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Leah Williamson set to miss World Cup as Arsenal confirm ACL injury

England captain Leah Williamson will miss this summer’s World Cup after rupturing her anterior cruciate knee ligament. Arsenal confirmed the worst fears around the injury the 26-year-old suffered during Wednesday’s Women’s Super League defeat by Manchester United. The Gunners said in a statement: “Leah will now begin a period of rehabilitation and is set for an extended spell on the sidelines. She will undergo surgery in due course. “Everyone at

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Local News

Minor injuries reported after two-car crash on A149

Part of a major Lynn road was blocked yesterday evening following a two-car crash.Police responded to reports of the collision on the A149 between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Knights Hill roundabouts at 5.19pm.A spokesperson for Norfolk Police said minor injuries were reported following the crash.The A149 in Lynn between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Knights Hill roundabouts. Picture: Google MapsThey said the road was blocked, with the incident cleared

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National News

Dominic Raab resigns from Cabinet following bullying probe

The Deputy Prime Minister says he promised to step down if the findings showed any bullying whatsoever Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has quit Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet following the conclusion of an inquiry into bullying allegations. Mr Sunak received the report from senior lawyer Adam Tolley KC’s investigation on Thursday and had been considering the findings since. In a resignation letter to the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister said:

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Sport

Victory helps Stars ease outside noise on social media

King’s Lynn co-promoter Dale Allitt says internal, self-appointed pressure has proved to be of far more significance than noises from outside.Allitt and his colleagues had to ride out a social media storm following a disastrous first week of the season which saw the MacInnes Stars fall to heavy defeats at both Wolverhampton and Sheffield.In mitigation, Wolves then thumped Belle Vue at home by an even greater margin in their next

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National News

My blue tick has passed away Twitter users mourn removal of legacy checkmarks

They're now only available to users who pay for them Legacy blue ticks have been removed from Twitter as the social media site continues its push to drive more people towards signing up for Twitter Blue. Twitter Verified tweeted that legacy verified checkmarks would be removed from the site on April 20, with the main way of getting a blue tick being to sign up for Twitter Blue, with an £8 monthly fee for those based in

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National News

Erik ten Hag not happy with Man Uniteds unacceptable lack of fight and desire

His side crashed out of the Europa League last night Erik ten Hag says Manchester United let the fans down with their “unacceptable” lack of fight and desire in Thursday’s humiliating Europa League exit to Sevilla. Last week the Red Devils threw away a commanding quarter-final lead as late Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire own goals saw the first leg end in a chaotic 2-2 draw. But United wilted rather than rallied in the return

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National News

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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