Wonderful community effort sees town all ‘poppied up’
Wonderful community effort sees town all ‘poppied up’: A spectacular display of thousands of handmade poppies has marked a town’s biggest and most ambitious ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/wonderful-community-effort-sees-town-all-poppied-up-9488410/
CQC issues warnings to care home after first-ever inspection reveals ...
CQC issues warnings to care home after first-ever inspection reveals facility ‘requires improvement’
lynnnews.co.uk/news/cqc-issues-warnings-to-care-home-after-first-ever-inspection-9489989/
Eight new homes approved in Three Holes despite objections
Eight new homes approved in Three Holes despite objections: West Norfolk Council has agreed to plans to develop the site beside the main A1101 at Three Holes ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26674603.eight-new-homes-approved-three-holes-despite-objections/
Avis earns praise as Town maintain unbeaten start
Avis earns praise as Town maintain unbeaten start: Downham Town coach Duncan McAnally says prolific striker Shaun Avis brings far more to the team than his ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/avis-earns-praise-as-town-maintain-unbeaten-start-9489454/
Independent bookshop hosting event with author
Independent bookshop hosting event with author: A bookshop is putting on an interesting evening event with an author.
lynnnews.co.uk/whats-on/independent-bookshop-hosting-event-with-author-9489039/
‘You are not alone’: Drop-in and breakfast club support for Armed Forces ...
‘You are not alone’: Drop-in and breakfast club support for Armed Forces community
lynnnews.co.uk/news/you-are-not-alone-drop-in-and-breakfast-club-support-for-9488537/
Free energy advice on offer as mobile centre comes to town
Free energy advice on offer as mobile centre comes to town: Free energy advice will be on offer when a new community service visits a town this winter.
lynnnews.co.uk/news/free-energy-advice-on-offer-as-mobile-centre-comes-to-town-9489368/
Plans for two new homes revealed for site in Outwell
Plans for two new homes revealed for site in Outwell: Two new homes could be built on a site in Outwell, near Downham Market, Norfolk.
edp24.co.uk/news/26681166.plans-two-new-homes-revealed-site-outwell/
Five-star Downham delight boss Dickson
Five-star Downham delight boss Dickson: Clinical Town race into a healthy half-time advantage.
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/five-star-downham-delight-boss-dickson-9487843/
Downham youngsters battle for cross-country final places
Downham youngsters battle for cross-country final places: Congratulations to the 195 students who took part in the Downham Cluster cross-country races hosted at ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/downham-youngsters-battle-for-cross-country-final-places-9488325/
Bookshop celebrates decade in town with special events
Bookshop celebrates decade in town with special events: A town business is celebrating ten years’ trading with a weekend of special events for all ages.
lynnnews.co.uk/news/bookshop-celebrates-decade-in-town-with-special-events-9488616/
‘We must not let this development happen’
‘We must not let this development happen’: Among this week’s Lynn News letters, a reader objects to plans for a solar farma nd AI centre.
lynnnews.co.uk/news/we-must-not-let-this-development-happen-9488877/
Hares move four points clear, while Town stage remarkable comeback
Hares move four points clear, while Town stage remarkable comeback: There were wins for March Town United, Wisbech Town and Parson Drove in Thurlow Nunn League ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/hares-move-four-points-clear-while-town-stage-remarkable-co-9488501/
Your views on awards and downgrading at hospital and ‘overdevelopment’ of ...
Your views on awards and downgrading at hospital and ‘overdevelopment’ of a town: Here are the readers’ letters from this week’s Lynn News.
lynnnews.co.uk/news/your-views-on-awards-and-downgrading-at-hospital-and-overde-9486763/
‘I’m still speechless’: Son surprises mum during head shave for pet ...
