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Englands Ben Stokes has no idea if Pakistan clash will be his last ODI

Ben Stokes says he has “no idea” if England’s final World Cup outing will also be his farewell to one-day internationals. Stokes retired from the 50-over format in 2022 citing an unsustainable workload, only to be tempted back to take part in England’s title defence. Things have veered badly off script since he arrived in India, where he missed the first three matches with a hip injury and was unable

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Conservative former energy minister said he cannot support Kings Speech

A Conservative former energy minister said he cannot support the King’s Speech over the Government’s plans for new oil and gas licensing. Chris Skidmore, who led a government-commissioned review on net zero, offered an apology to the King over his decision and said he regrets that the future use of fossil fuels has become “politicised”. The Government has proposed the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill, which would mandate licences for oil

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Reforms needed to speed up renewable energy rollout

That's according to the boss of National Grid, John Pettigrew The boss of National Grid has again called for reforms to slash delays that threaten the rollout of renewable energy across the UK. Wind and solar farms are being forced to wait as long as 14 years before they can be connected to the grid and start producing electricity. But John Pettigrew, the man responsible for the cables that connect

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Sport

Simons nets goal-of-the-season contender for Pelicans

Pelicans 4 Ipswich 2nds 3Pelicans extended their unbeaten run and consolidated their position at the top of Division 1N but they were not at their best by any means in a seven-goal thriller against Ipswich.Things started well enough as the home side took the lead with a goal-of-the-season candidate.Excellent work from captain Sam Phillips at the top of the D saw him find some space and rifle in a reverse

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Frustrations raised over sewerage problems leading to chalk stream

Villagers plagued by ongoing sewage problems from an underground pipe have voiced fresh frustrations after the recent rain led to new spills near a chalk stream.The wastewater flooded out from a pipe that leads from the village in Grimston into an Anglian Water sewage treatment works in nearby Watery Lane, following the recent heavy downpours.Videos and images show foul water bubbling out of manhole covers and flowing towards a rare

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Boy 14 charged with murdering Alfie Lewis in Leeds

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murdering Alfie Lewis, who was stabbed near a school in Leeds. Alfie, 15, was attacked in the Horsforth area on Tuesday afternoon as children were leaving two nearby schools. West Yorkshire Police said a 14-year-old has been charged with murder and possession of a knife. The boy will appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. The teenager was arrested shortly after the incident,

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Braverman crosses the line by accusing Met of bias over pro Palestine protest

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has sparked a fresh row within the Conservative Party by accusing police of “playing favourites” with pro-Palestinian protesters, with the claim slapped down by a Cabinet colleague. Rishi Sunak is facing calls from opposition parties to sack Mrs Braverman over the “irresponsible” and “divisive” remarks which they say fan the risk of unrest on Armistice Day. In a Times article, the Home Secretary said aggressive right-wing

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NHS backlog hits record high

The NHS waiting list in England has hit a record high as new figures show that more than a million patients are on more than one waiting list. The overall waiting list hit a new high of 7.77 million at the end of September – up from 7.75 million at the end of August, according to NHS England data. But officials have said this figure is actually made up of

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Sport

All to play for as Tigers hit top spot

The fixture of the day in the MNYL Under 12 Girls division saw Gaywood host Terrington Tigers.Both sides offered up some exciting football, but it was ultimately the Tigers that took the spoils.Despite some more great Gaywood goalkeeping, a Laila Ringer hat-trick which included two fabulous strikes, and another from Poppy Allan did the damage, it finished 4-0 in a very impressive display.Action from the Mid Norfolk Youth Girls' LeagueThe

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Sport

AFC Lynn Reserves fly the flag in Norfolk Intermediate Cup

Three North West Norfolk League sides took part in Norfolk Intermediate Cup fixtures on Saturday with mixed success.AFC Lynn Reserves hosted and defeated a strong side form UEA.Andrew Wood scored a brace whilst Kenzie Corbett and Charlie Edgley netted to secure the 4-2 win and a place in the next round.Action between Gayton United A and Docking ReservesWatlington Reserves made the long trip to Dussindale & Hellesdon where they came

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