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South Wootton youngsters make last four

Under-11 girls from South Wootton Junior School represented King's Lynn Town Football Club in the National League North Finals.Their appearance came as a result of their triumph in the Midlands and East finals last term and they just missed out on a spot in the final.With Scarborough, Solihull Moors, Fylde, York and Chester in the group, the girls managed to achieve third in the group after four draws and a win, being unbeaten leading up to the semi-finals.The team facedRead More

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National News

No nul points Camilla jokes with UKs Eurovision entry Mae Muller

The Queen Consort told the UK’s Eurovision hopeful Mae Muller “No nul points” when she joined the King in unveiling the contest’s spectacular stage. Charles and Camilla, who are busy preparing for their coronations, visited Liverpool and lit up the arena hosting the global show, which will crown a national winner on Saturday May 13. Eurovision 2023 managing director Martin Green said the royal couple expressed “interest” in the event, and he dubbed the week between the coronation and theRead More

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Local News

Firefighters sent to field blaze which was ‘deliberately started’

Firefighters were sent to a field blaze in Lynn which was “deliberately started” yesterday evening.One crew from Lynn North attended the area around Wooside and Swallowfield Road following reports of a field fire at around 5.51pm.Officials from the fire service said: “This was a deliberately started fire.”Firefighters were sent to field blaze which was ‘deliberately started’. Picture: iStockA stop was called to the incident at 6.35pm.

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Local News

All you need to know as GEAR 10K returns to town this weekend

With just days to go, thousands of runners of all abilities and ages are getting ready for the annual return of the Recipharm GEAR 10K.Taking place this Sunday, the event is expected to raise tens of thousands of pounds for a number of local and national charities.As part of the event, runners are encouraged to fundraise for their own charity of choice or one of the event’s partner charities. This year’s partner charities include; the the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, TheRead More

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National News

Britain lifts 301 people to safety from Sudan with four more flights scheduled

The British evacuation mission from Sudan has lifted 301 people to safety over four flights as the military races against time to rescue citizens while a fragile ceasefire holds. Another RAF flight was preparing to depart the Wadi Saeedna airstrip near the capital of Khartoum on Wednesday afternoon, with a further three flights expected later in the day. Downing Street said the flights have been “full or close to full”, with no “significant issues” being faced by the evacuees whoRead More

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National News

ITVs Grand National coverage had 700 complaints over response to protests

The coverage of the Grand National on ITV has received more than 700 complaints alleging bias from commentators over their response to animal rights protesters. In April, more than 100 people were arrested after activists from campaign group Animal Rising attempted to scale fences around Aintree Racecourse, near Liverpool. ITV Racing Live At The Randox Grand National Festival 2023 covered the event on Saturday April 15, which was shown from 2pm to 6.15pm on ITV1. The programme was reported to have received 653 complaints, according toRead More

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National News

Multimillion pound coronation a slap in face amid cost of living crisis

Erik ten Hag allayed concerns over Bruno Fernandes’ ankle injury and even suggested the Manchester United midfielder has a chance of facing stuttering Tottenham on Thursday evening. The 28-year-old sustained the issue in the first half of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final win against Brighton but managed to play on until the 101st minute of the penalty shoot-out victory. However, concerns grew over Fernandes’ fitness on Monday when his partner posted a photo of the United playmaker with his right footRead More

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National News

Charles the man destined to be King

King Charles III has waited a lifetime to become monarch and will fulfil his destiny when he is crowned on Saturday May 6, watched by a worldwide audience. As the Prince of Wales, he was the country’s longest serving heir to the throne and carved out a role for himself speaking out on issues like the environment, climate change, architecture and farming. Less than a year into his new role, the 74-year-old is adapting to life as head of theRead More

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National News

Beans on toast can be part of a healthy balanced diet say nutritionists

People worried about ultra-processed foods should not dismiss beans on toast as part of a healthy, balanced diet, nutritionists have said. Eating ultra-processed foods such as ice cream, ham, crisps, mass-produced bread, and breakfast cereal has been linked to a number of poor health outcomes, including an increased risk of some cancers, weight gain and heart disease. Now the British Nutrition Foundation has said beans on toast may be ultra-processed, but the popular dish can still be part of a balanced diet. It said some foods that areRead More

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