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Young people the biggest users of generative AI Ofcom study shows

Teenagers and children are far more likely than adults to have used generative AI, according to Ofcom’s latest research into the UK’s online habits. The regulator said its latest study showed that four in five (79%) online teenagers aged 13-17 now use generative AI tools – which includes chatbots such as ChatGPT, with 40% of those aged 7-12 also using the technology. Generative AI is capable of creating text, images

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National News

No smoking gun linking mental health harm and the internet study

The internet and mobile phones may not have a “blanket negative effect” on wellbeing and mental health, researchers say. A large international study used data from two million people aged 15 to 89 in 168 countries, and found smaller associations than would be expected if the internet were causing widespread psychological harm. The researchers say that if the link between internet use and poor health were as universal and robust

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Local News

Controversial plans for new 3G sports pitch are withdrawn

A new location for a 3G sports pitch will have to be found after a controversial application was withdrawn following residents’ complaints.A West Norfolk Council application to build an artificial field at Alive Lynnsport was withdrawn on Thursday, the same day as the authority’s full meeting at Lynn’s town hall.Cllr Sandra Collop asked cabinet member Cllr Jo Rust if she would be able to attend a meeting regarding the plans,

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Local News

Christmas lights switch-on attended by thousands

A town’s Christmas lights switch-on saw thousands attend to enjoy the festivities at the weekend.Lynn’s Christmas light switch-on attracted many to the Tuesday Market Place on Sunday where there was live music and entertainment throughout the afternoon.‘The Place’, a pop-up space in town, held a lantern-making workshop, and the fun didn’t stop there as stars from the Corn Exchange's pantomime Dick Whittington kept the children and parents occupied as they

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Local News

Emergency services rush to scene of vehicle blaze

Emergency services rushed to a vehicle fire this afternoon.Firefighters and police officers were called today at 3.25pm to the blaze at William Booth Road in Lynn.Fire crews from from Lynn North and Lynn South used hose reel jets to extinguish the flames.Firefighters extinguished the vehicle fire this afternoon. Picture: iStockThe road was blocked, but police have confirmed it is now clear.Firefighters sent a stop message for the incident at 3.46pm.

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Sport

Danish ace back for the Lynn Stars

KIng's Lynn favourite Niels-Kristian Iversen is racing back into the team line-up for the 2024 season.And the Stars are also delighted to confirm GB youngster Anders Rowe, who made such a positive impression during his stint with the club this year, will return to take the Rising Star berth.Danish ace Iversen, now 41, spent many of his best top-flight years at the Adrian Flux Arena with an unbroken spell in

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Sport

Linnets manager unhappy with defensive frailties

Adam Lakeland has admitted defensive frailties cost his King's Lynn Town side at National League North leaders Tamworth on Saturday.The Lambs opened the scoring early on when Liam Dolman scored following a corner and made it 2-0 through Jamie Jellis four minutes before the break.It went from bad to worse in the second half as the home side made it 3-0 through Ty Deacon after 72 minutes.Manager Adam Lakeland. Picture:

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Local News

Care home residents shower four-legged friends with affection during visit

Residents of a care home have spent a morning showering four-legged friends with affection.Briar House Care Home, in Lynn, hosted special guests Maizy and Chocky from Minature Donkeys for Therapy and Fun on the morning of August 30.After some encouragement of ginger biscuits, mints and cheddars, both donkeys were suitably settled in the home, with Chocky eventually braving the lift to the amusement of the residents.Sybil Butler being given a

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Local News

Building society aims to raise a million to help new charity partner

A building society hopes to help thousands of people enter the world of work with its new charity partnership.Yorkshire Building Society, which has a branch on New Conduit Street in Lynn, has announced FareShare as its partner until June 2026.FareShare is a charity which fights hunger and food waste by redistributing surplus food from industries to some 8,500 charities across the country.The building society will support the charity through fundraising

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National News

Recession threat means UK firms surviving rather than innovating survey

UK firms are failing to innovate as they are focused on survival amid a bleak economic outlook and recession fears, a survey has suggested. Half of company bosses said the threat of economic volatility has caused them to stop innovating, according to a poll of more than 300 chief executives and top bosses across the country by consultancy Magnetic. Some 56% of firms are prioritising the survival of their business

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