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Council’s no overall control a ‘challenging position’

Friday Politics column, July 7, by Cllr Stuart Dark, leader of the Conservative GroupHello everyone, I hope you’re well. This is my first column since May’s West Norfolk Council election.The result saw the borough council, the fifth largest in the country, go in to ‘no overall control’. A challenging position. Despite remaining the largest single political Group with 21 out of 55 available seats and over 40% of the total votes cast my Group now finds itself unusually ‘in opposition’.CllrRead More

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Radiographers to strike for 48 hours later this month over pay

Radiographers are to strike for 48 hours later this month over pay. The Society of Radiographers (SoR) trade union announced its members at 43 NHS trusts voted to walk out between 8am on July 25 and 8am on July 27. Bank holiday levels of “life and limb” emergency cover will be provided for patients while the industrial action takes place, it added. The announcement comes after union members voted to reject the Government’s pay offer of 5% plus a non-consolidated lump sumRead More

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‘Something has got to be done’: Woman’s frustration over high cost of vet bills

A dog owner has been given a helping hand after struggling to find help for her prized pet amid soaring vet prices.Jenny Jackson, 65, who lives in Gaywood, faced trouble in finding affordable care for her 11-year-old Benji, who needs to have a rotting tooth removed.She originally rang up the London Road Veterinary Centre, based at Hospital Walk in Lynn, but was left frustrated by a bill amounting to more than £1,000 – as well as a £60 consultation fee.BenjiRead More

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Police investigate tragedy as child dies after school crash

An eight-year-old girl has been killed and 10 people were taken to hospital after a Land Rover crashed into a girls’ prep school building on the last day of term. Police were called to reports of a collision at The Study Prep school in Wimbledon, south-west London, just before 10am on Thursday. The school said in a statement that it was “profoundly shocked” by what happened. Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland fought back tears as she announced the age of theRead More

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Murray leads 5th seed but must come back on second day to complete victory

Andy Murray is one set away from a place in the third round of Wimbledon after a late-night classic against Stefanos Tsitsipas was halted by the tournament’s 11pm curfew. On the eve of the 10th anniversary of his first title at the All England Club, Murray rolled back the years with a performance showcasing all his famous grit, skill and grass-court nous to lead 6-7 (3) 7-6 (2) 6-4. There were boos when it was announced the match would beRead More

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QEH thanks long serving staff on 75th birthday of the NHS

Across the country, many have been marking the 75th anniversary of the NHS this week and sharing stories on how caring has evolved during those years.And it was no different at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesdayas an afternoon tea was held. Invitations were sent out to a number of people with remarkable stories who have shown dedication to the NHS.On the same day, the hospital’s League of Friends charity was also celebrating its platinum (70th) anniversary.75th Birthday and thankRead More

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Jess Watch: Former Lynn resident returns to main villa single after Casa Amor

Over the last few episodes of Love Island, we have seen all of the Casa Amor saga play out in front of us – so, did Jess find anyone new while the girls were in a new villa?Let’s start from the beginning, at Monday night’s show, after we had seen her get to know new boy Zachary last week.This ep involved a challenge called ‘Raunchy Race’ which saw the main villa compete against Casa Amor, with the group completing theRead More

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Horse and go-kart among unique vehicles transporting high school students to prom

The night was golden when students from a Terrington St Clement school celebrated their prom in traditional fashion.The class of 2023 from St Clement’s High School, a member of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, arrived for their Prom at Knight’s Hill in Lynn to find the venue themed in luxurious gold and black.They also arrived in appropriate style, with sports cars, a tractor, a go-kart and even a horse among some of the more unusual modes of transport to beRead More

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Wimbledon finals set to be shown on big screen in town centre for ace weekend of tennis-themed fun

A car park in Lynn will be transformed into an AstroTurf centre court when the Wimbledon tennis finals are shown on a big screen next weekend.West Norfolk Council is behind the plans for the Tuesday Market Place, which will mean visitors can watch the women’s and men’s finals on the screen on Saturday, 15 and Sunday, July 16.They can do so while eating strawberries and cream, or even tennis ball macarons from Temper and Glaze.Tuesday Market Place, LynnMeanwhile, Alive WestRead More

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