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Pelicans in goalless stalemate

Pelicans fired a weekend blank at Norwich as they were unable to build on their opening win from the previous weekend.For the third time in succession, the two teams couldn’t be separated as the game ended in a goalless draw.Chances in the first half were few and far between and Pelicans always looked dangerous on the counter-attack.Pelicans men were unable to fin a goal at Norwich City on Saturday during a goalless stalemate.Half chances fell the way of Sam Phillips,Read More

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Watlington do themselves proud at reigning champions Heacham

The Under-14 girls' division fixture list proved to be unkind to Watlington, as their first-ever league fixture saw them travelling to last year’s league winners Heacham, with only a single friendly as their previous experience.The champions were soon up and running with four first-half goals from their captain, Mercedes Ottoway.Two more for Ottoway after the break and four from Summer Mann, gave the scoreline a one-sided look.Mid Norfolk girls' Youth League action between Terrington and Necton.It didn’t tell the fullRead More

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Archery club’s open shoot event sees big turnout

An open shoot event organised by an archery club saw more than 100 people take part.On September 17, King’s Lynn Field Archery Club took to a quarry near Blackborough End to host their event and were greeted by archers ready to compete.It was the first open shoot event on the field archery grounds since the end of lockdown.Aurora Archery Club members with their winnings (Picture: King's Lynn Archery Club)Ellie Murphy showing off her medal and cup (Picture: King's Lynn ArcheryRead More

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Downham beat Ghosts in derby clash

Life at Downham Town couldn't be better - just ask the joint management team of Craig Dickson and Dale Stokes.Their side has taken to the Premier Division like a duck to water after making it eight games unbeaten at home to Fakenham Town on Wednesday night.James Moore's sixth goal of the campaign was enough to overcome the Ghosts at the SCL Memorial Field as Downham moved up to third in the league table.Downham Town v Fakenham Town at the SCLRead More

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Cancer survivor donates more than £3,000 to benefit future hospital patients

A cancer survivor has donated more than £3,000 to buy specialist disposable cameras to benefit future patients at Lynn’s hospital.Gloria Joiner, 74, from Walpole Highway, was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2016 and frequently visited the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for various treatments – including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and surgeries to remove cancerous tumours.Nine operations later, the grandmother of four and great-grandmother of two was given the news that she only needs to return for yearly check-ups.Back row; Michaela Harris Ann-Marie Knight,Read More

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West Warriors triumph in league clash at Stamford

Georgie Lingham ran in three tries as West Norfolk Warriors came from behind to triumph at Stamford on Sunday.It what was a real battle of attrition for both sides, both teams agreed to start with 13 players apiece, with Stamford ultimately dropping to 12 in the final 20 minutes.The hosts came out of the blocks from the start and immediately took control of the game, scoring two tries within the opening 10 minutes, converting one to take the lead 12-0.ThatRead More

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West Norfolk youngsters win at Cambridge

Under-13 players from West Norfolk Rugby Club stepped out for their first youth fixture of the season against a strong and experienced Cambridge side.Supporters turned out in force to support both teams on what turned out to be an unexpectedly sunny but blustery morning at Cambridge Rugby Club.The visitors came out with fighting spirit in abundance and were keen to show off some of their well-drilled ball skills and tackling technique.West Norfolk Under-13sWest Norfolk scored an impressive five tries inRead More

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Local News

Work to make nearly 70 town homes more energy efficient kicks off

Work to improve the energy efficiency of nearly 70 homes in Lynn has kicked off.Housing provider Longhurst Group secured £6.3million of funding through the Government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) to enhance the energy performance of some of its properties.A total of 581 homes have been identified for energy efficiency improvement works – including 68 throughout the Lynn area.Stephen Butland with Longhurst staff at his Gayton home. Picture: Longhurst GroupLonghurst has partnered with its contractors Morgan Sindall Property Services toRead More

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