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Norfolk fighter in destructive mood at Wembley Arena

Cruiserweight Tommy Fletcher produced another destructive display at the OVO Wembley Arena last night to take his professional record to 6-0.The Hockwold-cum-Wilton fighter forced a TKO stoppage against Spaniard Alberto Tapia after his opponent's corner threw in the towel in the fourth round.It was another stunning finish from Fletcher, 21, whose rapid combinations to the body and some spiteful work to the head left his opponent in desperate trouble.The Norfolk

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Magpies book their place in first round proper of FA Vase

Heacham delivered a workmanlike performance in the FA Vase to progress to the First Round Proper in their debut season in the competition.A classy finish into the top corner from Nathan Davies settled the Magpies down before substitute Jack Noble confirmed the club's progression by slotting home a second in injury time.Goalkeeper Arron Watson made a fantastic save to keep Heacham ahead early in the second half while young striker

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Downham FA Vase win is just Magic

There's a sprinkle of Magic around the SCL Memorial Field this season and Newmarket Town were the latest recipients as Downham Town came from behind to progress in the FA Vase on Saturday.Teenager Magic Smalls came off the bench to earn - and score - the penalty to send Downham through to the First Round Proper after another youngster in James Moore had levelled the tie 14 minutes into the

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Man received ‘pummeling’ and car windscreen was damaged during heated town altercation

A heated argument at a town address resulted in a man receiving a “pummeling”, a car being damaged and two culprits being fined.Robert Oliver, 29, of Columbia Way in Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court on Thursday charged with criminal damage and with using threatening or abusive words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence.Also in court was 40-year-old Ricky Green, not of the

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Agency to hold monthly drop-in sessions for anyone interested in fostering children

A foster agency will be holding a drop-in session on a monthly basis for people to go along to.The Foster Care Co-operative is a non-profit agency supporting local foster carers across the country including West Norfolk.They will be holding drop-in sessions every second Tuesday of each month at The Place in Lynn's Vancouver Quarter from 10am until 4pm.Sonya, Caroline, and Helen, the team of social workers who are based in

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Linnets boss remains defiant as winless run continues

King's Lynn Town manager Mark Hughes says it's time for everyone to stick together after his side's winless run was stretched to six games with a 1-0 reverse at Warrington this afternoon.Isaac Buckley-Ricketts scored the only goal of the game in Cheshire to leave Lynn languishing in the bottom three of the National League North table.Hughes remains defiant after Lynn's latest setback, insisting he can still turn the club's fortunes

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Woman refused to pay, broke glass and bit staff member at town restaurant

A woman boasted about splashing out on her friends at a restaurant – but then refused to pay the bill and tried to bite a staff member.Norma Shead, 39, of Panton Close in Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court on Thursday.She had pleaded guilty to a number of offences at an earlier date, with her case adjourned for a pre-sentence report to be carried out.The Royal Gourmet restaurant in

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Cancer survivor donates £3,200 to hospital to buy specialist disposable cameras

Cancer survivor Gloria Joiner has donated £3,200 to buy specialist disposable cameras that will make a huge difference to future patients.The 74-year-old from Walpole Highway was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2016 and frequently visited the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Lynn for various treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and surgeries to remove cancerous tumours.Nine operations later, the grandmother of four and great grandmother of two reached an amazing milestone and was

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Sayell extends his championship lead

West Norfolk karting king Jenson Sayell extended his lead after returning to Kimbolton for the eighth round of the Hunts Kart Racing Club Championship at the weekend.Fastest in Sunday's warm-up session, Sayell worked his way up to second in the opening heat before he was hit on the first corner.By the time he rejoined the race, there was no time to catch the pack and he eventually finished sixth.Jenson Sayell

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Linnets bring in League Two defender on loan

King's Lynn Town have completed the signing of Ethan Sutcliffe on a one-month loan deal from AFC Wimbledon.Sutcliffe, 19, will provide Lynn with extra cover at the back with both Adam Crowther and Kyle Callan-McFadden sidelined with injury.Linnets manager Mark Hughes said: "Ethan is a young commanding centre back, who is highly thought of at AFC Wimbledon and will come straight into the squad for Saturday.King's Lynn manager Mark Hughes

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