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Downham Town are determined to put last season's play-off heartache firmly behind them - by going one step further and winning promotion this term.The SCL Memorial Field outfit suffered agony against Harleston Town in the final last year.But the Thurlow Nunn First Division North runners-up - who missed out on winning the title to Heacham on the final day of this season - have a chance to make amends in

King's Lynn Town's hopes of automatic promotion will be decided on the final day of the National League North season.Lynn’s 3-1 success at Darlington on Saturday was matched by second-placed Fylde, who were 5-1 home winners over Leamington, whose relegation was confirmed as a result of their defeat.Mark Hughes' side showed their quality by scoring twice in the first half through Ben Stephens and Josh Coulson.Gold Omotayo added a third

Winning promotion may have become second nature to David Griggs in the last decade, but it didn't stop him from showing his emotion after the club's latest triumph.The Heacham boss basked in the celebrations before trying to come to terms with another momentous day for the village side after an eighth successive promotion."I don't know whether to fall on the floor or what, it hasn't sunk in yet," he said."It's

Nine years ago, Heacham manager David Griggs was pleading league officials not to relegate his side from the North West Norfolk League.Wind the clock forward, the tiny village club is pinching itself after completing an eighth successive promotion to Step 5 of the non league pyramid by being crowned champions of the First Division North.The Magpies wrote another chapter in their fairy tale rise as they made sure there was

Rink hockey players from Lynn displayed plenty of battling quality as they came from behind to beat Soham 6-4 in the Premier League.Lynn knew this would be a difficult game given Soham’s recent form and knew the result could have a huge effect on the outcome of the league title.Despite both teams having a couple chances it was Lynn who broke through first with a neat finish from Josh Taylor

Middleton Hall Golf Club duo Lee Atkins and Jonathan Young dovetailed superbly to land the coveted County Foursomes title.The pair displayed resolve and skill in equal measures as they beat Josh Weeds and Jake Keeley 2 and 1 in a gripping final at King’s Lynn Golf Club.Bawburgh Golf Club members Weeds and Keeley were fast out of the blocks, winning the opening two holes.Lee Atkins and Jonathan Young (63613852)Golf action

King’s Lynn co-promoter Dale Allitt says internal, self-appointed pressure has proved to be of far more significance than noises from outside.Allitt and his colleagues had to ride out a social media storm following a disastrous first week of the season which saw the MacInnes Stars fall to heavy defeats at both Wolverhampton and Sheffield.In mitigation, Wolves then thumped Belle Vue at home by an even greater margin in their next

David Griggs is calling on the Heacham and wider community to come out in their droves as the record-breaking Magpies look to clinch an eighth successive promotion tomorrow.The Magpies – two points clear at the summit – host Haverhill Borough knowing that a win will be good enough to elevate the club to the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division.But waiting in the wings are second-placed Downham who could still win the

Under-14 footballers from the Linnets are just three matches away from completing an incredible league and cup double.Youngsters from King's Lynn Town, who have already won the Junior Premier League, host Oxford in the quarter-finals of the National Cup at KES Academy on Saturday (10.30am).Lynn's unbeaten young guns defeated Kidderminster Harriers 4-1 at KES last weekend to book their place in the last eight.Under 14s 2 (63659446)Goalkeeper Sam Hoyle made