‘I’m still speechless’: Son surprises mum during head shave for pet charity: A woman who shaved her head in memory of her beloved dog has revealed how her son ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/i-m-still-speechless-son-surprises-mum-during-head-shave-9487804/
Town coach takes positives from home goalless draw
Town coach takes positives from home goalless draw: Downham Town coach Duncan McAnally refused to be too downbeat after his side were held to a goalless draw by ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/town-coach-takes-positives-from-home-goalless-draw-9487446/
New mobile phone mast plan revealed for Downham Market
New mobile phone mast plan revealed for Downham Market: A taller mobile phone mast could soon be towering over part of Downham Market.
edp24.co.uk/news/26649798.new-mobile-phone-mast-plan-revealed-downham-market/
Students make the grade with 100% pass rate
Students make the grade with 100% pass rate: Tae kwon-do students from Lynn, Downham and Swaffham are celebrating after achieving a 100 per cent pass rate in ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/students-make-the-grade-with-100-pass-rate-9487616/
Unemployed shoplifter pinched £70 worth meat from supermarket
Unemployed shoplifter pinched £70 worth meat from supermarket: A shoplifter who stole £70 worth of meat from a town supermarket said she “did not want to ask her ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/unemployed-shoplifter-pinched-70-worth-meat-from-supermarke-9487232/
Enjoy afternoon tea while raising money for vital cause
Enjoy afternoon tea while raising money for vital cause: The community is in for a treat at a club's next event.
lynnnews.co.uk/whats-on/enjoy-afternoon-tea-while-raising-money-for-vital-cause-9486952/
114 new homes approved for Downham Market development
114 new homes approved for Downham Market development: A major housing scheme has been given the green light.
edp24.co.uk/news/26627917.114-new-homes-approved-downham-market-development/
Restaurant earns major award after being told ‘people in the area don’t ...
Restaurant earns major award after being told ‘people in the area don’t like spicy food’
lynnnews.co.uk/news/restaurant-earns-major-award-after-being-told-people-in-the-9485900/
Housing estate on edge on town will now have 340 homes after second phase ...
Housing estate on edge on town will now have 340 homes after second phase approved
lynnnews.co.uk/news/housing-estate-on-edge-on-town-will-now-have-340-homes-after-9485623/
Driver hit kerbs and ran red light before refusing to do breath test
Driver hit kerbs and ran red light before refusing to do breath test: A suspected drink-driver was seen swerving into the kerb and running a red light ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/driver-hit-kerbs-and-ran-red-light-before-refusing-to-do-bre-9486426/
Ten-man Downham net late double to secure derby victory
Ten-man Downham net late double to secure derby victory: Matt Castellan took over the goalkeeping duties and saved a penalty with five minutes remaining after ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/ten-man-downham-net-late-double-to-secure-derby-victory-9484884/
Downham Tandoori wins national Curry Life award 2026
Downham Tandoori wins national Curry Life award 2026: Downham Tandoori, a curry house in once warned it would never succeed has won national recognition ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26611607.downham-tandoori-wins-national-curry-life-award-2026/
Downham Market estate to grow to 340 homes after approval
Downham Market estate to grow to 340 homes after approval: Councillors have approved 114 more homes off Bridle Lane in Downham Market, taking Persimmon's ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26607060.downham-market-estate-grow-340-homes-approval/
Rock choir bringing concert to methodist church
Rock choir bringing concert to methodist church: A musical afternoon is bound to get you singing along and dancing.
lynnnews.co.uk/whats-on/rock-choir-bringing-concert-to-methodist-church-9485084/
Plans submitted for two new family homes in Outwell
Plans submitted for two new family homes in Outwell: Two detached homes could be built on land behind a village property.
edp24.co.uk/news/26597637.plans-submitted-two-new-family-homes-outwell/
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for new events space at Downham Hall
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for new events space at Downham Hall: A historic south Essex venue has officially opened a new event space designed to host weddings ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26600943.ribbon-cutting-ceremony-new-events-space-downham-hall/
Plan revealed for new house in back garden in Upwell
Plan revealed for new house in back garden in Upwell: A new bungalow could be built behind a property on School Road in Upwell, near Downham Market.
edp24.co.uk/news/26585865.plan-revealed-new-house-back-garden-upwell/
Makers market set to return to town this weekend - with festive event ...
