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Residents left without use of toilets and showers as water tower suffered burst main

Residents left without use of toilets and showers as water tower suffered burst main

A burst water main left many across a town without the use of their toilets and showers over the weekend.
72-year-old carer celebrating 20 years in role she originally thought would be temporary

72-year-old carer celebrating 20 years in role she originally thought would be temporary

A carer is celebrating two decades in a role she originally thought would be temporary.
Dangerous motorists, a paedophile and drug users sentenced in court

Dangerous motorists, a paedophile and drug users sentenced in court

Drink-drivers, drug users and dangerous motorists were all sentenced in court last week.
‘His story will stay with us’: Pupils inspired by visit from Invictus athlete

‘His story will stay with us’: Pupils inspired by visit from Invictus athlete

School youngsters were treated to an inspiring day as they welcomed an Invictus Games athlete and former serviceman.
‘Swim spa’ plans at leisure park rejected over fears chemicals could leak into lake

‘Swim spa’ plans at leisure park rejected over fears chemicals could leak into lake

Proposals to build a new swimming pool and spa at a popular tourist spot have been turned down.
Main road closed for majority of the day re-opens after morning crash

Main road closed for majority of the day re-opens after morning crash

A main road which has been closed for the majority of the day after a serious collision has now re-opened.
New scheme will aim to stop drivers from becoming stranded on Britain’s ‘most flooded road’

New scheme will aim to stop drivers from becoming stranded on Britain’s ‘most flooded road’

It is known as Britain’s ‘most flooded road’ – a stretch less than one mile long that spent 89 days under water last year.

BUSINESS

‘Swim spa’ plans at leisure park rejected over fears chemicals could leak into lake

‘Swim spa’ plans at leisure park rejected over fears chemicals could leak into lake

Proposals to build a new swimming pool and spa at a popular tourist spot have been turned down.
Factory confirms some staff will face redundancy as demand for machinery declines

Factory confirms some staff will face redundancy as demand for machinery declines

Job cuts are on the cards for staff at a factory as demand for its products has declined.
Permission for old sweet shop to be converted into flat

Permission for old sweet shop to be converted into flat

A sweet shop which closed due to financial difficulty after the Covid pandemic has received permission to be converted into a flat.

One of UK’s biggest supermarkets blocked from opening in town
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CRIME

Dangerous motorists, a paedophile and drug users sentenced in court

Dangerous motorists, a paedophile and drug users sentenced in court

Drink-drivers, drug users and dangerous motorists were all sentenced in court last week.
Family row led to court appearance for teen who damaged two cars and racially abused mother’s partner

Family row led to court appearance for teen who damaged two cars and racially abused mother’s partner

A family row landed a teenager before the courts for criminal damage and racially aggravated use of threatening or abusive words.
Driver was ‘persuaded’ to take cocaine at a party

Driver was ‘persuaded’ to take cocaine at a party

A driver spotted driving without due care and attention by police has been banned by magistrates.
Man caught with cocaine while ‘anti-drugs’ pregnant girlfriend was away

Man caught with cocaine while ‘anti-drugs’ pregnant girlfriend was away

A new father admitted two drug offences when he appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
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HEALTH

72-year-old carer celebrating 20 years in role she originally thought would be temporary
Helen’s breast cancer battle is inspiring her ahead of half marathon

Helen’s breast cancer battle is inspiring her ahead of half marathon

A woman’s battle with breast cancer has inspired her ahead of a fundraising race in the capital this weekend.
Care leavers offered free programme to get into adult social care

Care leavers offered free programme to get into adult social care

A week-long course dedicated to helping care leavers into work in adult social care is taking place later this month.
Hospital rebuild takes another step forward as important document is signed

Hospital rebuild takes another step forward as important document is signed

An important document which brings the reality of a new hospital in Lynn closer has been signed.
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TRANSPORT

New cameras set to crack down on drivers who use bus and cycle routes

New cameras set to crack down on drivers who use bus and cycle routes

A consultation asking for feedback on proposals to introduce traffic enforcement cameras at a number of locations in Lynn has been launched.
New £3.5million garage moving into town to offer ‘comfortable’ experience to customers

New £3.5million garage moving into town to offer ‘comfortable’ experience to customers

A new £3.5million garage is due to open in Lynn later this year as a company aims to offer a “comfortable” experience to its customers.
Warning of additional noise due to RAF Marham night-time exercises

Warning of additional noise due to RAF Marham night-time exercises

RAF Marham will be conducting a series of night flights which may cause an increase in noise around the area.

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‘Lapse in concentration’ may have caused cargo ship to become stuck across river

‘Lapse in concentration’ may have caused cargo ship to become stuck across river

A cargo ship may have become stuck across a river due to a lapse in concentration, a new report has found.
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POLITICS

‘Swim spa’ plans at leisure park rejected over fears chemicals could leak into lake

‘Swim spa’ plans at leisure park rejected over fears chemicals could leak into lake

Proposals to build a new swimming pool and spa at a popular tourist spot have been turned down.
New scheme will aim to stop drivers from becoming stranded on Britain’s ‘most flooded road’

New scheme will aim to stop drivers from becoming stranded on Britain’s ‘most flooded road’

It is known as Britain’s ‘most flooded road’ – a stretch less than one mile long that spent 89 days under water last year.
Heritage and history and making more of town assets

Heritage and history and making more of town assets

Lynn’s rich heritage and history is what people like most about the town, consultation has revealed.

Permission for old sweet shop to be converted into flat
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EDUCATION

‘His story will stay with us’: Pupils inspired by visit from Invictus athlete

‘His story will stay with us’: Pupils inspired by visit from Invictus athlete

School youngsters were treated to an inspiring day as they welcomed an Invictus Games athlete and former serviceman.
Language students get taste of undergraduate life during prestigious university visit

Language students get taste of undergraduate life during prestigious university visit

A group of secondary students got an insight into what Oxbridge life is like when they took part in an outreach event at the University of Cambridge.
More spaces created for special needs pupils at our schools

More spaces created for special needs pupils at our schools

Nearly 80 spaces have been created at Norfolk schools for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities.
Primary school celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted grading

Primary school celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted grading

Staff, students, and governors at a town primary school are celebrating after receiving a ‘Good’ grading from Ofsted following an inspection in July.
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