Community groups across West Norfolk are being invited to apply for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding. CIL funding is drawn from a levy on development in the borough and can be used for a variety of projects that improve community assets. Cll…
Drug-driver who was travelling to Hunstanton told police he had edible sweet the week before despite being 10 times over the limit
A drug-driver who was 10 times over the legal limit told police that he had taken an edible cannabis sweet the week before. Nicky Lucas, 42, appeared in Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where he admitted to driving above the specified drug limit. Pr…
King’s Lynn drug-driver disqualified after being caught on mobile phone
Police who spotted a 39-year-old using his phone behind the wheel also discovered that he was drug-driving. Aaron Wilson, of White Sedge in Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates court on Thursday where he admitted to driving above the specified drug…
£85k-a-week Man Utd ace told he could ‘define an era’ at Old Trafford by Casemiro
Casemiro has been talking to club media and has picked out one player who he says could ‘define an era’ at the club. Rasmus Hojlund is only in his first season as a Manchester United player but already has shown signs of being the real deal. The £64m s…
Fakenham man in court after having knuckleduster lighter on King’s Lynn’s Norfolk Street
A man appeared in court after police caught him with a knuckleduster – that doubles as a lighter – in town on a night out. Shane Allen, 30, of Cricketers Close in Fakenham, appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where he admitted to having an …
Man Utd’s 8 worst January transfer signings including star who wanted exit after first day
By Felix Keith The January transfer window is a notoriously difficult time in which to do business, with desperation often leading to bad signings. Manchester United, like every club, have had their fair share of flops in the transfer market. For every…
On this week – January 7-13, 2012 – in Fakenham, Hunstanton, King’s Lynn, Sandringham and West Lynn
In our weekly Memory Lane feature, our reporter looks back to the pages of the Lynn News from January 7-13, 2012… Lynn’s ferry service has had its £25,000 subsidy from Norfolk County Council axed as part of a £500,000 programme of transport spending …
King’s Lynn drink-driver who didn’t hold full licence decided to go shopping at 4.30am
A drink-driver decided to go food shopping in the early hours of the morning – despite also not having a full licence. Oghenetega Osiavwerha, 32, of Newlands Avenue in North Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates court on Thursday, where he admitted …
Staff at Tilney All Saints rescue centre looking to rehome Lila and Newton together
Here is the weekly Paws For Thought column with staff from the RSPCA’s Eau Brink Rehoming Centre in Tilney All Saints… Lila and Newton (black) came to us from a loving home and due to illness their owner sadly had to make the decision to bring them t…
‘Exceptional’ King’s Lynn Springwood High School teacher receives national award from Challenges Abroad for supporting Springwood sixth-formers
An “exceptional” teacher has been given an award for her work supporting sixth formers. Lynne Franklin, head of pastoral at Springwood High School in Lynn, received the honour for Outstanding Staff Contribution at the Challenges Abroad Conference, wher…