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Improved anti racism policies could boost NHS workforce

Better anti-racism policies could boost the NHS workforce, an independent body focused on tackling ethnic inequalities has said. The NHS Race and Health Observatory was formed in 2021 to examine disparities in health and social care based on race. The organisation is calling for “better care, training and anti-racist policies” to enhance staff numbers in the NHS, and said this would “improve patient experience and save millions of pounds spent annually on addressing racism claims brought by staff, clinicians andRead More

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Local News

Need help with your bills? These sessions could help you

Residents struggling to pay their bills will be offered support at a series of events in the coming months.More dates have been added to West Norfolk Council’s ‘Beat Your Bills’ programme, with the primary focus being on locations in Lynn.Two events have been penciled in at the Discovery Centre in North Lynn, in partnership with Freebridge, while two more are planned at Centre Point in Fairstead and the community centre in South Lynn.The West Norfolk Council sessions aim to helpRead More

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National News

Leeds charged with misconduct over fan behaviour during Brighton clash

Leeds have been charged with misconduct over their fans’ behaviour during their Premier League home game against Brighton in March. The Football Association has alleged home fans in the Elland Road crowd used words that were “improper, offensive, abusive, indecent or insulting with reference to sexual orientation” during the first half. An FA spokesperson said: “Leeds have been charged with misconduct for a crowd-control incident that happened in their game with Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday, March 11. “It’s allegedRead More

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National News

Film wizard misses Tokyo Harry Potter tour opening for OBE ceremony

The film wizard who was instrumental in bringing the Harry Potter movies to life turned down the chance to be at a new tour opening of the series in order to become an OBE. Dan Dark, 59, the Warner Bros executive vice president of worldwide studio operations, said deciding to make the trip from his home in Los Angeles for an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle rather than for a tour grand opening was an easy choice. After collecting hisRead More

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National News

Italian ex premier Silvio Berlusconi honoured with state funeral in Milan

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was honoured with a state funeral in Milan on Wednesday, a day of national mourning, as his legacy – positive or negative – was being hotly debated among the people. A crowd of tens of thousands of people erupted in applause as his flower-draped coffin was taken out of the hearse and carried into the city’s Duomo cathedral. His children and companion wept as the coffin was placed in front of the altar. MostRead More

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Sport

Sayell scoops East Anglian Trophy

Just a week after a crash destroyed his new Synergy Micromax kart and left him badly shaken, Jenson Sayell came back even stronger to win the East Anglian Trophy at Kimbolton on Sunday.The West Norfolk youngster picked up two heat wins before going on to win the final.He took the fastest lap in each of the three heats, the event fastest lap and was top points scorer in the Micromax class in the fifth round of the Hunts Kart RacingRead More

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National News

Shell blasted for climate wrecking U turn on plans to cut oil production

Shell has been accused of making a “climate-wrecking” and “utterly destructive” U-turn on plans to cut oil production by 1-2% per year until the end of this decade. The oil major said it planned to keep the amount of oil that it extracts from wells around the world at the same level as today and announced bumper new payouts for shareholders. The announcement on Wednesday has sparked an outcry from climate experts, activists and politicians, who are urging Shell toRead More

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National News

EU watchdog orders Google to break up digital ad business over competition fears

European Union regulators have ordered technology giant Google to sell off some of its lucrative digital advertising business in order to address competition concerns. The European Commission, the bloc’s executive branch and top competition enforcer, said its preliminary view after an investigation is that “only the mandatory divestment by Google of part of its services” will satisfy its concerns. The 27-nation EU has led the global movement to crack down on big tech companies but it has previously relied onRead More

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Local News

‘I was refused IVF due to my weight but fell pregnant naturally and gave birth 11 weeks early’

A woman refused IVF due to her weight fell pregnant naturally before giving birth to a 2lbs 3oz baby 11 weeks early - so tiny he was dwarfed by his teddy.Penelope Taylor-Jones, 35, of Lynn, had been trying to conceive for more than five years before falling pregnant naturally.Medics had warned her she must lose weight before being considered for NHS help with IVF. But despite her best attempts, Penelope - who was a size 20 - struggled to shedRead More

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