Top Lynn News stories over last week include tribute to crash victim, prison sentence reduced and charity fundraising cycle
The biggest stories last week included a tribute to a crash victim, a prison sentence being reduced and a charity fundraising cycle. Meanwhile, a hospital's managing director stepped down from her role. Take a look at West Norfolk's top stories from throughout last week...
West Norfolk Council to sell South Shore and Vegas caravan sites in Hunstanton with plans for operators 4 Shores to take over[1]
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West Norfolk Council has agreed to sell off two of its caravan sites with plans for the operator to take them over. The authority has been the freehold owner of the Vegas and South Shore parks for some years. However, it has been decided that selling them would provide a better return as opposed to retaining them.
During a recent cabinet meeting, assistant director for property and projects, Liz MacDonald, said that a "very strong offer" has been received, which the council hopes to go ahead with to secure the funds. King's Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital managing director Michelle Arrowsmith steps down less than six months into job[2]
A QEH boss has stepped down from her position less than six months into the job.
Officials at Lynn's hospital have confirmed that Michelle Arrowsmith will no longer be managing director, with Jo Segasby, group chief delivery officer for the Norfolk and Waveney NHS Trust, set to take over in the interim. Ms Arrowsmith stepped into the role back in January after her predecessor, Chris Bown, left.
Father of Grace Robinson killed in horror crash told that Walpole Highway man Thomas Peggs has sentence reduced by 30%[3]
A man who was jailed just last year for causing a horror crash which killed a young mother is understood to have had his term reduced. Thomas Peggs has reportedly been out multiple times on day release after he was sentenced to three years and four months in prison last June. His careless driving resulted in 20-year-old Grace Robinson dying from her injuries and leaving Macie Hall, who was 18 at the time, seriously injured.
Tributes paid to Walsoken woman Sharon Storey who died following crash on A605 at Ring's End[4]
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A "kind-hearted" woman who died in a village crash will be "sadly missed", her family has said in a tribute. Sharon Storey, 61, from Walsoken, was driving a silver MG HS on the A605 at Ring's End, near Peterborough, at around 2.50pm on Saturday, June 13, when it was involved in a collision with a red Hyundai Kona.
She was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other driver, a 41-year-old woman from Whittlesey, has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail. Castle Acre's Big Heart and Soul Choir becomes 'therapy and essential' part of members' lives after 30 years[5]
"Connections, friendships and support" have been formed at a community choir with a history now dating back three decades.
The Big Heart and Soul Choir, based in Castle Acre, has reached its 30th year with an exciting anniversary concert around the corner, as members share the group's backstory. Choirs are not just a group of singers - there is much more to them than meets the eye.
Prolific burglar Richard Duggan jailed after stealing charity boxes and jewellery from businesses and homes in Swaffham[6]
A prolific burglar who stole a charity box and jewellery worth GBP300 has been jailed. Richard Duggan, 43, of Lynn Road in Swaffham, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison at Norwich Crown Court after pleading guilty to burglary and three counts of assault on an emergency worker.
His offences relate to incidents where he smashed a window and door to get into a property on Shoemakers Lane before stealing the jewellery on March 4, 2025.
Marathon 131-mile challenge takes cyclists from King's Lynn to Hunstanton, Fakenham, Downham Market and beyond for hospice funds[7]
A marathon cycle ride has so far raised around GBP2,000 for Tapping House hospice.
A group of eight cycling buddies joined Phil Davies and Jonathan Holmes of Lynn's Priory Rotary, and Mike Douglass of Lynn Rotary on an epic 131-mile journey visiting all the hospice's charity shops.
The 'Tour de Tapping' took place on Tuesday, June 16, setting off at 7.45am from the shop at Lynn's St Nicholas Retail Park, then on to the charity shops at Snettisham, Hunstanton, Burnham Market, Wells and Fakenham before a quick lunch stop at the hospice in Hillington.
References
- ^ West Norfolk Council to sell South Shore and Vegas caravan sites in Hunstanton with plans for operators 4 Shores to take over (www.lynnnews.co.uk)
- ^ King's Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital managing director Michelle Arrowsmith steps down less than six months into job (lynnnews.co.uk)
- ^ Father of Grace Robinson killed in horror crash told that Walpole Highway man Thomas Peggs has sentence reduced by 30% (lynnnews.co.uk)
- ^ Tributes paid to Walsoken woman Sharon Storey who died following crash on A605 at Ring's End (lynnnews.co.uk)
- ^ Castle Acre's Big Heart and Soul Choir becomes 'therapy and essential' part of members' lives after 30 years (lynnnews.co.uk)
- ^ Prolific burglar Richard Duggan jailed after stealing charity boxes and jewellery from businesses and homes in Swaffham (lynnnews.co.uk)
- ^ Marathon 131-mile challenge takes cyclists from King's Lynn to Hunstanton, Fakenham, Downham Market and beyond for hospice funds (lynnnews.co.uk)