A stretch of the A47 between Lynn and Wisbech will remain closed overnight as speed limit reduction works take place. National Highways is in the process of implementing reduction measures along the key road all the way from Peterborough to Lynn. The limit will be dropped to 50mph for the whole length except for the
Three men have been charged with conspiring to deal cocaine and cannabis in Lynn. A warrant was carried out early on Friday morning, with police visiting an unnamed address in the town. Officers seized a “significant quantity” of cannabis and cocaine – and Paul Cook, Mason Winter and Owen Wright were subsequently arrested and taken
Police were called to Lynn town centre after a man was seen with a knife. A police car was seen parked in the middle of High Street at 11.43am on Saturday. A man had been seen to take a small flick knife from his pocket before putting it back. Police presence was seen on Lynn’s
With summer temperatures increasing, a Lynn-based charity which supports the homeless has issued an appeal for essential items. The Purfleet Trust has a list of summer essentials it hopes people can donate. Sun cream (factor 30 plus), caps and sun hats, sunglasses, light comfortable clothing and women’s underwear are items being requested. Items can be
The sun shone for a weekend of special events which marked the 20th anniversary of Lynn’s Hanseatic connections. Hundreds attended the Hanse Festival on Saturday and Sunday which celebrated the anniversary of the town joining the Modern Hanse League and its rich history in international trade. There were pirate-themed activities, a colourful flag parade through
The delivery suite at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital has moved back to its original space after essential safety works were completed. The central delivery suite (CDS) was moved to the Wolferton ward last July to allow for maintenance works to take place on the maternity unit. The unit has also been completely refurbished and redecorated.
A developer has been criticised after converting an office block into three more flats than it had permission for – sparking fears over cramped living conditions. The former Cruso & Wilkin offices on Waterloo Street in Lynn received planning permission to be turned into 12 apartments in 2019. But the company behind the scheme, MSG
Almost 60 people were met with the law in just a few hours during a police crackdown on anti-social behaviour. Officers patrolled Lynn’s town centre last week following calls from residents to stop trouble-makers in the area. In one afternoon, police arrested six people, banned 13 from the town centre for 48 hours, and seized
Three students from Lynn’s Springwood High School are celebrating their offers to study at Oxbridge. Springwood has a record of sending students to the two prestigious universities, and this year is no different. The soon-to-be Oxford and Cambridge students have praised the school for their support throughout the application process. Sean Senevirante, Charlotte Norman, Juan
Thrilling high speed action takes to the river this weekend with the return of the Hanseatic Festival of Watersport. The River Great Ouse will see speed boat racing and waterski action as well as skills and demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22. The free event attracts thousands who line Lynn’s South Quay