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Government hails increase in National Minimum Wage

It's going up to £10.42 per hour for those aged 23 and over from today The Government has hailed an increase in the National Minimum Wage from Saturday, saying the rates are rising to record levels. Millions of the lowest paid workers across the UK will receive a pay increase as the statutory hourly rate rises by 9.7% from £9.50 to £10.42 for adults. Business and trade minister Kevin Hollinrake said: “This Government

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National News

At least four dead as massive storm strikes multiple US states

Homes and shopping centres have been destroyed in Arkansas, while the roof came off a theatre in Illinois A monster storm system tore through the US south and midwest on Friday, spawning deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centres in Arkansas and collapsed a theatre roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois. At least one person was killed and more than two dozen were hurt, some critically, in

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Man to appear in court charged with murders of father and son in Cambridgeshire

66 year old Stephen Alderton is due before magistrates in Huntingdon A man will appear in court charged with the murders of a father and son who were shot dead in two villages six miles apart in Cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire Constabulary said Stephen Alderton, 66, of no fixed abode, will appear at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday charged with two counts of murder and one count of possession of a firearm. The bodies

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Local News

Dementia care appeal boosted to help more patients

A dementia care appeal has been boosted to bring even more help to patients in hospital.The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Lynn has announced that its charity’s dementia care appeal, to improve the experience of patients living with dementia, has achieved its £40,000 target.Touch screen devices, technology that reduces confusion and mood-boosting activity packs purchased through donations to the charity appeal, are already making a significant difference to the 1,400

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Local News

Restaurant hosts classic car meet

The Warehouse Taproom Bar and Restaurant in Setch hosted vehicle enthusiasts from across the county for breakfast.The meet-up happened last weekend and gave car owners the opportunity to socialise and admire each others’ vehicles.The event was described as a “huge success” with cars from Porsches, Aston Martins and more at the restaurant.Car enthusiats gathered at the Warehouse from across the county (63290478)Car enthusiats gathered at the Warehouse from across the

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National News

Critical incident as severe delays hit Dover

The Port of Dover has declared a critical incident as high levels of traffic caused coach passengers to experience lengthy delays. It comes as operators P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways also reported delays to ferry and coach services, citing bad weather and hold-ups at French border controls as partly responsible for waits and queues. P&O Ferries announced on Twitter just before 9pm that it was providing refreshments to coach passengers

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Sport

Formula frenzy at Lynn this weekend

Stock car and banger racing returns to Lynn tomorrow (5pm) when the 1300 stock cars are in action together with the two-litre bangers, 1500cc bangers and unlimited lady bangers.A good turnout of West Norfolk drivers drivers will be in action at the Adrian Flux Arena with local representation in all formulas.Daniel Bitson (pictured) will be busy as he is in action in both the 1500 bangers and the 1300 stock

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Local News

Litter pick this weekend

A litter pick is planned to take place this weekend in the Lynn area.It’s been organised by Cllr Jo Rust and will start at the top of Spring Lane on Gayton Road on Saturday, April 1 starting at 11am.Cllr Rust has arranged a number of litter picks in the past and encourages anybody to come and take part.Cllr Jo Rust encourages members of the public to take part in the

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National News

Ex head of Royal Marines died by suicide after experiencing substantial stress

The former head of the Royal Marines died by suicide after experiencing “substantial stress”, an inquest into his death has concluded. Major General Matthew Holmes, 54, was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, on October 2 2021, the inquest heard. The inquest heard that in the months before his death Maj Gen Holmes had lost his position as leader of the Royal Marines in a management

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Local News

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

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