The West Norfolk mayor has shared his “very special” link to the RAF Air Cadets through his late father. During last month’s mayor-making ceremony, Cllr Andy Bullen revealed the youngsters who would be representing the cadets this year, including 17-year-old Charles Kent from Lynn’s 42F Squadron. It uncovered stories of his father, Geoff Bullen, who
Travellers have returned to a town park once again – with more than ten caravans currently on the field. The group were last at Gaywood Park in early June, having also stopped on land at West Norfolk Rugby Club in North Wootton. Now, they have returned to Gaywood Park – with the police confirming that
Students and staff at the College of West Anglia have been celebrating Pride month across their four campuses. Their events celebrate shared values of “love, unity and diversity”. At CWA’s Lynn campus, they marked the event with charity stalls, face painting and a visit from local radio station KL1 Radio. CWA celebrated in vibrant colours
Aldi bosses are “actively looking” at building a new supermarket in Lynn. Last month, the supermarket giant reached out to the public to help identify the best locations for new stores across Norfolk. It has now analysed thousands of suggestions to help shape its search for the years ahead. Aldi is ‘actively looking’ at building
Do you want to know if you are living on one of the most expensive streets in Lynn? Data gathered by Property Solvers from HM Land Registry has uncovered which streets are the most and least expensive in the town, based on property sales since 2020. Homes in South Wootton topped the list for another
Career aspirations of a group of students will see them follow the apprenticeship route when they leave school at the end of this term. Working at the forefront of scientific research into cancer with a prestigious multi-national company means relocation for one student, while others from the same year group are also avoiding huge student
At Lynn Magistrates’ Court, a lot of offenders who sit in the dock have committed crimes after drinking alcohol. The substance certainly played a part in three offenders’ cases last week, with one becoming “irate” towards the police after her taxi failed to show up. Another tried to strip naked in a police van during
The biggest stories over the past week have featured a sewage spill which left residents battling a stench, human bones being identified, and a new pub opening. Meanwhile, an “eyesore” driveway was finally cleared. Take a look at some of West Norfolk’s top stories from throughout last week… The Queen Elizabeth pub to open this
A man has been handed a fine after he bit a police officer while being arrested. Lee Bell, of no fixed address, appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, charged with assault by beating of an emergency worker on Thursday, May 15. The 38-year-old, who declined legal representation, pleaded guilty to the offence, which saw
A 51-year-old who repeatedly tried to take his trousers off while in a police van ended up kicking an officer. Raymond Bonnett, currently of no fixed address but from the Lynn area, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court on Thursday, where he admitted assaulting a police officer. The incident took place on May 14, when