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Banksy artwork display should open up conversations on domestic abuse

Artwork by Banksy set to go on public display in Margate will hopefully spark conversations among thousands of people on domestic abuse, organisers said. The street mural titled Valentine’s Day Mascara was first discovered on the side of a house in the Kent seaside town, 200 metres (more than 650ft) down the road from its new home at Dreamland amusement park. The piece was unveiled on Friday ahead of its

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Stars’ boss hints at further changes after Belle Vue defeat

King's Lynn team boss Alex Brady has hinted at further team changes in time for Monday night's return meeting against Belle Vue at the National Speedway Stadium.Artem Laguta put in a sensational performance on his second appearance for the club – but it wasn’t enough to inspire the MacInnes Stars to a win over reigning Sports Insure Premiership champions, who left the Adrian Flux Arena with a 49-41 victory on

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Care Academy coming to town provides free career support

Free training will be coming to Lynn specially aimed at people wanting to get into the care industry.A five day programme will be made available later this month with teaching from the College of West Anglia.It’s been organised by Norfolk and Suffolk Care Support and aims to provide basic training along with giving those wanting to work in adult care a better understanding of the sector before applying for jobs.Phil

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Grappling with digital markets in new bill – MP

• North West Norfolk MP James Wild’s June 9 column:Every day people rely on Facebook, eBay, Amazon, Google, Apple or other online services. Technology permeates all aspect of our lives and creates huge benefits for consumers and makes a major economic contribution.It is one of the UK’s strengths – we are the only country outside the US and China to have a tech sector with companies valued at over £1

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Stars’ boss has some sympathy for axed Polish ace

King’s Lynn manager Alex Brady admits he has some sympathy for recently axed Polish star Krzysztof Kasprzak.The former World No.2 was a winter signing who divided opinion, but there was nothing wrong with his form at the Adrian Flux Arena.Away from home it was a different story and Kasprzak ended up making way for recent recruit Artem Laguta, although there was one other key consideration.Lynn Stars team boss Alex BradyPremiership

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Lengthy queues as new food store opens in town centre

A long queue of eager customers lined up to be the first into a new town centre shop.Heron Foods opened up its new premises at Saint Dominic Square in Lynn at 8am this morning, within the Vancouver Quarter.The “Top Quality – Low Prices” food store, which specialises in frozen products, was offering its first 200 customers to spend £10 or more a free goodie bag and scratch card.Heron Foods opened

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‘He cared about others, but forgot himself’: Inquest hears former royal footman found dead near church

A former royal footman who was found dead in bushes at St John’s Church in Lynn had been allowed to slip through the support net, an inquest has heard.The body of Malcolm Livingstone, 44, was discovered by a passer-by on November 16, 2021, an inquest at Norfolk Coroner’s Court heard on Wednesday.The post mortem found the cause of death to be hypothermia, with a significant background contribution from liver cirrhosis.St

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William meets cancer patients at opening of new research and treatment centre

The Prince of Wales met with cancer patients on Thursday as he attended the opening of a £70 million centre to combat the disease. William’s visit to the Royal Marsden’s Sutton hospital marked the official opening of the Oak Cancer Centre, a research and treatment facility. He followed in the footsteps of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales, who opened a children’s cancer unit at the hospital in 1993. In

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North Runcton maintain fine start to season

North Runcton warmed up for Saturday's home derby against Downham Stow in the Norfolk Alliance Premier Division by beating Heathersett & Tas-Valley.Just two points separate North Runcton and the new league leaders going into the game following their 73-run on their travels.Runcton’s decision to bat first looked to have backfired as they gifted the home side regular wickets reaching 82-7 off 21 overs with some very indifferent batting.North Runcton's Ben

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Lynn cueman still dreams of turning professional

Nathan Jones says his dream of playing professional snooker remains intact despite seeing his hopes of securing a place on the main tour dashed at the weekend.The Lynn cueman suffered a 4-2 defeat against Niels Vincent at the second Q School event after losing a titanic battle 4-3 to former world top-32 player Barry Pinches in the first round of games seven days earlier.But once again, the 33-year-old displayed his

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