Lynn News/Norfolk Citizen (King's Lynn, England) back issues from August 2007:
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Hillington teenager jailed for rape.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A TEENAGER has been sentenced to two years in custody at a young offenders' institution for rape after taking advantage of a girl at a party. The 17-year-old girl had gone up to bed and fallen asleep but awoke to find Benjamin Codman (18) having sex with her, Norwich Crown Court ...
Crackdown on cyclists.
Aug 01, 2007 ... A POLICE crackdown on inconsiderate cyclists in Lynn has been extended to the Gaywood area following a raft of complaints. And culprits are warned they face a [pounds sterling]30 fine if riding on pavements when they shouldn't. The Gaywood, Fairstead and Reffley Safer ...
Appeal after Hunstanton assaults.
Aug 01, 2007 ... DETECTIVES investigating two serious assaults in Hunstanton, one leaving the victim with a life-threatening blood clot, are asking witnesses to come forward. The incidents, which happened on Monday, July 23, and Sunday, July 29, left one victim with a broken nose and jaw and the ...
Honours even in derby friendly.
Aug 01, 2007 ... Honours ended even on Tuesday night in this derby friendly between Downham Town and Lynn Reserves, with the teams trading goals. In front of a sizeable crowd who turned up on a glorious evening, the visitors' Tom White slotted home on 20 minutes, ...
Pregnant woman in crash at Swaffham.
Aug 02, 2007 ... A PREGNANT woman was taken to Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital suffering from shock yesterday following a crash at Swaffham. A male child also suffered neck pain as a result of the two-vehicle accident involving a Nissan Almera and Renault Laguna, which happened on the A47 near ...
Teenager dies from asthma.
Aug 02, 2007 ... EMOTIONAL tributes have been paid to a teenager who died in Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital just days after suffering an asthma attack. Chris Lazarou (17) was taken to the hospital by paramedics after waking in the early hours of Thursday, July 26, screaming that he could not ...
Tributes for fun-loving Chris.
Aug 02, 2007 ... The Lynn News has opened an online book of condolence for people to pay tribute to 17-year-old Chris Lazarou who died days after an asthma attack. Chris was taken to Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital by paramedics after waking in the early hours of Thursday, July 26, screaming ...
Stars resounding victory.
Aug 02, 2007 ... The Lynn Money Centre Stars moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League last night. Lynn recorded a resounding 64-28 victory over basement ...
Mayor opens hearing centre.
Aug 03, 2007 ... WEST Norfolk borough mayor, Kathy Mellish, has opened a state-of-the-art hearing centre in Lynn town centre. The centre, at 3 Saturday Market Place, is the 63rd branch in Hidden Hearing's network which stretches from Scotland to southern England and the Isle of Man. ...
Rebecca takes her sporting chance.
Aug 03, 2007 ... HER sporting prowess has given 26-year-old Rebecca Dungay the background knowledge and enthusiasm to set up her own sports gear and clothing shop. She has opened RD Sports at Unit 10A on the East Coast Storage business park, off Clenchwarton Road, West Lynn. Miss ...
Land agents enjoy taking to the road.
Aug 03, 2007 ... STAFF at Brown and Co's Lynn office got on their bikes to support two colleagues who were tackling a 500-mile cycle marathon. Philip Dunn and his 15-year-old son Ben were cycling to all ten of Brown and Co's offices in the UK and those in Poland and St Lucia to raise more than ...
Apprentice fired in right direction.
Aug 03, 2007 ... SUPERSTAR apprentice Matthew Summers has set a high standard for successors at the Dodd Group. The 21-year-old, who is the first to win the company's new Apprentice of the Year Award, has virtually completed his first two years' work in one. "His City and Guilds exam ...
NCC faces brighter future.
Aug 03, 2007 ... THE FUTURE of the National Construction College in West Norfolk looks a little brighter this week. Fears that the college, which has been at Bircham Newton for 40 years, could close have been eased by news of possible fresh funding. The college has been locked in ...
Special anniversary at Princess Diana's former home.
