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Lord Alan Sugar I have never ever shouted at any of my employees

Lord Alan Sugar says he has “never, ever shouted” at any of his employees and that he is a “good bloke” and “good boss”. The Apprentice star, 76, said he could be “intimidating” if necessary but that “not one person in this world” would complain about him as an employer. Lord Sugar discussed his attitude towards workplace bullying during an interview with The Times, following the recent resignation of former deputy prime minister Dominic Raab. Mr Raab resigned last month after a probe foundRead More

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National News

Eurovision themed show made by and for care home residents tours Liverpool

A Eurovision-themed theatre show created by and for care home residents is touring in Liverpool to provide “meaningful therapeutic engagement” for people living with dementia and other neurological diseases. Nwoko Arts, a theatre company based in Liverpool, visited 25 care homes to interview its residents about the themes of Eurovision, their memories of the mid-20th century and their thoughts on the war in Ukraine, to create the show ‘Songs for Europe’. The “visual, humorous and funny” 40-minute show includes aRead More

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National News

Suella Braverman advised to scrap asylum seekers plan for air base

Home Secretary Suella Braverman was advised to scrap plans to house asylum seekers at a former RAF base, it has been reported. According to an email reportedly seen by the BBC in February, a senior Home Office official advised the home secretary to stop work at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, warning of “significant challenges to progress”. The email from the Resettlement, Asylum Support and Integration Directorate, which formed part of the evidence, recommended the Home Secretary “agree to stop workRead More

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Sport

Linnets appoint interim boss Hughes as manager

Mark Hughes has been appointed as King's Lynn Town's permanent manager, replacing Tommy Widdrington, and will lead the club into next season.The former Barnet and Chester midfielder had already enjoyed a successful spell at the club as interim boss has agreed an 24-month-contract at The Walks.Goalkeeper/coa Paul Jones will continue to work alongside him in the dugout.New King's Lynn Town manager Mark HughesHughes – who has spoken of his desire for the job since stepping into the breach on aRead More

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Local News

Two important heritage monuments open to the public again this summer

Two of Lynn’s most important heritage monuments will be open to the public again this summer.Thanks to the combined efforts of West Norfolk Council, Lynn Tourist Information Centre and Alive West Norfolk, the Red Mount and South Gate will both be open on dates in May, and the Red Mount will also open on dates in June, July and September.It is hoped that further dates will follow.One of the Red Mount openingsThese historic gems are a key part of theRead More

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Local News

Overnight road closures and three-way traffic lights for five evenings

There will be overnight road closures and three-way traffic lights on the outskirts of Lynn for five evenings next week for essential road resurfacing work.The £209,000 works, from the Knights Hill Roundabout along the A148 and A149, is due to start on Monday. It will see the damaged road surface removed and replaced, road markings repainted, and any metal inspection/drain covers that are in poor condition replaced.The works will be carried out overnight to minimise impact on the network andRead More

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Sport

Lynn race circuit set to turn the clock back with latest meeting

It promises to be a throwback to the mid-1990s on Saturday (5pm) as two classes of bangers take to track at the Adrian Flux Arena in Lynn.One will feature the likes of Bluebirds and Cavaliers, which was the staple diet of two-litre bangers 30 years ago, and another class will see the smaller cars such as Almeras and Sunnys.Racing also comes from the 1300 stock cars and the junior bangers.A large number of West Norfolk drivers are booked for actionRead More

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National News

Jordan Henderson optimistic about Liverpools prospects next season

Captain Jordan Henderson believes Liverpool have to use the variety of goalscoring options they have available to their advantage next season. The return to fitness of Luis Diaz in recent weeks means manager Jurgen Klopp can now choose between five of his six first-choice forwards (the departing Roberto Firmino is injured). That has contributed to an upturn in form which has brought six successive victories and pushed them into unlikely contention for the top-four, sitting just a point behind Manchester United having playedRead More

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National News

Dolly Parton steals the show at the 2023 ACM Awards with eye catching outfits

Dolly Parton took centre stage at the 2023 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards as she co-hosted the star-studded event alongside Garth Brooks. The Jolene singer, known for her energetic and gregarious nature, made several eye-catching outfit changes throughout the night. The 77-year-old American country music veteran set the bar high for herself as she arrived in a dazzling long-sleeve pewter jumpsuit at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. It featured glittering, detailed beading along the bodice and sleeves withRead More

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