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Joe Biden to address Irish parliament and attend banquet at Dublin Castle

The US president is continuing his four-day visit to the island of Ireland US President Joe Biden will address the Irish parliament on Thursday as his visit to the island of Ireland continues with a series of official engagements in Dublin. Before his address to both houses of the Oireachtas, Mr Biden will visit President of Ireland Michael D Higgins at his official residence in Phoenix Park and will also have a meeting with

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National News

Man to appear in court charged with murder of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky in 2005

The 74 year old has been extradited from Pakistan and is accused of killing the police officer in Bradford A 74-year-old man is to appear in court charged with the murder of Police Constable Sharon Beshenivsky in Bradford 18 years ago after being extradited from Pakistan. Piran Ditta Khan was brought back to the UK and taken into custody at a West Yorkshire police station, where he was charged with killing the

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National News

Government aims to cut Police red tape

Cuts to “unnecessary red tape” will see the police spending less time recording rude but non-threatening messages and more time investigating crime on the streets, the Government has said. The move is part of a wider set of rule changes to how forces record crime, aimed at freeing up police time. Home Office minister Chris Philp said the department had listened to police forces and was making the changes so

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Sport

Swifts beaten in North Cambs Junior Cup showpiece

Outwell Swifts suffered North Cambs Junior Cup heartache this evening.The Cambridgeshire CSI 3B leaders lost 4-1 against Whittlesey Athletic Reserves at Wisbech Town’s Fountain Fresh Park.Swifts, who were unable to reproduce the levels of their semi-final win over Wisbech Town Reserves, conceded twice in the opening 15 minutes.North Cambs Junior Cup final between Outwell Swifts and Whittlesey Athletic Reserves this evening. Pictures: Adam Fairbrother (63533251)North Cambs Junior Cup final between

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Local News

Hundreds enjoy Easter fun day in town centre

Families from across West Norfolk filled the streets of Lynn town centre at the weekend for its annual Easter egg trail.Children headed to Easter HQ (The Place) on Saturday to take part in this year’s Easter family fun day.The free event was organised by Vancouver Quarter and Discover King's Lynn.Easter fun in Vancouver Quarter. Pictures: Ian BurtLots of fun Easter activities were taking placeA total of 19 stores throughout the

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National News

Joe Biden calls for powersharing return to bring economic boost to Northern Ireland

The US president has given a keynote speech at Ulster University US President Joe Biden expressed hopes of a return to powersharing in Northern Ireland as he insisted stable devolved government could deliver an economic windfall for the region. In a keynote address at Ulster University in Belfast, Mr Biden praised the work of the UK and EU to strike the Windsor Framework on post-Brexit trading arrangements. The president’s visit to Northern Ireland comes

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National News

Harry to attend Kings coronation but Meghan will miss ceremony and stay in US

The news ends months of speculation about whether or not the Duke will be at his father's big day The Duke of Sussex is to attend his father the King’s coronation, but the Duchess of Sussex will miss the historic occasion and stay in California with the couple’s children, Buckingham Palace has announced. Harry, who laid bare his troubled relationship with the royal family in his controversial Netflix documentary and

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Sport

Swifts out for revenge ahead of Junior Cup final

Outwell Swifts have revenge on their minds as they gear up for a North Cambs Junior Cup final tonight.The showpiece clash against Whittlesey Athletic Reserves will take place at Wisbech Town’s Fountain Fresh Park this evening (Wednesday), with kick-off at 7.30pm.The game represents a new high for Outwell, who are reigning Cambridgeshire County League CSI 4C champions and look set to seal a second consecutive promotion from the CSI 3B.Outwell

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Local News

Roadshows back to help you beat your bills

Roadshows to help West Norfolk residents "beat their bills" are back, visiting 10 venues in the area over the next few months.Starting in Downham this Friday, the borough council's 'Beat Your Bills' roadshows are back and this year, instead of concentrating mainly on energy efficiency, will be offering help on all aspects of cost of living.This will include information about how to access benefits, grants, discounts, save money and more.Beat

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Local News

Town centre road closed as crews look to fix sinkhole

A main road through Lynn town centre has been closed today as work continues to repair a sinkhole.Part of King Street collapsed on Saturday, with police taping the area off to alert motorists to it.And today, a full closure has been put in place - with Anglian Water crews attending the site this morning.King Street in Lynn is currently closed as work continues on a sinkholeA spokesperson for the water

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