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Joe Biden to hold talks with Rishi Sunak in Belfast as part of Ireland visit

The US president will also give a keynote speech at Ulster University US president Joe Biden will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Belfast on Wednesday after arriving in Northern Ireland on Tuesday night as part of a historic four-day trip to the island of Ireland. Mr Sunak greeted the US president after Air Force One landed at RAF Aldergrove on Tuesday night ahead of engagements across the week to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good FridayRead More

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National News

Junior doctors strike enters second day

Health Secretary Steve Barclay has described the timing of the walkout as 'regrettable' Junior doctors have entered a second day of strike action as the bitter dispute over pay shows no sign of being resolved. Health Secretary Steve Barclay said the timing of the strike was “regrettable” and he accused the British Medical Association (BMA) of putting patients at “greater risk” after not agreeing any national exemptions for strike action for some services, such as cancer care. The Government and the unionRead More

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Local News

Disabled charity volunteer takes on sporting challenges in his wheelchair

A disabled charity volunteer has completed a half-marathon as the first part of a series of challenges.Mark Howard, a disabled volunteer and beneficiary from The Bridge for Heroes Armed Forces charity based in Lynn, competed in the London Landmarks half-marathon on Sunday, April 2 on behalf of the charity.Dressed in his combat soldier 95 uniform complete with his Life Guards beret, Mark completed the 13.2-mile course in his wheelchair in a time of three hours and 16 minutes.Mark at theRead More

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Local News

Coffee chain set to open sixth branch in town

A coffee chain is set to open a new town branch in a couple of months, with building work underway on the site.It has been confirmed that Lynn will be getting its sixth Costa Coffee store, with the latest being on St Nicholas Retail Park.The store will be a drive-thru and is expected to open some time in June.Building works taking place for Costa Coffee which is set to open on Lynn's St Nicholas Retail Park in JuneA Costa CoffeeRead More

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Local News

Green leader wants a ‘fresh approach to local politics’

National Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay visited Lynn to support the West Norfolk branch’s campaigning.On Good Friday, he met with Green candidates and spoke with residents ahead of next month’s elections.The party currently holds a single seat on the West Norfolk Council, with Michael de Whalley representing the Grimston ward since 2019.Vicky Fairweather, Claire Archer, Rob Archer, Green Party leader Adrian Ramsay, and Michael deWhalleyHe is campaigning to retain the seat, while Rob Archer - a candidate for the StRead More

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National News

First female director of GCHQ appointed

A woman will become the boss of GCHQ for the first time in its more than 100-year history when the current director steps down next month. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced that Anne Keast-Butler has been appointed to succeed Sir Jeremy Fleming as head of the Government’s intelligence organisation. Ms Keast-Butler, currently MI5’s deputy director-general, will take up the role in May when Sir Jeremy leaves after six years, making her the security agency’s 17th leader since its inception. SheRead More

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Local News

37-year-old who ‘spiralled out of control’ burgled store, stole from supermarket and carried drugs

A 37-year-old who "spiralled out of control" following a split from his partner proceeded to steal, burgle and carry drugs during a spree of offences.West Norfolk man Christopher Hewitt, of no fixed abode, appeared at Lynn Magistrates' Court last Thursday.He was sentenced for a series of offences he had previously pleaded guilty to, while also admitting to further crimes committed in the time between his last appearance in court.Christopher Hewitt appeared at Lynn Magistrates' Court last ThursdayCrown prosecutor Jessica Pratt-VivianRead More

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Sport

Linnets regain top spot as title race takes another twist

King's Lynn Town have regained top spot in the National League North as the title race took another dramatic twist this afternoon.Defender Josh Coulson scored both goals from Michael Clunan corners as the Linnets secured a 2-0 victory over Alfreton at the Impact Arena.A towering Coulson header from a Clunan delivery gave Lynn the lead going into the interval.Defender Josh Coulson wheels away after opening the scoring at Alfreton Town this afternoon. Picture: Tim Smith (63467844)Josh Coulson is mobbed byRead More

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National News

Postcard thought to be earliest discussing sinking of Titanic up for auction

A postcard thought to be the earliest discussing the sinking of the Titanic is being sold at auction. The card, written in Southampton, explains how the writer found out that the Titanic had “gone to the bottom”. It was written at 5pm on April 16, 1912 just 36 hours after the Titanic had sunk, and is expected to fetch between £2,000 and £3,000 when it goes under the hammer at London-based auction house Charles Miller Ltd. The postcard, which wasRead More

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