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Chris Packham wins libel claim over tiger fraud allegations

Chris Packham has won his High Court libel claim over denied allegations he misled the public into donating to a wildlife charity to rescue “broken” tigers from circuses. The TV naturalist sued three men for libel over nine articles which included claims he “manipulated” people into donating to rescue five tigers while knowing the animals were well looked after. The strongly denied allegations, repeated in several tweets and videos, related

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Sport

Matas picks up top spot for West Norfolk

West Norfolk Athletic Club has a new Quad Kids champion after the first event of the season.Under-11 athlete Matas Petreikis picked up first place overall with a total of 223 points - his biggest points haul yet.Petreikis claimed two personal bests in both the 600 metres and sprint and was the only competitor to jumpo more than two metres.The club also had four other juniors in action. James Watts made

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Local News

Part of A47 closed due to burst water main

Part of a main road in West Norfolk is closed this morning for emergency roadworks due to a burst water main.National Highways said the A47 is shut both ways between the A10/A149 at Hardwick near Lynn and A1122 in Swaffham.A spokesperson said: “The road was closed overnight for planned roadworks, whilst the overnight works were taking place, a burst water main was discovered.The A47 between Lynn and Swaffham. Picture: Google

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National News

Figures expected to show net migration reached record levels last year

Fresh figures are expected to show net migration reached record levels last year as Labour accused the Government of making a mess on immigration and the Prime Minister claimed the Opposition have “absolutely no ideas” on the subject. The Office for National Statistics will publish data on Thursday for the year ending December 2022. Analysis by the Centre for Policy Studies forecasts net migration could have hit between 700,000 and

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National News

Singer Tina Turner dies at the age of 83

She was one of rock's most famous voices and had a string of well-known hits Singer Tina Turner, one of rock’s most famous voices who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, has died at the age of 83 after a long illness, her publicist Bernard Doherty told the PA news agency. In a career spanning more than 60 years, the American-Swiss singer, who was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush,

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Local News

Asbestos conman ordered to pay back £82,100

A conman who toured England – including Lynn – to deceive customers over the disposal of harmful asbestos has been ordered to pay back £82,100Lee Charles, of Caldicot Gardens, Grantham, pleaded guity in 2022 to lying to customers and giving false paperwork to hide his deception. He was given a suspended prison sentence.The defendant was back at Lincoln Crown Court on May 22 in a case brought by the Environment

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Sport

Chapman confirms his position with Stars

Keith Chapman has moved to clarify his position as owner of both King’s Lynn and Peterborough Speedway amidst rumours of rider movement at various Sports Insure Premiership clubs.Chapman retains his promoter’s licence at King’s Lynn but has confirmed the day-to-day running of the club, and financial affairs, are in the hands of others.He is also the owner of Peterborough where work continues to fill the position vacated by Nicki Pedersen

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Sport

Linnets confirm release and retained list

Following the conclusion of the 2022/23 National League North season, King's Lynn Town Football Club has confirmed its released and retained list.The Linnets have confirmed five players are under contract for next season, with options taken up on another four.A further seven players have been offered new deals to remain at The Walks for the 2023/24 National League North season.Linnets goalkeeper and coach Paul Jones has agreed a new contract

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National News

Crystal Palaces Eberechi Eze receives first England call up

Eberechi Eze received his first call-up and Lewis Dunk returned four-and-a-half years after his only cap as Gareth Southgate named the England squad for June’s Euro 2024 qualifiers. Having kicked off Euro 2024 qualification with wins over Italy and Ukraine, Group C continues with next month’s double header against Malta and North Macedonia. Southgate has named a 25-man squad, with Eric Dier and Raheem Sterling the high-profile absentees and Crystal

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Local News

What do you think of hospital’s entertainment system?

Patients and carers are being asked about how they want to be entertained while staying at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital.The QEH’s survey, which opened yesterday, will be used to gather feedback about the current entertainment system at the hospital on Gayton Road.The results will be used to understand their thoughts on the existing offerings and gather insights on what they consider important for a future system.King's Lynn's Queen Elizabeth HospitalThe

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