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‘If you’re taking him you’re taking me as well,’ woman said to police after partner arrested

“Irate” was the word a prosecutor used to describe a woman’s mood while her partner was being arrested.Emilija Jankauskaite, 20, of Walpole Road in Lynn, appeared at the town’s magistrates’ court on Thursday where she pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly.It comes after an incident which happened in the early hours of March 25, when Jankauskaite’s partner was kicked out of Mojito nightclub in Lynn and was seen punching shop entrances outside.The incident took place on Broad Street inRead More

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‘He ended up as a very addicted young person’ says solicitor of man in court for having over £300 worth of cocaine

A man who “got in the wrong crowd” as a teenager admitted to having more than £300 worth of cocaine hid behind a sofa.Benjamin Bayfield, 20, admitted to having class A and class B drugs in his possession and was subsequently sent to Lynn’s Magistrates’ Court to receive his punishment.Prosecutor Colette Harper outlined the case to magistrates on Thursday and said that on May 29, 2022, police conducted a search at a property in Fakenham.Bayfield admitted to having cocaine andRead More

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National News

Hunt warns fellow Tories about declinism

The Chancellor has urged Conservatives “not to talk ourselves down” as he warned that creating an “inaccurate narrative” about Britain could make it into a reality. Jeremy Hunt said he had noticed an “insidious declinism” creeping in among “those who used to be optimists like me” when it came to topics such as Brexit and UK economic performance. It follows a week of blue-on-blue attacks in which Tories, including Home Secretary Suella Braverman, former business secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg and formerRead More

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National News

Schools concern over AI

Schools are “bewildered” by the rate of change in artificial intelligence (AI) and believe it is moving “far too quickly” for government alone to provide the advice that is needed, leading head teachers have warned. Their comments come after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said “guardrails” are to be put in place to maximise the benefits of AI while minimising the risks to society. Mr Sunak said the UK’s regulation must evolve alongside the rapid advance of AI, with threats includingRead More

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Menopause pills restricted due to UK shortage

Ministers have moved to restrict the dispensing of a medicine used to treat the symptoms of menopause due to shortages being experienced in Britain. The UK Government issued a serious shortage protocol (SSP) for Utrogestan 100mg capsules on Friday. It means pharmacists will be able to dispense a maximum of two months’ supply per prescription in a bid to ensure women who use the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can continue to access treatment. According to the Department of Health andRead More

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Sport

West Norfolk fighter ready for next test in the ring

Tommy Fletcher is confident he will deliver his best performance yet when he returns to the ring at the famous York Hall, in London, next month.The Hockwold cum Wilton resident boasts a perfect 4-0 record since turning professional in July last year.Fletcher continued his winning start to life in the pro ranks with a comfortable points victory against Darryl Sharp at the OVO Arena Wembley in January.Cruiserweight Tommy Fletcher who steps back into the ring next monthAnd the 21-year-old cruiserweightRead More

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National News

More than 5000 households made homeless after Section 21 evictions

Thousands of households were receiving homeless duties after a “no-fault” eviction at the end of last year, new figures show. The Government has announced Section 21 – commonly known as no-fault – evictions would be abolished as part of the Renters’ (Reform) Bill. New figures from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, show 5,120 households were given homelessness duties in the last three months of 2022 after being served with a Section 21 notice. This was down slightlyRead More

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National News

Terrorist admits plotting Hyde Park attack

A 21-year-old terrorist has admitted plotting a gun attack in London’s Hyde Park. Edward Little planned to buy a gun to kill a Christian preacher and her camera crew at Speakers’ Corner as well as any police or soldiers in the area at the time, it was alleged. He was on his way into London in a taxi with thousands of pounds in cash when he was stopped and arrested last September 23. Earlier this year, he denied preparing toRead More

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National News

Ukraines president to join G7 summit

Volodymyr Zelensky is joining the G7 summit in Hiroshima in person as Rishi Sunak and allies seek to turn up the pressure on Russia. The Ukrainian president will attend the summit in Japan on Sunday, it is understood, as the Prime Minister warned Vladimir Putin “we’re not going away”. It will potentially bring Mr Zelensky into contact with India’s Narendra Modi and Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who have not opposed the invasion like their western allies. Mr ZelenskyRead More

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