News
My interest in our coastline started the day I was born
1+ week, 1+ day ago (545+ words) In his weekly column, Hunstanton writer John Maiden discusses politics and our coast" On page five of Your Local Paper on June 17, Sue Irving, YLP's editor, described an "over-arching vision" for protecting our coastline, which has been given endorsement by…...
Electricians accused of stealing items worth nearly "60k from housing association
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (170+ words) Two electricians are accused of stealing items worth nearly "60, 000 from a housing association they worked for. Between them, Tom Ford and Andrew Honan allegedly took showers, fans, alarms and heaters from Flagship Housing, racking up a bill of "59, 438. 91 from January…...
Section of busy A1122 to close for surface dressing
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (175+ words) Surface dressing work has been scheduled to start of a section of the busy A1122 with a number of road closure dates planned. Weather permitting, work on the road between Outwell and Downham Market, will start on Monday, July 6. The section…...
Johnson's triple gold leads West Norfolk quartet to English Schools finals
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (378+ words) West Norfolk Athletic Club celebrated a hugely successful day at the Anglian Schools Championships, with four athletes securing places at next month's prestigious English Schools' Championships. Leading the way was outstanding inter-girls athlete Rebecca Johnson, who claimed a remarkable triple…...
Debutants show the way home at latest Sandringham parkrun
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (301+ words) Eight of the first ten finishers at Sandringham parkrun on Saturday were making their debut, with Kieran Malin of Hinckley AC leading the way in a swift 18 minutes 18 seconds. The first female finisher was another first-timer, Chloe Wheeler of Forest…...
Letters on women's rights, parking in town and Reform's flag policy
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1141+ words) Here are the letters from this week's Lynn News" Fears over women's rights In society today, there's a growing concern that the rights women have fought so hard for, rights that were never willingly given, are being pushed back. According…...
Ryston Runners AC members take part in the Peterborough 5 K GP Series, the Lotus 5 K at Hethel, the Run Sandringham 10 K and 24-hour events, and the Eastern Masters AC Track and Field Championships at Biggleswade
1+ week, 5+ day ago (686+ words) Weekday evening racing is quite popular during the summer, and a few members of Ryston Runners AC responded to the call of the 5 K last week. On Wednesday, the first event of the Peterborough 5 K GP Series took place at…...
Trump takes credit after ex-Cameron aide makes run-off for California governor
2+ week, 3+ day ago (577+ words) A former top aide to David Cameron has drawn on his upbringing in England and Downing Street experience in his pitch to be California governor. Steve Hilton promised that "change is coming" after making it through to the run-off for…...
Took and Heard take on endurance events
2+ week, 3+ day ago (282+ words) King's Lynn Triathlon Club members were in action across two challenging endurance events at the weekend, producing impressive performances in both triathlon and cycling competition. Club chairman Kevin Took competed in the Beccles Triathlon on Sunday, June 7, recording a strong…...
King's Lynn parkrun draws 426 participants to The Walks
3+ week, 3+ day ago (287+ words) Cody Pearman finally secured a long-awaited first-finisher spot at Lynn parkrun, crossing the line in an excellent 17: 27. Caroline Walkefield was the first female home, posting an impressive time of 20: 45. Once again, age-grading honours went to King's Lynn parkrun stalwart Jane…...