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Allister Webb

Allister Webb joined the Lynn News as News Editor in 2010 and remains the senior reporter in the office, being the go-to man for council, court and crime coverage.

Ambulance service phone system fails as emergency calls diverted to neighbouring trusts

10 November 2021
Ambulance service phone system fails as emergency calls diverted to neighbouring trusts

Ambulance service phone system fails as emergency calls diverted to neighbouring trusts

10 November 2021

Ambulance services in Suffolk have been disrupted today after a system fault meant calls had to be diverted to other trusts.


Costly crash for Ryan Vickers as Swaffham motorcycle squad endure difficult British Superbike Saturday at Silverstone

11 September 2021
Costly crash for Ryan Vickers as Swaffham motorcycle squad endure difficult British Superbike Saturday at Silverstone

Costly crash for Ryan Vickers as Swaffham motorcycle squad endure difficult British Superbike Saturday at Silverstone

11 September 2021

An early exit from today's first race may well end the county star's bid to enter the end of season championship fight.


Thetford race ace Ryan Vickers facing crunch British Superbike weekend on home Snetterton track

01 September 2021
Thetford race ace Ryan Vickers facing crunch British Superbike weekend on home Snetterton track

Thetford race ace Ryan Vickers facing crunch British Superbike weekend on home Snetterton track

01 September 2021

Three races this weekend could go a long way to deciding whether the young Norfolk star is in the end of season title Showdown.


Ipswich Town's Brett McGavin joins National League club on season-long loan

26 August 2021
Ipswich Town's Brett McGavin joins National League club on season-long loan

Ipswich Town's Brett McGavin joins National League club on season-long loan

26 August 2021

As revealed by Suffolk News, King's Lynn Town have taken Ipswich Town's Brett McGavin on loan with the player having spoken about the move.


Solid weekend boosts Norfolk race ace Vickers' British Superbike Showdown challenge, despite big qualifying crash

22 August 2021
Solid weekend boosts Norfolk race ace Vickers' British Superbike Showdown challenge, despite big qualifying crash

Solid weekend boosts Norfolk race ace Vickers' British Superbike Showdown challenge, despite big qualifying crash

22 August 2021

Swaffham's RAF Regular and Reserve Kawasaki team have been on the pace again as they prepare to race on home soil next.


Sugar strike threat at factory lifted after 'sweet' pay deal accepted, says union

10 August 2021
Sugar strike threat at factory lifted after 'sweet' pay deal accepted, says union

Sugar strike threat at factory lifted after 'sweet' pay deal accepted, says union

10 August 2021

Hundreds of staff had been asked to vote on whether to take industrial action in a pay dispute.


Two men fined for breaking Covid rules by travelling to coast to film music video

26 February 2021
Two men fined for breaking Covid rules by travelling to coast to film music video

Two men fined for breaking Covid rules by travelling to coast to film music video

26 February 2021

Two men from Suffolk who travelled to the Norfolk coast to film a music video have been fined for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules.


Man arrested after 20 mile police chase

05 February 2021
Man arrested after 20 mile police chase

Man arrested after 20 mile police chase

05 February 2021

A man has been arrested following a 20 mile police pursuit which ended in Suffolk overnight.


Ambulance trust failed to act properly on sex assault and harassment complaints, say inspectors

30 September 2020
Ambulance trust failed to act properly on sex assault and harassment complaints, say inspectors

Ambulance trust failed to act properly on sex assault and harassment complaints, say inspectors

30 September 2020

The ambulance trust serving Suffolk has been put into special measures after bosses failed to ensure the safety of staff and patients.


Keane named as first headline act of Forest Live 2021 shows

21 September 2020
Keane named as first headline act of Forest Live 2021 shows

Keane named as first headline act of Forest Live 2021 shows

21 September 2020

Organisers of the popular Forest Live shows have today revealed the first big name act heading to this region for next summer's series of shows.


Coronavirus: Holidaymakers ponder plans as Spain removed from list of safe countries

26 July 2020
Coronavirus: Holidaymakers ponder plans as Spain removed from list of safe countries

Coronavirus: Holidaymakers ponder plans as Spain removed from list of safe countries

26 July 2020

The move was announced by ministers last night, but is it affecting your holiday plans this summer?


Coronavirus: Holidaymakers ponder plans as Spain removed from list of safe countries

26 July 2020
Coronavirus: Holidaymakers ponder plans as Spain removed from list of safe countries

Coronavirus: Holidaymakers ponder plans as Spain removed from list of safe countries

26 July 2020

The move was announced by ministers last night, but is it affecting your holiday plans this summer?


Coronavirus: Holidaymakers ponder plans as Spain removed from list of safe countries

26 July 2020
Coronavirus: Holidaymakers ponder plans as Spain removed from list of safe countries

Coronavirus: Holidaymakers ponder plans as Spain removed from list of safe countries

26 July 2020

The move was announced by ministers last night, but is it affecting your holiday plans this summer?


Rail bosses appeal for ex-signallers to return to network

31 March 2020
Rail bosses appeal for ex-signallers to return to network

Rail bosses appeal for ex-signallers to return to network

31 March 2020

Industry bosses say they are preparing in case current staff fall ill over the coming weeks.


Travel firm to buy old Thomas Cook shops

09 October 2019
Travel firm to buy old Thomas Cook shops

Travel firm to buy old Thomas Cook shops

09 October 2019

Workers have been given new hope, after a buyer was found for all of the shops shut by the collapse of the travel operator.


Elderly woman has bag snatched in Bury St Edmunds

23 May 2015
Elderly woman has bag snatched in Bury St Edmunds

Elderly woman has bag snatched in Bury St Edmunds

23 May 2015

An investigation has been launched after an elderly woman had her handbag snatched in Bury St Edmunds this morning.