ECB chief vows to reset cricket as report concludes racism and sexism are rife

ECB chief vows to reset cricket as report concludes racism and sexism are rife

The report also found cricket continues to be elitist, with little to no focus given to addressing class barriers Racism is entrenched in cricket and women routinely experience sexism and misogyny within the sport, a new report has concluded. The sport continues to be elitist, with little to no focus given to addressing class barriers, the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) report ‘Holding Up A Mirror To Cricket’, said. More than 4,000 people

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National News

School uniforms still not affordable for many parents says charity

Parents and carers of secondary school children are paying on average £422 per year on uniform, and around £287 for primary school children Parents are still having to spend “exorbitant amounts” on school uniforms despite changes introduced last year aimed at keeping costs down, a charity has said. Parents and carers of secondary school children are paying on average £422 per year on uniform, and around £287 for primary school children, according to

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Local News

Former West Norfolk resident Jess explores new connection on Love Island

After being told she could not recouple with Sammy Root on Love Island last week, has Jess found any new connections, or have they salvaged what they had?In our last Jess Watch column, we saw the former Lynn resident go on a date with Montel McKenzie and continue to chat to Mitch Taylor, who had previously expressed interest in getting to know her.So, what’s the latest, I hear you ask?

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Sport

Stars appoint new team manager

King's Lynn are delighted to announce the appointment of David Hoggart as their new team manager.The experienced speedway administrator will already be a familiar face for MacInnes Stars supporters as he previously spent time with the club as their centre-green presenter.He is a former team manager and co-promoter at Sheffield, and also had a successful spell as British Speedway’s Major Events co-ordinator.New King's Lynn Stars boss David HoggartHoggart replaces Alex

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Sport

Linnets bring in defensive midfielder

King’s Lynn Town have completed the signing of Emmanuel Oke from Margate FC.Oke, 21, is a versatile, defensive-minded player who can play in the backline as well as in midfield.The youngster, who is 6ft 3, began his career at the age of 17, playing for Step 4 sides Corinthians and Mangotsfield United.Emmanuel Oke. Picture: Margate FCOke suffered a hamstring injury at 19 that ruled him out for six months, but

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Local News

Students’ artwork to be showcased at chapel exhibition

Young artists from across West Norfolk will come together to showcase their talents at an open exhibition next week, which will feature a wealth of different media.Entitled ‘Vision’, the exhibition at St Nicholas Chapel in Lynn will be open to the public to view work by local students, from Tuesday, July 4 to Thursday, July 6.All pieces will be viewed privately on the Monday, before being opened on the following

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Sport

Fakenham 2nds maintain pressure on Leaders North Runcton 2nds

Keegan Monahan-Fairlie and Harrison Futter shared a first-wicket stand of 106 as high-flying Fakenham 2nds made light work of Sandringham in their Norfolk Alliance clash on Saturday.The Division Three encounter at Highfield Lawn saw Fakenham chase down their target of 153 with 12 overs to spare.Monahan-Fairlie hit 61 off 77 balls while fellow opener Futter notched an unbeaten 67 from 91 balls.Fakenham 2nds v Sandringham in Norfolk Alliance Division ThreeFakenham

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Local News

Five crews sent to tackle blaze in early hours this morning

Five crews were sent to tackle a blaze in Lynn in the early hours of this morning.The domestic building fire took hold at a property on Friars Street, with firefighters called to the scene at 2.59am.Appliances from Lynn South, Lynn North, Sandringham, Terrington St Clement and Downham were sent, with crews wearing breathing apparatus while using main jets and hose reel jets to extinguish the flames.Crews were sent to Friars

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Sport

Stars ring the changes for Wolverhampton trip

King's Lynn have made a double team change ahead of their Sports Insure Premiership trip to Wolverhampton tonight – while Russian ace Artem Laguta has been ruled out through injury despite reding abroad at the weekend.The MacInnes Stars will welcome back locally based Simon Lambert to race in the top-flight for the first time since 2019 as they plug the gap left by the departure of Frederik Jakobsen.Lambert, who first

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