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‘Loving’ man who was found dead in river ‘struggled to adapt to life in UK’

A "loving, easygoing and encouraging" man was found dead by a Lynn river last year after struggling to adapt to life in the UK, an inquest has heard.Norfolk Coroner's Court was told on Wednesday that the main cause of 35-year-old Tolulope Oladosu's death was a self-inflicted stab wound to the abdomen.The inquest heard that Mr Oladosu was reported missing on the morning of August 2, 2022 and was found dead on the banks of Gaywood River in Lynn two daysRead More

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National News

Pope hospitalised with breathing difficulties

The Vatican has said Pope Francis will be hospitalised for several days for treatment of a pulmonary infection after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the pontiff, 86, does not have Covid-19, but requires several days of therapy. He said on Wednesday that Francis had been suffering some breathing trouble in recent days and went to the Gemelli University hospital for tests. “The tests showed a respiratory infection (Covid-19 infection excluded) that will require someRead More

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National News

Charles vows stronger connections with Germany

The King has pledged to “strengthen the connections” between the UK and Germany as he paid tribute to the “enduring value” of the two nations’ relationship. In the first state banquet speech of his reign, Charles stressed that he was “utterly convinced” the bond between Britain and one of the EU’s leading nations “will grow ever stronger”. Speaking in German, he drew laughs from guests at the white-tie event when he referenced a British comedy sketch hugely popular in GermanyRead More

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National News

Labour would freeze council tax this year

A Labour government would freeze council tax bills this year, Sir Keir Starmer will say as he launches his party’s campaign for the May local elections. Speaking in Swindon, Wiltshire, the Labour leader will say the move would be funded with a “proper” windfall tax on the profits of the oil and gas giants. With the party hoping to pick up seats in the May 4 polls in England, Sir Keir will seek to contrast Labour’s approach with the Tories’Read More

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Local News

Less disruption to bin collections this Easter

There will be less disruption to bin collections in West Norfolk this Easter as crews will work on Good Friday to clear the usual Friday waste and recycling collections.The schedule also means that refuse workers get a three-day break over the bank holiday weekend.Barry Brandford, waste and recycling manager at West Norfolk Council, said: “Collection crews will work on Good Friday this year meaning residents with a Friday collection will have it on their normal day.There will be less disruptionRead More

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National News

Anthony Joshua laughs off Jermaine Franklin knockout threat before London bout

Anthony Joshua has laughed off Jermaine Franklin’s threat of a knockout on Saturday and insisted this is the “worst time” to face him. The former heavyweight champion will make his long-awaited return to the ring this weekend at the O2 Arena but for the first time since 2015 no world title is on the line. Joshua is looking to bounce back following consecutive defeats by Oleksandr Usyk and he faced his American opponent on Wednesday afternoon at a press conferenceRead More

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National News

Local Tories issue legal threats over military base plans for asylum seekers

Ministers have unveiled plans to house asylum seekers in disused military bases to accommodate their “essential living needs and nothing more” despite legal threats from local Conservatives. Robert Jenrick, the immigration minister, also announced on Wednesday he is “continuing to explore the possibility” of using ferries and barges to reduce the “eye watering” reliance on hotels. Despite opposition from within the Cabinet, he confirmed that up to 3,700 people will be housed at RAF Wethersfield in Essex and RAF ScamptonRead More

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National News

Paul OGrady remembered for being ferocious in the fight against Aids

Sir Elton John and It’s A Sin creator Russell T Davies have paid tribute to Paul O’Grady – remembering him as “ferocious in the fight against Aids” – after his death aged 67. The TV and radio presenter died “unexpectedly but peacefully” on Tuesday evening, a statement shared with the PA news agency via a representative said. Queer As Folk creator Davies said on Instagram: “The saddest news. What a star. What a lovely man. “He was ferocious in the fight againstRead More

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Sport

Stars forced to postpone KO Cup clash

King's Lynn have made an early decision to postpone tomorrow’s KO Cup fixture with Sheffield at the Adrian Flux Arena.The circuit was under water on Tuesday for press and practice day, and there has been further rainfall on Wednesday with more forecast for tomorrow, which will make preparing a raceable circuit impossible.The club have acted early to avoid travel inconvenience and will advise details of a new date when known.The Adrian Flux Arena is currently closed during the pandemic. Picture:Read More

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