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Joyful celebrations as Molly successfully completes ‘World’s Toughest Row’

Joyful celebrations as Molly successfully completes ‘World’s Toughest Row’

Joyful celebrations as Molly successfully completes ‘World’s Toughest Row’

11 February 2025

A former Lynn student has accomplished a 3,000-mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean, racing against 37 other teams.


Original record store owner to reopen shop today due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

Original record store owner to reopen shop today due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

Original record store owner to reopen shop today due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

11 February 2025

A record store which recently closed is set to be reopened by the original owner today after a deal for a new manager to take it over fell through.


Popular seaside music festival could be cancelled if funding is not secured

Popular seaside music festival could be cancelled if funding is not secured

Popular seaside music festival could be cancelled if funding is not secured

11 February 2025

Organisers of a popular seaside event are fearing the worst when it comes to bringing it to the stage this year.


Bomb squads confirm reports of unexploded military device on promenade as false alarm

Bomb squads confirm reports of unexploded military device on promenade as false alarm

Bomb squads confirm reports of unexploded military device on promenade as false alarm

10 February 2025

Reports of an unexploded military device found on a promenade have proven to be a false alarm.


Controversial farmer’s funeral will take place this month

Controversial farmer’s funeral will take place this month

Controversial farmer’s funeral will take place this month

10 February 2025

The funeral of controversial farmer Tony Martin is set to be held in West Norfolk later this month.


Firm helps colleague raise money in memory of loving mum

Firm helps colleague raise money in memory of loving mum

Firm helps colleague raise money in memory of loving mum

10 February 2025

A Lynn company has raised more than £2,500 for the town’s hospital in memory of a colleague’s mother.


A tasty way to raise funds for a major project

A tasty way to raise funds for a major project

A tasty way to raise funds for a major project

08 February 2025

An array of dishes from around the world graced the tables at a fundraising gourmet tasting event.


Woman reveals her secret to living a long life as she celebrates 103rd birthday

Woman reveals her secret to living a long life as she celebrates 103rd birthday

Woman reveals her secret to living a long life as she celebrates 103rd birthday

08 February 2025

A woman who has “never been miserable” and had a hobby of collecting autographs celebrated turning 103 with a cooked meal and cake.


Supermarket feeling the love with Valentine's hamper giveaway

Supermarket feeling the love with Valentine's hamper giveaway

Supermarket feeling the love with Valentine's hamper giveaway

07 February 2025

Lynn residents could be in with the chance of winning some Valentine's goodies - including wines and chocolates.


RAF veteran to represent UK at Invictus Games

RAF veteran to represent UK at Invictus Games

RAF veteran to represent UK at Invictus Games

07 February 2025

A former RAF intelligence analyst who suffered a severe hip injury has been selected to take part in an international multi-sport event.


Drama teacher marks retirement from school with final ‘nail-biting’ thriller

Drama teacher marks retirement from school with final ‘nail-biting’ thriller

Drama teacher marks retirement from school with final ‘nail-biting’ thriller

07 February 2025

A drama teacher is marking his retirement after more than 30 years by staging a “nail-biting thriller”, with residents invited to enjoy the show.


Artist’s animals carvings create ‘lasting legacy’ and save village park’s old oak tree

Artist’s animals carvings create ‘lasting legacy’ and save village park’s old oak tree

Artist’s animals carvings create ‘lasting legacy’ and save village park’s old oak tree

07 February 2025

Carvings of a bear, squirrel and owl have helped to save an old oak tree at a park which needed to have some of its branches removed.

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Looking back at the life of Tony Martin, who shot and killed 16-year-old burglar

Looking back at the life of Tony Martin, who shot and killed 16-year-old burglar

Looking back at the life of Tony Martin, who shot and killed 16-year-old burglar

07 February 2025

We take a look back through the Lynn News archives at some of the key points from notorious farmer Tony Martin’s life.


‘The money is vital’: Accountancy firm reaches target for charity donation

‘The money is vital’: Accountancy firm reaches target for charity donation

‘The money is vital’: Accountancy firm reaches target for charity donation

06 February 2025

Employees at a regional accountancy firm have smashed through their own target and raised £7,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.


‘Caring’ youngster who lost battle with cancer will be remembered at charity event

‘Caring’ youngster who lost battle with cancer will be remembered at charity event

‘Caring’ youngster who lost battle with cancer will be remembered at charity event

06 February 2025

An event has been organised in memory of a Swaffham youngster, a year on from his cancer diagnosis.


Tragic story of two brothers is at the forefront of national awareness campaign

Tragic story of two brothers is at the forefront of national awareness campaign

Tragic story of two brothers is at the forefront of national awareness campaign

06 February 2025

A mother has told of her heartbreak at losing both her sons to mitochondrial disease, and her attempts to raise awareness of the condiiton.


On this week: February 2-7, 2003

On this week: February 2-7, 2003

On this week: February 2-7, 2003

06 February 2025

A flood memorial, heavy snow, potholes and the War in Iraq were making the news 22 years ago and feature in our weekly ‘On This Week’ feature.


Grot spot hotel to be turned into flats to end long-running saga

Grot spot hotel to be turned into flats to end long-running saga

Grot spot hotel to be turned into flats to end long-running saga

05 February 2025

Developers have been given the go-ahead to turn a dilapidated grot spot hotel into residential housing.


Patchwork pilgrim coat made by hundreds can be seen at Minster during special exhibition

Patchwork pilgrim coat made by hundreds can be seen at Minster during special exhibition

Patchwork pilgrim coat made by hundreds can be seen at Minster during special exhibition

05 February 2025

King’s Lynn Minster is hosting a patchwork pilgrim coat which is on an ongoing tour across Britain.


‘Beautiful’ new area for charity thanks to hard work and a generous donation

‘Beautiful’ new area for charity thanks to hard work and a generous donation

‘Beautiful’ new area for charity thanks to hard work and a generous donation

05 February 2025

A charity has revealed its new transformed space, thanks to the hard work of a flooring company and a generous donation.


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