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Imitation firearms now main weapon used in gun crime figures

Imitation firearms are now the main type of weapon used in gun crime in England and Wales, figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said a rise in gun crime was largely down to the growing presence of imitation firearms. Some 6,193 firearms offences were recorded by police in 2022, an 11% increase on the 5,581 logged a year earlier. The use of imitation firearms – anything which looks like a gun regardless of whether it can shoot aRead More

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Sport

Interim Linnets boss in positive discussions about his future

Interim boss Mark Hughes wants the King's Lynn Town managerial job on a full-time basis - but nothing will be rubber-stamped until the club's destiny for next season is decided.The National League North season reaches its conclusion on Saturday - and the Linnets could still clinch promotion on the final day of a dramatic campaign at home to Curzon Ashton.The title race is now out of their hands after AFC Fylde's 2-0 victory over Saturday's opponents on Tuesday night.King's LynnRead More

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Local News

Heroes honoured at Local Hero awards ceremony.

West Norfolk heroes from all walks of life were honoured on Wednesday at the Your Local Paper Local Hero awards ceremony.Around 700 people attended the Alive Corn Exchange in Lynn to attend the glittering occasion organised by the Lynn News’ sister paper.Those present heard emotional and inspiring stories of how people of all ages have gone the extra mile for their communities, overcome personal adversity, achieved sporting success and raised awareness and funds for a host of charities.The winners picturedRead More

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Local News

Kirsten to open life-coaching business to help women with burnout

A woman has started her own life-coaching business to help others suffering with “overwhelm and burnout”.Time to Shine is the brainchild of Kirsten Smith, who created her business especially to help women who were once in the same position as herself.Kirsten formally used to be a HR consultant but decided to make the switch to running her own business which will launch on Monday, May 1 in Lynn.Kirsten SmithTime to Shine offers a variety of courses including meditation and mindsetRead More

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National News

Legoland reveals new miniature models for the Kings coronation

Legoland has unveiled a miniature coronation scene ahead of the royal event next week. A tiny replica of Buckingham Palace features a King and Queen Consort figurine standing on the balcony, waving to the crowds below. The display also includes a gold state coach depicting the King’s journey down the Mall, along with the Windsor Castle coronation concert complete with orchestra and the royal family seated in the royal box. Legoland has said it took more than a thousand hoursRead More

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Sport

Downham Town book place in play-off final

Downham Town clinched their place in the Thurlow Nunn First Division North Final following a convincing 4-1 victory over Whittlesey Athletic.Two goals from Matty Blackford, a thunderbolt from Joe Jackson and a George Watts-Sturrock sealed Downham's passage into Saturday's final where they will take on Harwich and Parkeston at the SCL Memorial Field.The league runners-up controlled affairs from the very first whistle against a Whittlesey side who came into the game on a rich vein of form.Downham Town v WhittleseyRead More

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Sport

Saxons prove spot-on in final

Weeting Saxons triumphed in the North West Norfolk League’ League Cup Division Two Cup at the second time of asking after holding their nerve from the penalty spot last Friday.Saxons won 5-4 on penalties after a dramatic 90 minutes had finished all-square at 3-3 after Gayton Old Boys forced their way back into the tie after being three goals down.Weeting had been on this stage before but lost out to Heacham Social Club two seasons ago, whereas Gayton Old BoysRead More

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Sport

South Wootton youngsters make last four

Under-11 girls from South Wootton Junior School represented King's Lynn Town Football Club in the National League North Finals.Their appearance came as a result of their triumph in the Midlands and East finals last term and they just missed out on a spot in the final.With Scarborough, Solihull Moors, Fylde, York and Chester in the group, the girls managed to achieve third in the group after four draws and a win, being unbeaten leading up to the semi-finals.The team facedRead More

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National News

No nul points Camilla jokes with UKs Eurovision entry Mae Muller

The Queen Consort told the UK’s Eurovision hopeful Mae Muller “No nul points” when she joined the King in unveiling the contest’s spectacular stage. Charles and Camilla, who are busy preparing for their coronations, visited Liverpool and lit up the arena hosting the global show, which will crown a national winner on Saturday May 13. Eurovision 2023 managing director Martin Green said the royal couple expressed “interest” in the event, and he dubbed the week between the coronation and theRead More

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