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Alec Baldwins charges of involuntary manslaughter dismissed by prosecutors

It follows the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust in 2021 Charges of involuntary manslaughter against Alec Baldwin over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins have been formally dismissed by New Mexico prosecutors. Prosecutors said they were currently unable to proceed with the case, but the decision to dismiss the charges did not “absolve Mr Baldwin of criminal culpability”. The Hollywood actor had faced two counts of

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National News

Dominic Raab battles on as Rishi Sunak mulls whether to sack his deputy over bullying claims

The PM received the report on Thursday morning, but is yet to deliver his verdict Dominic Raab is determined to battle on as Rishi Sunak ponders whether to sack the Deputy Prime Minister after receiving a report into whether he bullied officials. After being accused of “dither”, the Prime Minister was taking a second day to determine whether he will kick Mr Raab out of his Cabinet as he reviews senior lawyer Adam Tolley

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National News

Ofsted chief inspector refuses to drop one word assessments for schools

Amanda Spielman says the gradings, which range from outstanding to inadequate, are 'integral' to the school system Ofsted’s chief inspector has refused to drop “one-word assessments” despite calls from teachers across the country for the ratings to be abolished. Amanda Spielman described the gradings, which range from “outstanding” to “inadequate”, as “integral” to the school system. Pressure is mounting on the schools watchdog in England after unions threatened legal action because Ofsted is

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Sport

Who will be title Kings of the West, Heacham or Downham?

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

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Sport

Oxford test for young Linnets in National Cup

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

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Sport

Ingoldisthorpe recognised before final league fixture

Ingoldisthorpe were presented with their second league trophy in as many seasons as they played their final fixture of the season against Terrington.Many would argue that the decisive game of the season was Thorpe’s 1-0 home victory over Heacham Reserves who held the momentum at that point of the season.Ever since that fixture in February, Ingoldisthorpe have been faultless in the league and were crowned champions with a 3-0 win

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Sport

Burnham horse trials go ahead despite torrential rain

Torrential rain played its part at this year’s FEI Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International Horse Trials.Organisers were forced to cancel a number of classes/sections as the weather threw up some new challenges before the North Norfolk climate delivered a brighter day on the Sunday.With the show jumping moved on to the dressage field and the Alec Lochore designed cross country courses looking great, the stage was set for some top-class

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Sport

Ladies make it three wins on the spin

King’s Lynn Town Ladies showed a different side as their dogged determination saw them claim another three points in their ERWFL Premier Division fixture against Bowers and Pitsea.The ladies ground out a valuable 2-1 victory to move themselves away from the bottom of the table.Match winner Jodie Hopkins said: “We did not have the best of performances in the first half and we got a right rollicking in the half-time

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Local News

These are the roads which will be closed or restricted during 10K run

A number of roads in Lynn town centre will be closed or have restricted access when a 10K run returns next Sunday.Thousands of runners will be descending on the town on April 30 for the return of the area's biggest road running event, the Recipharm GEAR 10K.Organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, in partnership with West Norfolk Council, event organisers are now advising runners, spectators, residents and visitors that

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Three West Norfolk pools recognised with water quality accreditation

Alive West Norfolk has become Norfolk’s first leisure company to receive accreditation for its pools.The company has been accredited with a nationally recognised standard for pool water treatment and quality at three of their swimming pools by the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG).The award has only been handed out to 30 sites across the country, with Alive being three of them.Three Alive West Norfolk pools are the first in

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