Aug 03, 2007 ... SANDRINGHAM'S Park House, the childhood home of Diana Princess of Wales, has celebrated 20 years as a hotel for the disabled. Staff and guests marked the anniversary at a weekend garden party with a champagne reception followed by strawberries and cream and a nostalgic look at ...
People Voice strikes a chord.
Aug 03, 2007 ... Everyone at True's Yard would like to thank each and every person who so generously contributed to their "People's Voice" campaign, which was publicised by the Lynn News and a video on its website. It is already well on the way to reaching [pounds sterling]1,000, but there is ...
'Proud to live at Fairstead'.
Aug 03, 2007 ... YOUNGSTERS living on Lynn's Fairstead Estate are being encouraged to put their artistic skills to the test and win a mountain bike in the process. The deadline for a competition to design a logo for a new Safer Neighbourhoods base at McColl's convenience store at Centre Point ...
Pregnant woman attacked by wife of alleged father.
Aug 03, 2007 ... A MOTHER-OF-FOUR showed remarkable forebearance before her patience snapped and she attacked a woman believed to be six months pregnant with her husband's child, Lynn magistrates heard. Lisa Bailey (32), of 10 Coulton Close, North Lynn, pleaded guilty on Monday, to assaulting ...
Grandsons' heartbreak over pets theft.
Aug 03, 2007 ... TWO young brothers have been left heartbroken after waking to find their pet guinea pigs had been stolen in the night. Adam Panter (9), and his brother, James (7), wept when they heard one-year-old Chocolate and Fudge had been snatched from their hutch in the back garden of ...
Life story of historic Lynn warehouse.
Aug 03, 2007 ... A NEW book charting the illustrious past of Lynn's historic Marriott's Warehouse will be launched at The Green Quay today. The book, which has been compiled by Green Quay volunteer Dianne Unsworth, offers a detailed look at the building and its maritime connections alongside ...
Tractor driver downs vodka.
Aug 03, 2007 ... A TRACTOR driver who drank half a bottle of vodka by mid-morning was caught at more than twice the legal limit following a minor road accident, a court heard. Mervyn Allen (42) was stopped by police on Bagthorpe Road, East Rudham, on July 12, after he was involved in a collision ...
Ex-manager died after fall.
Aug 03, 2007 ... A RETIRED supermarket manager died hours after receiving a head injury, despite his wife's best efforts to revive him, an inquest heard last Wednesday. Eric Langley (86), of Goodminns Estate, Sedgeford, died at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital on April 20, after injuring himself ...
Alarming numbers killed on West Norfolk roads.
Aug 03, 2007 ... THE roads of West Norfolk have seen 14 people killed and 71 seriously injured in the last year - with Lynn firefighters attending 160 crashes in and around the town - many involving younger drivers. Crew manager Andy Littler has been so alarmed by the statistics he is organising ...
Noise warning on Fairstead.
Aug 03, 2007 ... WEST Norfolk Council environmental health officers made inquiries on the Fairstead Estate this week about the blaring music being played from disco speakers that angered residents last Saturday. And Freebridge Community Housing is sending all its tenants on the estate a letter ...
Drink-drive learner banned.
Aug 03, 2007 ... BUYING a car proved too great a temptation for learner driver Ben Adams. He decided to go out for a drink and was caught over-the-limit after being involved in a collision with another vehicle, Lynn Magistrates heard on Monday. Adams (20), 20 Gravel Hill Lane, West ...
Man assaults sister after visit to estranged father.
Aug 03, 2007 ... A LYNN man assaulted his sister after he became heightened with emotion on hearing news she had visited their estranged father on his death bed, a court heard. Mark Rothwell (22), of 21 Seaman Drive, punched sister Kirsty Rothwell in the face and mouth during an argument on July ...
Thumbs down for new Walks sports area.
Aug 03, 2007 ... THE latest stage in a [pounds sterling]4.34 million scheme to restore Lynn's historic Walks park has been shelved by West Norfolk Council. Members of the development control board this week refused planning permission for the council's own plans to replace the dilapidated ...
