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Pope Francis leads Palm Sunday Mass after hospital stay

It's the first ceremony that the 86 year old has presided at after being treated for bronchitis Pope Francis battled a hoarse voice and was bundled up in a thick coat as he presided over a Mass in St Peter’s Square before tens of thousands of faithful on Palm Sunday, a day after he left hospital following treatment for bronchitis. The sun broke through the clouds during the Mass, one

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Sport

Ryston Runners members bag two age category wins

Fortunately for the 20 Ryston Runners taking part in the 2023 Wymondham 20 mile race on Sunday, the early morning rain stopped in time for them all to enjoy relatively good conditions for their races.This “traditional” event, for those taking part in the London Marathon next month, gives competitors a last longish distance test before tapering down.There were two category winners from the club, Lesley Robins F50 and Malcolm Tuff

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National News

Star studded Olivier Awards 2023 to celebrate best of British theatre

Jodie Comer and Paul Mescal lead the nominations Jodie Comer and Paul Mescal are among the nominees for the top gongs at the Olivier Awards 2023. Stars of the West End will celebrate the best of British theatre at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday hosted by Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham. A new stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated film My Neighbour Totoro leads the pack with nine

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National News

Delays continue at Dover despite additional overnight ferries

The port say they hope to finally clear the backlog by lunchtime Delays are continuing at the Port of Dover on Sunday morning, despite extra ferry services running overnight to try and ease the disruption. A spokesperson for the port says they hope to finally clear the backlog by lunchtime. The port has said the delays were “due to lengthy French border processes and sheer volume”. P&O Ferries updated passengers

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National News

New review aims to close employment gap for people with autism

Fewer than 3 in 10 of people in this group are currently in work Charities have welcomed the launch of a review aimed at sparking a rethink into access to work for people with autism. Employment rates for this group are particularly low with fewer than three in 10 in work, the Government said. The Buckland Review of Autism Employment will consider issues including how employers identify and better support

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National News

Anthony Joshua labours to unanimous points win over Jermaine Franklin

It's Joshua's 25th professional win Anthony Joshua returned to winning ways but only after a laboured display in a unanimous points victory over Jermaine Franklin. The Briton had lost three of his last five fights, which included consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, but he tasted success again for the first time since 2020 after the judges scored the London bout 118-111, 117-111 and 117-111 in favour of the home favourite.

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National News

Police arrest man near Scottish First Ministers official residence

The 28 year old was taken into custody on Saturday evening A man has been arrested after police were called to a report of someone acting “suspiciously” near the official residence of Scotland’s First Minister. Police Scotland said they were called to the Charlotte Square area of Edinburgh, where Bute House is situated, at about 7.40pm on Saturday. The force said that a 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection

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National News

Three British men detained in Taliban custody in Afghanistan

The Foreign Office says they're urgently trying to make contact with them Three British men are being held in Taliban custody in Afghanistan. Non-profit organisation the Presidium Network is assisting two of the men, charity medic Kevin Cornwell and a second unnamed man. Presidium confirmed that the third man is Miles Routledge (pictured), the British holidaymaker who received widespread attention and criticism on social media in August 2021 having travelled to Afghanistan despite

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Local News

Pupils come out on top at music festival

Examiners at the Norfolk Music Festival in Norwich were singing the praises of Lynn’s Greyfriars Academy pupils who came out top.The festival is a showcase for any type of instrument or singing, from school choirs to rock bands.Janet Moyle, deputy head, said: “At the event, Greyfriars Academy came out top.Greyfriars Academy attended the Norfolk Music Festival. Janet Moyle, deputy head, pictured at back“ Our grading was outstanding, an exceptional performance,

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