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Three killed and dozens wounded in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city

At least three people have been killed and 25 wounded after missiles hit civilian buildings in an overnight attack in the central city of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, a regional governor said. Serhiy Lysak, of the Dnipropetrovsk region, said the strike involving cruise missiles hit a five-storey residential building early on Tuesday and the area was engulfed in fire. He said in a Telegram post that people were trapped under the

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Brady steps down as Lynn Stars boss

Alex Brady has announced his resignation as team manager of the King’s Lynn Stars.Brady took to social media to tell fans the news - shortly after the club’s 47-43 defeat at Belle Vue on Monday night.He told fans in a personal statement: “The dream is over.Alex Brady who has quit as boss of King's Lynn Speedway“I called time on my journey with the King’s Lynn Stars on Thursday evening.“The truth

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Local News

Brady Stands Down

KING'S Lynn manager Alex Brady has announced his decision to stand down. Brady was absent from the MacInnes Stars' 43-47 defeat at Belle Vue on Monday, and then confirmed the news on his personal Twitter account. He said: "Thank you to all the fans who supported me and the team, to all the sponsors, staff, riders and everyone connected to the club for their support and efforts. "Life has changed

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Singing duos across Norfolk collaborate on charity album for foodbanks

Musical duos across the county have collaborated to create an album especially made to raise money for nearby foodbanks.The album was the brainchild of Great Massingham’s Bob Bones – who makes up half of the duo “Rhythm Travellers” which have songs which feature on the charity album.Bob has invited four duo’s and a trio all from Norfolk to collaborate on the album, named: “Norfolk Duos for Foodbank”.The CD is available

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Parliament told Boris bullied PM while Dorries says No 10 bullied her

Boris Johnson “bullied” the Prime Minister into accepting his appointment of allies to the House of Lords, Parliament has been told. Former London mayoral candidate Sean Bailey, who was photographed with Tory aides at a mid-lockdown social gathering, was among seven nominees put forward for a peerage as part of the former PM’s resignation honours list. Others joining the unelected chamber are high-profile Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen and former

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West Norfolk’s Jess couples up with new ‘bombshell’ and is called ‘perfect casting’ for Love Island

Well, a lot can happen in just a few days on Love Island, it’s fair to say!Since we last caught up with Jess, she’s been in the Mallorcan villa for a whole week already.And as we ended the last column, the former West Norfolk woman had not found anyone she was really getting good vibes from.Former West Norfolk resident Jess Harding on Love Island. Picture: ITVBut things started to look

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Linnets goalkeeper signs a contract extension

Goalkeeper Tommy Dixon-Hodge has become the latest player to extend his stay with King's Lynn TownThe former Malden & Tiptree shotstopper came in as cover for the injured Paul Jones last season and played an instrumental role between the posts as the Linnets won eight of their final 10 games.The 22-year-old will remain at the National League North outfit until the summer of 2025 with the option of taking a

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Lynn Stars make a management change for Premiership fixtures

King's Lynn and Peterborough have announced 'unique' changes to their team management plans ahead of tonight's Premiership fixtures.Both sides are racing away from home on Monday with the MacInnes Stars in action at Belle Vue (8pm) and the Crendon Panthers at Wolverhampton (7.30pm).And it has led to former Lynn boss Rob Lyon - now in charge down the A47 at Peterborough - stepping into the breach to take charge of

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Local News

Road closed after cyclist seriously hurt in crash with car and truck

A cyclist has been seriously injured after being involved in a crash with a car and a truck.Emergency services were called at around 1.20pm following reports of the collision on Hardwick Road in Lynn.The road remains closed while police and ambulance crews are dealing with the incident.Emergency services remain at the scene of the crash at Hardwick Road in Lynn. Picture: Google MapsOfficers ask that motorists avoid the area until

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JPMorgan reaches settlement with victims of Jeffrey Epstein

JPMorgan Chase has reached a settlement in a US class action lawsuit with victims of financier Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein was arrested in 2019 on federal charges accusing him of paying under-age girls hundreds of dollars in cash for massages and then molesting them at his homes in Florida and New York. He was found dead in jail on August 10 of that year, aged 66. A medical examiner ruled his death a suicide.

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