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Unemployment rate falls unexpectedly as number in work hits record high

Britain’s unemployment rate has fallen unexpectedly as the number of people in work hit a new record high and rose past its pre-pandemic level for the first time, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the UK jobless rate fell to 3.8% in the three months to April from 3.9% in the previous quarter. Most economists were expecting the unemployment rate to edge up to 4%. The ONS said the employment rate rose to 76% inRead More

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National News

Lewis Hamilton could sign new deal before Canadian GP this week Toto Wolff

Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One future could be resolved as early as before this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Hamilton has six months to run on his £40million-a-season deal with Mercedes, but team principal Toto Wolff said his superstar driver is on the brink of agreeing new terms. “It is going to happen soon, and we are talking more days than weeks,” Wolff told CNBC’s Squawk on the Street programme in New York when asked about Hamilton’s contract negotiations. “We are tryingRead More

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National News

Three killed and dozens wounded in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city

At least three people have been killed and 25 wounded after missiles hit civilian buildings in an overnight attack in the central city of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, a regional governor said. Serhiy Lysak, of the Dnipropetrovsk region, said the strike involving cruise missiles hit a five-storey residential building early on Tuesday and the area was engulfed in fire. He said in a Telegram post that people were trapped under the rubble and rescue operations were ongoing. The devastation in PresidentRead More

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Sport

Brady steps down as Lynn Stars boss

Alex Brady has announced his resignation as team manager of the King’s Lynn Stars.Brady took to social media to tell fans the news - shortly after the club’s 47-43 defeat at Belle Vue on Monday night.He told fans in a personal statement: “The dream is over.Alex Brady who has quit as boss of King's Lynn Speedway“I called time on my journey with the King’s Lynn Stars on Thursday evening.“The truth is I’d made my mind up a few weeks beforeRead More

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Local News

Brady Stands Down

KING'S Lynn manager Alex Brady has announced his decision to stand down. Brady was absent from the MacInnes Stars' 43-47 defeat at Belle Vue on Monday, and then confirmed the news on his personal Twitter account. He said: "Thank you to all the fans who supported me and the team, to all the sponsors, staff, riders and everyone connected to the club for their support and efforts. "Life has changed a lot for me recently and I need to focusRead More

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Local News

Singing duos across Norfolk collaborate on charity album for foodbanks

Musical duos across the county have collaborated to create an album especially made to raise money for nearby foodbanks.The album was the brainchild of Great Massingham’s Bob Bones – who makes up half of the duo “Rhythm Travellers” which have songs which feature on the charity album.Bob has invited four duo’s and a trio all from Norfolk to collaborate on the album, named: “Norfolk Duos for Foodbank”.The CD is available to buy onlineActs include the Rhythm Travellers, The Shackleton Trio,Read More

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National News

Parliament told Boris bullied PM while Dorries says No 10 bullied her

Boris Johnson “bullied” the Prime Minister into accepting his appointment of allies to the House of Lords, Parliament has been told. Former London mayoral candidate Sean Bailey, who was photographed with Tory aides at a mid-lockdown social gathering, was among seven nominees put forward for a peerage as part of the former PM’s resignation honours list. Others joining the unelected chamber are high-profile Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen and former No 10 chief of staff Dan Rosenfield. However, former cultureRead More

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Local News

West Norfolk’s Jess couples up with new ‘bombshell’ and is called ‘perfect casting’ for Love Island

Well, a lot can happen in just a few days on Love Island, it’s fair to say!Since we last caught up with Jess, she’s been in the Mallorcan villa for a whole week already.And as we ended the last column, the former West Norfolk woman had not found anyone she was really getting good vibes from.Former West Norfolk resident Jess Harding on Love Island. Picture: ITVBut things started to look up for Jess on Thursday night’s episode, when new ‘bombshell’Read More

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