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Kirsten to open life-coaching business to help women with burnout

A woman has started her own life-coaching business to help others suffering with “overwhelm and burnout”.Time to Shine is the brainchild of Kirsten Smith, who created her business especially to help women who were once in the same position as herself.Kirsten formally used to be a HR consultant but decided to make the switch to running her own business which will launch on Monday, May 1 in Lynn.Kirsten SmithTime to

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Legoland reveals new miniature models for the Kings coronation

Legoland has unveiled a miniature coronation scene ahead of the royal event next week. A tiny replica of Buckingham Palace features a King and Queen Consort figurine standing on the balcony, waving to the crowds below. The display also includes a gold state coach depicting the King’s journey down the Mall, along with the Windsor Castle coronation concert complete with orchestra and the royal family seated in the royal box.

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Downham Town book place in play-off final

Downham Town clinched their place in the Thurlow Nunn First Division North Final following a convincing 4-1 victory over Whittlesey Athletic.Two goals from Matty Blackford, a thunderbolt from Joe Jackson and a George Watts-Sturrock sealed Downham's passage into Saturday's final where they will take on Harwich and Parkeston at the SCL Memorial Field.The league runners-up controlled affairs from the very first whistle against a Whittlesey side who came into the

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Saxons prove spot-on in final

Weeting Saxons triumphed in the North West Norfolk League’ League Cup Division Two Cup at the second time of asking after holding their nerve from the penalty spot last Friday.Saxons won 5-4 on penalties after a dramatic 90 minutes had finished all-square at 3-3 after Gayton Old Boys forced their way back into the tie after being three goals down.Weeting had been on this stage before but lost out to

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South Wootton youngsters make last four

Under-11 girls from South Wootton Junior School represented King's Lynn Town Football Club in the National League North Finals.Their appearance came as a result of their triumph in the Midlands and East finals last term and they just missed out on a spot in the final.With Scarborough, Solihull Moors, Fylde, York and Chester in the group, the girls managed to achieve third in the group after four draws and a

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No nul points Camilla jokes with UKs Eurovision entry Mae Muller

The Queen Consort told the UK’s Eurovision hopeful Mae Muller “No nul points” when she joined the King in unveiling the contest’s spectacular stage. Charles and Camilla, who are busy preparing for their coronations, visited Liverpool and lit up the arena hosting the global show, which will crown a national winner on Saturday May 13. Eurovision 2023 managing director Martin Green said the royal couple expressed “interest” in the event,

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Firefighters sent to field blaze which was ‘deliberately started’

Firefighters were sent to a field blaze in Lynn which was “deliberately started” yesterday evening.One crew from Lynn North attended the area around Wooside and Swallowfield Road following reports of a field fire at around 5.51pm.Officials from the fire service said: “This was a deliberately started fire.”Firefighters were sent to field blaze which was ‘deliberately started’. Picture: iStockA stop was called to the incident at 6.35pm.

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All you need to know as GEAR 10K returns to town this weekend

With just days to go, thousands of runners of all abilities and ages are getting ready for the annual return of the Recipharm GEAR 10K.Taking place this Sunday, the event is expected to raise tens of thousands of pounds for a number of local and national charities.As part of the event, runners are encouraged to fundraise for their own charity of choice or one of the event’s partner charities. This

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Britain lifts 301 people to safety from Sudan with four more flights scheduled

The British evacuation mission from Sudan has lifted 301 people to safety over four flights as the military races against time to rescue citizens while a fragile ceasefire holds. Another RAF flight was preparing to depart the Wadi Saeedna airstrip near the capital of Khartoum on Wednesday afternoon, with a further three flights expected later in the day. Downing Street said the flights have been “full or close to full”,

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ITVs Grand National coverage had 700 complaints over response to protests

The coverage of the Grand National on ITV has received more than 700 complaints alleging bias from commentators over their response to animal rights protesters. In April, more than 100 people were arrested after activists from campaign group Animal Rising attempted to scale fences around Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool. ITV Racing Live At The Randox Grand National Festival 2023 covered the event on Saturday April 15, which was shown from 2pm to 6.15pm on ITV1. The

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