Makers market set to return to town this weekend - with festive event confirmed: A popular monthly market will bring its summer series to a close this Sunday – ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/makers-market-set-to-return-to-town-this-weekend-with-fest-9483807/
Downham Market practitioner wins national aesthetics award
Downham Market practitioner wins national aesthetics award: The owner of Angel Aesthetics in Downham Market has scooped a national award at the Female Boss ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26582712.downham-market-practitioner-wins-national-aesthetics-award/
Downham maintain unbeaten start despite not being at the races
Downham maintain unbeaten start despite not being at the races: Downham Town manager Craig Dickson admitted his side was not really at the races despite ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/downham-maintain-unbeaten-start-despite-not-being-at-the-rac-9483573/
Funeral home and chapel proposed for outskirts of town
Funeral home and chapel proposed for outskirts of town: A new funeral home with a chapel could be built near a care home if plans are approved.
lynnnews.co.uk/news/funeral-home-and-chapel-proposed-for-outskirts-of-town-9483392/
Downham Stow ladies celebrate league title triumph
Downham Stow ladies celebrate league title triumph: Downham Stow Cricket Club’s ladies are celebrating after being crowned Icon Women’s Division One champions ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/downham-stow-ladies-celebrate-league-title-triumph-9481838/
Town handed home advantage in next round of FA Vase
Town handed home advantage in next round of FA Vase: Downham Town will have home advantage in the first round proper of the FA Vase after discovering their ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/town-handed-home-advantage-in-next-round-of-fa-vase-9482754/
Historic seats destroyed by vandals as football club suffers 18-month ...
Historic seats destroyed by vandals as football club suffers 18-month ‘endless cycle’ of attacks
lynnnews.co.uk/news/historic-seats-destroyed-by-vandals-as-football-club-suffers-9482261/
‘I’d have shut the curtains’ - Town assistant boss reacts after FA Vase ...
‘I’d have shut the curtains’ - Town assistant boss reacts after FA Vase win: Downham Town may not have been at their best, but assistant boss Simon Bird was ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/i-d-have-shut-the-curtains-town-assistant-boss-reacts-af-9482593/
Downham yet to hit top gear, says boss Dickson
Downham yet to hit top gear, says boss Dickson: Downham boss Craig Dickson says his side is still searching for top gear after marking their long-awaited return ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/downham-yet-to-hit-top-gear-says-boss-dickson-9481662/
Plans to turn discount store in Downham Market into new gym
Plans to turn discount store in Downham Market into new gym: A former Original Factory Shop in Downham Market could become a new Apex Gym.
edp24.co.uk/news/26537841.plans-turn-discount-store-downham-market-new-gym/
Smith at the double for Downham Town Reserves
Smith at the double for Downham Town Reserves: There were goals aplenty across the North West Norfolk Football League on Saturday.
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/smith-at-the-double-for-downham-town-reserves-9482636/
New gym vision revealed for former Original Factory Shop
New gym vision revealed for former Original Factory Shop: A new “fitness experience” is set to open on the outskirts of a town in the new year.
lynnnews.co.uk/news/new-vision-revealed-for-former-original-factory-shop-9480805/
New recruits make their mark as Downham Croquet Club season draws to a ...
New recruits make their mark as Downham Croquet Club season draws to a close: New recruits have been making their mark at Downham Croquet Club as another ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/new-recruits-make-their-mark-as-downham-croquet-club-season-9482276/
Late goals a sucker punch for Downham boss Dickson
Late goals a sucker punch for Downham boss Dickson: Downham boss Craig Dickson admitted conceding twice in injury time was a real sucker punch after his side ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/late-goals-a-sucker-punch-for-downham-boss-dickson-9482033/
Hares, Fenmen, Town and Athletic all win, while Ghosts earn replay
Hares, Fenmen, Town and Athletic all win, while Ghosts earn replay: There were Thurlow Nunn League wins for March Town, Wisbech Town, Downham Town and Whittlesey ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/hares-fenmen-town-and-athletic-all-win-while-ghosts-earn-9481637/
Better connections as new bus routes link towns and surrounding villages
