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who hasn’t been seen over hurdles since leaving Henry de Bromhead
but he’s been very consistent on the Flat since joining Tony Carroll
finding only an enterprisingly-ridden unexposed rival too good at Brighton last month
This represents a drop in class now back over timber
GENEROUS SCORPION was placed on two of her three completed starts between the flags
and it’s entirely possible that she will step up on her hurdles exploits
she could be the answer to a race in which question marks linger over all five contenders for one reason or another
Miss Fedora will have a huge chance if on a going day
while Annie Nail would also have a serious chance off this reduced mark if able to bounce back
CLAIM DU BRIZAIS got back on track following a breathing operation
when landing a course bumper in ready fashion just over a fortnight ago
and looks to have been found a good opportunity to follow up on a hurdling debut
Crystal Spring may emerge as the chief threat
having shown some promise in bumpers and the longer trip promising to suit
MARKET HOUSE didn’t achieve a great deal over hurdles when trained in Ireland but he’s thrived on the all-weather of late after changing yards
He’s fancied to continue the good work back over timber
who has also moved to a successful British stable
GLYNN wasn’t disgraced in a stronger race than this at Haydock on his return from five months off recently
2022 Norfolk National winner Tommie Beau is highly respected with his sights lowered
while Le Milos is another with a touch of class and is on a tempting mark
FEVER DREAM opened his chasing account in some style at Southwell last month
proving strong in the betting and showing the benefit of a breathing operation
and he’s fancied to defy a 6 lb weight rise
This longer trip is also a likely plus for Christian Williams’ seven-year-old
Stablemate Planned Paradise is next on the list off a handy-looking mark
with Chemical Warfare and My Gift To You also worthy of consideration
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The golden oldies are back in town and the 3m veterans' handicap chase (4.15) offers £30,000 in prize-money
The Seamus Mullins-trained topweight Tommie Beau earned his stripes with three wins last summer and was kept busy during the winter
He ran out in dramatic style in the cross-country race at Cheltenham's November meeting and then finished down the field in the Fleur de Lys and Cotswold Chase
He wasn't up to that standard but will find this much easier against similar types such as the 2022 Coral Gold Cup winner Le Milos
Mullins said: "This has been on the agenda since we put him away for his mid-term break
He's won at the track and likes it there and it's a nice little race."
The trainer has a 2-4 record in selling/claiming hurdles at Fakenham in the last five seasons and runs Saladam (2.15)
Olly Murphy enjoyed a strong end to the jumps season
with the yard boasting a 34 per cent strike-rate in the past fortnight courtesy of 11 winners from 32 runners
Tropical Speed looks to have an excellent chance of enhancing the strong stable form in the 3m novice handicap hurdle (3.00)
The six-year-old broke his maiden at the tenth attempt
He won by seven lengths and still has untapped potential in the handicapping sphere
so has to be taken seriously with the newly crowned champion jockey Sean Bowen aboard
Castillo Dream is one to note in the 1m½f fillies' novice (7.00) for Ed Bethell
She made a promising debut at Carlisle in September
racing greenly but picking up strongly in the closing stages to clear away from Thecla
with the runner-up scoring at Hamilton on her next start
That run came over 6f and it took her a while to get organised to challenge
so the step up to this trip on her reappearance looks a wise move
She is by Kodi Bear but there's much more stamina on the dam's side of her pedigree
Her opponents include another previous winner in Bela Sonata
who was successful on her second start at Kempton last month
Harry Cobden will bid to enhance his 20 per cent strike-rate (12-59) for Neil Mulholland on this evening card
They team up with last-start winner Earth King in the 2m7f handicap hurdle (6.48)
Cobden was aboard when the nine-year-old scored at Exeter in October so it bodes well he has been rebooked for this first run in 196 days
Earth King has a 3-9 record over hurdles and remains open to progress despite a 6lb rise for that success
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Palm Sunday began with a joyful procession
as parishioners were joined by a contingent from St Mary’s in Ipswich
Together they celebrated the Palm Sunday Mass
The festivities continued afterwards with a very enjoyable lunch
where the two communities shared food and fellowship
the church was once again full for Święcenie Pokarmów — the beautiful Polish tradition of the blessing of Easter baskets
Families from across East Anglia travelled to St Anthony’s
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A fuel company is looking into complaints regarding “contaminated” diesel at a town petrol station
Complaints flooded into Fakenham’s Shell garage two weeks ago after customers said the branch was knowingly selling normal diesel as their premium alternative
Motorists took to Facebook with concerns about whether or not their vehicles would join others that were said to have broken down
One user commented: “So the diesel I filled up today is contaminated
premium diesels usually have a higher cetane number and higher concentration of detergent and other additives
which helps to maintain engine performance and efficiency
Both diesel tanks at the Fakenham garage were closed off
and a spokesperson for Shell confirmed the business is looking into the reports
and so we are investigating as a precaution.”
They told the Lynn News that fuel tests would take place on Wednesday
The company added: “We are investigating the report of a fuel issue at this site
with the retailer that operates the forecourt having initially closed off both diesel tanks as a precaution
“Customers can expect high-quality fuels from every visit to every Shell forecourt
so we’re keen to look into any report of fuel not meeting standards.”
