party to celebrate 30 years since a home was purchased.

Woman gave public impression she was homeless - despite having her own flat

Woman gave public impression she was homeless - despite having her own flat

A court heard how a 24-year-old woman continued to pretend to be homeless in town - despite having her own flat.

Hundreds mark ‘very special occasion’ at royal charter parkrun

Hundreds mark ‘very special occasion’ at royal charter parkrun

Hundreds of people ran, jogged and walked around a historic park at the weekend as they marked an important part of a town’s history.

More young racers encouraged to sign up for this year’s Soap Box Derby

More young racers encouraged to sign up for this year’s Soap Box Derby

Following a request for more participants in this year’s handmade kart race, organisers have urged that more young people get involved.

Chinese takeaway owner seen running down road with cleaver in hand

Chinese takeaway owner seen running down road with cleaver in hand

A Chinese takeaway owner is awaiting his fate after he was seen carrying a cleaver near a town’s rail station.

Restraining order for man who grabbed former friend’s throat and punched him

Restraining order for man who grabbed former friend’s throat and punched him

A 40-year-old who grabbed the throat of his former friend and punched him was given a restraining order.

34-year-old repeatedly swore at police officer and called them a ‘c**t’

34-year-old repeatedly swore at police officer and called them a ‘c**t’

A 34-year-old woman who repeatedly shouted swear words at police officers found herself in court.

55-year-old crashed into van and wheelie bin after taking sleeping pills

55-year-old crashed into van and wheelie bin after taking sleeping pills

A 55-year-old was disqualified from driving after she took sleeping pills before getting behind the wheel and crashing into a van.

Woman said she was going to ‘rip head off’ of ex-partner’s new girlfriend

Woman said she was going to ‘rip head off’ of ex-partner’s new girlfriend

“I’m going to rip her head off” was just one of the threatening voicemail messages a 30-year-old woman left to her ex-partner.

23-year-old spotted taking part in drug deal before trying to flee from police

23-year-old spotted taking part in drug deal before trying to flee from police

Police spotted a 23-year-old taking part in a drug deal before he tried to flee from the scene.

42-year-old ‘had enough’ of ongoing dispute and threw wheelie bin at another’s car

42-year-old ‘had enough’ of ongoing dispute and threw wheelie bin at another’s car