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Packed out cinema shows success of senior citizen film club

A year on since launching, elderly residents in West Norfolk are still enjoying a monthly film club put on by a rotary club.The Senior Citizens Film Club is organised by Lynn’s Priory Rotary Club and sees crowds of people pack into the Alive Corn Exchange Cinema.A total of 200 people attended the last film, which was The Great Escaper. The first event held back in November 2022 had a total

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Heacham suffer huge injury blow as player suffers bad leg break

Heacham have suffered a huge injury blow after Lewis Gibson suffered a broken leg against Dersingham last night.Gibson is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after breaking his right fibia and dislodging his ankle in the hastily-arranged friendly clash.The midfielder was taken to hospital where x-rays confirmed the bad break.Heacham's Lewis Gibson who suffered a bad leg break in a friendly game against Dersingham last night. Picture: Ian BurtHeacham

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Linnets boss hails impact of new signing

King's Lynn Town manager Adam Lakeland has lauded the impact of Gabriel Rogers, after the youngster’s 18-minute cameo helped the Linnets to victory at Rushall Olympic last night.Rogers, who only signed for the club on Tuesday morning, came off the bench to win the late penalty which Bartosz Cybulski converted to hand Lynn only their second away victory of the National League North season.The former Yeovil Town, Torquay United and

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Radio station launches 24-hour channels for Christmas and country music lovers

A Lynn-based radio station has aimed to spread a bit of extra festive cheer this Christmas after announcing two brand extensions.A bit of country is also on the itinerary for KL1 Radio, which has launched two extensions to offer listeners 24 hours of constant music.KL XTRA will offer a pop-up radio service to local organisations and event companies who can use an online and DAB service to ‘own a temporary

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Mental health support for carers

Carers are being invited to an evening event where they can get support for their own mental health.It comes as Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust have teamed up with Lynn’s Mind Rest Hub on Norfolk Street to launch the series of events.The first will be on November 23, also Carers Rights Day, from 6-8pm. The events will run once every six weeks and will be held at Mind Rest

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National News

Average house price predicted to be 45000 higher by 2028

House prices are expected to be around £45,000 higher on average by 2028, as market demand and buying power recovers, according to a forecast. Property adviser Savills, which released the research, said the market looks set to “bottom out” around the middle of next year. Across Britain, the average property value will increase to £300,108 in 2028, marking a £45,521 or 17.9% increase from an average house price of £254,587

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Seventh baker leaves The Great British Bake Off tent following dessert week

Saku has become the latest contestant to leave The Great British Bake Off tent after she failed to impress in dessert week. Tuesday’s episode of the Channel 4 show saw the bakers tackle a retro creme caramel signature, a treacle sponge for the technical challenge and a meringue bomb showstopper. After all three rounds, presenter Alison Hammond announced Dan as star baker – while presenter Noel Fielding revealed that Sri

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Stones blow dampens Manchester City joy at Champions League progress

Manchester City defender John Stones is facing a lay-off after suffering an injury in the holders’ Champions League stroll against Young Boys on Tuesday. The England international was withdrawn at half-time at the Etihad Stadium. Manager Pep Guardiola described the loss of Stones as the “deep bad news” from a night when City secured their place in the last 16 for an 11th successive year with an otherwise straightforward 3-0

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Ban on dangerous laughing gas comes into force

Possession of laughing gas with the intent of getting high has been made illegal, with repeat offenders facing up to two years in jail. Dealers who peddle nitrous oxide – nicknamed “hippy crack” – could face up to 14 years behind bars. The ban, promised as part of the Government’s anti-social behaviour action plan, makes nitrous oxide a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This means possession of

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15 year old boy dies after stabbing near West Yorkshire school

A 15-year-old boy has died after a stabbing near a school in Leeds. The teenager was attacked on St Margaret’s Avenue in the Horsforth area of Leeds, according to the head of a nearby school. West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to the scene just before 3pm on Tuesday to reports of an assault. The force said a teenage boy has been arrested over the incident. Senior investigating officer Detective Chief

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