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Swifts beaten in North Cambs Junior Cup showpiece

Outwell Swifts suffered North Cambs Junior Cup heartache this evening.The Cambridgeshire CSI 3B leaders lost 4-1 against Whittlesey Athletic Reserves at Wisbech Town’s Fountain Fresh Park.Swifts, who were unable to reproduce the levels of their semi-final win over Wisbech Town Reserves, conceded twice in the opening 15 minutes.North Cambs Junior Cup final between Outwell Swifts and Whittlesey Athletic Reserves this evening. Pictures: Adam Fairbrother (63533251)North Cambs Junior Cup final between

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Local News

Hundreds enjoy Easter fun day in town centre

Families from across West Norfolk filled the streets of Lynn town centre at the weekend for its annual Easter egg trail.Children headed to Easter HQ (The Place) on Saturday to take part in this year’s Easter family fun day.The free event was organised by Vancouver Quarter and Discover King's Lynn.Easter fun in Vancouver Quarter. Pictures: Ian BurtLots of fun Easter activities were taking placeA total of 19 stores throughout the

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National News

Joe Biden calls for powersharing return to bring economic boost to Northern Ireland

The US president has given a keynote speech at Ulster University US President Joe Biden expressed hopes of a return to powersharing in Northern Ireland as he insisted stable devolved government could deliver an economic windfall for the region. In a keynote address at Ulster University in Belfast, Mr Biden praised the work of the UK and EU to strike the Windsor Framework on post-Brexit trading arrangements. The president’s visit to Northern Ireland comes

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Harry to attend Kings coronation but Meghan will miss ceremony and stay in US

The news ends months of speculation about whether or not the Duke will be at his father's big day The Duke of Sussex is to attend his father the King’s coronation, but the Duchess of Sussex will miss the historic occasion and stay in California with the couple’s children, Buckingham Palace has announced. Harry, who laid bare his troubled relationship with the royal family in his controversial Netflix documentary and

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Sport

Swifts out for revenge ahead of Junior Cup final

Outwell Swifts have revenge on their minds as they gear up for a North Cambs Junior Cup final tonight.The showpiece clash against Whittlesey Athletic Reserves will take place at Wisbech Town’s Fountain Fresh Park this evening (Wednesday), with kick-off at 7.30pm.The game represents a new high for Outwell, who are reigning Cambridgeshire County League CSI 4C champions and look set to seal a second consecutive promotion from the CSI 3B.Outwell

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Local News

Roadshows back to help you beat your bills

Roadshows to help West Norfolk residents "beat their bills" are back, visiting 10 venues in the area over the next few months.Starting in Downham this Friday, the borough council's 'Beat Your Bills' roadshows are back and this year, instead of concentrating mainly on energy efficiency, will be offering help on all aspects of cost of living.This will include information about how to access benefits, grants, discounts, save money and more.Beat

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Town centre road closed as crews look to fix sinkhole

A main road through Lynn town centre has been closed today as work continues to repair a sinkhole.Part of King Street collapsed on Saturday, with police taping the area off to alert motorists to it.And today, a full closure has been put in place - with Anglian Water crews attending the site this morning.King Street in Lynn is currently closed as work continues on a sinkholeA spokesperson for the water

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Duo to appear in court following town shop theft

Two men have been charged following a theft from a shop in Lynn.A number of garden items were taken from a shop in the town shortly after midday on Tuesday. Items were recovered by officers from a vehicle outside a shop in Wisbech at around 1pm the same afternoon.The shop was not identified, although the vehicle was seized at a sister store.The vehicle seized by officers in Wisbech. Picture: Norfolk

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National News

Man City take big step to Champions League semi finals with 3 0 win over Bayern Munich

Star striker Erling Haaland broke another record during the match Erling Haaland scored his 45th goal of the season as Manchester City claimed an emphatic 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. The prolific Norwegian added to a stunning first-half strike from Rodri and a Bernardo Silva header as City took firm command of their last-eight tie in the first leg at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.

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Joe Biden to hold talks with Rishi Sunak in Belfast as part of Ireland visit

The US president will also give a keynote speech at Ulster University US president Joe Biden will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Belfast on Wednesday after arriving in Northern Ireland on Tuesday night as part of a historic four-day trip to the island of Ireland. Mr Sunak greeted the US president after Air Force One landed at RAF Aldergrove on Tuesday night ahead of engagements across the

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