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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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National News

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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National News

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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Local News

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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Local News

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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Local News

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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Sport

Toll hits four for five-star Magpies

Magpies boss David Griggs admits he is ‘surprised’ that teenage striker Fletcher Toll is not being watched by any higher-league clubs.Toll's stock continues to rise after the youngster helped himself to another four goals in Heacham's 5-2 victory over Cornard United this afternoon.The 18-year-old, who also notched a brace in the 3-0 midweek victory over Holbeach United, has now scored 27 goals in all competitions as Heacham close in on

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Sport

Widdrington leaves Linnets as manager

King's Lynn Town boss Tommy Widdrington has stepped away from his managerial position at The Walks.Widdrington – who was on contract at The Walks until the end of next season – informed the club of his decision after this afternoon's 1-0 victory over Chorley in the National League North.The decision comes with Lynn sitting second in the league table – five points behind league leaders AFC Fylde – and pushing

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Alberta Whittle exhibition opens in Edinburgh

A “hugely important” exhibition exploring themes such as the legacy of systemic racism has opened at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Alberta Whittle: create dangerously is the largest exploration of the artist’s work to date and offers a survey of her work, featuring sculptures and installations, digital collages, drawings and watercolours, and new pieces made especially for the show. The exhibition also features two works which were at

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