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Smiles all round at birthday celebration for famous playwright

Shakespeare's Big Birthday Bash celebrations at St George’s Guildhall were enjoyed by more than 200 people last weekend.Visitors were able to take part in family activities, watching films, or taking a tour of the venue.Dayna Woolbright, Norfolk Museums Service curator, said: "We had a great weekend, which was well attended.“We were able to help people discover the town’s links to Shakespeare through a number of activities and a tour of the theatre where he is believed to have performed. “WeRead More

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Sport

Chairman of West Norfolk club is a ‘grassroots’ hero

A devoted chairman of a West Norfolk football club has been honoured with a 2023 Grassroots Hero Award.AFC Lynn Napier's Billy Simper has been recognised for going above and beyond for his respective club.Clubs participating in this year’s Fosters Solicitors Anglian Combination Football League, which encompasses 96 teams across Norfolk and Suffolk, were invited to nominateSimper was nominated and stood out for his "personal drive and commitment" in growing AFC Lynn Napier from its establishment in 2016. The club currentlyRead More

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Sport

Grimston Cricket Club and Springwood High School join forces

An exciting partnership has been unveiled between Springwood High School (SHS) and Grimston Cricket Club, which will see the two organisations building closer ties to promote youth sports.The innovative agreement will see Grimston CC coaches delivering specialist cricket development sessions to Springwood pupils, alongside a ground-share initiative so that school matches can be played at the Grimston Cricket Ground.Head of youth cricket Sam Adkin is enthusiastic about the prospects - “This really is a win-win for local cricket! Pupils willRead More

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Local News

GEAR 10k sees runners cross the finish line in aid of chartiies

​Lynn came alive on Sunday as runners of all abilities and ages came together to take part in the region’s biggest road running event, the Recipharm GEAR 10K.Crossing the line were fun runners, fundraisers and club runners who had laced up their trainers for what is now very much a firm favourite in the region’s running calendar.Organised by Run For All in partnership with West Norfolk Council, the race kicked off at 9.30am on Tuesday Market Place and finished outsideRead More

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National News

Tributes paid to much loved son stabbed to death in Cornwall

Devon and Cornwall Police were granted extra time to detain and question the suspect at Bodmin Magistrates’ Court on Monday Tributes have been paid to a “much-loved son” who was stabbed to death during a “serious altercation” outside a nightclub in Cornwall. Michael Allen, 36, was killed and seven other people suffered stab wounds in an attack near the Eclipse nightclub in Bodmin. Two people remain in hospital after undergoing surgery. A family statement said: “Mike was simply a much-lovedRead More

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Local News

Crews battle open fire in early hours of the morning

Crews were called to a fire in the open in the early hours of this morning.One appliance from Lynn rushed to the blaze at Lynn Road in Tilney All Saints at 4.37am today.Hose reel jets were used to extinguish the flames.Crews attended a fire in the open on Lynn Road, Tilney All Saints this morning. Picture: Google MapsThe fire service’s stop message was received at 5.09am.

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National News

Sudan ceasefire extended again

Sudan’s army and its rival paramilitary said on Sunday they will extend a humanitarian ceasefire a further 72 hours. The decision follows international pressure to allow the safe passage of civilians and aid but the shaky truce has not so far stopped the clashes. In statements, both sides accused the other of violations. The agreement has de-escalated the fighting in some areas but violence continues to push civilians to flee. Aid groups have also struggled to get badly needed suppliesRead More

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National News

Scottish Labour ask Heath Secretary for Covid support

The Health Secretary must take urgent action to end the “betrayal” of long Covid sufferers started by his predecessor, Scottish Labour has said. The party’s health spokeswoman Jackie Baillie said thousands of sufferers are living a “precarious existence” and risk being forgotten about by the Scottish Government if action is not taken. An estimated 172,000 people in Scotland are reported to be living with long Covid and many are unable to work due to the condition. Scottish Labour said theRead More

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Sport

Downham promotion is just reward for so many people at the club, says joint boss

Joint Downham Town manager Craig Dickson says promotion to the Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division is just reward for so many people at the club.Downham rubber-stamped their elevation to Step 5 football for the first time in the club's history with a resounding 4-0 victory over Harwich and Parkeston at the SCL Memorial Field.John Fysh has been involved at the club in some capacity for more than 60 years and long-serving defender Pat Yates, who has played for the RedsRead More

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