A driver who fled from police was later tracked down by officers who discovered that they not only had no licence but also no insurance or MOT. The vehicle failed to stop on Wednesday evening along Peas Hill Road in March, however, officers later found…
How has opinion of John Lewis’ brand image changed over Sharon White’s tenure?
By Steve Hatch As John Lewis appoints a new chair, how have the brand’s public perceptions changed over the past few years? Jason Tarry will take over as Chairman of John Lewis Partnership in September of this year. The ex-Tesco UK chief replaces Dame …
Bawsey man Alan Robinson discusses dog incident at caravan park which saw him wind up in court
An “animal lover” wants to set the record straight after an incident which resulted in a dog’s death saw him wind up in court. Alan Robinson, 53, who lives at the Innisfree Park Homes caravan site in Bawsey, was on bail for 11 months following an ordea…
Swaffham Town Council asked to consider installation of footfall cameras in town
Concerns were raised by councillors when they were asked to consider the installation of footfall counters in town. Swaffham Town Council was asked to consider the installation of the cameras at their full meeting on Wednesday. The purpose of the camer…
Harleston Town boss Danny Crow labels season ‘a failure’ after side miss out on Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division play-off place
After results this week meant their push for a Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division play-off spot came to an end, Harleston Town boss Danny Crow admitted his side’s season has been a failure. Despite collecting four points from a 6-0 hammering of visit…
King’s Lynn Night Shelter’s sleeping bag appeal answered by Vancouver Round Table
A night shelter in town has been given a big boost after an appeal for vital items. A call for sleeping bags from the Lynn Night Shelter was answered by the Lynn Vancouver Round Table 1114 group last month. The appeal was made via the press, and member…
Michael Tanner: 60 years a fellow at Corpus Christi and ‘an intellectual tour de force with a rip-roaring sense of humour’
Tributes have been pouring in from myriad different sources – testimony to a life well lived – following the death of Michael Tanner, who taught philosophy at the University of Cambridge for 36 years, was a life fellow at Corpus Christi, a world-renown…
A range of cinema screenings among things to see and do in the coming week
EXHIBITIONS Lynn: Fermoy Gallery: Until April 20, exhibition Views of Lynn: Watercolours by C T Page (1866-1952). Town Hall: Stories of Lynn:Open daily,10am to 4.30pm, £3.95 adult, £2.95 concessions, £1.95 child, £9.80 family ticket, interactive exhibi…
Police praise youth in Swaffham and say not all are to blame for anti-social behaviour
Youths are “not to blame” for reported anti-social behaviour in Swaffham – according to a police engagement officer. Paula Gilluley, a police engagement officer who works with beat managers on tackling local issues in West Norfolk and Breckland, visite…
Paul Merson makes ‘you’d turn it off’ claim about Man Utd, predicts result vs Bournemouth
Paul Merson has predicted how Manchester United will fare on their visit to Bournemouth this Saturday while issuing a damning verdict. This season hasn’t been great for Manchester United, although there have still been some real high moments. Among the…