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Breaking the ground at diagnostics centre as work begins

Work has officially begun on a new state-of-the-art diagnostics centre at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital.Selected members of staff from the hospital visited the site where they were some of the first to lift soil from the ground.Building work is expected to finish by next July ready for the centre to open – which is said to reduce waiting times for patients needing MRI and CT scans as well as X-rays.

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Pride set to bring sea of rainbows as event returns to town with parade and live entertainment

Thousands are set to descend on Lynn tomorrow in a sea of rainbows as Pride returns to the town.As in previous years, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Pride will feature a colourful parade through the town centre and celebrations in The Walks.Dace Lockwood, of the Pride committee, said: “King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Pride is a reflection of our community – it’s a family-friendly event that welcomes everyone and allows

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Care home showcases artistic talents of two residents in exhibition

A Lynn care home has showcased the talents of two of its residents as it put on an art exhibition this week.Goodwins Hall Care Home residents Anthony Leakey, 70, and Sylvia Parr, 88, created several pieces of work which were displayed on its walls to share with family and friends when they visited on Wednesday.Anthony uses art foil and pre-painted sheets with an outline of the picture before using a

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Lambert makes sensational return to Stars for final six meetings of the season

King’s Lynn hero Robert Lambert is to make a sensational return to the club for the final six matches of the Sports Insure Premiership season.The Norwich-born star has agreed a deal to rejoin the MacInnes Stars and will come into the team in time for Monday’s trip to Belle Vue.He will then make his first appearance in four years at the Adrian Flux Area in the return fixture against the

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Downham Stow do the double after defeating Runcton

Downham Stow 233-5North Runcton 232-8Downham Stow romped home to record a double this season over neighbours North Runcton with a five-wicket success.Action from Downham Stow’s victory over North RunctonRuncton won the toss and batted and set 232-8 which looked a reasonable total to defend on a wicket that was not coming on to the bat.The visitors looked in a good position after dismissing Ben Wilcox and Liam Muggeridge with the

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Pedlars bounce back from cup exit to maintain unbeaten league run

It was a disappointing exit from the League Challenge Cup midweek for Swaffham Town.The Pedlars took the lead 22 minutes into the game, Dylan Edge smashing home from sixteen yards.The balance was restored eight minutes into the second half through an unfortunate own goal.Man of the match Oli Williams makes his presence known in the Pedlars’ game against Whitton United on Saturday. Photo: Eddie DeaneThe game then went to penalties,

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Ryston Runners race final GP and then mingle with dinosaurs

Two evenings of racing preceded an in-house competition masquerading as a social event for members of Ryston Runners AC last week.Wednesday saw the last of the races in the Peterborough 5K Grand Prix Series, this one hosted by Bushfield Joggers at Nene Park.Madison Hicks completed her series by placing 22nd overall and 2nd U11G in the 3k event, with 12:03. George Pettit, Nigel Kenny, and Gina Hurrell competed over 5k

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Six of the best find race route is so prehistoric

Endurance running comes in many shapes and forms, but 6 of the West Norfolk AC athletes found their route rather more prehistoric than normal this week, when they took part in the ROARR! dinosaur park Dino Dash, hosted by Norwich Road Runners.It’s fair to say it’s a difficult event with some very steep hills and meat eating company along the winding paths.The junior race was a 2.5k two lap affair,

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Jenson returns home with five wins from Kimbolton Festival

It was a perfect weekend for Marshland St James kart racer Jenson Sayell at Hunts Kart Racing Club’s 2023 Kimbolton Festival over the weekend.Nine-year-old Sayell won five out of five races, took the fastest lap in each race (and qualifying) and was voted Commentators’ Cadet of the Weekend.Saturday’s qualifying session set the grid for Heat 1. Sayell took his Micromax to pole position with a time of 48.00 seconds around

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Home soil success for Hepher after seniors victory

Simon Hepher enjoyed a good day at the office by winning the Norfolk Seniors’ Championship at the golf club where he works – Middleton Hall.Hepher, who runs the shop at the West Norfolk club, used his day off to fine effect as he fired a four-over-par 75 and clinched victory by two shots.Local knowledge came in handy for Hepher, especially on the back nine. He showed a cool head on

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