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Tyson Fury to take on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou

Tyson Fury has announced a clash against mixed martial arts fighter Francis Ngannou in a boxing contest on October 28 in Saudi Arabia – but the Briton’s WBC heavyweight title will not be at stake. Fury most recently fought last December, stopping compatriot Derek Chisora inside 10 rounds, but talks over an undisputed world title showdown against Oleksandr Usyk bitterly broke down earlier this year. While Usyk defends his WBA,

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National News

BBC gender pay gap widens annual report shows

The BBC’s gender pay gap has increased to its highest level since 2018. The median pay gap is now 7.3%, up from 5.9% for 2021/22. The BBC said this is due to investment in technology and product areas, which are male dominated. The public broadcaster has come under fire for its pay gap and last month director-general Tim Davie told MPs there are still eight equal pay cases open internally

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Sport

Legends lift Mark Redhead Memorial Cup

A crowd of more than 400 were packed into Grimston Cricket Ground on Sunday for their annual Family Fun Day, which saw the club Legends take on the current squad for the Mark Redhead Memorial Trophy.The build up during the week had been electric for this flagship event, with families travelling from across the region to enjoy the bouncy castles, bar and barbeque,Also present was the World Championship Snail Racing

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Local News

Company donates fridge to town’s café supporting residents with mental health and wellbeing

A Lynn-based refrigeration company has donated a fridge to a cafe in the town that supports people with their mental health and wellbeing.Williams Refrigeration has presented a refrigeration cabinet, worth around £3,000, to the Steam House Café in Lynn.Operated by regional charity Access Community Trust, the High Street mental health and wellbeing hub offers holistic support, therapies and activities during the day and urgent assistance and appointments in the evening,

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Local News

Correction regarding columnist’s points on police action

Norfolk Police has asked us to clarify some information which was inaccurately reported in a column published on the Lynn News website over the weekend.In his Turnstone column, John Maiden had claimed that Chief Constable of Norfolk Paul Sanford had “failed to deliver” on his promise to get tough with officers under his command if they broke the laws.He referenced one particular incident in which he alleged that Mr Sanford

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National News

Innocent people losing bank accounts thanks to AI lawyer warns

Artificial intelligence and heightened sensitivity about fraud are causing banks to shut down the accounts of innocent people, a lawyer has warned. High-profile cases involving Jeremy Hunt and Nigel Farage have led to ministers calling for an urgent review of how banks treat politicians. But Jeremy Asher, a solicitor at law firm Setfords, said members of the public were also having their lives ruined by the sudden and unexplained closure of their bank accounts thanks to

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National News

Royal Birkdale to host Open Championship in 2026

The 154th Open Championship will be played at Royal Birkdale in 2026, the R&A have announced. The Southport venue has hosted the Open on 10 previous occasions, most recently in 2017 when Jordan Spieth edged out fellow American Matt Kuchar to lift the Claret Jug. Three shots clear of Kuchar heading into the final round, Spieth was a shot behind after his fifth bogey of the day on the 13th,

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National News

Meerkat enclosure to be built at childrens hospital

A group of meerkats is to move into a children’s hospital to give young patients the opportunity to connect with nature. The meerkats from Edinburgh Zoo will live in a new enclosure to be built at NHS Lothian’s Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) in the Scottish capital. The initiative, said to be the first of its kind outside Australia, is being delivered through a partnership between Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC),

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Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana joins Union Berlin on season long loan

Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana has joined Union Berlin on loan for the 2023-24 season. Fofana moved to the Blues from Molde on a six-and-a-half-year deal in January but has found opportunities limited at Stamford Bridge, making just four appearances and only one start. The 20-year-old Ivory Coast international will now look to gain more first-team experience at a club who have qualified for next season’s Champions League after finishing

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Postecoglou relishing challenge of proving doubters wrong at Tottenham

Ange Postecoglou will relish the chance to prove people wrong at Tottenham after claiming he has needed to be “faultless” to reach this stage of his managerial career. A coaching journey spanning nearly three decades has taken the Australian from Melbourne to London via spells in Yokohama and Glasgow. Success has followed the 57-year-old, but he is now tasked with a sizeable rebuilding job at Spurs, who have not won

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