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Health secretary praises hospital campaigners

Health Secretary Steve Barclay praised those who have campaigned for a new Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Lynn as he announced to the House of Commons yesterday that one will be built by 2030.In announcing that the QEH was one of five RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) hospitals to be rebuilt, he acknowledged the current building was not safe to operate before 2030.He said: “I would like to take a moment

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Hard work pays off for politicians

West Norfolk politicians have played a key part in persuading the Government to commit to rebuilding the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital.Today, three of the main players in that campaigning have reacted to the long-awaited decision.North West Norfolk MP James Wild said: “The announcement that QEH will be one of the new hospitals that the government is committed to building by 2030 is fantastic news.North West Norfolk MP James Wild, Health

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Hospital campaigners are delighted with announcement

Campaigners have greeted today’s announcement of a new Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Lynn with delight.Following the Government’s announcement that a new hospital will be built, there was widespread joy in West Norfolk.Independent borough councillor Jo Rust, who has orgainsed weekly protests outside the current hospital, told the Lynn News: “Today’s positive announcement is much welcomed but long overdue. Our hardworking staff and all those who rely on our QEH will

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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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National News

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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National News

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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