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‘He cared about others, but forgot himself’: Inquest hears former royal footman found dead near church

A former royal footman who was found dead in bushes at St John’s Church in Lynn had been allowed to slip through the support net, an inquest has heard.The body of Malcolm Livingstone, 44, was discovered by a passer-by on November 16, 2021, an inquest at Norfolk Coroner’s Court heard on Wednesday.The post mortem found the cause of death to be hypothermia, with a significant background contribution from liver cirrhosis.St John's Church in King's LynnIt is believed Malcolm, who workedRead More

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National News

William meets cancer patients at opening of new research and treatment centre

The Prince of Wales met with cancer patients on Thursday as he attended the opening of a £70 million centre to combat the disease. William’s visit to the Royal Marsden’s Sutton hospital marked the official opening of the Oak Cancer Centre, a research and treatment facility. He followed in the footsteps of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales, who opened a children’s cancer unit at the hospital in 1993. In a speech during the ceremony, the prince said: “I’m delightedRead More

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Sport

North Runcton maintain fine start to season

North Runcton warmed up for Saturday's home derby against Downham Stow in the Norfolk Alliance Premier Division by beating Heathersett & Tas-Valley.Just two points separate North Runcton and the new league leaders going into the game following their 73-run on their travels.Runcton’s decision to bat first looked to have backfired as they gifted the home side regular wickets reaching 82-7 off 21 overs with some very indifferent batting.North Runcton's Ben Coote rescued his side's innings at Hethersett on SaturdayHowever, thanksRead More

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Sport

Lynn cueman still dreams of turning professional

Nathan Jones says his dream of playing professional snooker remains intact despite seeing his hopes of securing a place on the main tour dashed at the weekend.The Lynn cueman suffered a 4-2 defeat against Niels Vincent at the second Q School event after losing a titanic battle 4-3 to former world top-32 player Barry Pinches in the first round of games seven days earlier.But once again, the 33-year-old displayed his potential on the table at the Leicester Morning Side ArenaRead More

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National News

Alexis Mac Allister believes he can add to trophy collection with Liverpool

New Liverpool signing Alexis Mac Allister admits playing his part in Argentina’s World Cup victory gave him a taste for more trophies and he believes he will be able to fulfil that aim at Anfield. The 24-year-old’s arrival on a five-year contract signals the start of manager Jurgen Klopp’s much-vaunted midfield rebuild which will likely see further additions made this summer. A fee has not been disclosed but it is understood the Argentina international had a favourable release clause, whichRead More

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National News

Pinks daughter sings on stage during UK opening night of Summer Carnival tour

Pink’s daughter Willow Hart joined her rock star mother on stage during the UK opening night of her 2023 European tour Summer Carnival. Wearing a pink striped dress with a rainbow belt, the 12-year-old sang their duet Cover Me In Sunshine, a song she released with Pink in 2021, for the special performance in Bolton. Her proud father Carey Hart shared a clip of her performance on Instagram, captioning it: “So proud of Willz to get up on stage w/ mama @pink !!!!! “Must be aRead More

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National News

Divers off Cornwall join global effort to clean seas for World Oceans Day

Divers removed plastic from the Cornish seabed and joined teams from all over in a global clean up for World Oceans Day. They removed beach litter, including a vape and plastic water bottles, as well as debris from fishing nets under the water at tourist hotspot Mullion Cove. They were part of a 40-strong global crew who took to the world’s seven oceans, across seven time zones, to pull plastic pollution from the sea. Over the course of the day, theyRead More

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National News

All Uber Eats couriers to use zero emission vehicles by 2040

All Uber Eats couriers will use zero emission vehicles by 2040, the company has announced. Deliveries are currently made by people using cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Uber Eats also plans for all restaurants providing food for the service to use sustainable packaging by 2030. At an event in central London, Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said: “Driving emissions to zero, I believe, is the defining challenge of our generation.” He added that London is “the leader in electrification” but “the world is absolutely not makingRead More

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Local News

Popular TV show shooting from town venue tonight

A well-known political debate show will be shot in Lynn this evening.BBC One's Question Time will be hosted from the Alive Corn Exchange tonight - with this being the crew's first visit to the town since July 2018.The current affairs discussion programme aims to give people an opportunity to directly scrutinise senior politicians and others who hold positions of power in the UK.BBC Question Time will broadcast from Lynn's Alive Corn Exchange this eveningTonight’s panel will consist of Conservative MPRead More

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