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Andy Murray withdraws from French Open

Andy Murray has withdrawn from this year’s French Open, the PA news agency understands. The second grand slam of the year begins next week, but after struggling to find his best form on clay recently, the Scot will prioritise a busy grass-court schedule in the build-up to Wimbledon. Murray was beaten in the first round of the Italian Open and earlier this week made another early exit on clay after

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National News

Rescuers install boom in bid to stop cygnets being washed into weir

An animal charity has taken steps to protect nine baby swans which had to be rescued after shooting over the edge of a weir while swimming with their parents. The cygnets got into difficulties while paddling in a millpond in Nash Mills, Hertfordshire, on Monday. A rescuer from charity Swan Support, which is based in Datchet, Berkshire, saved the chicks. Steve Hermon, who runs Swan Support with wife Wendy, clambered

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National News

Zelensky denies Bakhmut occupied by Russian forces

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Russian forces are not occupying Bakhmut, casting doubt on Moscow’s claims that the eastern Ukrainian city has fallen. Responding to a reporter’s question about the status of the city at the Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, Mr Zelensky said: “Bakhmut is not occupied by the Russian Federation as of today.” “We are not throwing people (away) to die,” Mr Zelensky said in

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Local News

Woman kicked police officer’s knee after home visit

A woman caused “some pain” to a policeman’s knee after kicking him when they came to her home address.Sophie Maynard, 30, of Raby Avenue in Lynn, appeared in the town’s magistrates’ court on Thursday, where she admitted to the offence of assault by beating an emergency worker.This followed an incident which occured on January 19, where police were called to Maynard’s home address due to an “unrelated incident.”Maynard appeared in

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Local News

Provisional motorcyclist ‘couldn’t resist’ driving at 73mph and overtaking cars while doing a wheely

A provisional licence holder “couldn’t resist” driving his motorcycle at high speed and overtaking a number of cars - while doing a wheely.Sebi-Florin Turcanu, 26, of Kingsway in Lynn, admitted to four offences at the town’s magistrates’ court on Thursday.He was charged with failing to stop a vehicle when required to by police, driving without a full licence, driving without due care and attention, and driving a vehicle when his

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Local News

Man ‘punched but didn’t kick’ shop window after getting kicked out of nightclub

A 19-year-old claimed he did not kick a shop entrance – but admitted that he punched it.Klaidas Molieus, of Walpole Road in Lynn, pleaded guilty to the offence of being drunk and disorderly at the town’s magistrates’ court.Crown prosecutor Colette Harper told magistrates that Molieus was not charged with causing criminal damage as there was no visible damage caused to the shop entrance.King's Lynn Magistrates' CourtShe continued by outlining the

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Sport

Gill looking to launch Phase Two of career next month

Chatteris boxer Jordan Gill hopes to be back in the ring next month at his new super featherweight level – and ‘The Thrill’ is setting his sights on a world title.Gill, who has not fought since a technical knockout defeat to Kiko Martinez at Wembley Arena last October, will be fighting under a new promoter.The 28-year-old former European and Commonwealth featherweight champ is in negotiations with several teams after his

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National News

Surfers Against Sewage hold nationwide protest against bathing water discharges

Protesters are taking to the water at 12 bathing spots around the UK to demand an end to sewage discharges into the country’s seas and rivers. Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) organised the demonstration which was led by paddle-boarders, kayakers, swimmers and paddlers at Brighton beach in East Sussex. Other locations include Tinside Beach East, Plymouth Hoe, and Gyllyngvase beach, Falmouth, South Bay in Scarborough, Portobello Beach in Edinburgh and Penarth

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Sunak meets Zelensky at G7 summit as hopes rise of Ukraine getting fighter jets

Rishi Sunak has met Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 summit in Hiroshima after the Ukrainian president closed in on obtaining the F-16 fighter jets he wants to fight off Russia. “Good to see you,” the Prime Minister said, slapping him on the back after they greeted each other with an embrace. “You made it.” Asked by reporters if it was a good day for Ukraine, Mr Zelensky smiled, nodded and

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