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Womens groups call for urgent Met Police changes after Casey review

The Metropolitan Police have “nowhere to hide” after a “rats’ nest” of institutional misogyny was exposed by a damning report, women’s organisations have said. Centre for Women’s Justice (CWJ), Rape Crisis and the End Violence Against Women Coalition have called for urgent changes to the UK’s largest police service after a scathing review was published on Tuesday. Baroness Louise Casey’s review of the culture and standards in the force, commissioned after Sarah Everard was murdered by serving officer Wayne Couzens,Read More

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Sturgeon says leadership contest shouldnt restart after husband resigns

The two frontrunners to replace Nicola Sturgeon, and the First Minister herself, have said the SNP leadership contest does not have to be restarted. Calls had been made to restart the process after the resignation of chief executive Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, at the weekend, following a row over the party’s membership numbers. Speaking at an event hosted by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts (RSA) in London on Monday, the First Minister said she hadRead More

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Sport

Blind veteran from Swaffham off to World Championships

A former RAF serviceman from Swaffham is off to compete in the World Blind Golf Championships in South Africa.Blind veteran Danny Daniels, 85, will travel to Cape Town to represent England and Wales at the six-day competition which tees off on Saturday.Daniels, who is being supported by Blind Veterans UK, said: “I qualified for the World Blind Golf Championships just before Covid struck so I’ve been waiting three years for this trip. I’ll be playing against many other players fromRead More

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Weather forces Stars to delay press and practice

King’s Lynn Speedway have been forced to put Press and Practice back by a week due to the weather.The MacInnes Stars were due to launch their season at the Adrian Flux Arena today – however, with conditions unsuitable, it will now take place on Tuesday, March 28.Lynn are trying to make sure they in the best possible shape for the season ahead, which gets underway on March 30 when they entertain holders Sheffield in the first round of the KORead More

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Sport

Double treat for Fakenham horse racing fans

Fakenham racegoers flocked to the track on Cheltenham’s Gold Cup day to enjoy a seven-race card with every Cheltenham race beamed onto big screens from Prestbury Park.With a programme containing all the runners and riders at both venues and plenty of bookies doubling up on taking bets, there was virtually non-stop action throughout the afternoon.Top jockey Aidan Coleman had just one ride for trainer Charlie Longsdon in the fixture’s feature race, the Country Food Trust Silver Cup Hurdle over twoRead More

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National News

Headteacher plans to refuse Ofsted entry to school after Ruth Perry death

A headteacher is planning to refuse Ofsted inspectors entry to her school after the death of fellow school leader Ruth Perry. Ms Perry, who was head at Caversham Primary School in Reading, killed herself in January while waiting for an Ofsted report which gave her school the lowest possible rating, her family said. Flora Cooper, executive headteacher of the John Rankin Schools in nearby Newbury, Berkshire, tweeted on Monday: “I’ve just had the call. I’ve refused entry. “Doing this forRead More

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Sir David Attenborough plants tree to open woodland in honour of late Queen

Sir David Attenborough has planted an oak tree in honour of the late Queen to officially open a new Platinum Jubilee woodland in Richmond Park. The famed naturalist and TV presenter, 96, described Elizabeth II as a “great lover of trees” and “very fond” of the Royal Parks, and said the new wood was a fitting tribute to her memory. He shared a strong rapport with the late monarch and selected the English oak as his chosen tree himself. ItRead More

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Johnsons defence passed to MPs preparing to question him over partygate lies

Boris Johnson’s legal team has handed over to MPs his defence dossier seeking to rebut allegations he lied to Parliament with his partygate denials. Sources close to the former prime minister urged the Privileges Committee to make the evidence public “as soon as possible” ahead of his televised questioning on Wednesday. Mr Johnson’s written evidence is key to his political future because a finding that he committed a contempt of Parliament could lead to his suspension and a possible by-election.Read More

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Gino DAcampo quits Gordon Gino And Fred Road Trip amid contract complications

Gino D’Acampo has announced he has quit his popular road trip show with Gordon Ramsay and Fred Sirieix amid “stressful” contract discussions. The Italian celebrity chef, 46, said he would rather step back from the ITV show, Gordon, Gino And Fred: Road Trip, than affect his friendship with his co-stars as he values it “so much”. The food show sees the trio cook and try local cuisines as they travel through various countries including Italy, France, Scotland, the US andRead More

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