Rubbish ruins Denver beauty spot.
Aug 03, 2007 ... THE picturesque river setting at Denver Sluice has been ruined by overflowing rubbish bins which have not been emptied for more than eight weeks. Rats - and even pigs - have been seen scurrying through a mountain of rubbish which has swamped the bin near the Jenyns Arms, while a ...
Addict jailed for robbery at knife point.
Aug 03, 2007 ... DRUG addict Kevin Brown, who stabbed a man who gave him a roof over his head when he was homeless, was jailed for a total of three-and-a-half years on Friday. Brown (43), formerly of 6 Avenue Road, Lynn, was found guilty at Norwich Crown Court of robbing the man of [pounds ...
Accident victim loses part of leg.
Aug 03, 2007 ... A MAN who suffered serious injuries in a road accident at Terrington St John has asked police to pass on his thanks to everyone who stopped to help him. Brian Haggard (42), from Grantham, had to undergo a leg amputation after suffering serious leg injuries when a blue Volvo ...
Nightmare of cashpoint scam.
Aug 03, 2007 ... A LYNN woman has been left angry and devastated after falling victim to a card fraud scam believed to be running in the town. The card details were also believed to have been used for transactions in Italy. Now Norfolk Police are warning people to be on their guard ...
Charity champ's 45-mile hike.
Aug 03, 2007 ... FUNDRAISING champion David Foulkes has successful completed his latest gruelling charity challenge - a two-day hike from Norwich to Hunstanton. The 65-year-old was accompanied by Sergeant Major Gary Hukin along the 45-mile route, which started at City Hall, Norwich, under the ...
Appeal after driver flees crash site.
Aug 03, 2007 ... POLICE are appealing for help after a car left a local road and went into a field, the driver then running off. The incident happened at around 8.45pm on Sunday near Whitehouse Farm at Oxborough Road, Stoke Ferry. Ambulance crews ...
Shoppers warned after cons.
Aug 03, 2007 ... BARGAIN hunters are being warned to keep their wits about them after a number of West Norfolk shoppers were conned. Police have received a large number of complaints from people who have willingly handed over large sums of cash for inferior or non-existent goods under the belief ...
Donations wanted for Chernobyl victims.
Aug 03, 2007 ... A WEST Norfolk couple supporting the sick and needy in Belarus are setting up a collection point for donated goods at Marham on Monday. John and Paulene Rotman will be parking a lorry behind the Spar shop outside RAF Marham from 10am to 2pm. Mr Rotman said: "We would ...
Anger at church demolition plans.
Aug 03, 2007 ... ANGER has erupted over a lack of consultation about plans to demolish a village church. Villagers in Nordelph say the Diocese of Ely should have informed them final plans had been drawn up to replace the Holy Trinity Church with homes, but they were left to find out for ...
Wind turbines cause a storm.
Aug 03, 2007 ... TEMPERS have flared again in Marshland St James where plans for a massive wind turbine development have rocked the village. More than 100 villagers attended an extraordinary meeting of the parish council on Friday to appoint a new chairman, with the idea of being able to discuss ...
Turbines have 'horrific impact' on village life.
Aug 03, 2007 ... CAMPAIGNERS against plans for a new wind farm between Bagthorpe, Barmer and Syderstone have been told of the horrific impact turbines can have on village life. A packed public meeting in Bircham Newton heard from a number of guest speakers who gave grave warnings about the ...
Firm repair memorial bench.
Aug 03, 2007 ... A MEMORIAL bench which was wrecked, leaving a family heartbroken, has been put back in its rightful place thanks to a local company. It was in May when family and friends of 18-year-old road crash victim Marie Smith were left devastated because the bench, erected in her memory ...
Dog walkers in river rescue drama.
Aug 03, 2007 ... A GAYWOOD woman has thanked dog-walkers who came to her rescue after she got into difficulties saving her own pet from possible drowning. Melanie Knibbs cried desperately for help as she lay hidden from view supporting her elderly dog, Daisy, after they fell down the bank of ...
