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Shop price inflation eases for sixth consecutive month

Shop price inflation has eased for the sixth month in a row as retailers compete fiercely for customers ahead of Christmas, figures show. Shop prices were 4.3% higher than last November, down from October’s 5.2% and the lowest inflation since last June, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index. Food inflation overall slowed to 7.8% from October’s 8.8%, the seventh consecutive drop and its lowest rate since last July due to lower domestic energy prices cutting costs,Read More

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National News

Young people the biggest users of generative AI Ofcom study shows

Teenagers and children are far more likely than adults to have used generative AI, according to Ofcom’s latest research into the UK’s online habits. The regulator said its latest study showed that four in five (79%) online teenagers aged 13-17 now use generative AI tools – which includes chatbots such as ChatGPT, with 40% of those aged 7-12 also using the technology. Generative AI is capable of creating text, images or other media using learned behaviour. In contrast, Ofcom saidRead More

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National News

No smoking gun linking mental health harm and the internet study

The internet and mobile phones may not have a “blanket negative effect” on wellbeing and mental health, researchers say. A large international study used data from two million people aged 15 to 89 in 168 countries, and found smaller associations than would be expected if the internet were causing widespread psychological harm. The researchers say that if the link between internet use and poor health were as universal and robust as many think they would have found it. However, theRead More

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Local News

Controversial plans for new 3G sports pitch are withdrawn

A new location for a 3G sports pitch will have to be found after a controversial application was withdrawn following residents’ complaints.A West Norfolk Council application to build an artificial field at Alive Lynnsport was withdrawn on Thursday, the same day as the authority’s full meeting at Lynn’s town hall.Cllr Sandra Collop asked cabinet member Cllr Jo Rust if she would be able to attend a meeting regarding the plans, and was told she would be an “integral part” ofRead More

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Local News

Christmas lights switch-on attended by thousands

A town’s Christmas lights switch-on saw thousands attend to enjoy the festivities at the weekend.Lynn’s Christmas light switch-on attracted many to the Tuesday Market Place on Sunday where there was live music and entertainment throughout the afternoon.‘The Place’, a pop-up space in town, held a lantern-making workshop, and the fun didn’t stop there as stars from the Corn Exchange's pantomime Dick Whittington kept the children and parents occupied as they meandered through the town for the lantern parade, where theyRead More

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Local News

Emergency services rush to scene of vehicle blaze

Emergency services rushed to a vehicle fire this afternoon.Firefighters and police officers were called today at 3.25pm to the blaze at William Booth Road in Lynn.Fire crews from from Lynn North and Lynn South used hose reel jets to extinguish the flames.Firefighters extinguished the vehicle fire this afternoon. Picture: iStockThe road was blocked, but police have confirmed it is now clear.Firefighters sent a stop message for the incident at 3.46pm.

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Sport

Danish ace back for the Lynn Stars

KIng's Lynn favourite Niels-Kristian Iversen is racing back into the team line-up for the 2024 season.And the Stars are also delighted to confirm GB youngster Anders Rowe, who made such a positive impression during his stint with the club this year, will return to take the Rising Star berth.Danish ace Iversen, now 41, spent many of his best top-flight years at the Adrian Flux Arena with an unbroken spell in Stars colours from 2011-16, and has also been involved inRead More

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Sport

Linnets manager unhappy with defensive frailties

Adam Lakeland has admitted defensive frailties cost his King's Lynn Town side at National League North leaders Tamworth on Saturday.The Lambs opened the scoring early on when Liam Dolman scored following a corner and made it 2-0 through Jamie Jellis four minutes before the break.It went from bad to worse in the second half as the home side made it 3-0 through Ty Deacon after 72 minutes.Manager Adam Lakeland. Picture: Tim SmithNo way through for Lynn's Gabriel Rogers. Picture: TimRead More

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Local News

Care home residents shower four-legged friends with affection during visit

Residents of a care home have spent a morning showering four-legged friends with affection.Briar House Care Home, in Lynn, hosted special guests Maizy and Chocky from Minature Donkeys for Therapy and Fun on the morning of August 30.After some encouragement of ginger biscuits, mints and cheddars, both donkeys were suitably settled in the home, with Chocky eventually braving the lift to the amusement of the residents.Sybil Butler being given a visit in her room. Picture: Larchwood CareResidents Shelia Copsey andRead More

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