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EQUALITIES MINISTER SAYS TRANS WOMEN SHOULD USE MALE TOILETS ACCORDING TO THEIR 'BIOLOGICAL SEX'

Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson has said that access to public facilities such as toilets should be determined by a person’s biological sex, aligning with a recent UK Supreme Court ruling. Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Phillipson stood firm that the court’s judgment was “clear” in stating that services and spaces should be used in accordance with biological sex. While she did not directly state that trans women should use men’s toilets, she reiterated the legal interpretation: “The ruling is clear.”

NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 'GENERATES £396 MILLION FOR THE ECONOMY'

The Notting Hill Carnival will “boost the economy by £396 million” according to a study commissioned by the Voice Newspaper.
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FROM THE STREETS TO THE KITCHEN: PECKHAM LOCAL’S INSPIRING CULINARY JOURNEY

Nathaniel Mortley, also known as Natty Can Cook, has transformed his life from a troubled past into a promising culinary career. After being stabbed at 16 and serving time at HMP Brixton, he discovered his passion for cooking through the Clink charity’s rehabilitation programme. Now, Mortley is taking on a permanent residency at the Greyhound Pub in Peckham, where he’s serving up Caribbean-inspired dishes with a French twist. Mortley’s journey is not just about his love for food but also about giving back to the community, as he plans to launch a charity to help others in need of a second chance. His story is a powerful example of resilience and the transformative power of opportunity.
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JERMAINE JENAS SACKED BY BBC OVER WORKPLACE BEHAVIOUR ALLEGATIONS

Jermaine Jenas, former footballer and presenter for "The One Show" and "Match of the Day," has been dismissed by the BBC following complaints regarding his workplace conduct. The BBC terminated Jenas's contract earlier this week after allegations involving inappropriate digital communications were raised.
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GOVERNMENT ACTIVATES EMERGENCY MEASURES TO EASE PRISON OVERCROWDING IN NORTHERN ENGLAND

The UK government has activated "Operation Early Dawn," an emergency measure to address prison overcrowding in Northern England. Defendants will be held in police cells until prison spaces are available. The initiative, covering regions like Yorkshire, Manchester, and Merseyside, was triggered by a surge in sentences following recent riots. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended the decision, blaming a lack of prison capacity inherited from the previous government.
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BRITISH MUM DIES DURING BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT IN TURKEY: FAMILY LEFT WITH QUESTIONS

Kaydell Brown, a 38-year-old mother of two from Sheffield, tragically died during cosmetic surgery in Istanbul. After being lured by cut-price offers and aggressive marketing from Clinic Expert, Kaydell underwent a “Mummy MOT” procedure, including a Brazilian butt lift, but never recovered. Her sister Leanne, who was with her in Turkey, was shocked to find parts of Kaydell's organs missing when her body was returned to the UK. The clinic has denied responsibility, stating no organ trauma was found.
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MOTHER OF HANNAH JACOBS, 13, WHO DIED AFTER COSTA COFFEE HOT CHOCOLATE DRINK SPEAKS OUT ABOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING

The mother of a 13-year-old who died after drinking a single sip of a Costa Coffee hot chocolate has heavily criticised food and drink outlets for treating allergy training as a "tick box exercise.
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MOTHER WHO HAD SEX WITH TWO 13-YEAR-OLD SCHOOLBOYS IN HER SON'S BEDROOM JAILED FOR FOUR YEARS

A mother has been jailed for four years after having sexual intercourse with two 13-year-olds in her son's bedroom while he was at school.
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EMPLOYER WHO RAISED OVER £65,000 FOR MAN WHOSE CAR WAS SET ALIGHT DURING THE MIDDLESBOROUGH RIOTS WILL REFUND ALL DONATIONS

Well - wishers who donated more than £65,000 to a man whose car was set alight during last week’s riot in Middlesborough will now be refunded.
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BLACK FEMALE SOLDIER SPEAKS OUT ABOUT YEARS OF RACIAL ABUSE AND SEXUAL HARRASSMENT

A black female soldier who was the British Army poster girl for diversity has received an apology and a payout after being subjected to vile racist and sexist abuse.
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