By Laura McGuire First time buyers in London are spending 26 per cent below the UK market average, but the majority of buyers are struggling with affordability. According to a new report byZoopla, the average cost of a first time property in London is …
King’s Lynn homes left without electricity were helped by UK Power Networks
Nearly 100 homes were hit by power outages in town over the weekend – with one pregnant resident having to be moved into a hotel. Properties throughout an area of Lynn close to the Southgates roundabout were without power for portions of Friday and Sat…
Downham Market auction house sells five chess sets for more than £15,000
A Downham auction house has recently sold a man’s collection of chess sets for more than £15,000. Barry L Hawkins, based on Lynn Road, had more than 530 online bidders, as well as a few in-person, interested in the eye-catching 18th-19th century ivory …
Mark Kleinman: Elliott will need more to ‘Curry’ investor favour
By Mark Kleinman Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man who gets the City talking in his weekly City A.M. column. This week he tackles Currys’ investor offer, former Tesco chairman John Allan’s new venture and LSEG’s chief executive’s pa…
NFL stays silent after Raiders coach Antonio Pierce’s brutal comments about Patrick Mahomes
By Charlie Jones The NFL has chosen not to respond to claims that Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, is being unfairly targeted by rival teams. Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce ignited the controversy by saying his …
Abbey College Cambridge: Exploring the advantages of studying with international students
The UK’s education system is viewed as one of the best in the world and as such, UK schools attract students from all over the world. Yet, few people think about the extent to which international students improve the education experience for all those …
Cambourne solidarity group calls for Gaza ceasefire
A vigil for Gaza was well attended in Cambourne last Friday (16 February). A group came together in the square at the centre of Great Cambourne calling for a ceasefire. It comprised members and supporters of the National Education Union (NEU) in Cambri…
New law board to benefit Anglia Ruskin University students and researchers
A new legal advisory board has been set up to enable closer ties between Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), the local judiciary and law firms. The board is made up of representatives from ARU, local, national and multinational companies, local authorities…
Lack of Royal Mail post leaves 91-year-old lady in Narborough upset and frustrated
An elderly lady who lives on her own has been frustrated by a “Post Office scandal” as she has failed to receive important documents in the mail. Sylvia Carter, 91, of Pentney Road in Narborough, has lived there for 50 years with no problems with the B…
Stellantis: Vauxhall and Peugeot owner to make electric vans in Luton, securing 1,500 jobs
By Jon Robinson Stellantis, the owner of car brands such as Vauxhall and Peugeot, is to start manufacturing electric vans at its historic Luton plant from 2025 in a move which will safeguard around 1,500 jobs. The Netherlands-headquartered group will p…