Serial shoplifter jailed.
Aug 03, 2007 ... A SERIAL shoplifter has been sent to prison for her part in a scam to steal tanning products from Lynn's Boots store. Zena Lunness (28) was sentenced to ten weeks imprisonment by Lynn magistrates after she admitted stealing St Tropez bronzing lotion worth [pounds sterling]29.95 ...
Take the Lynn News on Holiday.
Aug 03, 2007 ... PHOTOS from the Grand Canyon and Western Australia are among the latest received for this year's Take the Lynn News on Holiday competition. But remember that distance is no object when it comes to the judging and we are also looking for entries with a touch of humour, unusual ...
Lynn Ladies' awards.
Aug 03, 2007 ... Lynn Ladies FC held their final presentation day before becoming West Lynn Ladies FC at West Lynn Sports and Social Club. Awards were handed out as follows: Manager's Player of the Year - Kerrie Stevens. Players PoY - Shelley Woods. Most improved - Heather Bedford. Top scorer - ...
South Wootton Swan reach semi-finals.
Aug 03, 2007 ... South Wootton Swan A reached the semi-final of the Watney Mann Knockout Cup by beating Albert Victor B by 82 shots to 34, with R. Masters beating R. Gyton by 30 shots to 8. M. Alsop 25, W. Cousins 17; B. Denham 27, S. Rowe 9. Rudham hosted Flitcham and won 56 shots to ...
Athletes finish second.
Aug 03, 2007 ... West Norfolk Athletics Club travelled to Cambridge for their latest East Anglian League meeting, and were grateful for good weather and produced some fine performances. The Senior Men finished second on the day with an events score of over 100 points, making it their best ...
Stars go eight points clear.
Aug 03, 2007 ... IN this top versus bottom clash on Wednesday, the Money Centre Stars duly cashed in with another big score in front of the Norfolk Arena fans. That completed yet another Premier League double for Lynn and stretched their lead at the top of the table to eight points. ...
Breeze blasts back on home circuit.
Aug 03, 2007 ... LYNN race ace Carl Breeze bounced back from the disappointment of Donington Park, when his Seat race car was destroyed, to win in fine style at his home circuit of Snetterton at the weekend. Not only did he win race two at the Norfolk venue, but he also scored a great second ...
Ridgeons rivals share six goals.
Aug 03, 2007 ... Honours ended even on Tuesday night in this derby friendly, with the teams trading goals. A sizeable crowd turned up on a glorious evening to witness each side's last friendly before the season starts. The visitors' Tom White slotted home on 20 minutes, but Dale ...
Harry takes 4th - going backwards!
Aug 03, 2007 ... CLENCHWARTON'S Harry Sayell has taken part in around 20 Grand Prix Midget World Championships - but has never had a fourth place backwards! He has won four championships, finished runner-up in as many, failed to finish at least three, had a seventh and even a 15th (way back in ...
Lynn soccer school celebrate 10 years.
Aug 03, 2007 ... THE Lynn Soccer School began in January 1997, and has grown into one of the most popular soccer schools in Norfolk. Over the last 10 years more than 1,500 children have attended the Sunday morning sessions. Peter Crome said: "We've been lucky over the past few years ...
Former Olympic medallist joins judo club.
Aug 03, 2007 ... MARTIAL arts from kendo to tai chi were practised at the annual summer school held at Hunstanton's Community Centre in Avenue Road. Around 50 attended the event last week, with all children getting a tab each (meaning they passed their grade). Guest instructor on the Wednesday ...
Anglers enjoy good weather.
Aug 03, 2007 ... At last a spell of good weather has brought anglers out to the banks with good numbers on all the rivers trying to catch some decent nets. Quite a few 50lb nets reported, Lynn chairman Kelvin Allen picking up one, pole method and feeder method for best results. ...
New roles at Lynn Referees' Society.
Aug 03, 2007 ... LYNN Referees Society (KLRS) has undergone some major changes during the closed season with a new secretary, chairman, vice-chairman and president. With the season only a short time away, a reminder to all referees of the benefits they could get from joining the KLRS. ...
