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Businesses left without water after burst main

Businesses and customers were left without water at Lynn's Hardwick Industrial Estate after damage led to a burst main.A "third party" reportedly caused the problems on Tuesday, with businesses throughout the area left without any mains water.Anglian Water is responsible for the infrastructure in the area, but a spokesperson told the Lynn News that the damage was caused by someone else.Businesses at the Hardwick Industrial Estate in Lynn were left without water on TuesdayThey said: "We are sorry for anyRead More

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Local News

Woman found guilty of hitman plot to wait longer to find out punishment

A Lynn woman who attempted to hire a hitman on the dark web to kill a former colleague after their fling came to an end will wait longer to find out her punishment.Helen Hewlett, 44, of Hawthorns, was found guilty of soliciting to murder and stalking following a trial at Norwich Crown Court in February.She had been due to appear at the court again today for sentencing, but this has been pushed back to May 3.Helen Hewlett's arrest caught onRead More

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National News

Queen Camilla used officially for first time on coronation invites

The title Queen Camilla has been used for the first time in an official capacity, appearing on invitations for the King’s coronation. Camilla had been referred to as Queen Consort since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, but is named as Queen Camilla alongside King Charles III on the invites due to be sent to more than 2,000 guests. The move marks the incredible journey of Camilla over more than five decades, from romantic involvement, to mistress and finally wife of the King – and will end with her formallyRead More

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National News

Murrell released without charge as Sturgeon vows to cooperate with Police

Nicola Sturgeon will “fully co-operate if required” with police after her husband was arrested and then released without charge as part of an investigation into the SNP’s finances, her spokesperson said. The former Scottish first minister said she had “no prior knowledge of Police Scotland’s action or intentions” after Peter Murrell was arrested and later released “pending further investigation” on Wednesday. The arrest related to a long-running police investigation into the spending of about £600,000 which was earmarked for Scottish independence campaigning.Read More

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Sport

“I’m just a different voice, but it’s the same message as before,” says Linnets interim boss

Interim manager Mark Hughes insists it’s time to repay the club's fans for their support as he looks to take King's Lynn Town back to the promised land of the National League.Hughes has been placed in charge at The Walks following the sensational exit of Tommy Widdrington on Saturday.He will lead the Linnets for the remainder of the National League North campaign and, who knows, it might be longer.Former Linnets bossTommy Widdrington with new interim manager Mark Hughes after theRead More

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National News

Unite Google workers strike outside London HQ over alleged appalling treatment

Google workers have been reduced to tears by fears of being made redundant, a union representative told a London rally. Employees protested outside the tech giant’s King’s Cross headquarters on Tuesday over its alleged “appalling treatment and union busting” of staff facing redundancies. Scores of Google employees who are Unite union members staged the demonstration, with some chanting “What’s disgusting? Union busting” and “Enough is enough”. Others clutched placards with messages such as “Being evil is not a strategy” andRead More

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National News

Reading face huge fight after losing six points for breaching financial rules

Reading have been plunged into the Sky Bet Championship relegation battle after being hit by an immediate six-point deduction under the EFL’s financial rules. The Royals have dropped from 46 points to 40, leaving them just one above the drop zone as a result of the penalty. The sanction relates to the club’s failure to meet an agreed budget following an earlier breach of the profit and sustainability limits in 2021. The initial breach carried a six-point penalty with aRead More

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National News

Mother and monster boyfriend guilty over death of two year old Lola James

A mother and her “monster” boyfriend have been found guilty over the death of a two-year-old girl who was fatally attacked at her home in Wales. Lola James died in hospital four days after suffering “catastrophic” brain injuries in the early hours of July 17 2020. Lola’s stepfather, Kyle Bevan, denied murdering the youngster a few months after moving in with the family in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, claiming Lola had fallen down the stairs after being jumped on by the petRead More

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Local News

Prized model ship to stay in town museum thanks to donor

The historic model of a famous ship will remain in its home town after being purchased by a museum.Lynn man Roland Bach, 80, put a miniature construction of HMS Discovery - a famous vessel captained by George Vancouver in the late 1700s - up for sale earlier this year after buying it himself at an auction.He expressed hope that it could stay in West Norfolk, but was worried local buyers may struggle to rustle up the funds.The model of HMSRead More

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