Month: February 2024

Dancing on Ice fans have often slammed the judges and accused them of overmarking and giving “unfair” scores so far this series – despite some contestants making major mistakes. Over the last couple of weeks, it has been Love Island star Amber Davies a…

Thailand’s ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released from prison on parole on Sunday. The 74-year-old, perhaps Thailand’s best-known politician, was serving jail time for corruption. Thai media published images of the politician, who returned f…

In a world full of division, anger and heartbreak it’s cathartic to have something uncontroversial that we can all sit back and admire. That’s what the European Tree of the Year gives us. Since 2011 the competition has brought together a selection of t…

In our regular On This Week column, we look back through the pages of the Lynn News from February 18 – 24, 1992 and we’re also featuring a picture from 1986… Lynn’s historic past is on the move – to a new museum that is being created in the town hall…

Staff and residents at Rose Lodge care home in Wisbech mixed up batter and flipped pancakes for their annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day celebrations. Head chef Di Lilley flipped more than 90 pancakes, serving them up with sweet and savoury fillings for…

By Scott Trotter Jose Mourinho has the record to stack up against most managers in world football and isn’t afraid to shout about it. The Special One is well known for his brash statements and self-confidence and he had no problem defending his record …

By Rich Jones Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney can still dare to dream of a second consecutive promotion after their team claimed a “huge win” at home against Notts County. Their season was at risk of falling apart after three straigh…

A former apprentice has been noted for his work after taking the top spot at an awards ceremony. Cameron Weatherley, 20, won Apprentice of the Year 2024 at Apprenticeships Norfolk’s event last week, held at The Assembly Rooms in Norwich. The team at Th…

A drink driver thought it was okay to take £136 worth of beer outside of a supermarket while waiting for his wife to arrive with a bank card. Irmantas Zukauskas, 47, of Sandpiper Way in Lynn, appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where he adm…

A drug-driver told a court that he has sold his car since being caught by police – who said they could smell cannabis while travelling behind him. Shane Peplow, 35, of St Peters Road in Wiggenhall St Peter, appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursd…