Top Lynn News stories over the last week include partner of drug dealer jailed and complaints over new Pilates studio
The partner of a drug dealer being jailed and complaints over a new Pilates studio were among the week’s biggest stories.
Meanwhile, a veteran with dementia is dealing with a rat infestation after being refused emergency accommodation.
Take a look at some of West Norfolk’s top stories from throughout last week…
A woman was jailed for more than two years after financial data linked her to a drug-dealing enterprise.
Whitney-Marie Walker, 23, was arrested at her home on Mill Road in West Walton on June 19, 2024, alongside her partner Fred Cook.
Cook, 22, was jailed in May this year for five-and-a-half years for drug offences and acquiring criminal property.
The owner of a newly-opened Pilates studio claims she has “not been given a chance” by complaining neighbours as she awaits planning permission.
Megan Smith, 24, believes that those who have objected to her North Wootton reformer Pilates centre, Luco Wellness, “have caused a fuss” over parking and other matters.
Ms Smith has applied to West Norfolk Council for retrospective permission to change the use of a swimming pool hut into a pilates studio at Linnymead on Manor Road. The scheme has been recommended for approval by planning officers.
An alleged child sex offender has been seen performing in a town centre he is banned from, it has been claimed.
A resident tipped the Lynn News off that Edwin Godden, 53, has been seen singing and playing music in Swaffham.
Godden is currently on bail with strict conditions, awaiting trial for historic child sex offences which allegedly took place in 2010.
Marham was coldest place in UK at -12.5C
A West Norfolk village was the coldest place in the country last Monday night as the freezing weather continued.
In Marham, the Met Office recorded the lowest temperature of the winter so far in the UK at -12.5C.
That made it the coldest place in the country, followed by Dalwhinnie in the Scottish Highlands, which reached -11.2C.
A veteran with dementia could see his life savings drained by a fight against a huge rat infestation after being refused emergency accommodation.
When it comes to caring for your parents in their elderly years, you think of being able to house them somewhere safe and homely – but for Jemma Pooley, daughter of 92-year-old Wereham man Kenneth Bolwell, that dream is far out of reach.
Her father suffers from dementia and, as of right now, is facing bills upwards of £10,000 to tackle a rat infestation which has left his home “uninhabitable” – according to pest control company Rentokil.
West Norfolk MPs, councillors and others react to Government’s road safety strategy
West Norfolk has had its fair share of horrific crashes over the years – but will new Government plans reduce the number of fatalities?
A road safety strategy has been announced, which ministers say will reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035.
It is a significant step that could change many laws, including the lowering of the drink-driving limit.
In this piece, we broke down the new proposals and what they could mean for residents and businesses…
Walpole Cross Keys pupil bags top prizes in King’s Lynn estate agent’s story writing competition
It was a very happy start to the new year for one pupil who was presented with his prizes after winning a writing competition.
Matthew Edwards, a pupil at Walpole Cross Keys Primary School, found out just before Christmas that his winning story would be read out by none other than Sir Stephen Fry, on Radio West Norfolk.
His story, Edwin’s Christmas Wish, introduces readers to a cheetah who lives in Africa and dreams of snow. Santa Claus heard all about his wish and helped to make it come true in the entry to the competition arranged by Lynn estate agent Russen and Turner.
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