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Star studded Olivier Awards 2023 to celebrate best of British theatre

Jodie Comer and Paul Mescal lead the nominations Jodie Comer and Paul Mescal are among the nominees for the top gongs at the Olivier Awards 2023. Stars of the West End will celebrate the best of British theatre at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday hosted by Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham. A new stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated film My Neighbour Totoro leads the pack with nine

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Delays continue at Dover despite additional overnight ferries

The port say they hope to finally clear the backlog by lunchtime Delays are continuing at the Port of Dover on Sunday morning, despite extra ferry services running overnight to try and ease the disruption. A spokesperson for the port says they hope to finally clear the backlog by lunchtime. The port has said the delays were “due to lengthy French border processes and sheer volume”. P&O Ferries updated passengers

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New review aims to close employment gap for people with autism

Fewer than 3 in 10 of people in this group are currently in work Charities have welcomed the launch of a review aimed at sparking a rethink into access to work for people with autism. Employment rates for this group are particularly low with fewer than three in 10 in work, the Government said. The Buckland Review of Autism Employment will consider issues including how employers identify and better support

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Anthony Joshua labours to unanimous points win over Jermaine Franklin

It's Joshua's 25th professional win Anthony Joshua returned to winning ways but only after a laboured display in a unanimous points victory over Jermaine Franklin. The Briton had lost three of his last five fights, which included consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, but he tasted success again for the first time since 2020 after the judges scored the London bout 118-111, 117-111 and 117-111 in favour of the home favourite.

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Police arrest man near Scottish First Ministers official residence

The 28 year old was taken into custody on Saturday evening A man has been arrested after police were called to a report of someone acting “suspiciously” near the official residence of Scotland’s First Minister. Police Scotland said they were called to the Charlotte Square area of Edinburgh, where Bute House is situated, at about 7.40pm on Saturday. The force said that a 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection

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Three British men detained in Taliban custody in Afghanistan

The Foreign Office says they're urgently trying to make contact with them Three British men are being held in Taliban custody in Afghanistan. Non-profit organisation the Presidium Network is assisting two of the men, charity medic Kevin Cornwell and a second unnamed man. Presidium confirmed that the third man is Miles Routledge (pictured), the British holidaymaker who received widespread attention and criticism on social media in August 2021 having travelled to Afghanistan despite

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Pupils come out on top at music festival

Examiners at the Norfolk Music Festival in Norwich were singing the praises of Lynn’s Greyfriars Academy pupils who came out top.The festival is a showcase for any type of instrument or singing, from school choirs to rock bands.Janet Moyle, deputy head, said: “At the event, Greyfriars Academy came out top.Greyfriars Academy attended the Norfolk Music Festival. Janet Moyle, deputy head, pictured at back“ Our grading was outstanding, an exceptional performance,

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Nurses reunite after 20 years for friendship anniversary meal

After qualifying in nursing some 20 years ago, a group of nurses who became friends through the course have kept in touch and met for their friendship anniversary.Kim Mcveigh said: “We went our separate ways, but always had a link back to the group.“Two years ago, after messaging on a social platform, a reunion was planned for our 20 years anniversary.Kim Mcveigh with nurses' reunion 2023 at the Ffolkes Arms,

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Students embark on trip of a lifetime to Thailand

Students from one West Norfolk Secondary school are embarking on a trip of a lifetime as they leave Lynn for a 17-day adventure in Thailand.The Year 12 students from Springwood High School, which is a member of the West Norfolk Academies Trust, are taking part in a Thailand Global Citizenship Programme, which will see them teach children in a Thai school about climate change, as well as spend time caring

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College graphic design students give training pledge a fresh boost

A youth and retraining project has a fresh new name and look, thanks to the efforts of students at Lynn’s College of West Anglia.The King’s Lynn Youth and Retraining Pledge, which is now called Boost, forms a part of the King’s Lynn Town Deal.It brings together a unique partnership of local organisations – with leadership and support from Norfolk County Council and West Norfolk Council – to transform the prospects

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