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Stars forced to postpone Ipswich clash on Thursday night

The King’s Lynn Stars have been forced to postpone tomorrow night’s East Anglian derby against the Ipswich Witches at the Adrian Flux Arena.Lynn have postponed the meeting due to significant damage caused by a stock car meeting on Bank Holiday Monday.A statement released by the club a short while ago, read: “Unfortunately, we have just been informed that due to significant damage to the stock car fence, which includes our

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National News

Strictly Come Dancing professionals dazzle during UK tour debut

The Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers have begun their UK tour showcasing Latin and ballroom dances to a number of songs from music greats including Beyonce, David Bowie, Shania Twain and Snow Patrol. Strictly winner Jowita Przystal and finalists Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez and Carlos Gu were among those performing in glamorous costumes live for Hull’s Bonus Arena on Tuesday evening, kicking off the 31-date tour across England, Wales and

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Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace asked to speak to soldier

A man arrested outside Buckingham Palace on suspicion of possessing a knife and ammunition had asked to speak to a soldier before warning police to handle his rucksack carefully. The suspect was arrested at around 7.15pm on Tuesday when he allegedly began throwing shotgun cartridges over the palace gates. Speaking at a briefing for journalists ahead of the coronation, Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said the man had

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Donald Trump due to visit his golf resort in Ireland

Former US president Donald Trump is expected to follow President Joe Biden, his successor at the White House, by visiting Ireland on Wednesday. Preparations were under way with heightened security at Trump International Golf Links and Hotel just outside the town of Doonbeg in Co Clare. An increased garda presence was visible on the beaches and roads around the golf course on the west coast of Ireland ahead of the

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Denver off to a winning start in Division Four

Norfolk AllianceDivision FourDenver beat Swardestonby 8 wickets The sun was shining for the start of the new season as Denver got their Norfolk Alliance Division Four campaign off to a winning start at home to Swardeston CEYMS.Denver won the toss and chose to bowl and got off to a perfect start as Chris Rolfe picked up the wicket of captain Matt Hogg in only the second over.Connor Bateson (2-18) and

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Alliance wins for Fakenham, Downham Stow and North Runcton

There was a clean sweep of wins for West Norfolk sides on the opening day of the new Norfolk Alliance Premier Division season.Reigning champions Fakenham demolished Cromer by 143 runs, North Runcton recorded a five-wicket triumph at Garboldisham and Downham Stow edged out Norwich by 13 runs.North Runcton won the toss and asked Garboldisham to bat and Ben Coote struck with his fourth ball, clean-bowling Leech for nought.In the second

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Grimston beat reigning champions in opening game

Grimston CC begun their 2023 season with a challenging fixture against last year’s champions, North Runcton.Having won the toss and elected to bat, Mark Tilbrook gave first-team debuts to two new faces – Dave Persey who has signed from Beaminster CC in Dorset, and Oscar Prescott in his first season of adult cricket.Adam Ward stood in as a last-minute replacement for Charlie Collison, who was injured having been kicked in

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Mid Norfolk Sunday Cricket League makes changes

Much has changed in the Mid-Norfolk Sunday Cricket League as the league approaches an exciting new season.After extensive consultation with member clubs, the whole make up of the league has been altered.Out has gone the old pyramid structure to be replaced by a regionalised competition that will be ultimately be decided with Play-Offs at the end of the season.The Shield Super Stars' Championship Play-Off will be for the Elite Divisions

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Ryston athletes get into GEAR

Among the 1800 competitors who took to the streets of Lynn at the weekend for the annual GEAR event were almost 90 Ryston Runners.Matt Thrower’s 10k PB of 34.02 saw him take first place in the M40 category, while at the other extreme Mick Ennis took the M80 age group honours with 79:27.Will Chapman was the first Ryston finisher, placing an impressive third overall and second SM in the race

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Local News

Three arrested after fight breaks out at community hall

Three people were arrested on suspicion of assault after a fight at a community hall at the weekend.It comes after police were called to an incident at Reffley Hall in Lynn in the early hours of Sunday.Officers said they responded to reports of an altercation at a property in Reffley Lane between 12.05am and 12.08am.Reffley Hall in King's Lynn. Picture: Google MapsA Norfolk Police spokeswoman said two women, one aged

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