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Lucas Paqueta goal proves decisive as West Ham sink Olympiacos

Lucas Paqueta got West Ham’s Europa League campaign back on track with the winner in a 1-0 victory over Olympiacos. The Brazil midfielder crashed in a second-half volley to keep the Hammers on top of Group A and to the brink of qualifying for the knockout stages. It was also a measure of revenge for West Ham, who had accused the Greek team of celebrating their 2-1 win in the reverse fixture two weeks ago as if they had wonRead More

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Local News

Free travel for Armed Forces, veterans and cadets this weekend

A bus operator is offering free travel to members of the Armed Forces and veterans this weekend.Stagecoach East has made the gesture to coincide with Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday as a sign of gratitude for their service to the nation.Free travel – which includes the operator’s trams – will be available across the UK for military, cadets, and ex-military personnel on Saturday and Sunday.Stagecoach will offer free travel to the Armed Forces and veterans this weekendThis can be accessedRead More

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National News

Englands Ben Stokes has no idea if Pakistan clash will be his last ODI

Ben Stokes says he has “no idea” if England’s final World Cup outing will also be his farewell to one-day internationals. Stokes retired from the 50-over format in 2022 citing an unsustainable workload, only to be tempted back to take part in England’s title defence. Things have veered badly off script since he arrived in India, where he missed the first three matches with a hip injury and was unable to stop his side crashing out after six defeats fromRead More

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National News

Conservative former energy minister said he cannot support Kings Speech

A Conservative former energy minister said he cannot support the King’s Speech over the Government’s plans for new oil and gas licensing. Chris Skidmore, who led a government-commissioned review on net zero, offered an apology to the King over his decision and said he regrets that the future use of fossil fuels has become “politicised”. The Government has proposed the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill, which would mandate licences for oil and gas projects in the North Sea on an annualRead More

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National News

Reforms needed to speed up renewable energy rollout

That's according to the boss of National Grid, John Pettigrew The boss of National Grid has again called for reforms to slash delays that threaten the rollout of renewable energy across the UK. Wind and solar farms are being forced to wait as long as 14 years before they can be connected to the grid and start producing electricity. But John Pettigrew, the man responsible for the cables that connect these projects, said that the current system needs change toRead More

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Sport

Simons nets goal-of-the-season contender for Pelicans

Pelicans 4 Ipswich 2nds 3Pelicans extended their unbeaten run and consolidated their position at the top of Division 1N but they were not at their best by any means in a seven-goal thriller against Ipswich.Things started well enough as the home side took the lead with a goal-of-the-season candidate.Excellent work from captain Sam Phillips at the top of the D saw him find some space and rifle in a reverse stick pass which Ian Simons expertly deflected into the topRead More

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Local News

Frustrations raised over sewerage problems leading to chalk stream

Villagers plagued by ongoing sewage problems from an underground pipe have voiced fresh frustrations after the recent rain led to new spills near a chalk stream.The wastewater flooded out from a pipe that leads from the village in Grimston into an Anglian Water sewage treatment works in nearby Watery Lane, following the recent heavy downpours.Videos and images show foul water bubbling out of manhole covers and flowing towards a rare chalk stream that feeds into the Gaywood River.Sewage at Grimston.Read More

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National News

Boy 14 charged with murdering Alfie Lewis in Leeds

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murdering Alfie Lewis, who was stabbed near a school in Leeds. Alfie, 15, was attacked in the Horsforth area on Tuesday afternoon as children were leaving two nearby schools. West Yorkshire Police said a 14-year-old has been charged with murder and possession of a knife. The boy will appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. The teenager was arrested shortly after the incident, which happened just before 3pm on Tuesday at the junctionRead More

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National News

Braverman crosses the line by accusing Met of bias over pro Palestine protest

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has sparked a fresh row within the Conservative Party by accusing police of “playing favourites” with pro-Palestinian protesters, with the claim slapped down by a Cabinet colleague. Rishi Sunak is facing calls from opposition parties to sack Mrs Braverman over the “irresponsible” and “divisive” remarks which they say fan the risk of unrest on Armistice Day. In a Times article, the Home Secretary said aggressive right-wing protesters are met with a stern response by officers whileRead More

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