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Police keeping an open mind over motive for deadly knife and van attack

Police are keeping an open mind over the motive for a knife and van attack in Nottingham that left three people dead. A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a deadly rampage in the city on Tuesday and detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the violence. Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable Kate Meynell said the force is working with counter-terrorism investigators to establish what happened. Two people were stabbed to death in aRead More

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National News

Sturgeon is Europes most impressive politician despite her arrest Yousaf

Nicola Sturgeon is Europe’s “most impressive” politician, her successor Humza Yousaf has insisted – though he conceded her arrest as part of an police investigation into SNP finances was a “difficult time” for the party. Police Scotland had confirmed on Sunday that Ms Sturgeon, who was Scotland’s longest serving first minister when she she stepped down from the job in March, had been arrested as part of Operation Branchform. She became the third person to be arrested as part ofRead More

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Sport

Howzat! Ten teams battle it out at girls’ Dynamos cricket finals

Ten teams took part in this year's Girls' Dynamos cricket finals hosted at North Runcton Cricket Club.Teams played round-robin matches throughout the morning and then further group matches to determine the eventual winners and qualifiers for the county finals.Overall winners were St Martha’s with Glebe House runners up and both will now compete at the Norfolk finals on at Horsford on Wednesday.The girls' Dynamos cricket finals at North Runcton.The girls' Dynamos cricket finals at North Runcton.The girls' Dynamos cricket finalsRead More

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National News

Space based solar farms could power millions of homes suggests Shapps

Space-based solar power could help tackle climate change, Grant Shapps said as he promised £4.3 million for research projects. The Energy Security Secretary said collecting solar power in space and beaming it wirelessly to Earth could generate round-the-clock electricity in all weathers. Speaking at London Tech Week, he said: “With the climate clock ticking, innovation has never been so important. “Half of the emissions reductions required to reach net zero by 2050 will have to come from technologies which are not yet totally commerciallyRead More

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Local News

Dealers who continued to sell drugs after arrests are jailed

A Lynn woman and her partner who continued to deal drugs across Cambridgeshire after being arrested last year have been jailed.Mercede Silsbury, 26, of North Star Court, and Michael Ndoro, 29, were jailed at Peterborough Crown Court yesterday for running a criminal enterprise across the county.Cambridgeshire Constabulary said the couple were the latest drug dealers to be sentenced as part of its Operation Hypernova, a crackdown on exploitation and illegal drugs.Mercede Silsbury was sentenced to more than three years inRead More

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National News

Liverpool full back Calvin Ramsay to join Preston on loan for 2023 24 season

Liverpool full-back Calvin Ramsay has agreed to join Preston on loan for the 2023-24 season, the Premier League club have confirmed. The 19-year-old managed just 93 minutes of football – across two matches in the Carabao Cup and Champions League in November – due to a back problem and then a knee injury which prematurely ended his maiden campaign. Ramsay underwent surgery in February and is in need of regular first-team football, and it is understood the club feel hisRead More

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Sport

Fakenham win Norfolk Alliance thriller

Fakenham won a Norfolk Alliance Premier Division thriller against Norwich by one wicket at Highfield Lawn.A magnificent century from Stephen Gray paved the way for victory after a crucial eighth-wicket stand with Phoenix Sherry rescued the home side.On a glorious sunny day, Norwich won the toss and decided to bat.Action between Fakenham and Norwich in the Norfolk Alliance Premier Division. Pictures: Ronnie HeyhoeAction between Fakenham and Norwich in the Norfolk Alliance Premier Division. Pictures: Ronnie HeyhoeAction between Fakenham and NorwichRead More

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Sport

“If ever there’s a time for everyone to come together for the good of the club, it has to be now,” says Lynn Stars owner

King's Lynn stalwart Keith Chapman is stepping back into the breach to ensure the Insure Premiership outfit can continue to operate.The club's owner is urging maximum backing from the fans in difficult times following the shock departure of Alex Brady.Chapman, whose intention had been to relinquish control of the MacInnes Stars and to leave speedway promotion at the end of this season, returns to the UK tomorrow (Wednesday) and will oversee the home clash with Wolverhampton on Thursday.Buster ChapmanBrady confirmedRead More

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Local News

Stephen gets crafty with salvaged metal

A West Norfolk creator has turned his hobby of making artistic sculptures from recycled metals into a career.Stephen Barwood is going into his third year of business as Barwood Sculptures and takes people’s unwanted scrap metal and turns it into artwork to be displayed in homes and gardens.He has also made a number of sculptures for businesses such as the Rusty Krab Rum Shop and Bar in Lynn and has work displayed at Bugz UK in Norwich.Stephen gets crafty withRead More

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