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Ramsdale wont give up on Arsenal title dream

Aaron Ramsdale claims Arsenal will not give up on their title dream despite Wednesday’s shattering loss at Manchester City. The Premier League leaders crashed to a 4-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium to lose control of a title race they have dominated for most of the season. City’s emphatic victory took the champions within two points of the Gunners at the top and, with two games in hand, Pep Guardiola’s treble-chasing side now look firm favourites. April has been aRead More

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National News

Gambling firms to face compulsory levy in long awaited White Paper plans

Gambling companies are to be forced to step up checks on punters “to better protect even those unable to afford small losses” under plans to tackle addiction in the biggest shake-up of the industry’s regulations in 15 years. Plans also include maximum stakes for online slot machines of between £2 and £15 for all customers subject to consultation and a new statutory levy which will see gambling companies required to fund more groundbreaking research, education and treatment, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said.Read More

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National News

Rail strikes announced for day of FA Cup Final

Manchester City and Manchester United fans are facing serious travel disruption for the FA Cup final after train drivers announced fresh strikes in a long-running row over pay. Aslef rejected a “risible” four per cent pay offer from the 16 train companies it remains in dispute with and announced union members will walk out on May 12 and 31 and then June 3 when Wembley hosts the all-Manchester final. The Football Association only confirmed on Wednesday that the final willRead More

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National News

Imitation firearms now main weapon used in gun crime figures

Imitation firearms are now the main type of weapon used in gun crime in England and Wales, figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said a rise in gun crime was largely down to the growing presence of imitation firearms. Some 6,193 firearms offences were recorded by police in 2022, an 11% increase on the 5,581 logged a year earlier. The use of imitation firearms – anything which looks like a gun regardless of whether it can shoot aRead More

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Sport

Interim Linnets boss in positive discussions about his future

Interim boss Mark Hughes wants the King's Lynn Town managerial job on a full-time basis - but nothing will be rubber-stamped until the club's destiny for next season is decided.The National League North season reaches its conclusion on Saturday - and the Linnets could still clinch promotion on the final day of a dramatic campaign at home to Curzon Ashton.The title race is now out of their hands after AFC Fylde's 2-0 victory over Saturday's opponents on Tuesday night.King's LynnRead More

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Local News

Heroes honoured at Local Hero awards ceremony.

West Norfolk heroes from all walks of life were honoured on Wednesday at the Your Local Paper Local Hero awards ceremony.Around 700 people attended the Alive Corn Exchange in Lynn to attend the glittering occasion organised by the Lynn News’ sister paper.Those present heard emotional and inspiring stories of how people of all ages have gone the extra mile for their communities, overcome personal adversity, achieved sporting success and raised awareness and funds for a host of charities.The winners picturedRead More

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Local News

Kirsten to open life-coaching business to help women with burnout

A woman has started her own life-coaching business to help others suffering with “overwhelm and burnout”.Time to Shine is the brainchild of Kirsten Smith, who created her business especially to help women who were once in the same position as herself.Kirsten formally used to be a HR consultant but decided to make the switch to running her own business which will launch on Monday, May 1 in Lynn.Kirsten SmithTime to Shine offers a variety of courses including meditation and mindsetRead More

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National News

Legoland reveals new miniature models for the Kings coronation

Legoland has unveiled a miniature coronation scene ahead of the royal event next week. A tiny replica of Buckingham Palace features a King and Queen Consort figurine standing on the balcony, waving to the crowds below. The display also includes a gold state coach depicting the King’s journey down the Mall, along with the Windsor Castle coronation concert complete with orchestra and the royal family seated in the royal box. Legoland has said it took more than a thousand hoursRead More

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Sport

Downham Town book place in play-off final

Downham Town clinched their place in the Thurlow Nunn First Division North Final following a convincing 4-1 victory over Whittlesey Athletic.Two goals from Matty Blackford, a thunderbolt from Joe Jackson and a George Watts-Sturrock sealed Downham's passage into Saturday's final where they will take on Harwich and Parkeston at the SCL Memorial Field.The league runners-up controlled affairs from the very first whistle against a Whittlesey side who came into the game on a rich vein of form.Downham Town v WhittleseyRead More

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