In our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature we look back at a creative writing competition in May 2013… These pupils at the Iceni Academy in Methwold were looking pleased with themselves in May 2013 after being told that the short stories they had w…
Chance to see plans for King’s Lynn’s new hospital
Residents from across the local area are being invited to have a first glimpse of what the New QEH could look like and hear more about plans for the state-of-the-art facility at a series of public event in June. Hosted by chief executive Alice Webster,…
Benni McCarthy sends message to Manchester United star, he says it is ‘well deserved’
Manchester United did not have the kind of season which merited a big awards celebration. Instead, the club decided to announce the winners on a Thursday afternoon, around the time manager Erik ten Hag was holding his pre-FA Cup Final press conference….
Your letters on Heacham Beach sea water quality and plans for a new Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn
Here are the letters from Tuesday’s Lynn News… Has this beach been tested properly? It is reported that the water on Heacham Beach is polluted so you cannot swim there. Yet a mile to the north Hunstanton beach is clear and you can swim there – yet when…
Tesco, M&S and Primark among brands scared to make green claims over greenwashing action
By Maria Ward-Brennan Big retail brands including Tesco and Primark are hesitant to make green claims despite the majority embracing sustainable practices over fears of being hit with greenwashing action. This is according to exclusive data shared to C…
British ISA plans thrown into doubt by Sunak’s election call
By Charlie Conchie A number of the government’s flagship City reform efforts including the roll-out of the British ISA and so-called Pisces private market have been thrown into doubt by Rishi Sunak’s gamble to hold an early election in July. Ministers …
Rise in consumer confidence gives hope for summer spending boost
By Laura McGuire UK consumer confidence rose by two points in May in a sign that Brits are becoming increasingly hopeful about their financial position ahead of the summer months. GfK’s consumer confidence reading came in at -17 for May, an improvement…
Benni McCarthy sends message to Manchester United star, he says it is ‘well deserved’
Manchester United did not have the kind of season which merited a big awards celebration. Instead, the club decided to announce the winners on a Thursday afternoon, around the time manager Erik ten Hag was holding his pre-FA Cup Final press conference….
Entertainment in King’s Lynn and beyond: Ali Atrissi art exhibition at Custom House, music at Flitcham church and fish and chips exhibition at True’s Yard Museum
In his weekly That’s Entertainment column, Andy Tyler looks at some exciting upcoming events… As usual I’m pleased to say there’s plenty of fine entertainment to enjoy coming our way, and lot’s to report on, so I’d best get started! There’s just two …
Downham Market is gearing up for its annual festival week
Colourful bunting lines the town centre, the festival cake is being made, and Downham Market is looking forward to the biggest week of its year. With the annual celebrations set to take place from Sunday, a rallying call has been issued to make this ye…