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Government committed to meaningful and lasting improvements to music streaming

The Government said it is committed to making “meaningful and lasting improvements” in response to a report on music streaming released by the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee (DCMS). The economics of music streaming follow-up report was released by the DCMS in January and said musicians should receive a fairer share of revenues and there should be a “complete reset” of the music streaming market. In response to the report, which followed the committee’s initial 2021 report, the GovernmentRead More

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National News

Royal Mint unveils magical Hogwarts coin to conclude Harry Potter collection

The final coin in a collection celebrating 25 years since the first publication of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone has been launched by the Royal Mint. The coin, which is available as a 50p and in other denominations, features Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The collection, which started to be introduced in 2022, also features Harry Potter, the Hogwarts Express and Professor Albus Dumbledore on individual coins. Coin collectors and Harry Potter enthusiasts across 86 countries have alreadyRead More

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National News

Manchester shooting victim named

The family of a 32-year-old father believed to have been shot dead in a targeted attack in Manchester have said he was his mother’s “pride and joy”. Zikel Bobmanuel, whose youngest child is six weeks old, was pronounced dead at the scene in Welland Street, Openshaw, at around 2pm on Saturday – with officers saying he died from gunshot wounds. Police have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of murder in connection with the shooting. Mr Bobmanuel’s family have said:Read More

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National News

Kane strikes again as England make it 2 in 2

Bukayo Saka scored a stunner after Harry Kane extended his goalscoring record as England continued their winning start to Euro 2024 qualification against Ukraine. Gareth Southgate told his players that Thursday’s impressive 2-1 victory at Euro 2020 conquerors Italy could only be considered a fantastic result if they followed it up with another win at Wembley. England did not disappoint in their first home match since reaching the World Cup quarter-finals as Kane and Saka struck late in the firstRead More

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National News

Last gasp debutant rescues Wales point in Croatia

Wales hero Nathan Broadhead never lost faith that his chance would come after a series of setbacks that almost derailed his international career. Broadhead struck a sensational equaliser with virtually the last kick of the match as Wales held World Cup semi-finalists Croatia to a 1-1 draw in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier in Split. In doing so, Broadhead became the first Welshman to score on his debut since Ben Woodburn settled a World Cup qualifier against Austria in SeptemberRead More

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Sport

March pair take on 20-miler

Andy and Tricia Cole ran the Twin Lakes 20 miler in Milton Keynes.It was a tough day on the course with the off road bits being quite muddy. However that didn’t stop the March stars.Andy finished in 2:28:47 – another fantastic time.Tricia continued her fine running form as she recorded a superb time of 3:47:13.Andy and Tricia Cole (63073826)

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Sport

Linnets pick up three points at Hereford

Hereford 0 King's Lynn Town 1 King's Lynn Town maintained their slim National League North title hopes with a slender victory over Hereford at Edgar Street on Saturday.Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain scored the only goal of a poor game 15 minutes before the interval to give Tommy Widdrington's side the three points on their travels.Lynn remain five points behind AFC Fylde at the top of the league standings after the Coasters recorded a 2-0 home victory over Gloucester City.Hereford v King's LynnRead More

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Local News

Hospital thanks staff who ‘go above and beyond’

A hospital in Lynn celebrated National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day by saying a big thank you to a group of highly skilled nurses.As an integral part of a patients’ journey at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), when they receive a diagnosis of cancer and through their treatment, the nurses provide patients with personalised cancer care.Helen Blanchard, interim chief nurse, Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) said: "Today marked a special day, where we can take a moment to recognise the dedication andRead More

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Local News

Club celebrates accolade and gets through to next round in contest

Members of West Norfolk Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) joined members of the Ferry Lane Social Club in Lynn to celebrate the club achieving the accolade of being the branch club of the year.The club is located near to the departure point for the ferry to West Lynn and is a previous winner of this award.The club will now go on to the next round and Andrea Briers, chair of West Norfolk branch, said: “Winning this year’s branch club ofRead More

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