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Four-some start for new Linnets management team

King's Lynn Town 4 Kettering Town 1 New boss Mark Hughes enjoyed his first victory in management this afternoon as King's Lynn Town responded to the departure of their former boss in the best possible fashion.The interim Linnets boss saw his side close the gap on league leaders AFC Fylde – 2-1 losers at Spennymoor Town – by overcoming Kettering Town in National League North.Hughes, assisted by Hugo Langton, oversaw a comfortable 4-1 victory at The Walks thanks to goalsRead More

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National News

S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole dies aged 46

He was found dead at his home in Dorset on Thursday afternoon S Club 7 singer Paul Cattermole has died “unexpectedly” at the age of 46, his family and the pop group announced. The singer, who was due to be reuniting with the band in February for a 25th anniversary tour, was found dead on Thursday afternoon at his home in Dorset. In a statement released to the PA news agency, Cattermole’s family and S Club 7 said: “It isRead More

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Local News

Delays reported after two crashes on town’s roads

There are delays on Lynn's roads this afternoon after reports of two crashes in the town.Posts on Facebook suggest that a vehicle has crashed into an ambulance on London Road at the Hospital Walk junction.The other accident is on Hardwick Road at the traffic light junction coming out of Campbells Meadow.One of the crashes has been reported on Lynn's London Road. Stock imageEmergency services are currently on the scene.The AA shows traffic building up around the Southgates area.

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Local News

New community hub opens in former church bungalow

A former church bungalow has been turned into a community space for residents to use.The St Faith's Community Hub, on Gayton Road in Gaywood, is now open for business and will have an official opening by the Bishop of Norwich in May.The converted bungalow contains the church office and a community space consisting of a larger room that can be used for various events, two small meeting rooms, a kitchen with utility room and toilets with baby changing facilities.A newRead More

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Local News

Dancer to represent the UK in international championships

A talented young dancer from Lynn has won a place to compete for the UK in two prestigious international competitions.Lilly Sargeant, a Year 11 student at Springwood High School, was chosen to represent the country in hip hop and street dance at the International Dance Organisation's (IDO) European and World Championships.The 15-year-old, who joined Alison's Street Dance Club at the age of five, takes part in regular competitions, dancing solo as well as with a partner and a group, andRead More

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National News

Tesco profits to come under pressure amid soaring food inflation

The UK’s largest retailer will update investors and analysts on Thursday Tesco is expected to reveal a dip in profits for the past year as the supermarket group grappled with rampant food and drink inflation. The UK’s largest retailer will update investors and analysts over its financial performance for the year to February in an update on Thursday April 13. A consensus of analysts has said Tesco is due to reveal a strong rise in sales but lower profits dueRead More

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National News

Cost of living fears top concerns for parents

That's according to a new survey conducted for the investment platform Wealthify Fears about the cost of living outweigh those of mental health, climate change, social media and bullying for a third of UK parents, a survey suggests. Almost a quarter of parents (24%) said finances and savings were a key concern for their children’s futures but just 9% said they were worried about having enough money to help them, suggesting that they expect cost of living pressures to affectRead More

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Sport

County joy for KES rugby players

Year 11 rugby players from KES Academy are the toast of the county after coming from behind to defeat Wymondham College 24-22 in a tense final.Trailing 10-0 at the interval, a strong half-time team talk saw KES dominate in the second half to eventually take the honours 24-22 after an incredible battle.KES Academy principal Sarah Hartshorn said: "What an amazing achievement that will drive them forward to future successes at King Edward VII Academy.KES team with Sarah Hartshorn (63371234)"Welcoming themRead More

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Sport

Docking show six-appeal in North West Norfolk League

Wet weather last weekend meant that just two Division One fixtures went ahead as planned in the North West Norfolk League.Docking Rangers hit six for the second weekend in a row with a comprehensive 6-3 over Watlington Reserves.Docking found themselves behind at the break but goals from James Boyden, Brad Durham, Ryan Mellor, Liam Spooner and Jamie Tooth secured the points.Swaffham Reserves (63413797)Joshua Bacon, Danny Hannigan and Darren Van Campenhout struck for Watlington.In-form West Winch found themselves 2-1 down toRead More

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