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Stars complete 2024 line-up with two more signings

King's Lynn have completed their line-up for 2024 with the signing of two exciting newcomers to the club.The Stars have moved to bring in Vadim Tarasenko, who was a spectacular success during his spell with Peterborough this year, and who has already shown his liking for the Adrian Flux Arena.And he will be joined by Polish racer Patryk Wojdylo, who had a shorter period with the Panthers in 2023 but also put in some eye-catching displays.King's Lynn Stars team bossRead More

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Sport

Goal machine Proctor at the treble for in-form ladies

Long Sutton 0 Pelicans Ladies 4Jane Proctor bagged a treble as Pelicans warmed up for Saturday's trip to league leaders St Neots with a convincing derby win over Long Sutton.The ladies captain took her tally to the season to 14 goals as Pelicans continued their pursuit of a top-five finish in the East Women's Division 2 North West.Proctor, whose side have won their last three games on the bounce, said: "It was a great result in what is always aRead More

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National News

Halfords cautions over weaker big ticket sales as customers feel pinch

Halfords has cautioned over a slowdown in sales growth as demand for big-ticket products weakened in recent months. It came as the motoring and cycling retailer revealed a rise in sales and profits for the past half year in an otherwise positive update to shareholders. However, the company said on Wednesday it has seen “volatile” trading patterns so far this financial year amid uncertainty in the wider economy. “In the last couple of months we have seen some market softeningRead More

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Sport

Stars fill no 1 berth with signing of Polish ace

King's Lynn have pulled off the headline signing of Polish ace Tobiasz Musielak to take their No.1 berth next season.Musielak, part of the title-winning Sheffield squad this year, is a spectacular racer and proven race winner who has often shown his liking for the Adrian Flux Arena in the past.And the Stars are also delighted to welcome back popular Dane Michael Palm Toft, who is expected to be a key member of the side free of the injuries that haveRead More

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Sport

Athletes battle it out at indoor meeting

The first open indoor athletics meeting took place at Alive Lynnsport last Sunday, where athletes from all across the region signed up to take part.On offer to participants were 60m flat and hurdles races along with the long jump.It was the first opportunity for athletes to gauge how their winter training is progressing.Cameron Ross and Amelia Barton. Picture: Tony PayneThere was the added advantage of the use of photo-finish equipment to give the most accurate times.From a West Norfolk ACRead More

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Local News

Company reveals new technology which may save businesses thousands

A logistics company has announced business changes that will showcase all the services it has to offer, including new technology to speed up ‘dock-to-stock’ times.Southgate Global, formerly Southgate Packaging, wants to communicate to customers the full range of services that it provides as it continues to grow.Based at Sterling House in Lynn, Southgate employs more than 60 people and has recently invested in an international leadership team, which it hopes will drive the company forward.Dan Braiser, CEO. Picture: Southgate GlobalItRead More

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Local News

Travel agent Lisa named Agent of the Year at prestigious ceremony

A Lynn travel agent has won a prestigious award at a ceremony in Turkey.Lisa Webster has won TUI’s Agent of the Year and Regional Agent of the Year at a ceremony in Antalya.Lisa said: “I have always had a passion for travel and had made it my New Year's resolution to see more of the world.Lisa Webster and her award certificate“At 41 years old having no experience in the travel industry it was a little nerve-wracking to make such aRead More

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Local News

Chance to have say on future management of town’s park

A new initiative will give Lynn residents a chance to be involved in future management decisions at The Walks.A new ‘Friends’ group is proposed to support West Norfolk Council in providing services, events, and new initiatives that can promote and develop the park.Councillor Simon Ring, cabinet member for tourism, events and marketing, said: ‘We previously had a Friends of The Walks group that was influential in planning and delivering the Heritage Lottery restoration in 2007.The former Friends Group helped toRead More

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Local News

Investigation into fire at supermarket still ongoing

An investigation into the cause of a fire at one of Lynn’s biggest supermarkets is still ongoing more than two months later, officials have said.The blaze, which caused Lynn’s Hardwick Sainsbury’s store to be evacuated and shut for around two days, took hold at 5.50pm on Saturday, September 16.Several fire crews were called to the incident at the premises, which reopened on the afternoon of Monday, September 18.Drone footage shows firefighters tackling the blaze at Lynn's Hardwick Sainsbury's store. Picture:Read More

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