Better connections as new bus routes link towns and surrounding villages: New and revised bus services which came into operation this week aim to provide a vital ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/better-connections-as-new-bus-routes-link-towns-and-surround-9481146/
Fenmen in comeback win, Hares and Town draw, while Ghosts exit FA Cup
Fenmen in comeback win, Hares and Town draw, while Ghosts exit FA Cup: Wisbech Town were victorious this evening, while Downham Town and March Town shared the ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/fenmen-in-comeback-win-hares-and-town-draw-while-ghosts-ex-9481999/
Club Finals Day glory for Downham Stow U19s
Club Finals Day glory for Downham Stow U19s: Downham Stow Cricket Club’s Under-19 side produced a memorable performance to win the ECB Club Finals Day tournament ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/clun-finals-day-glory-for-downham-stow-u19s-9480852/
Fenmen and Town camps satisfied with midweek draw
Fenmen and Town camps satisfied with midweek draw: Two of the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division’s in-form frontmen were at it again on Tuesday night as Wisbech Town ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/fenmen-and-town-camps-satisfied-with-midweek-draw-9481094/
Couple caught being intimate in Salters Lode swimming pool
Couple caught being intimate in Salters Lode swimming pool: A couple were seen being intimate in the swimming pool at Old Gym Limited in Salters Lode ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26521971.couple-caught-intimate-salters-lode-swimming-pool/
Barn conversion for sale in village near Downham Market
Barn conversion for sale in village near Downham Market: A four-bedroom barn conversion with countryside views is for sale in Bexwell, near Downham Market ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26518093.barn-conversion-sale-village-near-downham-market/
£70k appeal as centre looks to preserve more town heritage
£70k appeal as centre looks to preserve more town heritage: A major appeal has been launched to raise funds for a project to create much-needed extra space at a ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/70k-appeal-as-centre-looks-to-preserve-more-town-heritage-9480873/
It's a Dunn deal as new defender arrives at Town
It's a Dunn deal as new defender arrives at Town: Downham Town have strengthened their squad with the signing of central defender James Dunn.
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/its-a-dunn-deal-as-new-defender-arrives-at-town-9480147/
Clenchwarton women make history with league victory
Clenchwarton women make history with league victory: Clenchwarton Bowls Club fielded an all-women team in a league fixture for the first time and celebrated with ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/clenchwarton-women-make-history-with-league-victory-9480314/
Fate of business units built without consent set to be decided
Fate of business units built without consent set to be decided: Council planners are set to consider whether business units built without permission are allowed ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/fate-of-business-units-built-without-consent-set-to-be-decid-9480451/
Four-wicket Wilcox inspires Downham Stow in EAPL victory
Four-wicket Wilcox inspires Downham Stow in EAPL victory: Downham Stow produced a ruthless bowling display to record a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/four-wicket-wilcox-inspires-downham-stow-in-eapl-victory-9478738/
Plans for huge wind farm with up to 40 turbines between two towns revealed
Plans for huge wind farm with up to 40 turbines between two towns revealed: A German energy firm is seeking to build up to 40 wind turbines from Lynn to Downham ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/plans-for-huge-wind-farm-with-up-to-40-turbines-between-two-9478567/
Billericay new barn to open at award-winning wedding venue
Billericay new barn to open at award-winning wedding venue: A new luxury events space is nearly ready to open its doors.
echo-news.co.uk/news/26490901.billericay-new-barn-open-award-winning-wedding-venue/
Siblings clock up the miles for a charity close to their hearts
Siblings clock up the miles for a charity close to their hearts: Two young siblings are donning their running shoes during the holidays as they take on a ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/siblings-clock-up-the-miles-for-a-charity-close-to-their-hea-9478903/
Magpie Centre 'super happy' to reopen after strangles outbreak
Magpie Centre 'super happy' to reopen after strangles outbreak: The Magpie Centre, near Downham Market says it is "super happy" to have reopened after ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26477334.magpie-centre-super-happy-reopen-strangles-outbreak/
Town close to bringing in new signing
Town close to bringing in new signing: Downham Town could have a new player in their ranks by the time they next kick a ball in anger.
