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Fall in GP vacancies linked to funding for other roles survey suggests

A scheme introduced to enhance access to general practice by bringing in staff such as pharmacists and physician associates could be driving down GP vacancies, a new survey suggests. Some 44% of family doctors told GP publication Pulse they had seen a reduction in the number of vacancies advertised in the last year, with 23% noting a reduction in the last six months. The 612 respondents reported 619 vacancies in November 2022, which fell to 449 in May 2023 andRead More

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Laura Kenny sets her sights on a fourth Olympics

Five-time gold medal winner Laura Kenny is targeting her fourth Olympics next year after the birth of her second child this summer. Kenny, who has topped the podium in London, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, has her eyes set on Paris as she is keen to prove motherhood is no reason to end her career after the arrival of their second son Monty in July. “I obviously want to compete at the next Olympics. I know everyone thinks I’m absolutelyRead More

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Local News

Operation Wonderland will crack down on shoplifting over festive period

It’s a time of the year when more people are out and about in town centres looking for festive bargains.But this time of year also sees a spike in people attempting to steal from shops – which Operation Wonderland is looking to crack down on in Lynn, with the aim of protecting businesses.The scheme means more dedicated patrols will be around the shopping area in town – in a bid to deter criminals and have officers close at hand ifRead More

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National News

Ninth celebrity really gutted to depart Strictly Come Dancing

The ninth celebrity has said they are “really gutted” to depart Strictly Come Dancing. Irish TV presenter Angela Scanlon has missed out on dancing in the quarter-finals for the BBC One show’s musicals special as she went home during Sunday’s results show episode. The 39-year-old faced Bad Education star Layton Williams, 29, in the dance-off after they both landed in the bottom following the judges scores and a public vote. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du BekeRead More

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Tens of thousands gather for rally against antisemitism amid Gaza truce

Tens of thousands have attended a march against antisemitism in London, as the crowd heard that the Jewish community will “not be intimidated”. Former prime minister Boris Johnson was among the high-profile figures joining the demonstration, a day after crowds also gathered in the capital to demand a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. Those who addressed the marchers included Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis and immigration minister Robert Jenrick, as organisers claimed the pro-Palestinian rallies in recent weeks had madeRead More

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National News

Layton Williams Why shouldnt we be swinging around a pole on Strictly

The 29 year old has defended a pole-based routine on last week's show following criticism from former Strictly professionals Layton Williams has said he is living his best life by “pushing the boundaries” on Strictly Come Dancing. The West End and Bad Education star, 29, was asked about criticism from former Strictly professionals Brendan Cole and James Jordan over a pole-based routine on last week’s episode of the BBC One show at Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Williams said: “I feel likeRead More

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National News

Kemi Badenoch unveils 45bn funding plan for British manufacturing

The Business Secretary says car makers, aerospace companies and clean energy firms are set to benefit A multibillion-pound funding package for key manufacturing sectors will drive growth and boost investment in the UK, ministers have said. Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said the UK would not be drawn into a “distortive subsidy battle” as the Government set out its plan to boost key sectors and nurture a “globally competitive” battery supply chain over the next decade. Car makers, aerospace companies and clean energy firmsRead More

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National News

Worlds focus must not leave Ukraine ex Nato chief warns

Lord George Robertson said Russian President Vladimir Putin would be emboldened if foreign governments stop providing weaponry The world’s attention must “stay on Ukraine” as the Russian invasion continues, a former Nato secretary-general has warned. Lord George Robertson said Russian President Vladimir Putin would be emboldened to extend the attacks beyond Ukraine if foreign governments stop providing weaponry. It comes amid a four-day pause in the Israel-Hamas conflict, with the situation in the Middle East dominating much of the newsRead More

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Author of upcoming royal book says he did not interview Meghan for it

Omid Scobie says he sourced information from mutual friends The author of an upcoming book about the royal family has said he did not interview the Duchess of Sussex for it but shares mutual friends with her which helped with sourcing information. Omid Scobie’s book, Endgame, is set to be released on Tuesday and will look “inside” the royal family and the monarchy’s “fight for survival”. The 42-year-old, who previously co-authored a biography of the Sussexes, insisted in an interviewRead More

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