It's been a busy couple of weeks in Kings Lynn, with plenty happening around our beautiful riverside town. From updates on local projects to stories about the people and businesses that make our community so special, there's been no shortage of news to catch up on - and we're excited to share it all with you.
In the Norfolk news
It's been a mixed bag of news in and around King's Lynn over the past fortnight. On the positive side, composer Philip Higham has been given the green light to restore Greenland Fishery House, a 17th-century tavern that had fallen into disrepair. This is great news for history buffs and music lovers alike. However, not all stories have been so uplifting. The closure of Brewers Fayre restaurants across Norfolk, including in King's Lynn, will no doubt be a blow to many residents who enjoyed dining at the chain. Meanwhile, the sad loss of Ian Bland, 57, has left the community reeling after an investigation revealed that he had not received critical medication while in hospital. In other news, local businesses are facing challenges of their own, with The Rib Cage restaurant issuing a warning about no-shows and Ollie's Street Food closing its doors due to rising costs. And if you're planning on taking the train into King's Lynn, be aware that disruptions have been caused by warped tracks following the heatwave.
- Composer’s plans to revive ‘at-risk’ 17th-century tavern given go-ahead — Eastern Daily Press
- Restaurant chain to shut all Norfolk sites and end 45-year history — Norwich Evening News
- Headteacher, 57, dies in hospital after delay in getting 'critical medication' — Eastern Daily Press
- Restaurant issues booking warning after 30 no-shows in one day — Eastern Daily Press
- Jobs fear as already-built business units could be refused planning permission — Eastern Daily Press
- Universities halt placements at Norfolk hospital over standards concerns — Eastern Daily Press
- Disruption on railways after heatwave leaves tracks wonky — Eastern Daily Press
- Street food venue closing after being 'hit by rising costs' — Eastern Daily Press
- Student wins writing award for story exploring childhood grief — Eastern Daily Press
- Townhouse on historic terrace could become HMO — Eastern Daily Press
- Witness urged to come forward after man exposes himself — Eastern Daily Press
As we round off our look at the last fortnight's news from King's Lynn, I hope you've enjoyed catching up on what's been happening in and around this beautiful Norfolk town. If you're interested in staying up to date with local events and stories, be sure to explore more of our site for all the latest updates and insights from across the county.