Lynn News

The Lynn News, produced by East Midlands Newspapers, is released every Tuesday with a circulation of 19,770 and on Friday with 28,839 copies in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England. It is affiliated with other publications such as the Peterborough Evening Telegraph and the Fenland Citizen, serving the Fenland area.

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Woman seriously injured after Hunstanton Tesco car park collision

10 hours ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Kris Johnston

A woman has been left in hospital with serious injuries after a collision in a supermarket car park. Police were called just after 3pm yesterday to “reports of a serious collision” in Hunstanton. The incident happened when the driver of a white Vauxhall Mokka collided with a pedestrian and a second car in the Tesco car park on Southend Road. The driver, a man in his 80s, collided with a pedestrian, a woman in her 60s, and a silver Ford Kuga.
Poco Lounge in King’s Lynn will be closed on Monday for staff party

10 hours ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Kris Johnston

A town restaurant will be closed on Monday as staff celebrate their annual party. Poco Lounge in Lynn’s town centre will be closed as the team heads to Ragley Hall in Warwickshire for ‘LoungeFest’. This began in 2013 as a celebration to thank more 9,000 Loungers staff across the UK for their year-round hard work and dedication.
Travellers move onto Gaywood Park and rugby club at King’s Lynn

14 hours ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Kris Johnston

Travellers moved onto a town park earlier this week - with the situation being monitored “closely”. The group are reported to have originally stopped on land at West Norfolk Rugby Club in North Wootton - before moving onto Gaywood Park. Both West Norfolk Council and Norfolk Police are aware of the situation, although no action has been taken yet. A borough council spokesperson said the authority is “closely monitoring” the situation.
West Norfolk fishermen fined thousands for regulation breaches at King’s Lynn

1 day ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Kris Johnston

The men who were part of a huge case into breaches of sea fishing regulations have been fined thousands of pounds between them. Numerous defendants pleaded guilty to offences such as failing to submit logbook data and accurate electronic landing declarations after fishing at Lynn when they appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court.
Businesses in Breckland encouraged to apply for Rural England Prosperity Fund grants

1 day ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Kris Johnston

Businesses in Breckland are being encouraged to apply for funding which has been made available to help them to grow, diversify, and innovate. Breckland Council, which covers Swaffham, is inviting applications for the latest round of the Rural England Prosperity Fund grants, which it is distributed from the UK Government. In the previous round, 57 funding awards were made to businesses and community groups, helping to unlock a total investment of £3.24million into the district.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn receives £3m to mitigate safety risks

2 days ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Kris Johnston

Lynn’s hospital has received nearly £3million in funding to improve safety at the crumbling site before a rebuild. The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed to North West Norfolk MP James Wild that the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been granted the cash from the Estates Safety Fund. In a letter, the Health Minister confirmed this funding is to mitigate infrastructure and safety risks.
Nine West Norfolk men to appear in court charged with sea fishing breaches at King’s Lynn

2 days ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Kris Johnston

Nine men are set to appear in court today as part of a huge case into alleged breaches of sea fishing regulations. The defendants are accused of offences such as failing to submit logbook data and accurate electronic landing declarations after fishing at Lynn. Meanwhile, Shellfish Limited - a Lynn-based registered fish buyer - has been charged with numerous counts of failing to comply with registration conditions. The alleged offences all date back to 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Firearms officers called to reports of knife threats in Little Fransham before ammunition fell from vehicle at Postwick Interchange

2 days ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Kris Johnston

A dramatic incident involving reports of knife threats saw a road closed after police ammunition fell from a vehicle. Firearms officers were called to reports of a man being threatened with a knife by another male at an address on Main Road, Little Fransham, at 12.33pm on Friday afternoon. A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of threats to kill and taken to the Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
Air ambulance lands in north of King’s Lynn for medical emergency

3 days ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Kris Johnston

The air ambulance landed in North Lynn at the weekend during what is thought to have been a medical emergency. The helicopter was spotted on land just off Riversway, shortly after 6pm on Sunday. However, due to the nature of the call, the East of England Ambulance Service was unable to confirm details on the incident. “This was a call-out to a private residence so we are unable to give out details of the nature of the call,” a spokesman said. Health Kings Lynn Kris Johnston
Aldi launches competition challenging school children in Norfolk to design billboard

3 days ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Molly Nicholas

Aldi is calling on creative young minds in Norfolk to take part in a national billboard design competition. As part of its ‘Get Set to Eat Fresh’ programme in partnership with Team GB and Paralympics GB, the supermarket is challenging children aged five–14 to submit artwork that inspires others to make healthy, positive choices around food. The winners will see their designs displayed on a real billboard in their area and will receive a £100 Aldi voucher.