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‘It was just a drunken night out innit,’ says woman who was drunk and disorderly

A woman who did not comply with conditional caution conditions found herself in court after kicking and slapping someone on a night out.Jessica Woods, 29, of London Road, Lynn, appeared at the town's magistrates' court on Thursday where she admitted being drunk and disorderly.In mitigation for herself in court she said she "didn't see any point" in completing an alcohol awareness course which police initially offered instead of being in

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National News

Scotland start with victory

Steve Clarke's men followed England and Northern Ireland by starting Euro 2024 qualifying with a win.   Norwich goalkeeper Angus Gunn made his Scotland debut in Saturday’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Cyprus after beating off competition from Hearts’ Zander Clark and Motherwell’s Liam Kelly to start the Hampden encounter. Recent Watford recruit Ryan Porteous, who broke into the team in the autumn, continued on the right of a three-man defence

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National News

Kate champions role businesses can take in supporting children and their carers

The Princess of Wales has championed the role businesses can play in supporting children and their carers, saying the foundations for key skills employers look for “are built in the earliest years of our lives”. Kate this week urged business leaders to prioritise wellbeing in the workplace to support family life as she launched her Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, of which supermarket giant Iceland is a member. A video

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National News

Police arrest man following security threat to Leeds

West Yorkshire Police have arrested a 20-year-old man as they investigate a security threat which forced the closure of Leeds’ Elland Road stadium. Police evacuated the ground, its offices and club shop before carrying out checks after Leeds received a threat via social media. West Yorkshire Police said: “Officers have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the incident and enquiries remain ongoing.” The police said earlier on Friday they

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National News

Gwyneth Paltrow says she feels very sorry for man injured in ski crash

Gwyneth Paltrow said she felt “very sorry” for a man she collided with on a ski slope, but reiterated multiple times that she had been the “victim” of the crash. The Oscar-winning actress said she could not be “at fault” for Terry Sanderson’s subsequent health decline as she had not caused the accident. Ms Paltrow is being sued by retired optometrist Mr Sanderson over a collision at the Deer Valley resort in

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Local News

Charity enjoys decade celebration supporting community

The Hanseatic Union has celebrated its tenth birthday, a charity which supports those in the community who may struggle to thrive because of facing barriers in their lives.The name was chosen as a reminder of the role that various communities from many countries, have played in the history of Lynn.Julie Chaplin, project lead, said: "The work we have done to support all the people in our community has been a

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Local News

Cadets enjoy awards night with special guests

Lynn’s Sea Cadets were rewarded for their hard work over the year at their unit’s annual awards night.There was an excellent turnout of parents and friends who have continuously supported the cadets.Many of the trophies presented on the night were donated by ex-cadets and members of the Royal Navy.Lesley Bambridge, mayor of West Norfolk was a special guest, with representatives of the Royal British Legion, who awarded Sea Cadets the

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Local News

Friends both caught drug-driving on same night

Two friends have admitted drug-driving following an evening where a man, who was caught by police, called his friend to pick him up.Daniel Richardson, 34, of Gaywood Hall Drive, Lynn, and Khristos Yianni, 33, of Church Terrace, Outwell, appeared at Lynn's Magistrates' Court on Thursday where they pleaded guilty to a combined total of three offences.Richardson admitted driving a vehicle above the specified drug limit as well as using the

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Local News

Head teacher claims he ‘nearly died’ in arrest outside school in email complaint to Ofsted

A head teacher has claimed he nearly died after he was arrested at a Lynn school premises earlier this month.Greg Hill, who was detained at Howard Junior School on suspicion of stalking on Monday, March 6, made the claims in an explosive email - seen by the Lynn News - sent to Ofsted's chief inspector Amanda Spielman today, in which he slammed the government department as "broken".Mr Hill, who was

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Sport

Dersingham Reserves win six-goal thriller in last four

It was league cup semi-final weekend in the North West Norfolk Football League with eight teams looking to secure a place at Fakenham Town FC in April’s finals.Dersingham Reserves hosted Docking Rangers at The Pastures and ran out 4-2 victors.Goals from Conor McQuaid, Kieran Nurse, and Ben Harris (2) ensured their final spot.Harry Morton gets his head to the ball before Kodie Turvey. (63143866)Docking gave their all and stayed in

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