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Final Sudan flights underway as evacuations wind down

Two final evacuation flights from Sudan were expected to land in Cyprus overnight as the number of people repatriated from the war-torn nation neared 2,200. The Foreign Office said Sudanese doctors working for the NHS were among the flight passengers after ministers agreed to extend the evacuation criteria to include eligible non-British nationals working as clinicians in the NHS, as well as their dependents. It is not known what time the passengers will arrive following the second leg of theirRead More

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National News

Prayers for woman stabbed in London

A relative of a woman who was fatally stabbed during the afternoon of Bank Holiday Monday has said “it’s still so raw”, while several people were seen praying at the scene of her death in south London. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called at around 4.04pm to reports of a stabbing on Stockwell Park Walk in Lambeth, and no arrests have yet been made. An air ambulance also attended, but the woman, believed to be in her 30s, wasRead More

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Local News

Smiles all round at birthday celebration for famous playwright

Shakespeare's Big Birthday Bash celebrations at St George’s Guildhall were enjoyed by more than 200 people last weekend.Visitors were able to take part in family activities, watching films, or taking a tour of the venue.Dayna Woolbright, Norfolk Museums Service curator, said: "We had a great weekend, which was well attended.“We were able to help people discover the town’s links to Shakespeare through a number of activities and a tour of the theatre where he is believed to have performed. “WeRead More

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Sport

Chairman of West Norfolk club is a ‘grassroots’ hero

A devoted chairman of a West Norfolk football club has been honoured with a 2023 Grassroots Hero Award.AFC Lynn Napier's Billy Simper has been recognised for going above and beyond for his respective club.Clubs participating in this year’s Fosters Solicitors Anglian Combination Football League, which encompasses 96 teams across Norfolk and Suffolk, were invited to nominateSimper was nominated and stood out for his "personal drive and commitment" in growing AFC Lynn Napier from its establishment in 2016. The club currentlyRead More

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Sport

Grimston Cricket Club and Springwood High School join forces

An exciting partnership has been unveiled between Springwood High School (SHS) and Grimston Cricket Club, which will see the two organisations building closer ties to promote youth sports.The innovative agreement will see Grimston CC coaches delivering specialist cricket development sessions to Springwood pupils, alongside a ground-share initiative so that school matches can be played at the Grimston Cricket Ground.Head of youth cricket Sam Adkin is enthusiastic about the prospects - “This really is a win-win for local cricket! Pupils willRead More

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Local News

GEAR 10k sees runners cross the finish line in aid of chartiies

​Lynn came alive on Sunday as runners of all abilities and ages came together to take part in the region’s biggest road running event, the Recipharm GEAR 10K.Crossing the line were fun runners, fundraisers and club runners who had laced up their trainers for what is now very much a firm favourite in the region’s running calendar.Organised by Run For All in partnership with West Norfolk Council, the race kicked off at 9.30am on Tuesday Market Place and finished outsideRead More

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National News

Tributes paid to much loved son stabbed to death in Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall Police were granted extra time to detain and question the suspect at Bodmin Magistrates’ Court on Monday Tributes have been paid to a “much-loved son” who was stabbed to death during a “serious altercation” outside a nightclub in Cornwall. Michael Allen, 36, was killed and seven other people suffered stab wounds in an attack near the Eclipse nightclub in Bodmin. Two people remain in hospital after undergoing surgery. A family statement said: “Mike was simply a much-lovedRead More

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Local News

Crews battle open fire in early hours of the morning

Crews were called to a fire in the open in the early hours of this morning.One appliance from Lynn rushed to the blaze at Lynn Road in Tilney All Saints at 4.37am today.Hose reel jets were used to extinguish the flames.Crews attended a fire in the open on Lynn Road, Tilney All Saints this morning. Picture: Google MapsThe fire service’s stop message was received at 5.09am.

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National News

Sudan ceasefire extended again

Sudan’s army and its rival paramilitary said on Sunday they will extend a humanitarian ceasefire a further 72 hours. The decision follows international pressure to allow the safe passage of civilians and aid but the shaky truce has not so far stopped the clashes. In statements, both sides accused the other of violations. The agreement has de-escalated the fighting in some areas but violence continues to push civilians to flee. Aid groups have also struggled to get badly needed suppliesRead More

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