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Historic pub set to reopen this summer after years of uncertainty

A historic town pub could open its doors once again this summer after being bought over by a lover of old buildings.The Lattice House in Lynn, which dates back to medieval times, has been purchased by town resident and businessman James Lee.The Chapel Street venue closed down last August after its licensees opted to leave the business.The Lattice House, on Chapel Street in LynnA number of faces have come and gone at the town centre spot in recent years, includingRead More

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Sport

Stars travel to Leicester in Premiership

KING’S Lynn return to Premiership action after a ten-day break when they visit top-flight newcomers Leicester tomorrow night (7.30pm).The MacInnes Stars have lost their opening two away matches in the league, at Wolverhampton and Ipswich, and are looking for better as they make the trip to the East Midlands.The Lions have been inconsistent so far in 2023, having been beaten on their own circuit by Ipswich in the KO Cup and they also lost a Super Heat against Belle VueRead More

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Sport

Snellings Norfolk National won by David Pipe

The fifth running of the Snellings Norfolk National at Fakenham produced the most exciting finish of the day with three horses vying for the lead from the final fence.The photo finish resulted in the David Pipe-trained Duc de Beauchene ridden by Fergus Gilliard placing first by a head from Jony Max under Ellis Collier, closely followed by long-time leader Wake Up Early ridden by Cillin Leonard.Last year’s winner Tommie Beau was some way down the field of eleven.On an afternoonRead More

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Local News

Head teacher re-bailed following arrest outside of school

The head teacher of a Lynn school who was arrested on suspicion of a stalking offence has been re-bailed.Greg Hill, the head of Howard Junior School in Gaywood, was taken into custody on March 6 after being apprehended outside the school building.He has denied allegations of stalking another adult and resisting or obstructing an officer in the execution of their duty, but was suspended from his role following the arrest.Howard Junior School head teacher Greg Hill has been re-bailedHill wasRead More

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National News

Hit makers Duran Duran handed top Birmingham civic award

Multi-platinum hit-makers Duran Duran have added a top civic award from home city Birmingham to their vast collection of accolades, calling it “quite an honour”. The synth pop pioneers, who have just completed a UK tour, were handed a Lord Mayor’s Award ahead of their May 5 homecoming show at the city’s Utilita Arena. Councillor Maureen Cornish, Lord Mayor of Birmingham, was pictured back stage with current line-up, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor and John Taylor, handing overRead More

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National News

John Lewis boss to face confidence vote over leadership

The boss of the John Lewis Partnership is set to face a confidence vote on her future after criticism of the leadership of the retail giant. It comes after Dame Sharon White, chairwoman of the business which runs the department store chain and supermarket arm Waitrose, said the group is considering options for its future after reports that it could bring in outside investment. However, industry leaders such as Mary Portas criticised the potential move, which could stop the companyRead More

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Local News

New Greggs coming to town – but concern it will offer no ‘positive benefit’

A new drive-thru Greggs is set to come to Lynn – but there are doubts that it will provide “any positive benefits”.The bakery giant has been granted planning permission to construct new premises at the Morston Point development, off Greenyard Way and close to the Hardwick industrial estate.The application was first submitted to West Norfolk Council back in 2018, and was officially approved on April 28. The Morston Point development was first granted outline planning permission in 2015.The Greggs bakeryRead More

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National News

Archbishop of Canterbury criticises Governments small boats Bill in Lords

The Archbishop of Canterbury has made a rare intervention in the House of Lords, to criticise the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill as it faces its first test in the upper chamber. Justin Welby argued against the flagship legislation aimed at ensuring people who arrive in the UK in small boats would be detained and promptly removed, either to their home country or a third country such as Rwanda. The intervention marked his second major rebuke of the Government’s treatment of migrants and asylum seekers. The archbishop, who crowned the King inRead More

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National News

Yousaf rejects suggestion of scrapping free university tuition

First Minister Humza Yousaf has rejected calls from a prominent university principal for “calm consideration” of charging graduates for their education. Edinburgh University head Professor Sir Peter Mathieson said such a move – which would end the policy of free university tuition – is a matter for politicians and is “beyond my control”, but it could allow for Government funding to be spent on improving institutions. But within hours, the First Minister rejected the idea. “I don’t agree,” he toldRead More

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