About King's Lynn
Kings LynnKings Lynn is a town in Norfolk in the east of England. Historically, Kings Lynn was an important medieval port due to its location on the Great Ouse river. This maritime connection still exists and in more recent times it gained a reputation as a centre for the seafood industry especially for inshore products such as prawns, cockles and shrimps. Other important industries in the area include agricultural services, food processing and chemical manufacture.
Tourism is also important for Kings Lynn and its 'Old Town' and towering church giving an immediate insight into the towns rich history. Local attractions include Green Quay which hosts regular events and exhibitions, Castle Rising which is a famous 12th century castle, Kings Lynn Corn Exchange - a large venue with a varied programme of shows and performers.
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Man is charged with alleyway rape
A 21-year-old man is charged with the rape of a 19-year-old woman in an alleyway in a seaside town in Norfolk.
Nuns name city's new £2.5m bridge
Two nuns are announced winners of a competition to name a new £2.5m bridge being built in Norwich.
UK dockers unite over job threat
Dock workers and their families from the east and south of England hold a protest over job losses in Norfolk.
'Son died for worthy campaign'
The family of a Light Dragoons soldier killed in Afghanistan say the military campaign is a cause worth fighting for.
Soldier 'had Olympics ambition'
A British soldier from a regiment based in Norfolk killed in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday is named by the Ministry of Defence.
By-election fight
Norwich North prepares for by-election battles
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