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Local Tories issue legal threats over military base plans for asylum seekers

Ministers have unveiled plans to house asylum seekers in disused military bases to accommodate their “essential living needs and nothing more” despite legal threats from local Conservatives. Robert Jenrick, the immigration minister, also announced on Wednesday he is “continuing to explore the possibility” of using ferries and barges to reduce the “eye watering” reliance on hotels. Despite opposition from within the Cabinet, he confirmed that up to 3,700 people will

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Paul OGrady remembered for being ferocious in the fight against Aids

Sir Elton John and It’s A Sin creator Russell T Davies have paid tribute to Paul O’Grady – remembering him as “ferocious in the fight against Aids” – after his death aged 67. The TV and radio presenter died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said. Queer As Folk creator Davies said on Instagram: “The saddest news. What a star. What

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Sport

Stars forced to postpone KO Cup clash

King's Lynn have made an early decision to postpone tomorrow’s KO Cup fixture with Sheffield at the Adrian Flux Arena.The circuit was under water on Tuesday for press and practice day, and there has been further rainfall on Wednesday with more forecast for tomorrow, which will make preparing a raceable circuit impossible.The club have acted early to avoid travel inconvenience and will advise details of a new date when known.The

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Heacham maintain lead with midweek win

Heacham 3 Holbeach United 0 Fletcher Toll scored twice as League leaders Heacham maintained their slender lead at the top of the First Division North table on Tuesday night.Toll punished errors by Holbeach goalkeeper Max Rigby to score in either half with John Flanagan also finding the back of the net for the Magpies.David Griggs' side stay a point clear at the summit with a game in hand after local

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From Chihuahuas to French Bulldogs: More designer dog breeds than ever need homes at rescue centre

Chihuahuas, Cockapoos, Shar Peis and French Bulldogs are among the designer dog breeds in need of a new home.Staff at the RSPCA's Eau Brink's rehoming centre say that the cost of living crisis has had an effect on the number of animals, especially dogs, coming into their care.Now, they are calling out for new volunteers to join their team in the three shops they run across West Norfolk, where 70%

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Town Guides lecture sees full venue

The assembly room of Lynn’s Town Hall was full with more than 100 people as the Town Guides held their annual lecture.The event, which took place on Saturday, heard David Flintham (right), the project director of King’s Lynn Under Siege, present his research about the town’s defences dug in the English Civil War 380 years ago.The fortifications are the theme of a new walk in the guides’ schedule, ‘Town Walls

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Oddfellows help combat loneliness among retirees

A society which aims to combat loneliness for retired people is reaching out for more to get involved in the group.The Oddfellows, based in Lynn, are a group with around 378 members who meet regularly for a number of events.Roger Williamson joined the Oddfellows after retiring and said that the group has meant that he always has something in his diary.Roger Williamson joined the Oddfellows since retiring and says it

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TV star and comedian Paul OGrady dies at the age of 67

TV presenter and comedian Paul O’Grady has died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio has said. The TV star, also known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said. Mr Portasio said in his statement: “It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away

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Venue where antiques show has filmed experienced record number of visitors across weekend

A restaurant in Setch saw a record number of visitors through the doors during the weekend of Mother’s Day and announced its busiest weekend so far.The Warehouse Taproom Bar and Restaurant was fully booked with families and friends enjoying flocking in to try some “mouth-watering cuisine and excellent service”.Kate Clark, social media manager for the business, said: “We’re delighted that so many families chose to spend their Mother’s Day at

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Four in 10 households with children have skipped meals in recent months

Four in 10 (40%) households with children have skipped meals at some point in recent months, according to research for a charity. Around a third (32%) of people surveyed generally had skipped meals during the six months to February this year, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) found. Nearly a fifth (19%) said they were skipping meals at least weekly. The charity said it is aware from its own clients that adults

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