A drink-driver will not be able to get back behind the wheel again for more than three years after he was caught almost double the limit. Ryan White, 29, of Downham Road in Salters Lode, who was also sentenced for drink-driving in 2021, was back in cou…
Southery resident in court after calling neighbour ‘slag’, ‘c**t’ and ‘f*****g Czech’
A Southery resident who was feeling angry about a past disagreement with a neighbour got drunk, swore and used racially-aggravated language towards his wife. David Jacobsen, 54, appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where he pleaded guilty to…
Turnstone column: John Maiden discusses after-effects of loss of Hunstanton’s Urban District Council in 70s
In his weekly Turnstone column, Hunstanton writer John Maiden discusses the after-effects of the loss of a town’s district council in the 70s… In 1974 Hunstanton Urban District Council ceased to exist and nearly all of the town’s most valuable assets w…
Long Sutton father creates free website for People Against Parental Alienation (PAPA) in campaign for equal parenting rights following a relationship split
A father who is campaigning for equal parenting rights after a relationship break down has set up a free website offering support and advice to parents. Simon Cobb from Long Sutton set up PAPA – People Against Parental Alienation – before the Covid-19 …
Consultation launched over Walpole cable proposal
Two proposals for underground energy cables running through the area will play a critical role in supporting the nation’s energy security says the utility company responsible for our infrastructure. The National Grid has announced plans to link two Sco…
‘It is not a revenge crime against Vodafone’: Man kicked King’s Lynn shop window while drunk
Magistrates were assured that it was not a ‘revenge crime against Vodafone’ when a 39-year-old kicked its shop window – causing it to smash. Thomas Chadwick, of Burney Road in South Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court on Thursday when he ad…
Stanhoe Village Hall hosting a screening of ‘The Color Purple’
Stanhoe Reading Room and Village Hall is hosting its first film screening of this summer season. The musical and 12 age rated film ‘The Color Purple’ will be shown on Monday, May 14 at 7.30pm. Billing itself as “a bold new take on the beloved classic”,…
MP discusses taxes, broadband and King’s Lynn’s Grand East Anglian Run
In his weekly column, MP James Wild talks about tax cuts, broadband and a popular road race… This week millions of people will have seen extra cash in their pay packets as taxes were cut again. As the economy continues to turn a corner, these national …
‘Top Secret – The Magic of Science’ is coming to King’s Lynn Corn Exchange
A family science magic show which is touring the UK will be coming to town this month. On Thursday, May 30, Lynn’s Corn Exchange will be transformed into a real-life science laboratory as one of the UK’s top magic acts will be hosting some experiments….
These are trends we’re seeing at pubs in West Norfolk, according to Bar Man Jeff Hoyle
In his weekly The Bar Man column, Jeff Hoyle looks at pubs and their futures… What’s going on? It is a fair bet that Marvin Gaye’s 11th studio album was not much concerned about pubs in West Norfolk, but it struck me that there are some interesting tre…