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More than 5000 households made homeless after Section 21 evictions

Thousands of households were receiving homeless duties after a “no-fault” eviction at the end of last year, new figures show. The Government has announced Section 21 – commonly known as no-fault – evictions would be abolished as part of the Renters’ (Reform) Bill. New figures from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, show 5,120 households were given homelessness duties in the last three months of 2022 after being served with a Section 21 notice. This was down slightlyRead More

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National News

Terrorist admits plotting Hyde Park attack

A 21-year-old terrorist has admitted plotting a gun attack in London’s Hyde Park. Edward Little planned to buy a gun to kill a Christian preacher and her camera crew at Speakers’ Corner as well as any police or soldiers in the area at the time, it was alleged. He was on his way into London in a taxi with thousands of pounds in cash when he was stopped and arrested last September 23. Earlier this year, he denied preparing toRead More

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National News

Ukraines president to join G7 summit

Volodymyr Zelensky is joining the G7 summit in Hiroshima in person as Rishi Sunak and allies seek to turn up the pressure on Russia. The Ukrainian president will attend the summit in Japan on Sunday, it is understood, as the Prime Minister warned Vladimir Putin “we’re not going away”. It will potentially bring Mr Zelensky into contact with India’s Narendra Modi and Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who have not opposed the invasion like their western allies. Mr ZelenskyRead More

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National News

UEFA to investigate after West Ham players families confronted

UEFA is investigating the trouble that marred West Ham’s Europa Conference League semi-final victory at AZ Alkmaar, with Dutch police saying there have been no arrests yet. Pablo Fornals’ injury-time winner, that earned a 3-1 aggregate success and sent them to next month’s final in Prague, prompted a gang of black-shirted, hooded AZ ultras to attempt to storm into the area reserved for friends and family behind the dugout. Players including Michail Antonio, Said Benrahma, Aaron Cresswell and Flynn DownesRead More

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National News

Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dies at 59

The Smiths’ bassist Andy Rourke has died aged 59, his former bandmate Johnny Marr has said. A post on Marr’s Twitter account said on Friday morning: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. “Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans. “We request privacy at this sad time.” With the originalRead More

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Sport

Stars put vital points on the board

King's Lynn gave their best performance of the season so far to defeat Peterborough 54-36 in Thursday’s A47 derby at the Adrian Flux Arena.The MacInnes Stars scored right down the order against a Panthers side who were held together by guest Richard Lawson, and a comfortable win was the outcome to leave confidence high ahead of the return Sports Insure Premiership fixture on Monday.Boss Alex Brady had called for five league points from the two meetings, and whilst Peterborough willRead More

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Sport

Spirit remains high says Lynn Stars team boss

King's Lynn manager Alex Brady insists the spirit remains high despite a testing start to the season.Brady and co-boss Dale Allitt had cause to question the desire in their team after a heavy home defeat to Sheffield in the Knockout Cup, and were similarly concerned by a poor start at Ipswich in their last away fixture on May 1.But Brady says those questions have received positive answers, and he believes they have a group who can grow as the seasonRead More

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Local News

University students slam a ‘disgusting’ lack of teaching

A group of university students have slammed their lecture staff after going months with a “disgusting” lack of teaching.And the youngsters believe they should be repaid a portion of their tuition fees after receiving what they feel is less of an education than they bargained for.But university bosses have insisted they will still be able to progress to their next year of learning as planned.The Anglia Ruskin University has a campus at the College of West Anglia in Lynn. Picture:Read More

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Local News

91-year-old woman died in hospital after dramatic weight loss and ‘inadequate nutrition’

“She lived 91 years with having food intolerances so it wasn’t a problem, until she came to Lynn hospital. Then it was a problem.”Those were the words of Ian Burnett after his 91-year-old mother died in Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital after consuming fewer than 200 calories on each of her first ten days there.Marie Burnett suffered with food intolerances which meant she could not eat ingredients such as sauces, garlic and yoghurt. Her son Ian says that despite his familyRead More

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