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Former world champion linked with Stars

A former world champion is being linked with a move to the Lynn Stars as the club's team line-up is the subject of intense speculationThe name of 2021 World Champion Artem Laguta is appearing prominently on both social media and in the Polish press, even though club bosses are remaining tight-lipped on the situationRumours persist that they are on the verge of making a major transfer move and team boss

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Local News

Pre-school team ‘devastated’ after vandals urinate in playhouse and steal toys

Staff at a pre-school have said they are “devastated” after vandals destroyed equipment and urinated in a playhouse, leaving it unusable.A group broke into the garden area at South Wootton Pre-School – which is housed within the village hall on Church Lane – on Sunday afternoon before going on a rampage of destruction.Police are now investigating the incident and say they are "working hard to identify those responsible”.Vandalism at South

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Local News

From The Jam, Example, Liberty X, Newton Faulkner, Feeder, Lindy Layton, Neville Staple and D:REAM announced for this year’s Festival Too

Festival Too returns to Lynn’s Tuesday Market Place next month and some fantastic bands have been line up for its 39th year.Big names at this year’s free festival include From The Jam, dance music icon Example, chart toppers Liberty X, singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner, rockers Feeder, ‘Dub Be Good To Me’ singer Lindy Layton, former Specials star Neville Staples and ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ stars D:REAM.Festivities kick off with the

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National News

Man arrested after car crashes into gates of Downing Street

A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving after a vehicle was driven into the gates of Downing Street. The car crashed into the gates at around 4.20pm on Thursday, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. Images on social media showed the car surrounded by emergency vehicles. The force added that no-one has been hurt. In a statement released on Twitter, the Metropolitan Police

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Local News

Funding for new West Norfolk hospital is confirmed

West Norfolk will be getting funding for a new hospital to replace its current crumbling building, it has been confirmed this afternoon.After years of campaigning, staff and patients at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital will be celebrating alongside politicians and members of the public today after Health Secretary Steve Barclay announced the QEH would be added to the Government’s New Hospital Programme.The team at the QEH had put together a case

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Local News

Health secretary praises hospital campaigners

Health Secretary Steve Barclay praised those who have campaigned for a new Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Lynn as he announced to the House of Commons yesterday that one will be built by 2030.In announcing that the QEH was one of five RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) hospitals to be rebuilt, he acknowledged the current building was not safe to operate before 2030.He said: “I would like to take a moment

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Local News

Hard work pays off for politicians

West Norfolk politicians have played a key part in persuading the Government to commit to rebuilding the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital.Today, three of the main players in that campaigning have reacted to the long-awaited decision.North West Norfolk MP James Wild said: “The announcement that QEH will be one of the new hospitals that the government is committed to building by 2030 is fantastic news.North West Norfolk MP James Wild, Health

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Local News

Hospital campaigners are delighted with announcement

Campaigners have greeted today’s announcement of a new Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Lynn with delight.Following the Government’s announcement that a new hospital will be built, there was widespread joy in West Norfolk.Independent borough councillor Jo Rust, who has orgainsed weekly protests outside the current hospital, told the Lynn News: “Today’s positive announcement is much welcomed but long overdue. Our hardworking staff and all those who rely on our QEH will

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Local News

County Council leader accepts plans for new hospital

The leader of Norfolk County Council has welcomed the news that a new Queen Elizabeth Hospital will be built in King’s Lynn.It follows the announcement that the QEH would be added to the Government’s New Hospital Programme.Cllr Kay Mason Billig, leader of Norfolk County Council, said: “The need for investment in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been clear for some time, and we’ve been in regular correspondence with ministers urging

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Local News

Truss expresses relief that town will get a new hospital

South West Norfolk MP Liz Truss has expressed her relief that an annoucement has been made that Lynn will get a new hospital.The former prime minister has campaigned alongside North West Norfolk MP James Wild for a new building for several months.The new hospital will replace the existing facility, where the roof is being held up by thousands of stilts in a building that had already outlived its 30-year lifespan

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