Lynn News

Swinney to be sworn in as First Minister and appoint Cabinet

John Swinney will be sworn in at the Court of Session on Wednesday.

Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as First Minister of Wales

Mr ap Iorwerth was elected as leader of the country by Members of the Senedd on Tuesday.

?Absent’ borough councillor failed to answer my questions

In his weekly column, Hunstanton writer John Maiden describes his experience with an “absent” councillor…

Man denies leaving dog severely malnourished and infested with lice

A man has denied causing suffering to a dog after it was found severely malnourished and infested with lice.

Trump issues warning over Starmer’s ‘dangerous’ China strategy

The US president also criticised Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for seeking closer ties with Beijing.

Charles and Camilla to meet Pope Leo as Vatican state visit begins in earnest

The King and Queen were due to make the state visit to the Holy See in April,but the health problems of Pope Francis meant the trip was postpone…

Airlines demand answers from air traffic control provider over technical glitch

The fault caused major disruption on Wednesday.

Third man in court over arson attacks on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

It is alleged that Ukrainian national Petro Pochynok conspired with two others to commit arson with intent to endanger life.

David Lammy: Situation in Lebanon could get ‘much more dangerous’

The Government has urged Britons in Lebanon to leave through commercial options or on a charter flight due to depart on Wednesday.

Proud to be one of the organisers of Pride parade

In our weekly Friday Politics column, independent councillor Jo Rust discusses the weekend’s Pride event.

A poignant trip to Belgium to make end-of-year presentations

A memorable trip to visit First World War Battlefields for college public protective space students also involved making their final presentatio…

Former high sheriff reveals intention to stand against Liz Truss in next election

A former member of the so-called ‘Turnip Taliban’ has revealed his intention to stand against Liz Truss at the next general election.

MPs did not vote on Boris report – but have differing views on its outcome

Both of West Norfolk’s MPs missed a vote on former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s conduct – and had differing views on its outcome.

Wine O'Clock gives a grilling on big barbecue reds

Smoke, meats, fish, and vegetables, and their spicy marinades, can make wine selections tricky. Giles Luckett helps you get them right.

'Keep building your case', ministers urge King's Lynn hospital bosses

Two government ministers have responded to calls from MPs across the region for support of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Traitors of Rome, by Simon Scarrow review

Set in AD56, Simon Scarrow's latest historical fiction covering Roman military veterans at war is a tale of suspense, distrust and deceit.

Primary school looks to Swedes for inspiration

Hillcrest primary school in Downham Market has recently started a new teaching technique

Woman fined over illegal tobacco haul at King’s Lynn shop

The boss of a Lynn shop from which thousands of illicit cigarettes were seized knew nothing about them and had refused to sell illegal products,…