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MPs have no confidence in promises made about new hospital programme

A powerful group of MPs have said they have “no confidence” the Government will deliver on its promises for its flagship new hospital programme (NHP). The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has insisted that it is “on track” to deliver the manifesto commitment to build 40 new hospitals in England by 2030. But the Public Accounts Committee said that the programme has been marked by “slower progress and higher costs than promised”. The group of MPs also raisedRead More

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National News

Lack of fuel shuts down communications across Gaza

A lack of fuel in the Gaza Strip shut down all internet and phone networks on Thursday, the main Palestinian telecom provider said, effectively cutting off the besieged territory from the outside world. In a signal that Israel’s ground invasion could soon expand to the south, Palestinians in parts of southern Gaza said they received evacuation notices on Thursday. Most of Gaza’s 2.3 million people are crowded into the south, including hundreds of thousands who heeded Israel’s calls to evacuateRead More

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Sport

KLSC Reserves bounce back in North West Norfolk League

KLSC FC Reserves bounced back from last weekend’s county cup defeat with a comprehensive 6-1 win against AFC Lynn Reserves.Daniel Berry claimed the match ball with a sublime hat-trick, and other goals were added by Harry Carter, Jay Russell, and substitute Jacob Bromfield.Table toppers, Reffley, entertained West Lynn at River Lane.West Winch before their County Cup defeatTom Edwards was the star man with four goals in the home side's 6-2 win.Ryan Barnes also found the net for the reds alongRead More

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Sport

Lionesses roar to first win since forming

KLSC Lionesses U12 travelled to Necton in the Mid Norfolk Youth Girls' League in search of their first victory since forming.A goal in either half through Ella Turner and Summer Ellis gave them just that.A close-fought battle throughout, but with Necton were unable to create clear-cut opportunities, KLSC deservedly were the ones celebrating their 2-0 win at the final whistle.King's Lynn Soccer Club Lionesses U12s in action against Necton.Over at Terrington, their U12s hosted Watlington in a clash of twoRead More

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Local News

‘You can see the fear in their eyes’: Shocking numbers highlight families’ struggles to put food on the table

“Shocking and heart-breaking” statistics have highlighted the immense challenges West Norfolk families are facing to put food on the table this year.Lynn’s food bank is currently spending £1,000 every week to top up its supplies ahead of an expected spike in demand come December.The St Margaret’s Lane charity has already fed 20.4% more people this year than it had at this stage in 2022.Helen Gilbert (centre), project manager at Lynn’s food bank, has seen ‘fear in the eyes’ of parentsRead More

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Local News

Who can take the Businessperson of the Year crown?

Lisa Staples who owns the Tipsy Teapot in Lynn won the Businessperson of the Year award at this year’s Mayor’s Business Awards – and now we are looking to crown a champion at our 2024 ceremony.Estate agents Brown & Co are once again sponsoring the category, with the awards taking place at the Alive Corn Exchange in Lynn’s Tuesday Market Place on Friday, March 1.The Businessperson of the Year award will go to an individual who stands out from theRead More

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Local News

Cortege of ambulances for Bruce, who died after 42 years’ dedication to helping others

The life of a man who spent 42 years helping others while working for the ambulance service has been honoured.Many came out to pay their respects to Bruce Durham, who died at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital aged 64 on October 17, including a cortege of ambulance vehicles which made their way to Mintlyn Crematorium for his funeral.The husband, father and grandfather has been remembered for his dedication to the emergency services.Ambulances headed through Gayton Road as part of the cortege.Read More

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National News

Mikel Arteta has been charged by the Football Association

Mikel Arteta has been charged by the Football Association over comments he made after Arsenal’s defeat by Newcastle earlier this month. The Gunners boss branded the VAR decision not to rule out Anthony Gordon’s goal in his side’s 1-0 defeat at St James’ Park “an absolute disgrace”. An FA statement read: “Mikel Arteta has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3.1 following comments that he made in media interviews after Arsenal’s Premier League game against Newcastle on Saturday,Read More

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National News

Train drivers plan rolling one day strikes across rail companies in December

Train drivers are to stage a series of one-day strikes and a nine-day ban on overtime next month in their long-running dispute over pay. The Aslef union said the new walkouts will “ratchet up the pressure” on train companies and the Government to give train drivers their first pay rise in more than four years. Union members will walk out at EMR and LNER on December 2; at Avanti West Coast, Chiltern, Great Northern Thameslink, and WMT on December 3;Read More

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