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Bowman enjoys more success at Adrian Flux Arena

Kieran Bowman continued his impressive run of form as another capacity audience piled into the Adrian Flux Arena on Saturday.The West Norfolk race ace won the 25 & Under Championship of GB in the unlimited bangers at the Halloween Carnival Night, which also featured both the 1300 stock cars and Reliant Robins.Bowman’s performance was made even more impressive by the fact he came from the very back of the field.Kieran Bowman celebrates his success in winning the 25 & UnderRead More

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Sport

Fakenham forced to abandon meeting after opening race

Racing was abandoned at Fakenham on Wednesday after two horses slipped and fell on the same bend in the opening Maiden Hurdle over two miles.Horses and riders were uninjured and the race was completed but it was decided to carry out an inspection on the track.This was led by stewards, racecourse manager David Hunter and the jockeys concerned, Sean Bowen and Ciaran Gethings. Immediately after, a public announcement declared that the remainder of the meeting would be abandoned for safetyRead More

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Local News

Blue lights at West Norfolk school

A senior Norfolk police officer outlined his career to a group of students at a West Norfolk high school during a recent visit.Deputy Chief Constable Simon Megicks told an assembly for Year 11s at Springwood High School how he first joined the police and outlined his various roles within different forces.He also gave students at the West Norfolk Academies Trust school top tips for future careers with a wide range of opportunities from the Norfolk Constabulary.“Speaking to young people isRead More

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Local News

Rotary club raises funds to help end deadly virus

Lynn’s Priory Rotary club joined thousands of Rotarians in a walking campaign with hopes of ending Polio.Several members of the club along with friends and partners took part in the walk around Roydon Common on World Polio Day (October 25).A total of 24 people took part and raised £300, which will be tripled by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, making a grand total of £900.The walkers before setting off on their venture around Roydon CommonWalkers were treated to refreshmentsRead More

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Local News

Historic pub to reopen next weekend – and visitors will be able to spend the night

The longest continuously-licensed pub in Lynn is set to reopen next weekend – and visitors will now be able to stay the night.The White Hart, on St James Street, has been shut since former bar manager Neal Durose left for pastures new in late July.Construction workers have been carrying out extensive refurbishments at the business in recent weeks, and it has now been confirmed that it will reopen on November 11.The White Hart is set to reopen a week onRead More

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Local News

Potential vision for new community hub to be revealed this month

Potential visions for the exterior of a new community hub and library in Lynn will be revealed this month.Norfolk County Council is continuing with the development of plans for a Lynn Multi-Use Community Hub, which will be housed in the former Argos building on New Conduit Street.When open, it will see library services transferred over from the Carnegie building on London Road – and is also planned to house other services. This hub is expected to launch in the summerRead More

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Sport

Bridge bow out of Cup after two red cards

Two Sutton Bridge players received red cards on Saturday as the Peterborough League Division Two outfit crashed out of the Spalding Inter-Services Cup at home to lower-division opposition.Robert Hook and sub Mark Garner were dismissed as Bridge lost 1-0 to Division Four side South Lincolnshire Swifts in our featured match.After a goalless first half in this First Round game, Ben Mansour scored the winner for the visitors in the 61st minute.Outwell Swifts are still undefeated in Division 2B of theRead More

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Local News

Town centre street cordoned off as pigeon rescue mission takes place

A town centre street has been partially cordoned off as emergency services attempt to rescue a trapped pigeon.Crews from Norfolk Fire and Rescue are currently at Norfolk Street in Lynn, assisting the RSPCA in retrieving the bird – which had become trapped in netting.A cordon has been put in place on the street, reaching across from the M&S entrance to the opposite side at the Once Was New shop.Fire crews and the RSPCA attempt to rescue the pigeonCrews were firstRead More

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Local News

Street and car park open again after sink holes repaired

A road and car park have reopened after being closed for the best part of two days after two sinkholes appeared.Ferry Street, in Lynn and the Common Staithe Quay Car Park were closed all day Monday and much of Tuesday after the holes appeared over the weekend. They opened again on Tuesday afternoon.Norfolk County Council engineers repaired the road after Anglian Water confirmed that the sinkholes are not an issue connected to the foul water pipework nearby.Ferry Street is openRead More

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