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Friday deadline to resolve issues surrounding county’s biggest homes scheme

Friday deadline to resolve issues surrounding county’s biggest homes scheme

A major housing development remains shrouded in uncertainty, with farmers reluctant to sell and others frustrated at their treatment.

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Lawyers agree to refund fees in costly council legal battle

Lawyers agree to refund fees in costly council legal battle

Council lawyers have agreed to refund their fees after a barrister’s error cost them thousands of pounds through losing a High Court case.
Police warn town businesses about ‘distraction thieves’ after woman’s phone stolen

Police warn town businesses about ‘distraction thieves’ after woman’s phone stolen

Officers have told businesses to “keep an eye out” after a woman had her mobile phone stolen in an estate agents.
Dangerous traffic outside primary school saw driver narrowly avoid child

Dangerous traffic outside primary school saw driver narrowly avoid child

Serious concerns over dangerous traffic outside a school have resurfaced after a child narrowly avoided being hit by a driver mounting the pavement.
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Popular pub re-opens after six-figure makeover

Popular pub re-opens after six-figure makeover

Popular pub re-opens after six-figure makeover

A popular Lynn restaurant and pub has re-opened today (Friday) following a six-figure makeover.

Funding to help tackle rural crime such as fly-tipping and theft

Funding to help tackle rural crime such as fly-tipping and theft

Funding to help tackle rural crime such as fly-tipping and theft

Terry Jermy has welcomed news that police forces will receive an additional £800,000 to tackle rural crime.

Major plan shaping how housing developments will be built is formally adopted

Major plan shaping how housing developments will be built is formally adopted

Major plan shaping how housing developments will be built is formally adopted

A plan setting out how development in West Norfolk will be shaped over the coming years has been formally adopted.

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Three men charged after police uncover suspected ‘chop shop’

Three men charged after police uncover suspected ‘chop shop’

Three people have been charged after a number of vehicles and car parts were found at a suspected ‘chop-shop’.

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Popular store’s name to vanish from high street after sale

Popular store’s name to vanish from high street after sale

A popular retail store’s name will soon vanish from the high street - but it will not be closing altogether.
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NATIONAL NEWS

What the papers say – March 29

What the papers say – March 29

What the papers say – March 29

A variety of stories lead Saturday’s headlines.
Reform UK echoes Trump with ‘make Britain great again’ aired at election launch

Reform UK echoes Trump with ‘make Britain great again’ aired at election launch

Reform UK echoes Trump with ‘make Britain great again’ aired at election launch

Nigel Farage said he wanted to create a British form of Doge, a US cost-cutting programme led by Elon Musk.
Why do the clocks go forward and what impact does it have on your health?

Why do the clocks go forward and what impact does it have on your health?

Why do the clocks go forward and what impact does it have on your health?

The positive and negative impacts of daylight savings are hotly debated.
Prevent boss leaves role after Southport killer case – reports

Prevent boss leaves role after Southport killer case – reports

Prevent boss leaves role after Southport killer case – reports

Michael Stewart is reported to have left the top job following the findings of a Prevent learning review.
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SPORT

Alan enjoys clean sweep in cruiser section

Alan enjoys clean sweep in cruiser section

The 2025 BMX season got underway for the Hill family with the first round of the East Anglia summer series held in Ipswich on Sunday.

Petanque league presentation day

Petanque league presentation day

Petanque league presentation day

West Norfolk Petanque League celebrated the end of the winter 2024-25 season with a presentation day and a doubles’ plate completion.

Stars’ skipper ready to reward fans

Stars’ skipper ready to reward fans

Stars’ skipper ready to reward fans

King's Lynn skipper Nicolai Klindt says the riders feel a responsibility to the club to reward their winter efforts with a strong season on track.

Linnets out to boost play-off hopes at Leamington

Linnets out to boost play-off hopes at Leamington

Linnets out to boost play-off hopes at Leamington

Linnets boss Adam Lakeland is unconcerned about the tight nature of the National League North table and wants his side to keep churning out results.

Stars storm through to KO Cup semi-finals

Stars storm through to KO Cup semi-finals

Stars storm through to KO Cup semi-finals

King's Lynn’s terrific start to the season continued with a 53-37 win at Oxford to complete the job of progression to the KO Cup semi-finals.

Gallow ladies help Norfolk into final

Gallow ladies help Norfolk into final

Several lady members from the Gallow Club, at Fakenham, have helped the Norfolk team progress through to the final of the Ladies Atherley Trophy.

Lynn members pit their wits against pros

Lynn members pit their wits against pros

Golfers from West Norfolk pitted their wits against the club's two professionals - thanks to the brainchild of King's Lynn captain Claus Nielsen.

Great Dane reflects on his career in latest Q&A

Great Dane reflects on his career in latest Q&A

King’s Lynn Speedway legend Niels-Kristian Iversen is the subject in this month’s Q&A with Gavin Caney in Your Local Paper.
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WHAT'S ON

Musical evenings, gigs and Easter fun among upcoming events

Musical evenings, gigs and Easter fun among upcoming events

In his weekly That’s Entertainment column, Andy Tyler looks at some exciting upcoming events…

Top concert tickets up for grabs in village hall’s charity auction

Top concert tickets up for grabs in village hall’s charity auction

Top concert tickets up for grabs in village hall’s charity auction

A West Norfolk committee is hoping an auction to win tickets to see world-class singers perform at Sandringham will raise funds for its village hall.

22 more artists added to rock festival

22 more artists added to rock festival

22 more artists added to rock festival

Download Festival has today added a further wave of 22 artists to an already stellar line-up for its 22nd edition in 2025.

Here’s what to see and do in the coming week – including cinema screenings, family days out and theatre shows

Here’s what to see and do in the coming week – including cinema screenings, family days out and theatre shows

Here’s what to see and do in the coming week – including cinema screenings, family days out and theatre shows

Here’s a range of things to see and do to keep everyone entertained in the coming week.

Associate professor to host lecture on evolution of pleasure gardens

Associate professor to host lecture on evolution of pleasure gardens

Associate professor to host lecture on evolution of pleasure gardens

A civic society will be welcoming a special visitor with a talk about the evolution of pleasure gardens with particular reference to Norfolk.
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LIFESTYLE

On this week in 1998 and 2011: Playgroup’s 25th anniversary and shoppers queue as town’s Primark opens

On this week in 1998 and 2011: Playgroup’s 25th anniversary and shoppers queue as town’s Primark opens

In our regular On This Week feature we look back to what was making the headlines in 1998 and 2011…

Primary pupils learn more about Tudor times on town hall visit in 1998

Primary pupils learn more about Tudor times on town hall visit in 1998

Primary pupils learn more about Tudor times on town hall visit in 1998

Our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature focuses on a primary school’s Tudor project…

Take a look back at when whole school dressed as 101 Dalmatians and antiques show visited retail park

Take a look back at when whole school dressed as 101 Dalmatians and antiques show visited retail park

Take a look back at when whole school dressed as 101 Dalmatians and antiques show visited retail park

In our weekly All Our Yesterdays feature we look back through the pages of old editions of the Lynn News for March village views…

On this week: ‘Ghost village’ fears and filming starts for Revolution in 1985, with phones donated for vulnerable people in 1998

On this week: ‘Ghost village’ fears and filming starts for Revolution in 1985, with phones donated for vulnerable people in 1998

On this week: ‘Ghost village’ fears and filming starts for Revolution in 1985, with phones donated for vulnerable people in 1998

In our regular On This Week feature we look back to what was making the headlines in 1985 and 1998…
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