Author - Pete Woodhouse

Stars teenager relives when he almost beat ex-world champion

'He probably just thought he nearly got beaten by a silly little kid!' – 19-year-old speedway youngster reacts to the derby battle.

Aw, shucks! Oyster festival returns

Aw, shucks! Oyster festival returns

After a two-year rest, the weekend festival is back for three days from Friday, August 19, with shucking by talented chefs and served six ways.

Jazz picnic seeking charities to support

Jazz picnic seeking charities to support

Since 2007 the event has supported QEH, Tapping House, East Anglia Children’s Hospice, the EA Air Ambulance and Norfolk Churches Trust.

Are you ready for Freddie tribute band?

Are you ready for Freddie tribute band?

A world-renowned Queen tribute band, playing all eras of music, is coming to a local theatre next week.

Latest musical is by writer of Wicked

Latest musical is by writer of Wicked

Making the most of an outdoor stage under canvas canopy, the production will feature six all-action performances from August 18 to 27.

R&B legends begin tour on coast

R&B legends begin tour on coast

Celebrating 60 years as a group and one of the most respected bands of the 1960s, they begin their tour on Thursday, September 15.

Discover the secrets of the fens

Discover the secrets of the fens

The heritage centre in town will entertain a guest speaker on August 17 at a converted fire station with stories and photographs.

Can readers put a name to the face of a bowls player?

Can readers put a name to the face of a bowls player?

Lookbacks from Roydon, a Great Massingham visit from Ken ‘they think it’s all over’ Wolstenholme and Stow Bridge are among Memory Lane highlights.

Mods and Rockers back in town this weekend

Mods and Rockers back in town this weekend

The borough council will bring a day full of entertainment this weekend including judging motorbikes for a ‘People’s Choice award’.

Lynn News letters Tuesday, August 9

Lynn News letters Tuesday, August 9

Subjects include state of the River Wensum, St John's Surgery, nuclear armageddon, Tory tussle and diversity; viewpoint is at: letters@lynnnews.co.uk

Lynn News letters August 5

Lynn News letters August 5

Subjects are Sunak versus Truss, heatwave/energy bills and an in memorium. More letters are welcome; viewpoint is at: letters@lynnnews.co.uk.

Linnets manager extends deal

Linnets manager extends deal

Club releases the news on the eve of the new National League North season.

Rising star to perform at September festival

Rising star to perform at September festival

Singer and guitarist has released her debut album and is influenced by legends such as Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake and Laura Marling.

Stars axe long-serving speedway rider

Stars axe long-serving speedway rider

Team boss says a signing from the Polish leagues will come at the weekend and added of the run-in after the latest loss: 'Every match is a must-win.'

New rider top-scores for Stars in derby defeat

New rider top-scores for Stars in derby defeat

A big derby crowd saw the Stars snatch defeat from the jaws of victory at the Adrian Flux Arena.

Free horticultural show is green-lit

Free horticultural show is green-lit

There will be 100 classes exhibited for flowers, vegetables, pot plants, domestics, arts and crafts plus a junior section on Saturday, August 13.

Draw stalls stock car world glory bid

Draw stalls stock car world glory bid

National points champion was dealt a blow when he was drawn in grid position 37 out of the 40 qualifiers to leave an uphill track.

Relay team’s historic race at national final

Relay team’s historic race at national final

A local club was represented by five swimmers at the British National Championships, held at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.

Sweet smell of success for runners

Sweet smell of success for runners

Runners excelled at the Worstead 5 popular summer Friday night fixture despite a local sewage leak.

Plea to save music events

Plea to save music events