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Home comforts for Snettisham motorcycle ace

Snettisham race ace Callum Manley picked up two race wins - and was unfortunate not make it a clean sweep - at his home track of Snetterton at the weekend.Saturday's qualifying saw Manley glide his Honda CBR 600 around the track in damp conditions to secure himself not only pole position, but also mixing among the faster 1000cc machines that were included in the split grid and finishing third overall.Dryer conditions showed for race one later in the morning andRead More

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National News

Devon nurse wins 250000 dollars global prize for work improving diabetes care

A nurse from Devon has fended off competition from more than 50,000 medical colleagues across the world to win a 250,000 dollars (£200,000) cash prize for her work in improving diabetes care. Margaret Shepherd, from Exeter, said she was left “shaking” after winning the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023 on International Nurses Day on Friday evening. The 60-year-old was chosen from over 52,000 applicants across 202 countries, taking the award thanks to her efforts to improve diabetes diagnoses. MsRead More

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National News

Huddersfield boss Ian Watson takes responsibility after latest Giants defeat

Ian Watson refused to criticise his players after Huddersfield slumped to their third defeat in a row, saying after Friday night’s 30-4 home defeat to Leigh: “I’m at fault because I picked the team.” The Giants have now lost four of their five games and sit in 10th spot in the Betfred Super League standings. Huddersfield trailed 12-0 at half-time and never really got going at the John Smith’s Stadium, with Kevin Naiqama scoring a late consolation try. The Giants were withoutRead More

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National News

Lord Alan Sugar I have never ever shouted at any of my employees

Lord Alan Sugar says he has “never, ever shouted” at any of his employees and that he is a “good bloke” and “good boss”. The Apprentice star, 76, said he could be “intimidating” if necessary but that “not one person in this world” would complain about him as an employer. Lord Sugar discussed his attitude towards workplace bullying during an interview with The Times, following the recent resignation of former deputy prime minister Dominic Raab. Mr Raab resigned last month after a probe foundRead More

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National News

Eurovision themed show made by and for care home residents tours Liverpool

A Eurovision-themed theatre show created by and for care home residents is touring in Liverpool to provide “meaningful therapeutic engagement” for people living with dementia and other neurological diseases. Nwoko Arts, a theatre company based in Liverpool, visited 25 care homes to interview its residents about the themes of Eurovision, their memories of the mid-20th century and their thoughts on the war in Ukraine, to create the show ‘Songs for Europe’. The “visual, humorous and funny” 40-minute show includes aRead More

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National News

Suella Braverman advised to scrap asylum seekers plan for air base

Home Secretary Suella Braverman was advised to scrap plans to house asylum seekers at a former RAF base, it has been reported. According to an email reportedly seen by the BBC in February, a senior Home Office official advised the home secretary to stop work at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, warning of “significant challenges to progress”. The email from the Resettlement, Asylum Support and Integration Directorate, which formed part of the evidence, recommended the Home Secretary “agree to stop workRead More

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Sport

Linnets appoint interim boss Hughes as manager

Mark Hughes has been appointed as King's Lynn Town's permanent manager, replacing Tommy Widdrington, and will lead the club into next season.The former Barnet and Chester midfielder had already enjoyed a successful spell at the club as interim boss has agreed an 24-month-contract at The Walks.Goalkeeper/coa Paul Jones will continue to work alongside him in the dugout.New King's Lynn Town manager Mark HughesHughes – who has spoken of his desire for the job since stepping into the breach on aRead More

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Local News

Two important heritage monuments open to the public again this summer

Two of Lynn’s most important heritage monuments will be open to the public again this summer.Thanks to the combined efforts of West Norfolk Council, Lynn Tourist Information Centre and Alive West Norfolk, the Red Mount and South Gate will both be open on dates in May, and the Red Mount will also open on dates in June, July and September.It is hoped that further dates will follow.One of the Red Mount openingsThese historic gems are a key part of theRead More

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Local News

Overnight road closures and three-way traffic lights for five evenings

There will be overnight road closures and three-way traffic lights on the outskirts of Lynn for five evenings next week for essential road resurfacing work.The £209,000 works, from the Knights Hill Roundabout along the A148 and A149, is due to start on Monday. It will see the damaged road surface removed and replaced, road markings repainted, and any metal inspection/drain covers that are in poor condition replaced.The works will be carried out overnight to minimise impact on the network andRead More

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