RAC has advice on its website on what to do if you have put the wrong fuel in your car:
• Leave your engine switched off and avoid putting your key in the ignition
• Let staff at the petrol station know what has happened
• Call breakdown cover to drain and flush your fuel system
• Call your insurance provider as soon as possible
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North Norfolk District Council is delighted to confirm the £11m Fakenham Sports and Leisure Hub project will definitely go ahead
The funding was initially granted by the previous Government under the Levelling Up Scheme - and NNDC has been waiting for this confirmation it would still be available following the change of Governments earlier this year
Communities and Local Government have this week notified the Council that work on the £11m project can proceed after funding was given the green light in Wednesday’s Autumn Budget
The Council has been granted £9.875m to build new facilities at Fakenham Sports Centre
including a 25-metre public swimming pool and improved outdoor sports facilities
Funding will enable the District Council to develop a full size 3G all-weather artificial grass pitch for competitive sports and outdoor sports changing facilities on the Trap Lane sports ground owned by Fakenham Town Council
owned by the District Council and operated by leisure partners Everyone Active
commented: "We're very pleased to receive the confirmation of the Levelling Up funding for the Fakenham Sports and Leisure Centre.I am grateful for the dedication of our staff in pulling this project and proposal together and to Fakenham Town Council for their assistance in reaching this monumental outcome for the town's leisure offering
the Member of Parliament for Fakenham and Broadland for his support in this also.This is going to be so important for the future of Fakenham as a growing town - I believe that this facility will put it on the map as a local destination for activity
and I know lots of surrounding villages will use it
As Fakenham grows and develops over the coming years
we know how important sports and leisure is going to be as the town expands."
The prospect of a town getting its first McDonald’s has been thrown into doubt only weeks after it received planning permission
North Norfolk District Council’s planning committee is to reconsider allowing the outlet to open in Fakenham after it received complaints arguing it failed to follow correct procedures
Councillors had granted permission for the venue to open on Holt Road in March.
But opponents to the scheme have said council officials did not adequately consider the potential adverse health effects the restaurant could have
the close proximity of the site to a number of schools should have been considered as a potential reason to block it
Fakenham Junior School and Fakenham Infant and Nursery School are all within a 20-minute walk of the site
The National Planning Policy Framework also says evidence that a concentration of fast food outlets could have an “adverse impact on health
pollution or anti-social behaviour” in an area could be a reason for refusal
these aspects were not directly discussed in a council report about the application
Following a complaint from an objector to the new McDonald’s,the council has decided to reconsider the application
Planning committee members will vote on whether or not to approve it again on May 2
It will give opponents to the restaurant a second chance to voice their concerns
which have included increased noise and traffic
The fast food giant has come under fire recently for how it is overturning councils’ attempts to prevent new fast food outlets from opening
the firm has attempted to claim it will encourage healthier lifestyles
according to a British Medical Journal (BMJ) investigation
Some of these sites are in some of the most deprived areas with high rates of food-related ill health
GPs have been used to support its efforts to open new venues
making claims that obesity is caused by “over 100 factors” other than fast food
The BMJ fears this approach by McDonald’s is leaving councils reluctant to block new fast food outlets out of fear of costly legal disputes with the firm
Construction of a new roundabout on the Fakenham bypass is due to get underway next month
The roundabout will provide access for the ‘Fakenham Urban Extension’
which includes the building of up to 950 new homes
hotel and community centre as part of a public and private sector partnership
Preliminary works are scheduled to start on Monday 30 September ahead of the main construction from early October
To allow work to be completed safely a reduced speed limit and two-way traffic lights will be in place on the A148 for the duration of the works
with Wells Road and Water Moor Lane closed to limit disruption on the bypass
Some night closures of the A148 will also be required to complete the project with further details to be published as works progress
Norfolk County Council cabinet member for highways
infrastructure and transport said: “Construction of this roundabout on behalf of North Norfolk District Council will facilitate significant economic growth in the area and has been planned through the winter months to avoid the busy tourist season and minimise disruption to the road network”
North Norfolk District Council worked in collaboration with Norfolk County Council to secure a grant of £1.8m towards the design and construction of the roundabout
with all additional costs being met by the landowner Trinity College Cambridge
The land was allocated for development in the North Norfolk Local Plan in 2011 and originally received outline planning permission in October 2019
which included the general location and design of the roundabout
county councillor for the Fakenham Division said: “This roundabout is being built to facilitate NNDC’s plans for the construction of up to 950 new homes and a hotel
as well as a new primary school and a community centre to the north of Fakenham
there will be a degree of disruption to traffic during its construction and I will be liaising with County Highways officers during this period to try to ensure that every effort is made to keep this a minimum.”
North Norfolk District Council’s member for Lancaster North (Fakenham) as follows: “This is a significant milestone in the delivery of the Fakenham urban extension
and it would not have happened without NNDC driving this
I’m grateful to the planning officers and Highways managers whose hard work has made this happen
Some issues around ‘Nutrient Neutrality’ may still need to be resolved to enable the housing development to proceed