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Scouts pay visit to special exhibition marking centenary of famous author

Young scouts have enjoyed commemorating a popular children’s book in an event held in Lynn.The 12th King’s Lynn Squirrel Scouts, who are aged between four and six years old, have been commemorating the 100th birthday of author Judith Kerr, who wrote ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea.’Scout leader Tracey Clark explained the children were recently invited to Lynn’s Museum while they were holding an exhibition to celebrate the centenary.Scouts at Lynn Museum's The Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibitionTracey said:Read More

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National News

Former chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70

Former chancellor and veteran Labour politician Alistair Darling has died aged 70. The long-serving MP died after spending time in hospital being treated for cancer, a spokesman for his family said. A statement issued on behalf of his family said: “The death of Alistair Darling, a former chancellor of the Exchequer and long-serving member of the Labour cabinet, was announced in Edinburgh today. “Mr Darling, the much-loved husband of Margaret and beloved father of Calum and Anna, died after aRead More

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National News

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died aged 65 his wife has announced in a post on Instagram

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65, his wife Victoria Mary Clarke announced in an Instagram post. She wrote: “I don’t know how to say this so I am just going to say it. Shane who will always be the light that I hold before me and the measure of my dreams and the love of my life and the most beautiful soul and beautiful angel and the sun and the moon and the startRead More

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National News

Henry Kissinger hailed as an artist among diplomats following death at 100

Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger has been described as “one of the most dependable and distinctive voices on foreign affairs” following his death at the age of 100. Mr Kissinger, who served under former presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, died at his home in Connecticut, his consultancy firm said. The diplomat played a key role in foreign policy in the United States during the Cold War and broke down barriers with China, although he drew criticism fromRead More

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National News

Under fire Matt Hancock to give evidence before Covid inquiry

Matt Hancock is expected to contest accusations made about his performance as health secretary during the pandemic as he appears before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. The ex-minister’s evidence is expected to take up the whole of Thursday’s sitting hours following repeated criticism made against him by a number of other witnesses. The former Tory MP, who now sits as an independent after losing the party whip for appearing on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity reality TV show, played a key roleRead More

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Local News

Homeless man with PTSD pleads for council to offer him temporary accommodation

“I’m scared. I am being sick every day. I’m not eating properly because I can’t, because I am constantly looking over my shoulder every way I turn.”Those are the words of Andrew Jarman, who has been homeless and sleeping rough on the streets of Lynn for months.He has been left shocked by what he feels is West Norfolk Council’s unwillingness to provide any accommodation for him, having done so previously. Homelessness falls under the borough council’s jurisdiction.Andrew Jarman has beenRead More

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Sport

Soccer Club’s Summer is too hot for Watlington to handle

Finally, the recent wet weather abated to allow the Mid Norfolk Youth League girls' divisions to go ahead in full.The result of the day came at Kingsway, where KLSC Lionesses took on Watlington in the Under 12s.Buoyed by picking up their first win a fortnight earlier, KLSC raced into the lead with a first-half Summer Ellis hat-trick, the first of which came within the opening minute.Hat-trick hero Summer Ellis with her player-of-the-match award.Evie Drew pulled one back before the break.Read More

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Sport

Under-15s battle back for Shelford victory

In a thrilling display of resilience and teamwork,under-15 players from West Norfolk Rugby Club pulled off an extraordinary comeback to secure a 21-29 victory against Shelford away in a chilly encounter on Sunday morning.The West Norfolk squad faced adversity from the start, as illnesses left them with only 15 players and no substitutes.Despite the setback, the boys eagerly travelled the long ride to Shelford in Cambridge, ready for the challenge ahead.Triumphant under-15 players from West Norfolk Rugby ClubHowever, the dayRead More

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Sport

Dubai 7s date for West Norfolk rugby ace

West Norfolk rugby star Georgie Lingham jetted to the sun this week to play for the Hammerheads in one of rugby’s most famous fixtures - the Dubai 7s.Lingham is building up her game time and pitch presence ahead of the Olympics next summer.As a North Wootton native, Lingham has been part of the local rugby club since the start of her journey, already having had the honour of representing England and setting an example for local girls who are eitherRead More

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