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Singing postboxes to bring festive cheer in run up to Christmas

They'll be in London, Swansea, Glasgow and Belfast People posting Christmas cards and letters are in for a festive surprise thanks to “singing” postboxes. Royal Mail said the special postboxes will be sited in London, Swansea, Glasgow and Belfast. The red and gold coloured postboxes, decorated with snowmen, snowflakes and gold stars, respond to post with festive tunes such as Jingle Bells, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and Deck

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Local News

Who can take apprentice solicitor Molly’s crown at next year’s Mayor’s Business Awards?

Greenyard Frozen is sponsoring the Apprentice/Trainee of the Year category again at the 2024 West Norfolk Mayor’s Business Awards.The awards, which take place at the Alive Corn Exchange in Lynn’s Tuesday Market Place on Friday, March 1, will be looking to crown a successor to apprentice solicitor Molly Todd of Hunstanton’s SJP Solicitors.Molly, who won the award in March over Ellen Skerritt from GH Hair Design, was praised by her

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Local News

Fresh start for junior school after tough year as it joins multi-academy trust

A Lynn primary school looks set to start a new chapter after a difficult year saw its head teacher arrested as well as it receiving a termination warning notice.Howard Junior School in Gaywood, which was previously a Single Academy Trust (SAT) with the Apollo Academies Trust, has joined the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT) as of today.It comes after a tough year for Howard Junior, which saw the arrest of Greg

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Sport

Docking Rangers and Reffley share the spoils in top-of-the-table clash

Division One table-toppers Reffley faced one of their title challengers this weekend with a trip to unbeaten Docking.Both have had a great start to the season with Reffley having received just the one loss this season between them.It was the Reds of Reffley who led 2-1 at half-time thanks to goals from Precious Bisong and Ben Harris.Returning to action, Ricky Toll sets up a Swaffham Reserves attack against Caister Reserves

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Sport

Linnets looking for home comforts against Banbury United

There will be a couple of familiar faces back at the Walks on Saturday when King's Lynn Town host Banbury United in the National League North.Tai Fleming and Ken Charles will be both be back on their old stomping ground as Lynn look to end a run of three successive league and cup defeats.Lynn-born Fleming joined Banbury in July and has been ever-present in the starting line-up in league games

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Sport

West Norfolk race ace picks up 2023 Super One Micromax Champions trophy

Christmas arrived early for Marshland St James’ Karting Champion Jenson Sayell on Saturday when he collected his 2023 Super One Micromax Champions trophy in a glitzy award ceremony held at Kart Mania at Silverstone.As he took the top step on the podium showered in gold confetti, Sayell received a multitude of prizes including a new Bell crash helmet, a set of tyres, a photo canvas of his winning kart and

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Local News

Rest Hub holds carers forum event to offer support to those who need it

A carers event was put on to give advice to those who need it in the community.Lynn Rest Hub on Norfolk Street held its regular carers forum last Thursday evening for people to drop in to have a chat with someone.There were cakes and refreshments to tuck into when people were dropping in.Carers forum at Lynn Rest Hub. Picture: Ian BurtCarers forum at Lynn Rest Hub. Picture: Ian BurtMany organisations

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Local News

‘Extremely limited’ train services running this weekend

“Extremely limited” train services departing and arriving from Lynn will be operating on Sunday due to works being carried out along the line.Passengers are advised to travel the day before where possible to avoid disruption caused by the “essential improvement work” by Network Rail.Rail replacement buses are said to be running to “key stations” and many stations will not be served for the whole day.Rail operators have warned of "extremely

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Local News

Scouts pay visit to special exhibition marking centenary of famous author

Young scouts have enjoyed commemorating a popular children’s book in an event held in Lynn.The 12th King’s Lynn Squirrel Scouts, who are aged between four and six years old, have been commemorating the 100th birthday of author Judith Kerr, who wrote ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea.’Scout leader Tracey Clark explained the children were recently invited to Lynn’s Museum while they were holding an exhibition to celebrate the centenary.Scouts at

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National News

Former chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70

Former chancellor and veteran Labour politician Alistair Darling has died aged 70. The long-serving MP died after spending time in hospital being treated for cancer, a spokesman for his family said. A statement issued on behalf of his family said: “The death of Alistair Darling, a former chancellor of the Exchequer and long-serving member of the Labour cabinet, was announced in Edinburgh today. “Mr Darling, the much-loved husband of Margaret

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