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County Council leader accepts plans for new hospital

The leader of Norfolk County Council has welcomed the news that a new Queen Elizabeth Hospital will be built in King’s Lynn.It follows the announcement that the QEH would be added to the Government’s New Hospital Programme.Cllr Kay Mason Billig, leader of Norfolk County Council, said: “The need for investment in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been clear for some time, and we’ve been in regular correspondence with ministers urging

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Local News

Truss expresses relief that town will get a new hospital

South West Norfolk MP Liz Truss has expressed her relief that an annoucement has been made that Lynn will get a new hospital.The former prime minister has campaigned alongside North West Norfolk MP James Wild for a new building for several months.The new hospital will replace the existing facility, where the roof is being held up by thousands of stilts in a building that had already outlived its 30-year lifespan

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National News

Professor Green introduces Kate to his Nanny Pat at kinship carer celebration

Rapper Professor Green introduced the Princess of Wales to his Nanny Pat – and she had even bought a new blouse for the occasion. The songwriter’s grandmother got up extra early to have her hair done on Thursday before being introduced to Kate at a support group session for kinship carers in London. The princess also played with children on the floor as she met a group of carers at

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Lewis Hamilton expects to sign new Mercedes deal soon amid Ferrari rumours

Lewis Hamilton denied he has been offered a contract by Ferrari and expects to sign a new Mercedes deal “in the coming weeks”. Hamilton’s future in the sport is under the spotlight with just six months to run on his current £40million-a-year deal. It was reported the build-up to this week’s Monaco Grand Prix that Ferrari are preparing a bid to land Hamilton in a blockbuster transfer. But when asked

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Average household energy bill to fall by 426 from July amid Ofgem price cap cut

The average household energy bill will fall by £426 a year from July after Ofgem dropped its price cap following tumbling wholesale prices. The regulator announced it is cutting its price cap from £3,280 to £2,074 from July 1, marking the first time consumers on default tariffs have seen their prices fall since the global gas crisis took hold more than 18 months ago. At its peak, the price cap reached £4,279

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Sport

Girls have fun at Mid Norfolk Youth League festival

The Mid Norfolk Youth League (MNYL) celebrated the end of their inaugural season of girls' football with a trophy event hosted by Heacham Minors earlier this month.For 2022/23, the league was able to facilitate local football in both Under-11 and Under-13 age categories, and all teams were represented at the event.The tournament was provided as a round robin competition with games contested in a time shortened, full nine-versus-nine format.Action from

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Sport

No home comforts for West Norfolk drivers

It was a frustrating night for West Norfolk drivers on home soil when the F1 stock cars were in action together with the two-litre stock car English Championship.Austen Freestone endured a tough night in the two-litre stock cars when he blew up his engine in his second qualifying heat.He managed to source a spare engine and his team did an amazing job to change the engine for the championship race,

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Ten teens set to appear in court after fight outside leisure centre

Ten teenagers are set to appear in court after being charged following a fight at Alive Lynnsport in January.The teens, who are all boys, have been charged with violent disorder after the incident at the venue on Greenpark Avenue, Lynn, on Monday, January 9, where a football tournament was being held.Six of them have also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon.Alive Lynnsport in King's LynnThe fight left one

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National News

Chris Packham wins libel claim over tiger fraud allegations

Chris Packham has won his High Court libel claim over denied allegations he misled the public into donating to a wildlife charity to rescue “broken” tigers from circuses. The TV naturalist sued three men for libel over nine articles which included claims he “manipulated” people into donating to rescue five tigers while knowing the animals were well looked after. The strongly denied allegations, repeated in several tweets and videos, related

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Sport

Matas picks up top spot for West Norfolk

West Norfolk Athletic Club has a new Quad Kids champion after the first event of the season.Under-11 athlete Matas Petreikis picked up first place overall with a total of 223 points - his biggest points haul yet.Petreikis claimed two personal bests in both the 600 metres and sprint and was the only competitor to jumpo more than two metres.The club also had four other juniors in action. James Watts made

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