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Dersingham Reserves win six-goal thriller in last four

It was league cup semi-final weekend in the North West Norfolk Football League with eight teams looking to secure a place at Fakenham Town FC in April’s finals.Dersingham Reserves hosted Docking Rangers at The Pastures and ran out 4-2 victors.Goals from Conor McQuaid, Kieran Nurse, and Ben Harris (2) ensured their final spot.Harry Morton gets his head to the ball before Kodie Turvey. (63143866)Docking gave their all and stayed in

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Pelicans Under-10s are crowned county champions

Ten years ago, Graham Brooks played an instrumental role in helping youngsters from Pelicans Hockey Club into a regional final.A decade later, Brooks has helped the latest crop of Under-10 talent emerging from the club to be crowned county champions at Dereham in what has been very much a team effort throughout the club.Many of the current side started their hockey career with Hockey Heroes, the England Hockey course, run

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Mum’s the word as ladies battle to the bitter end

West Norfolk 14 Ipswich 20 Mother’s Day is always special and even more so when you can play with your daughter, coach your daughter or simply have your children on the sideline cheering you on.This is the position that West Ladies were in when they welcomed Ipswich for the return home fixture. Everything was laid on from food to music.An invigorated West came to the field and it was obvious

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Sport

Leading lights line-up for West Norfolk in race finals

Two of West Norfolk Athletic Club’s leading lights participated in the ESAA National Cross-Country Championship, held at Wollaton Park, in Nottingham.Evie Clayton and Edward Murray lined up for the most eagerly anticipated event of the winter for all young athletes.In this event the best cross-country athletes in each of the 46 counties in England compete for the honour of being the best in the country.Evie Clayton (63115754)The age categories comprise

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National News

Andrew Freddie Flintoff to leave Top Gear as filming on series 34 halted

It's being reported the former cricketer is “quitting the show” after being involved in an accident at the end of last year Filming on the latest series of Top Gear will not resume amid reports that “daredevil” presenter Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff is “quitting the show” after being involved in an accident at the end of last year. BBC studios said on Thursday night that “under the circumstances” they feel “it

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Stopping school inspections not in childrens best interests says Ofsted chief

There've been calls for them to be paused following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry Stopping inspections would not be in the best interests of children, the head of the schools watchdog has said after calls for them to be paused following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry. Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman acknowledged the debate about reforming inspections to remove grades “is a legitimate one” but insisted school checks aim

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Violent French pension protests erupt as 1 million demonstrate

Demonstrators are angry about plans to raise the pension age from 62 to 64 More than 1 million people demonstrated across France on Thursday against unpopular pension reforms, with violence erupting in some places. Unions have called for new nationwide strikes and protests next week, coinciding with King Charles’ planned visit to France. The Interior Ministry said the march in Paris — marred by violence, as were numerous marches elsewhere — drew 119,000

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Local News

Educational company publishes dual language children’s books

A huge demand for dual language books in English and Ukrainian has led to 12 children’s books to be published.The educational publisher, Badger Learning, based in Lynn, is publishing the paperbacks on Friday, March 31 in response to the need for high-quality resources to support Ukrainian children.These paperbacks are also available as eBooks and follow on from the six eBooks that Badger Learning decided to publish and offer for free

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Local News

Patient buys equipment for hospital as thanks for treatment

A former Queen Elizabeth patient has given back to the Lynn hospital as a mark of his gratitude.Gerry Ryan, 64, was diagnosed in 2021 with stage four emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and has handed over three nebuliser units to the QEH.The Emneth man has been raising money from his Diamond Motown shows at March United Services Club in aid of Asthma and Lung UK, but also wanted

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Rise in consumer confidence masks stark reality of cost of living crisis

Consumer confidence climbed slightly in March despite the cost-of-living crisis remaining a “stark reality” for most, according to a survey. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased two points in March, masking ongoing concerns about personal finances and rising to an overall score of minus 36. Confidence in personal finances over the next 12 months remains weak, falling three points to minus 21 – three points lower than this time last

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