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Critical incident as severe delays hit Dover

The Port of Dover has declared a critical incident as high levels of traffic caused coach passengers to experience lengthy delays. It comes as operators P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways also reported delays to ferry and coach services, citing bad weather and hold-ups at French border controls as partly responsible for waits and queues. P&O Ferries announced on Twitter just before 9pm that it was providing refreshments to coach passengers waiting at the cruise terminal and working on getting foodRead More

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Sport

Formula frenzy at Lynn this weekend

Stock car and banger racing returns to Lynn tomorrow (5pm) when the 1300 stock cars are in action together with the two-litre bangers, 1500cc bangers and unlimited lady bangers.A good turnout of West Norfolk drivers drivers will be in action at the Adrian Flux Arena with local representation in all formulas.Daniel Bitson (pictured) will be busy as he is in action in both the 1500 bangers and the 1300 stock cars.Stock cars (63268879)Jake Banwell will be looking to continue hisRead More

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Local News

Litter pick this weekend

A litter pick is planned to take place this weekend in the Lynn area.It’s been organised by Cllr Jo Rust and will start at the top of Spring Lane on Gayton Road on Saturday, April 1 starting at 11am.Cllr Rust has arranged a number of litter picks in the past and encourages anybody to come and take part.Cllr Jo Rust encourages members of the public to take part in the litter pick. Picture: iStockShe said: “Some areas suffer more fromRead More

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National News

Ex head of Royal Marines died by suicide after experiencing substantial stress

The former head of the Royal Marines died by suicide after experiencing “substantial stress”, an inquest into his death has concluded. Major General Matthew Holmes, 54, was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, on October 2 2021, the inquest heard. The inquest heard that in the months before his death Maj Gen Holmes had lost his position as leader of the Royal Marines in a management restructuring, faced the collapse of his marriage, and had beenRead More

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Local News

Coroner concludes photographer’s death to be suicide

A popular photographer took his own life after struggling with depression and previously attempting suicide, an inquest has heard.Norfolk Coroner's Court was told on Friday that 50-year-old Jonathan (Jon) Seymour, from Lynn, was hit by a train heading into the town on Tuesday, September 6 2022.Mr Seymour was well known in the area for taking photos of local music events such as Festival Too in Lynn.Jon Seymour (63314718)Findings were read out by area coroner Simon Milburn, with statements given fromRead More

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National News

Ruben Selles Im not looking at the table as every game is big for Southampton

Southampton manager Ruben Selles will not waste time trying to work out how many points will keep his side in the Premier League as they prepare to tackle relegation rivals West Ham. The Saints head to the London Stadium on Sunday bottom of the table but only two points from safety. With nine clubs all looking set to battle it out for their top-flight status, the fight for survival appears set to be one of the tightest of recent seasons.Read More

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National News

Reeva Steenkamps parents will oppose parole for killer athlete Pistorius

Reeva Steenkamp’s parents will oppose Oscar Pistorius’s parole application, their lawyer said. Unless the former Olympic runner “comes clean” about the deadly shooting of his model girlfriend 10 years ago, her parents “don’t feel that he is rehabilitated”, Tania Koen said. Pistorius, a multiple Paralympic champion who made history by running against able-bodied athletes at the 2012 Olympics, was convicted of murder for the Valentine’s Day 2013 shooting of Ms Steenkamp, 29, at his home. The 36-year-old claims he shotRead More

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Local News

Fiat 500 driver fails to stop after hitting pedestrian

A driver who hit a pedestrian crossing a busy town road drove away from the scene, causing police to appeal to the public for further information.The incident occurred on Wednesday (March 22) at around 4pm on Tennyson Road near to the junction with Avenue Road in Lynn.A pedestrian had been attempting to cross the road when they were hit by a red Fiat 500. The driver of the Fiat failed to stop following the collision.A driver in a Fiat 500Read More

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National News

Gladiators reboot unveils new logo and free tickets ahead of shows return

The upcoming Gladiators reboot has unveiled its new revamped logo as it prepares to return to TV screens. The popular entertainment sports show is moving to the BBC for an 11-episode series which will see a new generation of “superhumans” compete against contestants in the “ultimate test of speed and strength”. The series will include new games alongside classic challenges such as fan favourite The Eliminator – the gruelling obstacle course. Viewers are also being offered the chance to be one ofRead More

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