Norfolk Arena hosts world semi-finals.
Aug 03, 2007 ... Stock car and banger racing returns to the Norfolk Arena this weekend with two top class meetings with a lot at stake for our local race aces. The F2 Stock Car World semi-finals take place at Lynn for the first time in the event's history tomorrow night (earlier start time of ...
Alex (16) on Motors TV.
Aug 03, 2007 ... Lynn-based racing driver Alex Brundle will once again star on Motors TV this week when the high speed television channel continues its coverage of the Formula Palmer Audi championship. Brundle (16) is following in the footsteps of his father Martin, who raced in Formula One for ...
West Norfolk wrestlers set to go Stateside.
Aug 03, 2007 ... FOUR local wrestlers are gearing up for the trip of a lifetime as they are set to go Stateside. The Cougar Kid (Chris Richardson from Heacham), Jimmy Starr (James Cambridge from Flitcham), "The Dark Angel" Ashe (Matt Newton-Walters from Hunstanton) and Nick Aldis (from Docking) ...
Athletes boost survival hopes.
Aug 03, 2007 ... The joint Southern Womens' League team from Ryston and West Norfolk AC set off to their match at Plaistow knowing a good result against top of the league opposition was required to give the team any chance of remaining in the second division next year. It quickly became clear ...
Kids bowled over by camp.
Aug 03, 2007 ... CHILDREN improved their cricket at a five-day camp run by North Runcton Cricket Club. The camp was organised as part of the club's work through the Chance to Shine campaign, which is regenerating competitive cricket in state schools. The kids enjoyed batting, bowling ...
KES Play Tennis is taking bookings.
Aug 03, 2007 ... ABOUT 50 children have so far attended the "Play Tennis" summer camp at the Lynn King Edward VII School Community Tennis Centre this week and last week, and another one is set up for the final week of the summer holidays. It's on Tuesday, August 28 and Wednesday, August 29 and ...
Marina's [pounds sterling]13m boost for Lynn.
Aug 04, 2007 ... LYNN'S marina master plan is a step closer to becoming a reality after council bosses voted to push ahead with the scheme, set to dramatically transform the town's waterfront. West Norfolk Council cabinet members approved plans for a new sea-going marina and a 900-home ...
Junior doctors get 'smooth' start at QEH.
Aug 04, 2007 ... A TOTAL of 122 junior doctors started new jobs at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, after a chaotic recruitment process caused problems across the UK. Bosses insisted it was "business as usual", despite concerns patients' services would be hit as 30,000 doctors took ...
Kyle wins national FA award.
Aug 04, 2007 ... Kyle Williamson from Clenchwarton Youth has won a National Young Persons FA Workforce award. Norfolk County FA's Charter Standard schools, clubs and volunteers were honoured at the annual awards evening held at the County FA headquarters. The evening consisted of ...
Students play a key role as YOUR helipad nears its completion.
Aug 05, 2007 ... STUDENTS from Bircham Newton's National Construction College are playing a key part in saving lives by helping YOUR helipad have lift-off. A team of supervised apprentices from the college have donated their time and skills to build the helipad at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth ...
Linnets mascots wanted.
Aug 05, 2007 ... THE Linnets are currently looking for mascots and ball boys for the forthcoming season. The fixture list is now out, so please contact Carl Tordoff on 07833 945094 ...
Searches after children go missing.
Aug 06, 2007 ... PARENTS have been told to keep a watchful eye on their children while visiting the West Norfolk coast after two youngsters went missing over the weekend. The Hunstanton RNLI hovercraft was launched at 3.40pm on Sunday, after a seven-year-old boy went missing from Old Hunstanton ...
Man receives broken rib, cuts and bruises after assault in Lynn.
Aug 06, 2007 ... A 43-year-old suffered a broken rib and cuts and bruises after he was repeatedly kicked and punched during an assault in Lynn's Silfield Terrace on Friday. The assault happened at around 9.10pm when the man answered the door to two males who asked for him by name. ...
