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Linnets to host near-neighbours Norwich City in July

King's Lynn Town will kick-off their home pre-season friendlies by hosting Championship outfit Norwich City at The Walks.David Wagner's side will visit the Walks on Saturday, July 8, with a 3pm kick-off before further games against Sunderland Under-23s (July 22) and Corby Town (July 29).The visit of the Canaries will be their last on British soil before they fly out to play two games in Germany, followed by an eight-day training camp in Austria.The Walks Stadium, home of King's LynnRead More

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National News

Further strikes by health workers announced by Unite union

Fresh strikes by health workers have been announced in the ongoing dispute over pay in the NHS. Unite said it was escalating industrial action over pay as well as safe-staffing levels. Unite’s members at the West Midlands Ambulance Service will take strike action on Monday June 12, followed by union members at the Christie hospital in Manchester and the City Hospital in Birmingham, who will walk out on Wednesday June 14. That will coincide with the British Medical Association juniorRead More

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Local News

GEAR 10K team challenge and Mini GEAR winners rewarded

Recipharm showed their rivals a clean pair of heels when they raced to victory in the Recipharm GEAR 10K Team Challenge.The Team Challenge, which took place on Sunday, April 30, is a popular feature of the one of the region’s best loved charity road runs, the Recipharm GEAR 10K.Run For All delivered both events in partnership with the West Norfolk Council and Alive West Norfolk.All the winners at King's Lynn Corn ExchangeThe Team Challenge element of the day saw 11Read More

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National News

Banksy artwork display should open up conversations on domestic abuse

Artwork by Banksy set to go on public display in Margate will hopefully spark conversations among thousands of people on domestic abuse, organisers said. The street mural titled Valentine’s Day Mascara was first discovered on the side of a house in the Kent seaside town, 200 metres (more than 650ft) down the road from its new home at Dreamland amusement park. The piece was unveiled on Friday ahead of its public opening in the theme park’s Roller Room from JuneRead More

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Sport

Stars’ boss hints at further changes after Belle Vue defeat

King's Lynn team boss Alex Brady has hinted at further team changes in time for Monday night's return meeting against Belle Vue at the National Speedway Stadium.Artem Laguta put in a sensational performance on his second appearance for the club – but it wasn’t enough to inspire the MacInnes Stars to a win over reigning Sports Insure Premiership champions, who left the Adrian Flux Arena with a 49-41 victory on Thursday night.After the meeting Brady said: “We were right inRead More

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Local News

Care Academy coming to town provides free career support

Free training will be coming to Lynn specially aimed at people wanting to get into the care industry.A five day programme will be made available later this month with teaching from the College of West Anglia.It’s been organised by Norfolk and Suffolk Care Support and aims to provide basic training along with giving those wanting to work in adult care a better understanding of the sector before applying for jobs.Phil Tilney (right) giving information about a career in adult careNamedRead More

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Local News

Grappling with digital markets in new bill – MP

• North West Norfolk MP James Wild’s June 9 column:Every day people rely on Facebook, eBay, Amazon, Google, Apple or other online services. Technology permeates all aspect of our lives and creates huge benefits for consumers and makes a major economic contribution.It is one of the UK’s strengths – we are the only country outside the US and China to have a tech sector with companies valued at over £1 trillion. Given the scale and importance of these digital marketsRead More

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Sport

Stars’ boss has some sympathy for axed Polish ace

King’s Lynn manager Alex Brady admits he has some sympathy for recently axed Polish star Krzysztof Kasprzak.The former World No.2 was a winter signing who divided opinion, but there was nothing wrong with his form at the Adrian Flux Arena.Away from home it was a different story and Kasprzak ended up making way for recent recruit Artem Laguta, although there was one other key consideration.Lynn Stars team boss Alex BradyPremiership clubs are only permitted to track two riders who alsoRead More

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Local News

Lengthy queues as new food store opens in town centre

A long queue of eager customers lined up to be the first into a new town centre shop.Heron Foods opened up its new premises at Saint Dominic Square in Lynn at 8am this morning, within the Vancouver Quarter.The “Top Quality – Low Prices” food store, which specialises in frozen products, was offering its first 200 customers to spend £10 or more a free goodie bag and scratch card.Heron Foods opened in Lynn this morning. Picture: Heron FoodsAnd a lengthy lineRead More

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