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Lynn man accused of seven rapes to appear in court later this summer

A Lynn man accused of committing seven rapes will return to court this summer.Americo Ferreira, 51, of St Edmundsbury Road in North Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court on Thursday for an opening hearing.He has been charged with seven counts of rape, with the offences alleged to have been committed between 2014 and 2019 against underage girls.Americo Ferreira appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on ThursdayFerreira has also been charged with the assault of a 10-year-old girl by sexual touching,Read More

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Year 11 students enjoy Pirates of the Caribbean-themed prom night

It was an “arr-mazing” night for students last week as their secondary school was transformed into a pirate haven for their prom night.Students leaving the Churchill Park Academy in Lynn ended their final year with a swashbuckling celebration on Thursday.Year 11 students at the complex needs school were clapped and cheered on by staff and families as each of them arrived.The Year 11 students celebrated their final year at the school in style. Pictures: Adam FairbrotherStaff from Churchill Park, alongRead More

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Local News

A statue fit for a new school

In 1902, William Lancaster, a former pupil of Lynn Grammar School, offered to pay for a new school building.This photograph shows the statue of His Majesty, Edward VII, loaded onto a steam wagon in Gaywood Road, prior to delivery to the new King Edward VII Grammar School.The school was opened by the king in November 1906. King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra and other members of the Royal Family, travelled from Sandringham for the opening of the school, where the KingRead More

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Local News

Met Office issues weather warning as ‘unseasonably windy day’ forecast this weekend

A weather warning for strong winds, heavy rain or showers has been put in place for across the region tomorrow.The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for an unseasonably windy day in the region, affecting Norfolk.Gusts are expected to reach 40mph to 50 to 55mph in exposed places.Met Office yellow weather warningDelays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges are likely, and damage to trees or temporary structures such as marquees, tents and inflatables could occur.Met OfficeRead More

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National News

Camilla will not receive 360000 annuity from Parliament like Philip

The Queen will not receive her own annuity from Parliament – despite the previous consort, the late Duke of Edinburgh, being paid nearly £360,000 a year to fund his official duties. A National Audit Office (NAO) report into the royal household’s finances confirmed Camilla’s activities will be met by the Sovereign Grant instead, and she will not be given a separate payment. The UK’s independent public spending watchdog’s Royal Household spending and accountability report, published on Friday, examined the fundingRead More

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National News

Junior doctors told to look at 6 pay offer after Government says no more negotiations

The Education Secretary has urged junior doctors to “look at” the pay offer. Gillian Keegan, speaking to Sky News, said: I would urge the BMA, the independent pay review bodies have done a very thorough analysis and they look at rates of recruitment, retention, they look at all the other sort of professions or similar professions so they do do a very thorough job. “And so I think it’s only fair that they should look at that and take thatRead More

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National News

People forced to pull out their own teeth amid NHS dental crisis

People in the UK have been forced to pull out their own teeth at home because they can not access or afford an NHS dentist, a damning new report has found. The Health and Social Care Committee’s examination of NHS dentistry calls for “urgent and fundamental reform” and said there was evidence of pain and distress that is “totally unacceptable in the 21st century”. The document cites a YouGov poll of 2,104 people across the UK conducted in March 2023.Read More

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National News

UK must adapt its buildings for higher temperatures say scientists

The UK is one of the countries that will have to adapt the most radically to cool down buildings as climate change drives up the global average temperature, according to a new study. Like other countries in Northern Europe, such as Ireland, Switzerland and those in Scandinavia, homes were built to retain heat during cold winters. But rising temperatures because of climate change means more unwanted heat during the summer, which can be fatal for older and more vulnerable people.Read More

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Sport

Karting king Sayell continues his winning form

Marshland St James’ kart racer Jenson Sayell continued his winning form at the sixth round of the Hunts Kart Racing Club championship at the weekend with three more wins, including the final.Saturday practice took place in very mixed conditions from heavy rain to hot sunshine giving the team the opportunity to try both wets and dry set up.It was the first use of the new synergy chassis in the wet which went well.Jenson Sayell on the podium with Charlie PageRead More

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