
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 ...
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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: West Norfolk Council has agreed to plans to develop the site beside the main A1101 at Three Holes ...
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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: 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 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 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: Two new homes could be built on a site in Outwell, near Downham Market, Norfolk.
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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: 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: 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’: 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: 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 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 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: 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: A taller mobile phone mast could soon be towering over part of Downham Market.
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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: 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: 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: 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 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 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: 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: 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, a curry house in once warned it would never succeed has won national recognition ...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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 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: 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 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: 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 ‘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 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 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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. ⚽

Paid articlePaywall 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 ...
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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: 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: 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’: 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: 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/