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‘Go ahead, do it and enjoy it’: Ken, 69, takes on charity skydive

After two postponements due to bad weather, Ken Johnson of Lynn Priory Rotary Club took the plunge and completed his first tandem skydive at the age of 69 to raise money for two major cancer charities.The jump took place last month at the North London Skydiving Centre at Wimblington.Three more volunteers missed out on this occasion but hope to do their skydivers in the spring.Ken taking off from the plane during his sky diveThe charities being supported are Children withRead More

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National News

King expected to call in opening speech for Cop28 to be critical turning point

Charles will tell leaders and climate delegates that the “hope of the world” rests on decisions taken at the international summit The King is expected to say that he hopes Cop28 will be a “critical turning point towards genuine transformational action” in a speech to world leaders at the climate summit on Friday. Charles will be giving an opening address where he is expected to tell leaders and climate delegates that the “hope of the world” rests on decisions takenRead More

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National News

Significant improvements by Greater Manchester Police inspection finds

No areas of it's policing are currently inadequate, according to HMICFRS England’s third biggest police force has “significantly improved” its performance but still needs to do better at managing offenders, said the police inspectorate. In its report, published on Friday, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) judged that no areas of policing by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are currently inadequate. Stephen Watson replaced Ian Hopkins as the chief constable of GMP in May 2021 afterRead More

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National News

NHS urges people to book lifesaving Covid and flu vaccines before Christmas

Booking systems will close on 15th December The NHS is urging anyone still eligible for Covid and flu vaccines to book an appointment and get potentially lifesaving protection ahead of Christmas. Booking systems will close from December 15, making December 14 the last day to make a booking, with hundreds of thousands of appointments still available each week across England. Vaccination is the best way for people to ensure they and their families are protected against flu and Covid atRead More

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National News

Fresh disruption for rail travellers as train drivers strike again

Members of Aslef at 16 train operating companies will refuse to work overtime from today, and begin a series of strikes tomorrow Rail passengers are being warned to expect disruption over the next week because of strikes and an overtime ban by train drivers in their long-running dispute over pay. Members of Aslef at 16 train operating companies will refuse to work overtime from Friday until December 9 and will stage a series of strikes between December 2 and 8.Read More

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National News

Singing postboxes to bring festive cheer in run up to Christmas

They'll be in London, Swansea, Glasgow and Belfast People posting Christmas cards and letters are in for a festive surprise thanks to “singing” postboxes. Royal Mail said the special postboxes will be sited in London, Swansea, Glasgow and Belfast. The red and gold coloured postboxes, decorated with snowmen, snowflakes and gold stars, respond to post with festive tunes such as Jingle Bells, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Deck The Halls. The Lord Mayor of Westminster councillor Patricia McAllisterRead More

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Local News

Who can take apprentice solicitor Molly’s crown at next year’s Mayor’s Business Awards?

Greenyard Frozen is sponsoring the Apprentice/Trainee of the Year category again at the 2024 West Norfolk Mayor’s Business Awards.The awards, which take place at the Alive Corn Exchange in Lynn’s Tuesday Market Place on Friday, March 1, will be looking to crown a successor to apprentice solicitor Molly Todd of Hunstanton’s SJP Solicitors.Molly, who won the award in March over Ellen Skerritt from GH Hair Design, was praised by her colleagues for her strong work ethic. She said: “It’s crazy,Read More

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Local News

Fresh start for junior school after tough year as it joins multi-academy trust

A Lynn primary school looks set to start a new chapter after a difficult year saw its head teacher arrested as well as it receiving a termination warning notice.Howard Junior School in Gaywood, which was previously a Single Academy Trust (SAT) with the Apollo Academies Trust, has joined the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT) as of today.It comes after a tough year for Howard Junior, which saw the arrest of Greg Hill, its head teacher of 16 years, on suspicion ofRead More

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Sport

Docking Rangers and Reffley share the spoils in top-of-the-table clash

Division One table-toppers Reffley faced one of their title challengers this weekend with a trip to unbeaten Docking.Both have had a great start to the season with Reffley having received just the one loss this season between them.It was the Reds of Reffley who led 2-1 at half-time thanks to goals from Precious Bisong and Ben Harris.Returning to action, Ricky Toll sets up a Swaffham Reserves attack against Caister Reserves in the Anglian Combination on Saturday. Picture: Eddie DeaneHowever, JamesRead More

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