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KES footballers win county crown

Year 7 footballers from KES Academy have been crowned county champions after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Sprowston.The youngsters looked in all kinds of trouble after going two goals down in the early stages of the final, which was held at Aylsham FC.But they began to grow into the game, with and without the ball, and pulled a goal back through an Isaac Johnson penalty going into the break.The

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West Norfolk duo help county girls squad reach Southern Counties final

Two young footballers from West Norfolk have helped the girls' under-16 county side reach the Southern Counties cup final.Year 10 pupil Mya Parker, from the Downham Academy, and Year 11 student Kayla Rix, who attends King's Lynn Academy, are part of the squad who will take on Kent in the final at Herne Bay Football Club later this month.This is the first year in 12 years that Norfolk have ran

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Local News

Business hub is still The Place to be after year’s funding secured

A business hub that supports small businesses has been given the go-ahead to keep running after another year’s funding has been secured.The Place has been given the funding to keep running for another year from West Norfolk Council’s Shared Prosperity Fund.Located on Lynn’s New Conduit Street, it offers an “affordbale and supportive” space for people starting up their own businesses.The Place on New Conduit Street has secured further fundingRan by

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National News

Interest rates expected to rise again marking the highest level since 2008

Britain’s interest rates are expected to rise to the highest level since 2008. According to economists and the financial markets, the base rate will rise for the 12th consecutive time as inflation continues to soar. Policymakers at the Bank of England are expected to raise interests from 4.25% to 4.5% on Thursday, representing a 0.25 percentage point increase. The move will make it even more expensive to borrow, pushing banks

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Platinum Jubilee Stakes to be run in honour of the late Queen

The Platinum Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot has been renamed in honour of the late Queen and will now be known as The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. The late Queen’s love of racing and passion for breeding was rewarded with Classic success in all of the major British races except the Derby, but it is the Royal meeting in June which she became synonymous with. She entered with winner’s

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No concerns about Richard Sharps integrity while he was BBC chairman review

There were “no concerns” about Richard Sharp’s integrity while he was BBC chairman, a BBC conflicts of interest review commissioned after he was embroiled in a cronyism row involving Boris Johnson has found. The former Goldman Sachs banker and Conservative party donor resigned from his role at the corporation last month over helping the former prime minister secure an £800,000 loan facility. He will stand down at the end of

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Gaffer Stormzy makes his Soccer Aid managing debut

British musician Stormzy will make his Soccer Aid debut when he steps on to the pitch as the manager of the England side, it has been announced. The Vossi Bop singer, 29, and Manchester United fan will be assisted by former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp, Chelsea women boss Emma Hayes and Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure, who are all part of the England management team for the charity event.

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Local News

New train timetable will bring half-hourly departures during peak times

In the latest update of train times, it has been announced that a significant number of extra trains will run into Lynn.It’s good news for commuters in Lynn as Greater Northern timetable changes which will become effective as of May 21 will see five services during peak hours extended into the town.This will mean that during peak times, there will be half-hourly trains leaving from Lynn, heading to London King’s

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Historic pub set to reopen this summer after years of uncertainty

A historic town pub could open its doors once again this summer after being bought over by a lover of old buildings.The Lattice House in Lynn, which dates back to medieval times, has been purchased by town resident and businessman James Lee.The Chapel Street venue closed down last August after its licensees opted to leave the business.The Lattice House, on Chapel Street in LynnA number of faces have come and

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Stars travel to Leicester in Premiership

KING’S Lynn return to Premiership action after a ten-day break when they visit top-flight newcomers Leicester tomorrow night (7.30pm).The MacInnes Stars have lost their opening two away matches in the league, at Wolverhampton and Ipswich, and are looking for better as they make the trip to the East Midlands.The Lions have been inconsistent so far in 2023, having been beaten on their own circuit by Ipswich in the KO Cup

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