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Watchdog says Met has not learned from failures in Stephen Port case

They're warning 'history could repeat itself' if officers don't grasp basic standards of investigation Police could be missing murders because they are still failing to investigate deaths properly nearly a decade after the blunders in catching serial killer Stephen Port, a watchdog has warned. The risk of homicides not being identified by the Metropolitan Police is “way higher than it should be”, with some officers admitting they are relying on “luck” to

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Sport

Stars stalwart insists gating has to improve

King's Lynn’s Danish racer Thomas Jorgensen says the team’s gating simply has to improve – in order to avoid “embarrassing” results such as last Monday.The Stars were humiliated 56-34 on their own track in the KO Cup by a Sheffield side who simply love the Adrian Flux Arena, but the hosts did not make life easy for themselves.With tricky track conditions, making fast starts was of paramount importance, and it

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Local News

‘We’re all devastated’: Woman’s warning to dog owners after pet is put down following attack

*Warning: Graphic images below*A woman whose Shih Tzu had to be put down days after being attacked by another dog has warned others to be vigilant.Sally Black, of Gaywood, said her parents were walking 15-year-old Daisy at a caravan park at Bawsey on Saturday morning, when they saw a man with four Jack Russells.Daisy the Shih Tzu was 15 years old. Picture: Sally Black“The man made a noise and one

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Care home residents enjoy virtual ghost tour

Residents at a Lynn care home have gone on a ghost tour through the town’s streets – without leaving the comfort of their home.They packed into the cinema room at Goodwins Hall, run by Athena Care Homes, for the virtual walk hosted by The Original King’s Lynn Ghost Tour.The real-life tour starts out at the Saturday Market Place and takes guests on a two-mile route through to the Tuesday Market

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Sport

Defeat for Lynn Ladies

A determined Wroxham Women put home advantage to good use as King’s Lynn Town Ladies mini unbeaten run came to a run on Sunday.The Linnets suffered a 2-0 reverse at a rain-soaked Trafford Park.Head coach JP said after the game: “It’s easy to get caught up in the emotion of losing a derby but we have to remember how far we have come in the last five weeks.“Poor conditions, a

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National News

Jerry Springer dies aged 79

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National News

Ramsdale wont give up on Arsenal title dream

Aaron Ramsdale claims Arsenal will not give up on their title dream despite Wednesday’s shattering loss at Manchester City. The Premier League leaders crashed to a 4-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium to lose control of a title race they have dominated for most of the season. City’s emphatic victory took the champions within two points of the Gunners at the top and, with two games in hand, Pep Guardiola’s

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National News

Gambling firms to face compulsory levy in long awaited White Paper plans

Gambling companies are to be forced to step up checks on punters “to better protect even those unable to afford small losses” under plans to tackle addiction in the biggest shake-up of the industry’s regulations in 15 years. Plans also include maximum stakes for online slot machines of between £2 and £15 for all customers subject to consultation and a new statutory levy which will see gambling companies required to fund more

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National News

Rail strikes announced for day of FA Cup Final

Manchester City and Manchester United fans are facing serious travel disruption for the FA Cup final after train drivers announced fresh strikes in a long-running row over pay. Aslef rejected a “risible” four per cent pay offer from the 16 train companies it remains in dispute with and announced union members will walk out on May 12 and 31 and then June 3 when Wembley hosts the all-Manchester final. The

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