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/town-close-to-bringing-in-news-signing-9478378/
Hares and Fenmen progress in FA Cup, but Town suffer extra-time exit
Hares and Fenmen progress in FA Cup, but Town suffer extra-time exit: There were FA Cup replay wins for both March Town and Wisbech Town this evening ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/hares-and-fenmen-progress-in-fa-cup-but-town-suffer-extra-t-9478099/
A-Level Results Day: Live updates as students receive their grades
A-Level Results Day: Live updates as students receive their grades: Hundreds of students across West Norfolk will today discover their A-Level results ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/a-level-results-day-live-updates-as-students-receive-their-9478233/
Porter’s five-fer helps Downham Stow to victory on their travels
Porter’s five-fer helps Downham Stow to victory on their travels: Downham Stow produced an impressive all-round performance to secure a 42-run victory over Bury ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/porter-s-five-fer-helps-downham-stow-to-victory-on-their-tra-9476691/
Downham Stow’s winning run halted by title-chasing Sawston
Downham Stow’s winning run halted by title-chasing Sawston: Downham Stow’s recent resurgence in the East Anglian Premier League was ended by Sawston and Babraham ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/downham-stow-s-winning-run-halted-by-title-chasing-sawston-9477685/
Traditional methods will reap biodiversity rewards at conservation project
Traditional methods will reap biodiversity rewards at conservation project: An age-old grass cutting technique used at a community-led conservation project is ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/traditional-methods-will-reap-biodiversity-rewards-9477401/
Town win to go second, but Magpies hammered on the road
Town win to go second, but Magpies hammered on the road: Downham Town sit second in the early Thurlow Nunn Premier Division standings following a 2-0 win at ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/town-win-to-go-second-but-magpies-hammered-on-the-road-9476678/
Fakenham, Downham and Heacham set out on FA Cup trail
Fakenham, Downham and Heacham set out on FA Cup trail: Fakenham Town, Downham Town and Heacham begin their FA Cup journeys in the Extra Preliminary Round ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/fakenham-downham-and-heacham-set-out-on-fa-cup-trail-9477425/
Ghosts march on in FA Cup as Hares, Fenmen and Town earn replays
Ghosts march on in FA Cup as Hares, Fenmen and Town earn replays: Fakenham Town booked their place in the next round of the FA Cup today, while March Town ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/ghosts-march-on-in-fa-cup-as-hares-fenmen-and-town-earn-rep-9477671/
Unbroken first-wicket stand inspires runaway leaders
Unbroken first-wicket stand inspires runaway leaders: Runaway league leaders Downham Stow 2nds crushed Diss by 10 wickets in Division One of the Norfolk Alliance ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/unbroken-first-wicket-stand-inspires-runaway-leaders-9477386/
An emphatic derby win for Downham Town this evening. Full reaction to follow tomorrow. ⚽
Students’ fete of remembrance event raised hundreds for Help for Heroes in ...
Students’ fete of remembrance event raised hundreds for Help for Heroes in 2015: In our weekly Memory Lane Schooldays feature, we take a look back at when school ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/students-fete-of-remembrance-event-raised-hundreds-for-help-9475608/
McAnally: Town win over Magpies sends out statement
McAnally: Town win over Magpies sends out statement: Duncan McAnally believes Downham Town sent out an early-season statement after a convincing 4-1 derby ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/mcanally-town-win-over-magpies-sends-out-statement-9476138/
Teens released on bail after boy stabbed in town
Teens released on bail after boy stabbed in town: Five teens have been released on bail following a stabbing in a West Norfolk town.
lynnnews.co.uk/news/teens-released-on-bail-after-boy-stabbed-in-town-9476641/
Wilcox brothers make Frinton-on-Sea toil in big EAPL win
Wilcox brothers make Frinton-on-Sea toil in big EAPL win: The Wilcox brothers dominated proceedings with the bat, helping Downham Stow amass an imposing 313-4 ...
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/wilcox-brothers-make-frinton-on-sea-toil-in-big-eapl-win-9475723/
Meet Shrek, Donkey and Fiona at ‘fun and energetic performance’
Meet Shrek, Donkey and Fiona at ‘fun and energetic performance’: A group of performers will be presenting their next “energetic” production next month.
lynnnews.co.uk/whats-on/meet-shrek-donkey-and-fiona-at-fun-and-energetic-performan-9476401/
Prolific frontman enjoying a new lease of life with Town
Prolific frontman enjoying a new lease of life with Town: Shaun Avis has been the scourge of Thurlow Nunn defences for many years.
lynnnews.co.uk/sport/prolific-frontman-enjoying-a-new-lease-of-life-with-town-9476513/