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TEACHER JAILED FOR FOUR AND A HALF YEARS FOR SEXUALLY ABUSING 15 YEAR OLD SCHOOLBOY

A former teacher has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after admitting to sexually abusing a teenage boy while acting as his private tutor. Emily Drury, 26, appeared before Lincoln Crown Court after pleading guilty to five counts of sexual activity with a child. The offences took place between May and June last year when the boy, aged 15, was preparing for his GCSE examinations.

TEACHER JAILED FOR FOUR AND A HALF YEARS FOR SEXUALLY ABUSING 15 YEAR OLD SCHOOLBOY

A former teacher has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after admitting to sexually abusing a teenage boy while acting as his private tutor. Emily Drury, 26, appeared before Lincoln Crown Court after pleading guilty to five counts of sexual activity with a child. The offences took place between May and June last year when the boy, aged 15, was preparing for his GCSE examinations.
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DANIEL BOAKAYE, ALSO KNOWN AS DSAVV, JAILED FOR TEN MONTHS AFTER PRISON ESCAPE

A convicted robber who managed to escape lawful custody twice within a matter of days before fleeing to France has been handed an additional prison sentence. Daniel Boakye, 21, who performs under the rap name Dsavv, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court after admitting two counts of escaping lawful custody. The court heard that his dramatic attempts to evade authorities sparked an international manhunt before he was eventually located and arrested in Brittany, France.
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NIGERIA’S GLOBAL INFLUENCE SPARKS DEBATE AFTER WOMAN SAYS THE COUNTRY PUT AFRICA ON THE MAP

A TikTok creator has sparked debate after arguing that Nigeria deserves greater recognition for helping Africa gain global visibility, particularly through Afrobeats, film and culture. Speaking from her own experience as an African parent, Nana, known online as Tenara, praised Nigerian influence while acknowledging the wider contributions made by countries across the continent.
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INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED AFTER TWO CARS DELIBERATELY SET ALIGHT IN BIRMINGHAM

Police have launched an investigation after two cars were deliberately set alight outside a venue in Birmingham, with three men reportedly seen fleeing the area before driving away in a white Volkswagen Golf. No injuries have been reported, while officers are now reviewing CCTV and speaking to witnesses as enquiries continue into the incident.
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'LONDON WILL FACE CONSEQUENCES' RUSSIA WARNS UK AFTER BRITISH DRONES USED BY UKRAINE

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed Britain's unwavering support for Ukraine after Russia warned of potential repercussions following reports that British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian attacks inside Russian territory. Speaking on Tuesday, Burnham stressed that the United Kingdom would remain committed to Ukraine despite mounting pressure from Moscow.
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ONE DEAD MORE THAN 200 INFECTED IN SALMONELLA OUTBREAK

UK health officials have launched an investigation into a salmonella outbreak that has left one person dead and more than 200 people ill, with imported eggs emerging as the strongest potential link.
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DINA ASHER-SMITH MAKES HISTORY AS ONE OF EUROPEAN ATHLETICS' GREATEST EVER

British sprint star Dina Asher-Smith has become the joint-most successful athlete in European Athletics Championships history after winning her seventh gold medal in the women's 4x100m relay. 🇬🇧🏆
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FORMER CAMBRIDGE PROFESSOR JASON ARDAY FOUND DEAD AGED 41

Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday has died aged 41 after being found unresponsive at an address in Battersea, south London. His death comes days after he resigned from his academic position following allegations surrounding plagiarism, his qualifications and aspects of his professional history, with police saying the circumstances are not currently considered suspicious.
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SEVERE WILDFIRE ALERT ISSUED NATIONWIDE AS UK GOVERNMENT WARNS OF ‘VERY HIGH’ RISK

A severe wildfire warning has been issued as prolonged heat, dry conditions and recent fires increase the danger of flames spreading rapidly. The Government is urging people to avoid activities that could start fires, while an Emergency Alert is being sent across England and Wales as ministers introduce further measures to reduce the risk this weekend.
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