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History and justice on side of Greek claim to Elgin Marbles says minister

Greece’s foreign minister has pushed for Athens to take back the Elgin Marbles as he attended a summit with Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron. Giorgos Gerapetritis said Greece’s call for the Parthenon Sculptures to be returned from the British Museum was based on “history” and “justice”. A diplomatic row over the sculptures was triggered when Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancelled Tuesday’s planned meeting with Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with No 10

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UK set for slower growth next year as economy lags behind G7 peers OECD

The UK economy is set for the second-slowest growth of the world’s G7 advanced economies, according to new forecasts. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reduced its forecast UK growth rate for 2024. Growth across the global economy has been stronger than expected but is beginning to slow as higher interest rates, weaker trade and lower business and consumer confidence take a toll, economists for the globally

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Sport

Stars complete 2024 line-up with two more signings

King's Lynn have completed their line-up for 2024 with the signing of two exciting newcomers to the club.The Stars have moved to bring in Vadim Tarasenko, who was a spectacular success during his spell with Peterborough this year, and who has already shown his liking for the Adrian Flux Arena.And he will be joined by Polish racer Patryk Wojdylo, who had a shorter period with the Panthers in 2023 but

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Sport

Goal machine Proctor at the treble for in-form ladies

Long Sutton 0 Pelicans Ladies 4Jane Proctor bagged a treble as Pelicans warmed up for Saturday's trip to league leaders St Neots with a convincing derby win over Long Sutton.The ladies captain took her tally to the season to 14 goals as Pelicans continued their pursuit of a top-five finish in the East Women's Division 2 North West.Proctor, whose side have won their last three games on the bounce, said:

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National News

Halfords cautions over weaker big ticket sales as customers feel pinch

Halfords has cautioned over a slowdown in sales growth as demand for big-ticket products weakened in recent months. It came as the motoring and cycling retailer revealed a rise in sales and profits for the past half year in an otherwise positive update to shareholders. However, the company said on Wednesday it has seen “volatile” trading patterns so far this financial year amid uncertainty in the wider economy. “In the

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Sport

Stars fill no 1 berth with signing of Polish ace

King's Lynn have pulled off the headline signing of Polish ace Tobiasz Musielak to take their No.1 berth next season.Musielak, part of the title-winning Sheffield squad this year, is a spectacular racer and proven race winner who has often shown his liking for the Adrian Flux Arena in the past.And the Stars are also delighted to welcome back popular Dane Michael Palm Toft, who is expected to be a key

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Sport

Athletes battle it out at indoor meeting

The first open indoor athletics meeting took place at Alive Lynnsport last Sunday, where athletes from all across the region signed up to take part.On offer to participants were 60m flat and hurdles races along with the long jump.It was the first opportunity for athletes to gauge how their winter training is progressing.Cameron Ross and Amelia Barton. Picture: Tony PayneThere was the added advantage of the use of photo-finish equipment

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Local News

Company reveals new technology which may save businesses thousands

A logistics company has announced business changes that will showcase all the services it has to offer, including new technology to speed up ‘dock-to-stock’ times.Southgate Global, formerly Southgate Packaging, wants to communicate to customers the full range of services that it provides as it continues to grow.Based at Sterling House in Lynn, Southgate employs more than 60 people and has recently invested in an international leadership team, which it hopes

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Local News

Travel agent Lisa named Agent of the Year at prestigious ceremony

A Lynn travel agent has won a prestigious award at a ceremony in Turkey.Lisa Webster has won TUI’s Agent of the Year and Regional Agent of the Year at a ceremony in Antalya.Lisa said: “I have always had a passion for travel and had made it my New Year's resolution to see more of the world.Lisa Webster and her award certificate“At 41 years old having no experience in the travel

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Local News

Chance to have say on future management of town’s park

A new initiative will give Lynn residents a chance to be involved in future management decisions at The Walks.A new ‘Friends’ group is proposed to support West Norfolk Council in providing services, events, and new initiatives that can promote and develop the park.Councillor Simon Ring, cabinet member for tourism, events and marketing, said: ‘We previously had a Friends of The Walks group that was influential in planning and delivering the

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