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Coroner concludes photographer’s death to be suicide

A popular photographer took his own life after struggling with depression and previously attempting suicide, an inquest has heard.Norfolk Coroner's Court was told on Friday that 50-year-old Jonathan (Jon) Seymour, from Lynn, was hit by a train heading into the town on Tuesday, September 6 2022.Mr Seymour was well known in the area for taking photos of local music events such as Festival Too in Lynn.Jon Seymour (63314718)Findings were read out by area coroner Simon Milburn, with statements given fromRead More

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National News

Ruben Selles Im not looking at the table as every game is big for Southampton

Southampton manager Ruben Selles will not waste time trying to work out how many points will keep his side in the Premier League as they prepare to tackle relegation rivals West Ham. The Saints head to the London Stadium on Sunday bottom of the table but only two points from safety. With nine clubs all looking set to battle it out for their top-flight status, the fight for survival appears set to be one of the tightest of recent seasons.Read More

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Reeva Steenkamps parents will oppose parole for killer athlete Pistorius

Reeva Steenkamp’s parents will oppose Oscar Pistorius’s parole application, their lawyer said. Unless the former Olympic runner “comes clean” about the deadly shooting of his model girlfriend 10 years ago, her parents “don’t feel that he is rehabilitated”, Tania Koen said. Pistorius, a multiple Paralympic champion who made history by running against able-bodied athletes at the 2012 Olympics, was convicted of murder for the Valentine’s Day 2013 shooting of Ms Steenkamp, 29, at his home. The 36-year-old claims he shotRead More

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Local News

Fiat 500 driver fails to stop after hitting pedestrian

A driver who hit a pedestrian crossing a busy town road drove away from the scene, causing police to appeal to the public for further information.The incident occurred on Wednesday (March 22) at around 4pm on Tennyson Road near to the junction with Avenue Road in Lynn.A pedestrian had been attempting to cross the road when they were hit by a red Fiat 500. The driver of the Fiat failed to stop following the collision.A driver in a Fiat 500Read More

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National News

Gladiators reboot unveils new logo and free tickets ahead of shows return

The upcoming Gladiators reboot has unveiled its new revamped logo as it prepares to return to TV screens. The popular entertainment sports show is moving to the BBC for an 11-episode series which will see a new generation of “superhumans” compete against contestants in the “ultimate test of speed and strength”. The series will include new games alongside classic challenges such as fan favourite The Eliminator – the gruelling obstacle course. Viewers are also being offered the chance to be one ofRead More

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National News

Womens Super League matches pass 500000 attendance milestone for first time

The Football Association has announced more than 500,000 fans have attended Women’s Super League matches this season, the first time that milestone has been passed. The campaign that has followed England’s Euros triumph last summer included a WSL record 47,367 watching Arsenal defeat Tottenham 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium in September. A number of other WSL games have taken place at Premier League grounds since, with last week’s ‘Women’s Football Weekend’ featuring Manchester United beating West Ham 4-0 in frontRead More

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National News

Barcelona in contact with Lionel Messi about possible return to club

Barcelona vice president Rafa Yuste has said the club has been in contact with Lionel Messi about a possible return to the Camp Nou. Messi made a tearful farewell to Barcelona in 2021 after the Catalan club were unable to offer him a new deal amid major financial woes, instead signing a two-year contract with Paris St Germain which expires this summer. Barca have made little secret of their desire to bring the World Cup winner back to the club, and at a pressRead More

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National News

Age ratings considered for sex education in schools as part of review

New guidance for schools on relationships and sex education could include age ratings to prevent children being taught things they are considered too young to understand. Rishi Sunak announced a review into Relationships, Sex, Health and Education (RSHE) earlier this month after concerns that children are being exposed to “inappropriate” content. The Department for Education (DfE) said on Friday that it would be leading the review but that it will be informed by an independent panel which will provide “external expertise”. The guidance is expected to be releasedRead More

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Sport

Stars boss Brady happy to go under the radar

Stars manager Alex Brady will ignore the odds and is happy to go under the radar – as he feels the club have hit on the right mix for success this year.The side assembled by Brady and co-promoter Dale Allitt were initially ranked as clear outsiders for this year’s Premiership title.But punters clearly took that value on board and the odds have been lowered to rank them as firmly involved in what appears a hugely competitive play-off battle.The King's LynnRead More

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