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Sand bags not enough to prevent children becoming unwell at flood-ridden homes

Residents have been left frustrated by a lack of support at their flood-damaged homes – and claim their young children have become ill as a result.Numerous people living at Turbus Road in North Lynn first had heavy rainfall come gushing into their homes in August last year.They have been calling for help from Freebridge Community Housing, which manages the street, ever since - but limited action meant that when flash

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National News

Former deputy PM to quit after next election

Dominic Raab, who resigned from Cabinet last month after a bullying inquiry, will stand down at the next general election. The former deputy prime minister and justice secretary confirmed his exit plans to the PA news agency on Monday night. He quit Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet last month over bullying allegations from civil servants. An independent investigation by Adam Tolley KC found he had acted in an intimidating and aggressive way

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National News

Reeves says Labour will back training up Brits to fill job vacancies

A Labour government “wouldn’t turn to immigration as the easy answer” to plugging workforce shortages, Rachel Reeves has said. The shadow chancellor said Britons should be trained to fill vacancies in sectors such as data science and in the NHS. It comes after Labour chairwoman Anneliese Dodds last week indicated migration could increase in the “short term” if the party comes to power, but would ultimately be reduced by addressing

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National News

Newcastle back in Champions League after 20 years away

Nick Pope ensured Newcastle booked their Champions League place with a game to spare as he denied Leicester a priceless victory in their bid for Premier League survival. The Magpies’ £10million summer signing kept out Timothy Castagne’s volley in the second minute of stoppage time with his first save of the game to secure a 0-0 draw on a night when the home side battered at the door but were

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Local News

Daily crowds of 20,000 expected for free Festival of Watersports event

Organisers are urging people to not miss out on an “absolutely phenomenal” free experience this weekend when the Hanseatic Festival of Watersports returns to Lynn.Water ski races, jet ski and powerboat racing - with breathtaking speeds of up to 100pmh - and a number of exciting demonstrations will keep punters entertained.Live music by local band Redemption and fireworks on Saturday night, as well as daily flypasts, will keep the fun

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Sport

Denver suffer back-to-back defeats in Norfolk Alliance Division Four

Denver's hopes of maintaining their strong start to the new season were dashed with their second successive defeat at the weekend.A late cameo from Joe Manning wasn't enough as they suffered a 30-run defeat to Great Melton in Norfolk Alliance Division Four,The home won the toss and chose to bowl first and they made a good start, picking up an early wicket.Denver against Great Melton in Norfolk Alliance Division FourDenver

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Sport

Pelicans pay tribute to ‘club legend’ following his death

Pelicans Hockey Club has paid tribute to one of its former playing stalwarts following his sudden death last week.Alan ‘Saggy’ Sagrott, 64, passed away last week after representing the club in a number of capacities for more than four decades.Saggrott was an incredibly agile, fearless goalkeeper and spent a number of years in the first team and was also a member of the very successful Pelicans indoor team in the

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Sport

Linnets lose long-serving skipper to National League North rivals

King's Lynn Town have been dealt a huge blow with captain Michael Clunan leaving the club for pastures new at Scunthorpe United.Clunan has become the second player to leave the Linnets for the Iron following Tyler Denton's departure early last week.The 29-year-old made more than 300 appearances in a Lynn shirt and scored more than 56 goals from midfield.Michael Clunan who has left King's Lynn Town for Scunthorpe UnitedLynn were

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Local News

Groundsman has livelihood stolen from him as theives take tractor and trailer

A groundsman who works on football pitches across the county has had his livelihood stolen from him after somebody took his tractor and trailer last week.Chris Cracknell, from Fakenham, has worked on town’s football pitch for more than 10 years and has spoke of his struggles after his tractor, trailer and disc seeder were taken last week.At the beginning of this month, Chris had bought the equipment from a former

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Sport

Lynn club plays host to four-times world champion on Saturday

A four-times world champion thrilled a sell-out crowd as Mark Selby played an exhibition at the Maltings Q Club on Saturday night.Selby - fresh from his runners-up spot at this year's Cazoo World Championship - was joined by Chatteris cueman Joe Perry, and others, for an evening of snooker at the Lynn venue.Leicester-based Selby - the first player to make a 147 in a World Championship final - delighted the

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