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Motown show to raise funds for hospital unit and Poppy Appeal

A Motown show is being put on next month to raise money for two good causes.The Diamond Motown Show will be performing for an afternoon at the Upwell Royal British Legion on Sunday, November 12 for Remembrance Day.The afternoon will raise money for both the Poppy Appeal and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital respiratory unit.Gerry Ryan will be performing his Diamond Motown Show in UpwellIt will start at 2pm and guests are advised to arrive in good time to get seated.

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Internationally recognised musician to perform with choir in ‘Voyage à Paris’ concert

A choir is inviting people to join them on a ‘Voyage à Paris’ next weekend with improvisations from a well-known organist.King’s Lynn Festival Chorus, under the direction of Ben Horden, will be performing an array of French choral songs at Lynn Minster on Saturday, November 4, including Franck’s Panis Angelicus, Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine, and Vierne’s Messe Solennelle.The evening, which begins at 7.30 pm, will feature organ improvisations from Martin Baker, a well-known organ recitalist, former Master of MusicRead More

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Sport

Downham delighted with FA Vase progress

Downham Town have equalled their best FA Vase run for 37 years after knocking out Essex Senior League strugglers Coggeshall Town 1-0 at home.An early goal from Eoin McQuaid in the second half was good enough to see Downham through in the First Round clash at the SCL Memorial Field.Reflecting on the club's progress, joint boss Dale Stokes said: "Obviously we're delighted to have made it through to the second round and it's the first time we’ve been this farRead More

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Sport

Linnets pay the price for early misses

South Shields 2, King’s Lynn Town 0National League NorthLynn may have lost at promotion-chasing South Shields on Saturday but it may have been a different story had Adam Lakeland’s men taken gilt-edged early chances.Josh Coulson has a shotAfter just seven minutes Stephens put wide when one one-on-one with Shields keeper Myles Boney and then, after nine minutes, the visitors were awarded a penalty after a foul on Cameron Hargreaves but Josh Barrett’s spot kick was saved by Boney, who alsoRead More

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Stortford at The Walks on Tuesday evening

The Linnets have an immediate chance to recover from Saturday’s defeat at South Shields as they entertain fellow strugglers Bishop’s Stortford at The Walks tonight (Tuesday).After going so close to promotion from the National League North last season, Lynn have struggled in their 13 games so far this term and find themselves third from bottom of the 24-team table.Stortford are one place below them and on Saturday crashed 4-1 at Warrington Town.New loan signing from Fleetwood Town Billy JonesIn theRead More

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Sport

Tough draw for Ghosts in FA Vase

Fakenham Town will entertain 2022 FA Vase winners Newport Pagnell Town in the Second Round of this year’s competition.The Ghosts beat South Midlands Premier League mid-tablers Cockfosters 2-0 in the First Round on Saturday with goals from Jake Watts and sub Jude Frostick.Pagnell, who were also FA Vase runners-up at Wembley this year, are currently fifth in the United Counties League Premier Division South.Jake Watts gives Fakenham the lead against Cockfosters on SaturdayDownham Town have been handed an away tieRead More

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Sport

Team just misses out against brave opponents

Diss 24, West Norfolk 19Despite the tragic events that occurred during the game between Wisbech and Diss last week where Wisbech player Arturas Rudy sadly died on the field of play, Diss bravely decided to return to the pitch against their old rivals.With Dan Nunn missing through work, captain Jack Wicks away and hooker Chin Newton-Walters unavailable, West reshuffled during the week. This led to the experienced Olly Denton starting at fly-half, Jake Huggett starting at prop and Alex MilesRead More

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Sport

Big win at against strong opponents

St Ives U13 0, West Norfolk U13 10A travelling West Norfolk Rugby Club U13s side was gifted with a sunny and warm welcome from St Ives RUFC. West’s opponents were unbeaten last season, so the mood was set for a tough match.Before kick-off at 11am, a minute’s silence was held in respect of the tragic loss of Arturas Rudys of Wisbech RFUC last Saturday.Action from the game between St Ives and West Norfolk U13sThe match started with a good tempoRead More

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Sport

Humbling defeat at league leaders

Colchester 2nd 50, Fakenham 15Fakenham’s fifth league fixture saw them travel to league leaders Colchester 2nd. Having amassed the full complement of 25 points from their opening five fixtures, Colchester were clearly going to be a tough opponent, but having won the only game between these sides last season, Fakenham knew they were capable of a victory.The first ten minutes of the game were an even affair, with neither side able to make significant inroads with the ball in hand,Read More

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