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Asbestos conman ordered to pay back £82,100

A conman who toured England – including Lynn – to deceive customers over the disposal of harmful asbestos has been ordered to pay back £82,100Lee Charles, of Caldicot Gardens, Grantham, pleaded guity in 2022 to lying to customers and giving false paperwork to hide his deception. He was given a suspended prison sentence.The defendant was back at Lincoln Crown Court on May 22 in a case brought by the Environment

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Sport

Chapman confirms his position with Stars

Keith Chapman has moved to clarify his position as owner of both King’s Lynn and Peterborough Speedway amidst rumours of rider movement at various Sports Insure Premiership clubs.Chapman retains his promoter’s licence at King’s Lynn but has confirmed the day-to-day running of the club, and financial affairs, are in the hands of others.He is also the owner of Peterborough where work continues to fill the position vacated by Nicki Pedersen

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Sport

Linnets confirm release and retained list

Following the conclusion of the 2022/23 National League North season, King's Lynn Town Football Club has confirmed its released and retained list.The Linnets have confirmed five players are under contract for next season, with options taken up on another four.A further seven players have been offered new deals to remain at The Walks for the 2023/24 National League North season.Linnets goalkeeper and coach Paul Jones has agreed a new contract

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National News

Crystal Palaces Eberechi Eze receives first England call up

Eberechi Eze received his first call-up and Lewis Dunk returned four-and-a-half years after his only cap as Gareth Southgate named the England squad for June’s Euro 2024 qualifiers. Having kicked off Euro 2024 qualification with wins over Italy and Ukraine, Group C continues with next month’s double header against Malta and North Macedonia. Southgate has named a 25-man squad, with Eric Dier and Raheem Sterling the high-profile absentees and Crystal

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Local News

What do you think of hospital’s entertainment system?

Patients and carers are being asked about how they want to be entertained while staying at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital.The QEH’s survey, which opened yesterday, will be used to gather feedback about the current entertainment system at the hospital on Gayton Road.The results will be used to understand their thoughts on the existing offerings and gather insights on what they consider important for a future system.King's Lynn's Queen Elizabeth HospitalThe

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Local News

Plans to transform historic theatre move forward with appointment of chief architect

Plans to transform a historic town theatre have taken another step forward after the appointment of a chief architect.The multi-award-winning Haworth Tompkins firm has been announced as the team which will take on the St George's Guildhall and Creative Hub project, which is part of the Lynn Town Deal programme.Following an invitation to tender - which had the most expressions of interest West Norfolk Council has ever received - the

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Local News

Man suffers injuries after falling from window at town address

Emergency services rushed to a busy town road this morning after a man fell from a window.Norfolk Fire and Rescue was called to London Road in Lynn at 8.27am today, with crews now believed to have left the scene.Paramedics were also summoned to the address.Emergency services were called to London Road in Lynn this morningThe man who fell from the window has suffered injuries, but they are not believed to

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Local News

Protests over hospital rebuild continue as wait for announcement goes on

Signs the protesters hold up to get people’s attentionThe Save Our Queen Elizabeth Hospital campaigners are continuing calls for funding of a new hospital to be built in replacement of the current QEH in Lynn.Protesters of all generations carry on gathering outside the hospital every Wednesday afternoon either in their spare time or on lunch breaks, whatever the weather, to hold up signs for the passing traffic and will continue

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National News

Braverman will not face investigation over handling of speeding offence

Suella Braverman will not face an investigation for asking officials whether she could have a private speed awareness course – but Rishi Sunak criticised her handling of the situation. The Prime Minister, who consulted his ethics adviser over the case, did not order a formal investigation and said his decision is “these matters do not amount to a breach of the ministerial code”. But in a letter to Mrs Braverman

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National News

Nursing numbers rise but concerns raised about premature leavers

The number of nurses working in the UK has risen to the highest level on record, according to new figures. There are now 788,638 nurses, midwives and nursing associates registered to work in the UK, according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Despite the rise, the nursing regulator issued a stark warning about the number of leaving the profession prematurely. The NMC pointed to “worrying findings” from its leavers’

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