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Ryston athletes get into GEAR

Among the 1800 competitors who took to the streets of Lynn at the weekend for the annual GEAR event were almost 90 Ryston Runners.Matt Thrower’s 10k PB of 34.02 saw him take first place in the M40 category, while at the other extreme Mick Ennis took the M80 age group honours with 79:27.Will Chapman was the first Ryston finisher, placing an impressive third overall and second SM in the race

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Local News

Three arrested after fight breaks out at community hall

Three people were arrested on suspicion of assault after a fight at a community hall at the weekend.It comes after police were called to an incident at Reffley Hall in Lynn in the early hours of Sunday.Officers said they responded to reports of an altercation at a property in Reffley Lane between 12.05am and 12.08am.Reffley Hall in King's Lynn. Picture: Google MapsA Norfolk Police spokeswoman said two women, one aged

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National News

Feeding gazelles and luxury shopping among Lionel Messi activities on Saudi trip

Lionel Messi’s unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia which led to him being suspended by Paris St Germain included activities such as feeding gazelles and visiting a luxury retail complex, according to a release from the Middle East state’s tourism authority. The Argentina World Cup winner has been suspended for two weeks by PSG and had his wages docked for the same period after setting off for Saudi Arabia following Sunday’s

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Graham Norton describes Ireland entry as little dark horses of Eurovision

Graham Norton has tipped Ireland’s Eurovision entry Wild Youth to do well in the song contest in Liverpool, praising the group’s “good athematic song”. The international song competition, which is set to air on the BBC next week, will be hosted by comedian and talk show host Norton, alongside singer and Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina. Appearing on ITV’s Lorraine on Wednesday, Irish-born Norton, 60, said: “What I like

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Madeleine McCanns parents issue statement 16 years after her disappearance

The parents of Madeleine McCann have marked the 16th anniversary of her disappearance by thanking well-wishers and saying she is “still very much missed”. In a short statement on the official Find Madeleine Campaign website, Kate and Gerry McCann said: “Today marks the 16th anniversary of Madeleine’s abduction. Still missing… still very much missed. “It is hard to find the words to convey how we feel. “The police investigation continues,

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Local News

Will you be pledging allegiance to King Charles during Coronation? Here’s what these people said

With the Coronation of King Charles III taking place this Saturday, the Lynn News took to Lynn town centre on Tuesday to find out what residents think about it.One big question is whether or not people will be taking the pledge of allegiance to the King, which states:“I swear that I will pay true allegiance to Your Majesty, and to your heirs and successors according to law - so help

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Sport

Linnets to host Kidderminster in play-off semi-final at Walks

King's Lynn Town will host Kidderminster Harriers in Sunday's play-off semi-final at The Walks.Kidderminster came through their quarter-final clash at Alfreton with a 1-0 victory this evening.Amari Morgan-Smith scored the only goal of the tie at the Impact Arena with less than a minute on the clock.Kidderminster finished the regulation season sixth in the National League North standings. They recorded successive wins – one of which came at eventual champions

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Sport

West Norfolk athletes GEAR up for a super Sunday of results

Eighteen of West Norfolk AC’s finest athletes took to the roads last Sunday for the popular annual 10k challenge, with a further number representing in the Mini GEAR.Each year, thousands of runners gather to take part in the Recipharm Grand East Anglia Run (GEAR) 10k.The club was also represented in the Mini GEAR and this was open to children and adults of all abilities, and takes in a 1.9KM course,

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Sport

Caney enjoys the races of his life at GEAR

Members of Renegade Runners were out in force at the Grand East Anglian Run in terms of runners and supporters dotted around the course.Leading the way for the group was Gavin Caney, who had the race of his life finishing in a new pb time of 33.51 to place sixth overall with an intelligent run.Dawn Henden was fourth lady overall just one second off of third and Dawn third in

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