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Labours latest attack hits Tories on rapist sentencing

Labour has accused the Conservatives of handing nearly 4,000 rapists “shockingly short” jail terms, as the party continued to attack personally Rishi Sunak’s handling of sentencing. Sir Keir Starmer’s party was defying criticism over claims in its attack adverts that the Prime Minister does not think child sex abusers should go to prison. Shadow attorney general Emily Thornberry defended the campaign as she said the many critics, including those who

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Archbishop to deliver Easter warning to oppressive rulers

The Archbishop of Canterbury will use his Easter sermons to warn that “those who oppress and subjugate others will face divine justice”. Justin Welby will tell Canterbury Cathedral that while “cruel and oppressive rulers” may look as though they are only becoming stronger, they will “vanish”. The sermons will take place at 8.10am and 11am. “Cruel and oppressive rulers might look as though they only get stronger,” he will say.

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Sport

Heacham in seventh heaven at Holland

Heacham moved a step closer to an eighth successive promotion after a stunning 10-minute barrage that destroyed hosts Holland this afternoon.Striker Fletcher Toll continued his recent goalscoring spree with a first half treble to take his recent tally to nine goals in three games as the league leaders won 7-1 on their travels at Holland.Goals from Fletcher Toll (2), John Flanagan and Charlie Royle saw the Magpies lead 4-0 inside

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Local News

The sun comes out for students in production of Annie

Students got the acting bug as they took to the stage in a musical production of Annie Jr.On the evenings of Thursday, March 23 and Friday 24, performers from Year 7-12 at King Edward VII Academy (KES), entertained audiences with the classic rags to riches tale of orphan Annie.The production is appropriate for the age group performing and was accompanied by professional sound and lighting.Students performed Annie Jr in their

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New estate agent offers ‘personal experience’

A new estate agents has opened in West Norfolk that promises a personal touch to potential sellers and buyers.Andrew Muskett Estate Agents has officially launched this month and covers areas within a 30-mile radius of the Lynn area.Andrew is an experienced estate agent and has 29 years of expertise. Starting off as a trainee in Ely, he has worked in East Anglia and London.Andrew Muskett (63361252)For the past five years,

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New court date set for man charged with six offences – including two assaults

A man accused of committing six offences, including two assaults, will appear in court next month.Jack Taylor, 28, formerly of the Gaywood area in Lynn, was due to appear at the town's magistrates' court on Thursday.He has been charged with two counts of assault by beating, one of using threatening words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, one of using threatening words or behaviour with intent to provoke unlawful violence

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Men to play 72-hole golf match for charity

Four friends are taking on the "longest golf day" to raise money for a cancer charity.Rob Turner, Brad Clarke, Joshua Hodgson and Connor Pullen decided to find a way to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support after a number of their family members have been affected by cancer in some way.In the end, the group decided to challenge themselves by doing a 72 hole golf course in one day at

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Sport

Linnets boss dishes out praise after making a winning start

King's Lynn Town interim boss Mark Hughes was quick to dish out the praise after making a winning start to his managerial career with a 4-1 victory over Kettering Town at The Walks.Goals from Ben Stephens and Gold Omotayo either side of half-time began the rout before Omotayo netted a second and Adam Crowther added a fourth as the Poppies capitulated in spectacular fashion in the second half.As first days

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