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Pelicans men are beaten for the first time

Pelicans tasted defeat for the first time with a 3-2 loss against newly-formed Cambridge HC who were promoted last season.They still find themselves top of the league thanks to a superior goal difference.In an even first half, Pelicans had an early blow when influential midfielder Kirwin Christoffels had to leave the pitch due to an injury.Pelicans menIn among the reshuffle, Pelicans took some time to settle and went 1-0 to a scrappy finish from a short corner.Despite this set backRead More

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National News

HMV to return to Londons Oxford Street next week

HMV returns to Oxford Street next week following a four-year absence from the historic West End shopping centre. The music retailer said the store, which will open on November 24, will create 70 jobs. The company shut its flagship London store in 2019 after tumbling into administration before a rescue takeover by Canadian Doug Putman’s Sunrise Records. The site, where HMV opened its first shop in 1921, had been operating as an American sweet shop following the closure. However, inRead More

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Local News

Bereaved military children march to remember their parents

Children of deceased military personnel took to the streets to march at the National Service of Remembrance in memory of their heroes.46 members of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a Lynn-based charity, travelled to London last weekend in their black and yellow scarves to take part in the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance.Many of the bereaved children were sporting the medals of their parents, along with a personalised medal of their own, supplied by the charity.46 members took to the streetsRead More

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National News

Energy bills forecast to rise for millions of families from start of January

Millions of families will see their energy bills rise again from the beginning of January, a new forecast has warned. Industry regulator Ofgem is expected to announce next Thursday that the energy price cap will be increased to 28.94p per unit of electricity and 7.42p per unit of gas from the start of next year. It means that the typical household’s bill will rise from £1,834 per year to £1,931, according to experts at consultancy Cornwall Insight. It is Cornwall’sRead More

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Sport

Linnets midfielder shrugs off sickness to sink Scunthorpe United

King's Lynn Town boss Adam Lakeland has revealed how a below-par George Morrison climbed off his sick bed to help the Linnets sink league leaders Scunthorpe United on Tuesday night.Midfielder Morrison scored twice as Lynn came from behind to defeat the Iron 3-1 in a dramatic night under the lights at The Walks.Lakeland, who takes his side to Stourbridge in the FA Trophy on Saturday, said: “He didn't train yesterday (Monday).Midfielder George Morrison who shrugged off sickness to score twiceRead More

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Sport

West Norfolk driver makes it a championship treble

Micromax karting ace Jenson Sayell, 10, sealed a sensational championship treble at the weekend.The Marshland St James driver rounded off a memorable campaign by adding the Hunts Kart Racing Club 2023 championship to his Super One and London Cup Championships.On Sayell's display, sponsor Chris Phillips, from Superstox 99, “It was great to finally catch up and watch Jenson race.Triple-championship winner Jenson Sayell. Picture: Josh East Photography“What impressed me the most is his ability to be fast straight from the offRead More

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Local News

Car club members commemorate Armistice Day with classic vehicle run

A group of the King’s Lynn Kruisers car club members along with friends commemorated Armistice Day by holding a classic vehicle run.Members met up at Sainsbury car park in Lynn for a short service of remembrance, including a two-minute silence.They then embarked on a steady cruise to Hunstanton where they congregated at Tesco car park, meeting with other members from this area. All then enjoyed a meal at the Mariners Arms at Old Hunstanton.King’s Lynn Kruisers car club members metRead More

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National News

Hayes felt Chelsea were robbed of victory against Real Madrid

Emma Hayes felt her Chelsea side had been “robbed” after they were held 2-2 at Real Madrid in their Champions League opener. In a contest with no VAR in operation, Real equalised through a 79th-minute Olga Carmona penalty awarded by referee Frida Klarlund for a Jessie Fleming challenge on Athenea del Castillo – which Hayes had no doubt took place outside the box. The Chelsea manager was also unhappy about Niamh Charles’ finish being disallowed in stoppage time, seemingly forRead More

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National News

Black Friday spending in UK expected to fall by almost a quarter research

Spending by UK consumers on Black Friday is anticipated to fall by almost a quarter as the event’s timing ahead of payday coincides with cost-of-living pressures, an annual league suggests. PwC anticipates UK shoppers will spend £5.6 billion on Black Friday deals this year, down from £7.1 billion last year. Meanwhile, interest in the event has waned from 61% of consumers last year to 44% this year, with 16% of consumers saying they will “definitely buy” compared with 24% lastRead More

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