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Kenny to leave role as Republic of Ireland boss

Stephen Kenny is confident he leaves behind a “great job” for someone else after his contract as Republic of Ireland manager was not renewed. Kenny’s side finished fourth in their Euro 2024 qualifying group, winning just two of eight matches, and after Tuesday’s 1-1 friendly draw with New Zealand the Football Association of Ireland made the swift announcement it would not be extending his stay. The 52-year-old’s three-and-a-half-year reign brought huge change, but crucially not enough wins, and while opinionsRead More

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National News

Jet2 hit by wildfires and flooding but profit soars

Travel company Jet2 has said it took a £14 million hit from the summer’s air traffic control chaos and wildfires and flooding on Greek islands. But the business said it had seen a major jump in profit nonetheless, in part because of the higher amount it was able to make per customer. It said on Thursday that the average price of a Jet2holiday package rose 11% to £855 in the six months to the end of September. The business alsoRead More

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National News

Two killed in crash at US Canada border officials say no sign of terrorism

A vehicle speeding toward a US-Canada bridge from the American side crashed and exploded at a checkpoint in Niagara Falls, killing two people and prompting the closing of multiple border crossings for hours. Authorities were not sure what spurred the wreck but said there were no signs it was a terror attack. The FBI’s Buffalo office said late on Wednesday that it had concluded its investigation: “A search of the scene revealed no explosive materials, and no terrorism nexus was identified,”Read More

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National News

Ofgem confirms average household energy bills to rise by 94 a year from January

The average household energy bill will rise by £94 a year from January after Ofgem increased its price cap in response to rising wholesale prices. The regulator announced it is raising its price cap from the current £1,834 for a typical dual fuel household to £1,928 from January 1, driven almost entirely by rising costs in the international wholesale energy market due to market instability and global events, particularly the conflict in Ukraine. Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley said: “ThisRead More

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Local News

Take a look inside refurbished pub which is now offering overnight stays

There has been plenty of positive feedback since one of Lynn’s oldest pubs reopened earlier this month.The White Hart, on St James Street, has been welcoming back customers since November 11 after being taken over by new landlord Ben Hicks.He and his team of construction workers carried out extensive refurbishments at the business to ensure it was ready to go – and as of today, people can now book overnight stays at the venue.The White Hart reopened earlier this monthThereRead More

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Sport

Only a few fixtures beat the rain

A wet Saturday in West Norfolk reduced the football played considerably. However, some fixtures did beat the weather including the Division One fixture between bottom side West Lynn and KLSC Reserves. West Lynn have had a challenging start to the season and KLSC showed no mercy with an emphatic 7-1 victory. Daniel Berry and Jay Russell each found the net on three occasions and substitute Danny Hazell completed the scoring for the team now in second place.Table toppers Reffley madeRead More

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Local News

Pyjama day, raffle and hairdressing offer help college students fundraise for Children in Need

Students at Lynn’s College of West Anglia took part in a number of fundraising tasks for Children in Need last week.The college’s Level 1 hairdressing students offered a shampoo, condition and blow dry, as well as a raffle to gather money for the good cause.Meanwhile, those undertaking the Level 2 Childcare course wore pyjamas as their way of fundraising.King's Lynn Childcare students fundraising for Children In Need.CWA Hairdressing students offering hair wash and blow dry to fundraise for Children InRead More

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Local News

Man airlifted to hospital after collapsing in town centre

A man was airlifted to hospital after he collapsed in Lynn town centre on Tuesday evening.Police, an ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance officer vehicle and a RAF co-responder vehicle were sent to the scene on Railway Road at 4.48pm.The patient, an adult man, was airlifted to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for treatment.Police say the incident occurred on Railway Road in Lynn. Picture: Google MapsThe medical episode led to some traffic congestion heading in and around LynnRead More

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National News

Hunt sets out plan to boost economy and cut taxes

Jeremy Hunt has promised a package of measures to boost growth and cut taxes in a highly political autumn statement. The Chancellor’s speech on Wednesday, delivered with an eye on a general election expected next year, said his plan will “raise business investment, get more people into work, reduce inflation” and increase the size of the economy. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has upgraded its growth forecast for gross domestic product – a measure of the size of theRead More

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