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Henry Kissinger hailed as an artist among diplomats following death at 100

Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger has been described as “one of the most dependable and distinctive voices on foreign affairs” following his death at the age of 100. Mr Kissinger, who served under former presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, died at his home in Connecticut, his consultancy firm said. The diplomat played a key role in foreign policy in the United States during the Cold War and

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National News

Under fire Matt Hancock to give evidence before Covid inquiry

Matt Hancock is expected to contest accusations made about his performance as health secretary during the pandemic as he appears before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. The ex-minister’s evidence is expected to take up the whole of Thursday’s sitting hours following repeated criticism made against him by a number of other witnesses. The former Tory MP, who now sits as an independent after losing the party whip for appearing on ITV’s

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Local News

Homeless man with PTSD pleads for council to offer him temporary accommodation

“I’m scared. I am being sick every day. I’m not eating properly because I can’t, because I am constantly looking over my shoulder every way I turn.”Those are the words of Andrew Jarman, who has been homeless and sleeping rough on the streets of Lynn for months.He has been left shocked by what he feels is West Norfolk Council’s unwillingness to provide any accommodation for him, having done so previously.

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Sport

Soccer Club’s Summer is too hot for Watlington to handle

Finally, the recent wet weather abated to allow the Mid Norfolk Youth League girls' divisions to go ahead in full.The result of the day came at Kingsway, where KLSC Lionesses took on Watlington in the Under 12s.Buoyed by picking up their first win a fortnight earlier, KLSC raced into the lead with a first-half Summer Ellis hat-trick, the first of which came within the opening minute.Hat-trick hero Summer Ellis with

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Sport

Under-15s battle back for Shelford victory

In a thrilling display of resilience and teamwork,under-15 players from West Norfolk Rugby Club pulled off an extraordinary comeback to secure a 21-29 victory against Shelford away in a chilly encounter on Sunday morning.The West Norfolk squad faced adversity from the start, as illnesses left them with only 15 players and no substitutes.Despite the setback, the boys eagerly travelled the long ride to Shelford in Cambridge, ready for the challenge

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Sport

Dubai 7s date for West Norfolk rugby ace

West Norfolk rugby star Georgie Lingham jetted to the sun this week to play for the Hammerheads in one of rugby’s most famous fixtures - the Dubai 7s.Lingham is building up her game time and pitch presence ahead of the Olympics next summer.As a North Wootton native, Lingham has been part of the local rugby club since the start of her journey, already having had the honour of representing England

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Sport

Pelicans held to home draw

Pelicans 1 Cambridge South 1sts 1Pelicans dropped points for the first time at home this season - but their bid for East Men's Division 1 North glory remains firmly in their sights.Come the end of the season they might reflect on this results as a point gained rather than two points dropped against a well-organised Cambridge South side.Pelicans took the league early in the first half thanks to their captain

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National News

Final chance to see pandas at Edinburgh Zoo ahead of their return to China

Visitors have one final opportunity to say goodbye to Britain’s only giant pandas before zoo keepers get them ready to make their way back to China. Yang Guang and Tian Tian have lived at Edinburgh Zoo since 2011 as part of a 10-year agreement between the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. Access to the panda enclosure will be restricted from 3.30pm on Thursday

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Citizens Advice warning as many turn to buy now pay later to fund Christmas

More than a quarter of UK adults say they are likely to use buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) to help ease spending over the festive period, Citizens Advice has found. The charity said it was braced to provide debt support in the New Year as some 28% of consumers – the equivalent of 15.1 million people – plan to use the unregulated credit for Christmas spending, rising to 56% of parents with primary

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