Sue Irving

Peterborough

Senior Reporter at Lynn News

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Stow Hall Gardens opens new Fork Handles Café in time for summer

1 week ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

Described by the owners as a “hidden gem” in West Norfolk, Stow Hall Gardens has opened for the season - and has also launched a new café. The gardens at the hall in Stow Bardolph have been transformed since the 1960s, when Sir Thomas and Lady Rose Hare began restoring the neglected and overgrown grounds with the help of garden designer Peter Coats.
Crimplesham business owner scoops SOS Beauty award

1 week ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

A business owner is celebrating after scooping a top beauty industry award. Dr Heather Wilkins, who runs Angel Aesthetics in Market Lane, Crimplesham, saw her business crowned winner of the SOS Beauty Awards - Inclusive Business of the Year 2025 - after being listed among the top ten in three of the award categories.
Downham Market celebrates 50 years of festival with colourful carnival parade

1 week ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

Fifty years of bringing festival fun to Downham was celebrated on Monday when the parade marched into town. The golden anniversary event saw breathtaking arena attractions and colourful floats as the popular carnival day got underway. The parade, which included local groups, finished at the Howdale where the arena events took place. Trophies for the best floats were awarded to the Magpie Centre, West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled, and No8 the Old Bookshop.
A helping hand for Magpie Centre from the Rotary Club of King’s Lynn

1 week ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

Rotarians have continued their support for a centre which offers riding for those with disabilities and other activities. Paul Kunes, president of the Rotary Club of King’s Lynn, visited the Magpie Centre, the home of West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled, where he presented a cheque for £1,300.
West Norfolk coins hoard, of international significance, has been saved for the UK thanks to support

2 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

A hoard of rare and internationally significant gold coins, found by metal detectorists in a West Norfolk field several years ago, is to remain in the UK and has gone on display in Norwich. Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery has announced it received £217,200 from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and £101,000 from Art Fund and The Wolfson Foundation to acquire the West Norfolk Hoard – the largest collection of seventh-century gold coins found in Britain.
Ticket office access improvement work planned for Downham Market rail station

2 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

Published: 06:00, 18 May 2025 The UK’s largest rail network has been allocated £1.7 million towards improvements at its stations including work at Downham Market. Improvements for passengers are in the pipeline across Govia Thameslink Railway’s network of 236 stations as part of a raft of changes designed to make stations more accessible for passengers and to enhance station environment, the rail operator has said.
King’s Lynn gallery set to open new art space offering high-quality works for sale

2 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

A Lynn gallery is opening a new art space showcasing work from more than 50 independent artists with diverse styles and techniques. Chequer House Gallery, which opened in King Street in December, will host a myriad of high-quality work, available to purchase from the end of May.
King’s Lynn club’s raffle boost for town’s Cancer Research UK

3 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

A raffle by members of a King’s Lynn club resulted in a donation to a cancer charity. The Probus Club held a raffle during one of its lunches and raised £100 which was handed over to representatives of Cancer Research UK in Lynn. Probus stands for Professional and Businessmen and was created nationwide to provide the social friendship enjoyed by members at their former workplaces when they retired or semi-retired from full-time employment. The Lynn club was founded in 1978.
Watlington Players taking to the stage for Downham Dementia Café

3 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

Performers will be taking to the stage and raising funds to support those living with dementia. Watlington Players' next production will be held in conjunction with Downham Dementia Café and people are being urged to come along and enjoy the show while helping a good cause at the same time. The award-winning players will be staging a one-off Musical Matinee on Saturday, May 31 at Downham Market Methodist Chapel.
New West Norfolk mayor presents badges to cadets at King’s Lynn ceremony

3 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

West Norfolk’s mayor’s cadets for the next year were recognised during yesterday’s mayor-making ceremony at Lynn Town Hall. Representing the sea, army, air, police and fire cadets, these young people will support New mayor Cllr Andy Bullen and deputy mayor Cllr Steve Bearshaw at functions across the year. Cllr Bullen said: “I know that these young people will be excellent ambassadors for me, as well as the organisations they represent, over my mayoral year.