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Author of upcoming royal book says he did not interview Meghan for it

Omid Scobie says he sourced information from mutual friends The author of an upcoming book about the royal family has said he did not interview the Duchess of Sussex for it but shares mutual friends with her which helped with sourcing information. Omid Scobie’s book, Endgame, is set to be released on Tuesday and will look “inside” the royal family and the monarchy’s “fight for survival”. The 42-year-old, who previously

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Local News

Who can take the Business Innovation crown?

Two dance teachers scooped the Business Innovation Award at this year’s Mayor’s Business Awards – and now we are looking to crown a champion at our 2024 ceremony.Lynn-based Noise & Chance School of Dance was named the winner for their fundraising efforts as they were given their well-earned prize.Spearheaded by Emily Penman and Trina Lee, their classes provide a unique place of solace for youngsters.Emily Penman (left) and Trina Lee

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Local News

Mother assaulted police officer after school had taken her daughters away because she was drunk

A mother pushed a police officer in frustration after having her daughters taken away from her by their school teachers while she was drunk.Tatjana Alabjeva, 39, of Dobby Drive in Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court on Thursday charged with assault by beating of an emergency worker.She pleaded guilty to the offence, which she committed on October 19 at her home address.Alabjeva appeared at Lynn Magistrates' Court on ThursdayCrown

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Local News

20-year-old who ‘didn’t know you need a licence’ was caught driving truck through town

A 20-year-old claimed he did not know you need a licence to drive after being caught behind the wheel of a truck.Mahmoud Ramadan, of Norfolk Street in Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court on Thursday charged with three offences.He pleaded guilty to driving without insurance, without a licence and while using a mobile phone.Old Sunway in Lynn, where Mahmoud Ramadan was caught. Picture: Google MapsCrown prosecutor Holly Postle told

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Sport

Linnets beaten on their travels, Town and Pedlars win while Magpies draw and Ghosts beaten

King's Lynn Town went down to a third defeat in a week today as they were beaten 3-1 at National League North leaders Tamworth.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 worsened in the second half as the home side made it 3-0 through Ty Deacon after 72 minutes.Sub Jordan Ponticelli

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National News

Erling Haaland makes history before Trent Alexander Arnold earns a point for Liverpool at Man City

The massive game between the Premier League's top two has ended 1-1 Trent Alexander-Arnold cancelled out Erling Haaland’s 50th Premier League goal as Liverpool grabbed a point against champions and title rivals Manchester City on Saturday. The England international struck 10 minutes from the end of a tight encounter at the Etihad Stadium after Haaland’s landmark strike looked like extending City’s record home winning run. City had won their previous 23 games on home turf in all competitions, a running

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National News

Happiness locked up in grief as Israelis celebrate return of hostages

The freed Israelis included nine women and four children aged nine and under Family and friends of Israeli hostages released by Hamas have celebrated the return of their relatives as the militant group released 24 people it had held for weeks in the Gaza Strip. A crowd of Israelis gathered in a plaza dubbed Hostages Square in Tel Aviv to mark releases as part of a ceasefire swap deal. The freed Israelis included nine women and four children aged nine

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National News

Rwanda plan not the be all and end all says James Cleverly

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak remains under pressure to revive the policy after this month’s Supreme Court defeat The flagship Rwanda asylum plan is not the “be all and end all” of Government efforts to tackle illegal migration, the Home Secretary has said. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak remains under pressure to revive the policy after this month’s Supreme Court defeat, with some Tory MPs also angered by latest data on legal

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National News

Sharp cut in fuel prices after retailers given good prod by regulator AA says

Average petrol prices dropped twice as fast following a Competition and Markets Authority report Fuel retailers receiving “a good prod” from the competition regulator has sparked a sharp cut in pump prices, according to new analysis. Average petrol prices dropped twice as fast following a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) report accusing retailers of not reflecting a decline in wholesale costs, the AA said. It took 31 days for prices to decrease by 3.5p per litre from October 8. In

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