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Defence case in Kevin Spacey sex offences trial due to begin

The defence case in the sex offences trial of Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is set to begin Prosecutors concluded their evidence against the Hollywood star on Wednesday, after a jury panel heard accounts from his four alleged victims. The defendant, standing trial under his full name Kevin Spacey Fowler, was labelled a “sexual bully” when proceedings began last month. The 63-year-old denies charges including sexual assault and indecent assault, which are alleged to have been committed between 2001 and 2013.Read More

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Sport

End of an era, as martial arts school leaves home base of 35 years

It's an end of an era for the Mark Farnham Schools of Tae kwon-do, who have left their long-standing base at Providence Street after more than 35 years of making champions.The school - which is relocating to a new base at the Discovery Centre in Columbia Way - has used the Community Centre since first starting back in November 1987.A lot has happened since the first class with just four students all those years ago.The Mark Farnham Schools of TaeRead More

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Local News

Couple open second Mediterranean restaurant in town offering al fresco dining in ‘relaxed’ setting

A popular Lynn Mediterranean restaurant has opened a second premises in town offering a “more relaxed” setting for special occasions.Husband and wife team Mehmet Kumcu and Tsetsi Sarpanova welcomed customers to the new Mem’s Kitchen restaurant, at 11 Saturday Market Place, for the first time yesterday afternoon.The new premises, which is opposite Lynn Minster and next to Stories of Lynn, will offer the same menu as the original Mem’s Kitchen, at 69 High Street, but will be able to offerRead More

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Local News

Woman jailed for tipping vulnerable man off mobility scooter in town centre

A woman has been jailed for tipping a man out of his mobility scooter after he refused to give her money.The victim, an elderly and “vulnerable” man in his 70s, was approached by Amy Kirkbride, 29, on Norfolk Street in Lynn, on July 8 at around 5.15pm.She asked him for money, and when he refused she lifted the front of his scooter and, helped by Gary Hammond, 46, he was thrown out backwards – with his shopping falling over him.NorfolkRead More

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National News

Broadcaster Huw Edwards named by his wife as BBC presenter at centre of scandal

We now know he is the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images Vicky Flind, the wife of newsreader Huw Edwards, has named him as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images, in a statement issued on his behalf. In a statement, Ms Flind said: “In light of the recent reporting regarding the ‘BBC Presenter’ I am making this statement on behalf of my husband Huw Edwards, after what have been five extremelyRead More

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Sport

North Runcton pile on the runs in big victory

North Runcton posted their biggest Premier Division score for several seasons as they put the Norwich attack to sword on Saturday.The Runcton batsmen of Mark Skipper (53 off 70 balls), Kirwin Christoffels (60 off 60 balls) and Jasper Payne (75 off 40 balls) were the main contributors as the visitors piled up the runs.Payne was in irresistible form with five fours and five maximums with some determined hard-hitting before a run-out halted an undoubtable century in the making.Jasper Payne wasRead More

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Sport

Denver move clear of drop zone with victory

Denver moved themselves further clear of the Norfolk Alliance Division Four drop zone with a five-wicket victory over Mattishall.Saturday's win also keeps them within touching distance of the top three.Mattishall won the toss and chose to bat first and despite losing three early wickets, the runs rate was respectable as they made it to 53-3 after 16 overs.Visitng captain Keenan Stokes joined Trent Stoltz at the wicket and they set about attacking the Denver bowlers. Stoltz punished anything loose withRead More

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Local News

Toy company raises more than £2,700 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices

Employees from Lynn-based educational toys company Learning Resources laced up their hiking boots to take on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge as one of the company’s annual fund-raising events.In a test of endurance, the team completed the 24-mile round trip – which includes more than 1,500m of ascent – and made it to the finish line in under 12 hours.Their efforts raised more than £2,700 which will be donated to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices to help support the invaluable workRead More

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Local News

‘It’s a step backwards’: Campaigners to call for reversal of plans to shut station ticket offices

Campaigners will be joining forces in Lynn tomorrow as they call on rail operators to reverse plans to close ticket offices.It comes after the Rail Delivery Group confirmed proposals last week to close almost all but the busiest facilities.A public consultation has been launched on the plans, which would see both Lynn and Downham rail stations lose their ticket offices and instead have employees move onto concourses in a bid to make them “more visible and accessible”.King's Lynn Rail StationButRead More

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