The West should worry less about the red lines set by Russian leader Vladimir Putin and establish its own, according to experienced German diplomat Wolfgang Ischinger, according to Politico. “Russia keeps saying, if you do this, if you cross this or th…
West Winch mother Rebecca Hunt risks jail after drink-driving offence
A mother is at risk of a jail term after being caught drink-driving with a young child in her car. Rebecca Hunt, 41, of Laurel Grove in West Winch, was spotted chasing the child towards her Nissan Juke while appearing intoxicated on July 18. The police…
‘Absolute embarrassment’: Pundit labels Chelsea a ‘joke’ despite 4-2 win
Chelsea and Brighton put on a very entertaining game that featured lots of attacking football, but it didn’t please one particular pundit who hated what he was seeing. For the neutral, Chelsea vs. Brighton had everything you want in a game with six goa…
Bukayo Saka breaks nine-year Premier League record as Arsenal beat Leicester, he did three remarkable things
Arsenal endured a frustrating game at times as they beat Leicester 4-2, with their dominance only converted into goals in injury time. Mikel Arteta’s side were dangerously close to dropping points from a 2-0 lead as a brace from James Justin meant Leic…
A brief history of Old South Lynn: The South Gate, industrial revolutions, London Road and more
In the first half of the 19th century, it was the fastest-growing part of town. If people from that time could see it now, it would barely be recognisable. South Lynn has played a pivotal role in the history of our area. It has gone through industrial …
On this week: September 22–30, 2004, in King’s Lynn, Fakenham, Dersingham, Sandringham and Terrington St Clement
In our weekly On This Week column, we look through the pages of the Lynn News from 20 years ago… Thousands of pounds has been spent transforming a former top ’70s venue into a place of worship. The Regis Rooms in Wellesley Street, Lynn, was bought by K…
Grimston woman Tina Carmen smashed ex-husband’s car windscreens and assaulted daughter’s boyfriend
A 55-year-old full of “pent-up frustration” smashed her ex-husband’s car windows and assaulted her daughter’s boyfriend. Tina Carmen, of Grimston, appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, where she admitted causing criminal damage to her former…
A wonderful time at Hunstanton Soapbox Derby and some great news from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn
It’s Independent councillor Jo Rust’s turn to write this week’s Friday Politics, and she has plenty to smile about… Like many of you I was incredibly happy and relieved to learn that the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Lynn wouldn’t be a part of the govern…
Kirby Smart addresses losing record vs. Alabama as head coach
It was an inevitable line of questioning — Why the struggles against Alabama? — for Georgia head coach Kirby Smart after yet another loss to the Crimson Tide, his sixth in seven tries. And the Bulldogs head coach pointed out that he’s not too different…
Penn State-Illinois Takeaways: Ground game, pass rush lift Lions to victory
By Greg Pickel Penn State is still unbeaten. It did not blast No. 19 Illinois as many thought it would, but it still did beat the Fighting Illini. In a game featuring lots of yards for the home team but not many points, head coach James Franklin’s team…