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Stars bring back a point after Peterborough defeat

King's Lynn narrowly held on for the aggregate point after going down to a 53-37 defeat at Peterborough last night.The MacInnes Stars had high hopes of completing an A47 derby double but ultimately found themselves fighting a rearguard action to ensure they outscored the Panthers over the home and away meetings – and Michael Palm Toft was integral to them doing just that.Team boss Alex Brady was disappointed that his side were unable to bring home the three points.Michael Palm-ToftRead More

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Sport

Swifts beaten in Norfolk Junior Cup final

Castle Acre Swifts Norfolk Junior Cup dream was ended by ten-man Loddon United on Monday night.Josh Knights opened to scoring for United in the first minute of the game at Carrow Road, before Daniel King equalised for Swifts half-an-hour later.Robin Andersen received a red card just before the break and, despite having a man less, Tom Markham put United ahead on the counter.Loddon United defeated Castle Acre in the Norfolk Junior Cup final last night.Loddon United defeated Castle Acre inRead More

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National News

Rumours after deaths of two teenagers in crash sparked Cardiff riot

Violence broke out in the Ely area of the city last night Riots broke out in Cardiff after two teenagers died in a crash – with rumours circulating they were being chased by police, the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has said. Tensions reached breaking point after officers were called to the collision, in Snowden Road, Ely, at about 6pm on Monday. Officers faced what they called “large-scale disorder”, with at least two cars torched as trouble involvingRead More

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National News

Fresh searches for Madeleine McCann expected to begin in Portugal

German police have requested the searches near a reservoir in the Algarve Searches are expected to begin on Tuesday as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, police in Portugal have confirmed. A Policia Judiciaria statement said it is co-ordinating searches in the Algarve at the request of German police and in the presence of British officers. An area near the Barragem do Arade reservoir, around 50km from Praia da Luz where Madeleine went missing in 2007, wasRead More

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Local News

Sand bags not enough to prevent children becoming unwell at flood-ridden homes

Residents have been left frustrated by a lack of support at their flood-damaged homes – and claim their young children have become ill as a result.Numerous people living at Turbus Road in North Lynn first had heavy rainfall come gushing into their homes in August last year.They have been calling for help from Freebridge Community Housing, which manages the street, ever since - but limited action meant that when flash floods struck the borough earlier this month, properties were onceRead More

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National News

Former deputy PM to quit after next election

Dominic Raab, who resigned from Cabinet last month after a bullying inquiry, will stand down at the next general election. The former deputy prime minister and justice secretary confirmed his exit plans to the PA news agency on Monday night. He quit Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet last month over bullying allegations from civil servants. An independent investigation by Adam Tolley KC found he had acted in an intimidating and aggressive way with officials in behaviour that could have amounted to bullying.Read More

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National News

Reeves says Labour will back training up Brits to fill job vacancies

A Labour government “wouldn’t turn to immigration as the easy answer” to plugging workforce shortages, Rachel Reeves has said. The shadow chancellor said Britons should be trained to fill vacancies in sectors such as data science and in the NHS. It comes after Labour chairwoman Anneliese Dodds last week indicated migration could increase in the “short term” if the party comes to power, but would ultimately be reduced by addressing the domestic skills shortage. Asked about her colleague’s comments, MsRead More

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National News

Newcastle back in Champions League after 20 years away

Nick Pope ensured Newcastle booked their Champions League place with a game to spare as he denied Leicester a priceless victory in their bid for Premier League survival. The Magpies’ £10million summer signing kept out Timothy Castagne’s volley in the second minute of stoppage time with his first save of the game to secure a 0-0 draw on a night when the home side battered at the door but were unable to find a way through. Callum Wilson and MiguelRead More

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Local News

Daily crowds of 20,000 expected for free Festival of Watersports event

Organisers are urging people to not miss out on an “absolutely phenomenal” free experience this weekend when the Hanseatic Festival of Watersports returns to Lynn.Water ski races, jet ski and powerboat racing - with breathtaking speeds of up to 100pmh - and a number of exciting demonstrations will keep punters entertained.Live music by local band Redemption and fireworks on Saturday night, as well as daily flypasts, will keep the fun going long after the roar of the engines from RiverRead More

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