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Max Homa hoping for carnage and a typical US Open challenge

Max Homa is hoping for “carnage” in the 123rd US Open to ensure his course record remains firmly intact. Homa shot a stunning nine-under-par 61 at Los Angeles Country Club on his way to winning the prestigious Pac-12 title in 2013, a tournament which also featured two-time major winner Jon Rahm. To no-one’s surprise, Rahm predicted on Tuesday that typical US Open conditions would ensure there would be no repeat of Homa’s heroics this week, with Branden Grace’s men’s majorRead More

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Local News

George Russell: ‘If I was a footballer, I’d start my career in Lynn’

Formula One star George Russell has said that if he was a professional footballer, he would have wanted to start his career in Lynn.The 25-year-old, who was born in the town, was speaking at the Champions League final in Istanbul last Saturday evening.He was asked by a reporter where he would start out if he were playing football instead of racing cars, and Russell replied: “If I was a football player, the place I’d start my career at would beRead More

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National News

More young people are using TikTok to access news research finds

More young people are accessing news via TikTok with users tending to pay more attention to celebrities and social media influencers than to journalists or media companies for news, a report has found. The Chinese-owned app is the “fastest growing social network” in the Reuters Institute Digital News Report’s survey – used by 44% of 18-24-year-olds for any purpose and by 20% for news. The shift comes as the use of Facebook as a news source declines with 28% ofRead More

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National News

Call for 20mph limit on all roads near schools so children can travel safely

Speed limits of 20mph should be imposed on all roads near schools to reduce the number of child crash deaths, according to a charity. Brake, which campaigns to boost road safety, said cutting speed limits “saves lives”. Department for Transport figures show 2,456 children aged under 16 were killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads last year. Many councils have introduced 20mph zones around schools. But Brake said nearly two-thirds of parents reported that some roads near their children’s schoolsRead More

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National News

More work needed to understand risks that AI could pose Education Secretary

More work is needed to understand the risks that artificial intelligence could pose to schools, colleges and universities, the Education Secretary will say. Gillian Keegan will call on education leaders and technology experts to come forward with ideas on how generative artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to best support the education sector in the future. In a speech at the London Tech Week conference, Ms Keegan will launch a call for evidence to ensure AI is used “in a safe and secure way” in education. ItRead More

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National News

UK economy returns to growth in April as consumer spending improves

Gross domestic product increased by 0.2% for the month, after a 0.3% fall in March The UK economy bounced back in April after it was boosted by stronger consumer spending in shopping and hospitality. UK gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2% for the month after a 0.3% fall in March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed. The latest figure was in line with forecasts for the month from economists. ONS director of economic statistics Darren Morgan said: “GDPRead More

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National News

Thousands of NHS appointments cancelled as junior doctors strike

A 72 hour walkout is beginning this morning and will end at 7am on Saturday Thousands of NHS appointments in England are expected to be cancelled as junior doctors go on strike in a dispute with the Government over pay. The 72-hour walkout by medics – who can have up to eight years of experience as a hospital doctor or three years in general practice – will run from 7am on Wednesday until 7am on Saturday. It comes as NHSRead More

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Local News

‘We are very much aware that nature needs our help desperately’

Environmental groups have joined forces for a walk to show their commitment to nature and tackling climate change.Councillors and members of the public joined the groups to take part in the 2.6-mile stroll around Lynn on Saturday, starting off at the South Quay, taking the ferry and then along the River Great Ouse.Groups that attended included Extinction Rebellion, KLimate Concern, Friends of the Earth, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Ryston Rachel’s Hedgehog Hotel, Nature Volunteer Network, Save Our Swifts, Swallows Sand martinsRead More

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Local News

Newson and Buck take the reins amid rebrand and revamp for estate agents

A Lynn estate agents has undergone a full makeover following a name change and an office refurbishment.Despite these alterations, it’s still the same team that makes up Newson and Buck – formerly known as Millsopps.The name change comes after directors and long-term employees Dale Newson and James Buckman decided it was the right time for a rebrand.Dale Newson and James Buckman have renamed Millsopps to Newson and Buck Estate AgentsBoth Dale and James have been working for the company sinceRead More

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