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Magpies boss David Griggs admits he is ‘surprised’ that teenage striker Fletcher Toll is not being watched by any higher-league clubs.Toll's stock continues to rise after the youngster helped himself to another four goals in Heacham's 5-2 victory over Cornard United this afternoon.The 18-year-old, who also notched a brace in the 3-0 midweek victory over Holbeach United, has now scored 27 goals in all competitions as Heacham close in on

King's Lynn Town boss Tommy Widdrington has stepped away from his managerial position at The Walks.Widdrington – who was on contract at The Walks until the end of next season – informed the club of his decision after this afternoon's 1-0 victory over Chorley in the National League North.The decision comes with Lynn sitting second in the league table – five points behind league leaders AFC Fylde – and pushing

West Norfolk Swimming Club held the 2023 edition of their annual open meet at Alive St James Swimming Pool.Supported by sponsors Alive Leisure, the prestigious event drew competitors from across Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire to the Blackfriars’ Street venue to contest seven different age categories and the chance to secure regional qualifying times.Almost 1600 individual swims took place across 28 events running from Saturday afternoon, into the evening before resuming

Two West Norfolk athletes have been recognised at the Athletics Norfolk annual awards.Mia Lesniak and Alfie Williams both scooped honours as many of the club’s athletes were nominated in tough competition.Lesniak took home the award for under-13 girls’ field performance after her outstanding season with the discus, with a season best of 22m88.West Norfolk 2 (63228751)Mia Lesniak (63228747)Alfie Williams (63228741)She broke the club record multiple times as well as earning

King's Lynn skipper Josh Pickering says there’s every reason for the club to be optimistic for a strong season.Pickering is heading into his second year at the Adrian Flux Arena having made a big impression in 2022.The Australian was immediately identified as a natural leader by team boss Alex Brady and handed the club captaincy despite being a newcomer to the side.Josh Pickering at the tapes ready to fire. (60062307)Josh

Stock car and banger racing returns to Lynn tomorrow (5pm) when the 1300 stock cars are in action together with the two-litre bangers, 1500cc bangers and unlimited lady bangers.A good turnout of West Norfolk drivers drivers will be in action at the Adrian Flux Arena with local representation in all formulas.Daniel Bitson (pictured) will be busy as he is in action in both the 1500 bangers and the 1300 stock

Stars manager Alex Brady will ignore the odds and is happy to go under the radar – as he feels the club have hit on the right mix for success this year.The side assembled by Brady and co-promoter Dale Allitt were initially ranked as clear outsiders for this year’s Premiership title.But punters clearly took that value on board and the odds have been lowered to rank them as firmly involved

Cup fever hit the playing fields of West Norfolk last weekend with the introduction of this season’s George Graver Cup.West Winch have found the season challenging to date but have now made it two wins from two with a thumping 7-0 victory over Clenchwarton.They strolled into the quarter-finals thanks to goals from Charlie Arundell, James Simpson, Cameron Sayer, Kai Mead and Daniel Griffith.Gayton Old Boys with their team of the

Seven second half goals put paid to the Linnets dreams of progressing through to the ERWFL League Cup semi-finals at AFC Sudbury’s MEL Group Stadium.The Linnets put in a good first 45 in what was a cagey affair for both sides before AFC Sudbury ran riot after the restart.Head coach Josh Pike said after the game: “We did our homework coming into the game and put a game plan together.Lynn