EADT publisher Archant is a Suffolk Gazette takeover target
The Suffolk Gazette is preparing to launch a bid to buy Archant, the struggling owner of magazines and newspapers including the East Anglian Daily Times.
Archant put itself up for sale last week as the newspaper industry faces a financial crisis, with falling circulations and advertising revenue.
However, the Suffolk Gazette newspaper is thriving because it publishes stuff people actually want to read.
It is also famous for its accurate reporting on many issues, including goings on in Norfolk.
Lorraine Fisher, 34, a source close to the Suffolk Gazette editor, confirmed: “We’re going through the figures now, but we think we are close to meeting Archant’s six-figure valuation.
“That’s £1,025.99.”
However, Ms Fisher added that Archant’s worrying pension deficit would mean the Suffolk Gazette would have to flog a few more funny mugs from its partner DirtyOldGoat.com.
“Either that or we close down the Norwich Evening News to save costs – no-one can read there anyway.”
The Suffolk Gazette is expected to fight off competition from newspaper mogul David Montgomery and several private investment companies to secure Archant.
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Bungling Chris Grayling has sent the highly-sensitive Russia Report off to Vistaprint for printing.
He also took advantage of a special offer to get a Russia Report mouse mat and some Russia Report-branded ballpoint pens.
Just hours after being nominated as head of the UK Intelligence Committee, the man who paid £13.8 million to a ferry company without any ferries has raised eyebrows again.
Tasked with overseeing the release of the top-secret Russia Report into alleged Kremlin interference in UK politics, he has sent it to Vistaprint for printing.
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Downing Street insider Lorraine Fisher, 34, said: “There is no suggestion that Vistaprint does not guard the privacy of clients’ material.
“But perhaps an online printing services company is not the best place for a highly-controversial report into international political maneuvering.”
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The nation was licking its lips today after chancellor Rishi Sunak promised 50% off meals eaten out from Monday to Wednesday.
Going by a fabulous Wetherspoon menu, diners can now tuck into a tasty brie & smoky chilli jam burger with all the trimmings, plus a non-alcoholic drink, for the princely sum of £3.90.
“I can’t wait to cram into my local Wetherspoon and order a half-price meal and a portion of coronavirus,” said excited local woman Lorraine Fisher, 34.
“It is also excellent news that well-known Tory supporter, Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin is expected to profit from this scheme.”
Meanwhile, Prince Andrew is looking forward to taking up the offer of a discount at Pizza Express in Woking.
The Chancellor’s 50% voucher offer, up to £10 per head, was part of a package of measures announced to ease the financial impact of COVID-19.
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As humans, we all love to gamble on different sports, and horse racing certainly isn’t left out. This sport tends to evoke a sense of thrill and excitement, and enthusiasts never seem to get enough of it.
Therefore, many lovers of this sport like to step further by going ahead to place bets on it. However, it has been observed that there is a vast difference between being an ardent lover of a sport and placing productive bets on that same sport.
Many people hence lack the skills required to make good and successful bets on horse racing. This review seeks to shed more light on the tips that could prove useful to almost every horse racing betting enthusiast.
Have a budget
The first step you need to take when planning to gamble on this sport is to have a definite amount of money that you’d like to gamble with. This helps you set your priorities and boundaries right. This way, you can effectively plan your bets out, while still maximising your budget.
However, this is a personal point for you, as only you can determine how much you’re willing to splash on gambling on horse racing.
Consider the risks
No one jumps into an ocean without first finding out what animals live in the sea. Before setting out to place bets, you need to consider all betting viewpoints and be as objective as you can be with yourself.
A major tip you always need to consider is being aware of what the field is like. Know which horses are in form. This way, you would be able to determine what kinds of bets to place, the horses to place those bets on, etc. always, be ready to acknowledge that a chance remains a bet, and there is little or no guarantee that those gambles will pay off. Just do a bit of logic and let lady luck do its thing.
Try demos out
Before doing the real ‘thing,’ try to practice on your demo account and simulate the likely results you could have. You could check out this site to know more about what types of bets would suit you the most and the odds that would also favor you. Having different betting options would offer you a wide array of options you can consider before committing to any bet.
Target lesser bets
Ever wondered why people tend to lose tons of money on betting, especially horse racing? The reason is simple, and most people don’t want to go slow. Everybody wants to take the biggest bet, as well as the most lucrative and attractive bets.
They forget that the higher the odds are stacked, the higher your chances of losing out. As a gambler on horse racing, learn to go for the small and simple bets. The rewards might not be exactly overwhelming, but they are always worth it at the end of the day. Go for the little profit, and at the end of the day, you’d be going home with your peace of mind and some money in your pockets.
Go for multiple races
After establishing that you don’t need to go for bets that exactly ‘mighty,’ you might wonder what the main aim of gambling is. It is simple, you take lesser chances, and you duplicate them. Successful bettors know that the best way to make money off of gambling is to create multiple bets. This way, you can multiply the small odds in your favor and then cash out big
Jeffrey Epstein’s close friend Ghislaine Maxwell has been looking everywhere for her receipts from Pizza Express in Woking, it has emerged.
The socialite insists the receipts will prove she was nowhere near Epstein or any of the underage girls who claim they were assaulted by him.
A source close to her defence team said: “Ghislaine is facing six federal crimes, including enticement of minors, sex trafficking and perjury.
“But she was in Woking enjoying a meal at Pizza Express every time an alleged offence occured.
“She is desperately trying to find the receipts to prove it.”
The news comes after Prince Andrew, coincidentally another pal of Epstein, also said he dined at the popular Surrey eatery.
Lorraine Fisher, 34, a private investigator, asked anyone with any receipts from Pizza Express Woking from the last 20 years or so to get in touch, because they may be of interest.
Maxwell, 58, is currently being held in a New York jail awaiting a court appearance this week. She has previously denied all the accusations against her.
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A man is missing, presumed drowned after trying to use his new rowing machine on the River Wensum in Norfolk.
Bubba Spuckler, 37, had purchased the machine last week because he wanted to get fit and impress his sister.
But police say things went badly wrong when Spucker carried his rowing machine into the river near Fakenham and tried to sit on it.
Eyewitness Lorraine Fisher, 34, said: “At first I thought he was flytipping. But he walked into the river, sat astride the machine and then promptly sank without trace.
“I and another man who was walking his dog waded in to try and save him, but he was gone.
“We found the rowing machine, though.”
Mr Spuckler’s rowing machine which was fished out of the River Wensum
Mr Spuckler, who lives nearby with his sister and their seven children, is no stranger to fitness incidents.
Only last week, he got lost on a spin bike.
A police spokesman confirmed: “Our teams have been looking for a 34-year-old local male who tried to use a rowing machine in the river.
“Sadly, our search had to be called off last night with no sign of the man.”
