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Two killed in crash at US Canada border officials say no sign of terrorism

A vehicle speeding toward a US-Canada bridge from the American side crashed and exploded at a checkpoint in Niagara Falls, killing two people and prompting the closing of multiple border crossings for hours. Authorities were not sure what spurred the wreck but said there were no signs it was a terror attack. The FBI’s Buffalo office said late on Wednesday that it had concluded its investigation: “A search of the scene

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National News

Ofgem confirms average household energy bills to rise by 94 a year from January

The average household energy bill will rise by £94 a year from January after Ofgem increased its price cap in response to rising wholesale prices. The regulator announced it is raising its price cap from the current £1,834 for a typical dual fuel household to £1,928 from January 1, driven almost entirely by rising costs in the international wholesale energy market due to market instability and global events, particularly the

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Local News

Take a look inside refurbished pub which is now offering overnight stays

There has been plenty of positive feedback since one of Lynn’s oldest pubs reopened earlier this month.The White Hart, on St James Street, has been welcoming back customers since November 11 after being taken over by new landlord Ben Hicks.He and his team of construction workers carried out extensive refurbishments at the business to ensure it was ready to go – and as of today, people can now book overnight

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Sport

Only a few fixtures beat the rain

A wet Saturday in West Norfolk reduced the football played considerably. However, some fixtures did beat the weather including the Division One fixture between bottom side West Lynn and KLSC Reserves. West Lynn have had a challenging start to the season and KLSC showed no mercy with an emphatic 7-1 victory. Daniel Berry and Jay Russell each found the net on three occasions and substitute Danny Hazell completed the scoring

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Local News

Pyjama day, raffle and hairdressing offer help college students fundraise for Children in Need

Students at Lynn’s College of West Anglia took part in a number of fundraising tasks for Children in Need last week.The college’s Level 1 hairdressing students offered a shampoo, condition and blow dry, as well as a raffle to gather money for the good cause.Meanwhile, those undertaking the Level 2 Childcare course wore pyjamas as their way of fundraising.King's Lynn Childcare students fundraising for Children In Need.CWA Hairdressing students offering

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Local News

Man airlifted to hospital after collapsing in town centre

A man was airlifted to hospital after he collapsed in Lynn town centre on Tuesday evening.Police, an ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance officer vehicle and a RAF co-responder vehicle were sent to the scene on Railway Road at 4.48pm.The patient, an adult man, was airlifted to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for treatment.Police say the incident occurred on Railway Road in Lynn. Picture: Google MapsThe medical episode

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National News

Hunt sets out plan to boost economy and cut taxes

Jeremy Hunt has promised a package of measures to boost growth and cut taxes in a highly political autumn statement. The Chancellor’s speech on Wednesday, delivered with an eye on a general election expected next year, said his plan will “raise business investment, get more people into work, reduce inflation” and increase the size of the economy. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has upgraded its growth forecast for gross

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Sport

Decent crowd for Greene King Raceday

Despite small fields and overcast skies, a fair crowd turned out for Greene King Raceday at Fakenham on Tuesday.Unlike earlier in the season, bad weather failed to interrupt the afternoon’s activity. The opening Fillies Hurdle over two miles witnessed a return to form for Virginia Lodge from the Dan Skelton yard, ridden by claiming jockey Fergus Gillard.Always up with the pace, the pairing took a firm hold over the final

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Local News

Woman charged with theft after arrest outside town theatre

A woman who was arrested during a police response in Lynn’s town centre has been charged with theft.On Monday at 2.50pm, officers arrested Cleo Hannabus, 24, on the Tuesday Market Place on suspicion of theft from a shop on High Street a short while earlier.She was taken to Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning.Cleo Hannabus was arrested on the Tuesday Market PlaceA number of police vehicles had been sent to

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National News

Hunt promises to get Britain growing with tax cutting autumn statement

The economy is “back on track”, Jeremy Hunt will declare as he starts cutting taxes and pushes for business growth ahead of next year’s election. The Chancellor will reportedly use his autumn statement to reduce headline rates of national insurance and make permanent a £10 billion-a-year tax break for companies that invest in new machinery and equipment. His deputy Laura Trott had already indicated that individuals would benefit from a

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