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Plans to transform historic theatre move forward with appointment of chief architect

Plans to transform a historic town theatre have taken another step forward after the appointment of a chief architect.The multi-award-winning Haworth Tompkins firm has been announced as the team which will take on the St George's Guildhall and Creative Hub project, which is part of the Lynn Town Deal programme.Following an invitation to tender - which had the most expressions of interest West Norfolk Council has ever received - the architects were selected as the preferred bidder to develop theRead More

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Man suffers injuries after falling from window at town address

Emergency services rushed to a busy town road this morning after a man fell from a window.Norfolk Fire and Rescue was called to London Road in Lynn at 8.27am today, with crews now believed to have left the scene.Paramedics were also summoned to the address.Emergency services were called to London Road in Lynn this morningThe man who fell from the window has suffered injuries, but they are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.An East of England Ambulance Service spokespersonRead More

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Protests over hospital rebuild continue as wait for announcement goes on

Signs the protesters hold up to get people’s attentionThe Save Our Queen Elizabeth Hospital campaigners are continuing calls for funding of a new hospital to be built in replacement of the current QEH in Lynn.Protesters of all generations carry on gathering outside the hospital every Wednesday afternoon either in their spare time or on lunch breaks, whatever the weather, to hold up signs for the passing traffic and will continue this until an announcement is made. Back in 2021, itRead More

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Braverman will not face investigation over handling of speeding offence

Suella Braverman will not face an investigation for asking officials whether she could have a private speed awareness course – but Rishi Sunak criticised her handling of the situation. The Prime Minister, who consulted his ethics adviser over the case, did not order a formal investigation and said his decision is “these matters do not amount to a breach of the ministerial code”. But in a letter to Mrs Braverman he said: “As you have recognised, a better course ofRead More

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Nursing numbers rise but concerns raised about premature leavers

The number of nurses working in the UK has risen to the highest level on record, according to new figures. There are now 788,638 nurses, midwives and nursing associates registered to work in the UK, according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Despite the rise, the nursing regulator issued a stark warning about the number of leaving the profession prematurely. The NMC pointed to “worrying findings” from its leavers’ survey which indicated that many decided to leave the professionRead More

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Sophie deeply saddened by death of woman hit by police escort motorcycle

The Duchess of Edinburgh has said she is “deeply saddened” by the death of a woman who was hit by a motorcycle that was part of her police escort. Helen Holland, 81, was struck at the junction of West Cromwell Road and Warwick Road in Earl’s Court, west London, on the afternoon of May 10. In comments carried by the BBC, Ms Holland’s son Martin said she died after sustaining “multiple broken bones and massive internal injuries”. A Buckingham PalaceRead More

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Scientists uncover how rare genetic mutation allows woman to feel no pain

Scientists have uncovered how a rare genetic mutation in a woman allows her to live her life almost pain-free and never feel anxious or afraid. Experts from University College London (UCL) have found how mutations in the FAAH-OUT gene work at the molecular level enabling Jo Cameron, from Scotland, to not experience pain. The same biological mechanisms are also believed to allow wounds to heal more rapidly. The researchers said the findings, published in the journal Brain, open up doorsRead More

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Deliveroo riders to confront bosses over pay and insecure jobs

Riders for Deliveroo are set to confront bosses at the takeaway delivery specialist over pay and “insecure jobs” at the firm. Campaigners at ShareAction and IWGB (Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain) have coordinated for riders to challenge Deliveroo’s board at its annual general meeting on Wednesday. Riders have said they want to raise concerns over their pay levels and worries related to their “independent worker” status. It comes a month after the IWGB union launched a challenge at the Supreme Court in aRead More

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London Underground workers vote to extend strike action mandate

London Underground workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of extending their mandate to continue taking strike action in a long-running dispute over jobs, pensions and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) voted by 96% to continue taking action for the next six months. Unions have to re-ballot their members every six months for industrial action to continue. The turnout was 56.5%. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “I congratulate every single one of our London UndergroundRead More

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