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SANEX ADVERT BANNED FOR REINFORCING RACIAL STEREOTYPES

A Sanex advert has been pulled after regulators ruled it implied white skin was superior by depicting Black skin as cracked and itchy while showing white skin as smooth.

BODY FOUND IN RIVER THAMES BELIEVED TO BE MISSING CLAPHAM CHEMICAL ATTACK SUSPECT ABDUL SHOKOOR EZEDI

A body found in the River Thames is believed to be missing Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Shokoor Ezedi. A manhunt was launched after Ezedi targeted a mother and her two daughters with a 'corrosive substance' in Clapham on 31 January.
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UK COUNCIL TAX SET TO RISE TO MAXIMUM AMOUNT

Nearly all councils are planning to raise council tax by the maximum amount permitted without holding a referendum, as a crisis in local authority funding occurs.
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GOVERNMENT CRACKS DOWN ON BANING PHONES IN SCHOOLS INCLUDING PLANS WHICH ALLOW TEACHERS TO SEARCH PUPILS BAGS FOR PHONES

Under a new initiative announced by Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, teachers are instructed to search students for mobile phones. The Education Secretary aims to shift the norms regarding children using phones in school.
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INVESTIGATION REVEALS 'CULTURAL BIAS' AS THE REASON FOR PREGNANT BLACK WOMAN'S TRAGIC DEATH

An investigation into the death of a pregnant black woman at Liverpool Women's Hospital has uncovered alarming instances of cultural bias and stereotyping affecting the care she received.
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MAYOR OF LONDON ANNOUNCES £6.3 MILLION REVAMP OF LONDON OVERGROUND LINES INCLUDING RENAMING LINES TO 'LIONESS' AND ‘WINDRUSH’

The London Overground has unveiled its revamp of the line introducing six new names and colours for its branches, based on London's rich history and culture. This revamp, costing £6.3 million, marks one of the most significant alterations to the capital's Tube map and aims to enhance the network's navigability.
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#90SBABYSHOW AND PK HUMBLE FACE BACKLASH OVER INSENSITIVE COMMENTS OVER CONGO

Well known urban podcast #90sbabyshow is currently facing major backlash after the trio Fred Santana, Temi Alchemy and VP along with guest, #Pkhumble were seen laughing hysterically a couple times after an insensitive joke was made about the country and people of Congo, by British Nigerian Actor, Tom Moutchi who had called in.
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WOMAN IN A WHEELCHAIR LEFT TO 'CRAWL' UP STAIRS AT LONDON STATION

Wheelchair user and content creator, Jennie Barry, was left to 'crawl' up a large flight of stairs after a lift was out of order in Dalston Junction. Staff members did not assist Jennie up the stairs, and even laughed after it was announced the lift was repaired shortly as Jennie had carried herself up to the very top.
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WIGAN WOMAN CAUGHT POLICE WATCHING NETFLIX IN HER HOME WHILE ON DUTY

A woman caught two police officers on camera in her home watching Netflix and lifting weights during an emergency search for her amidst a mental health crisis that resulted in her going missing. The officers were responding to a report that the woman went missing after the ambulance service raised the alarm about her welfare, calling the police for backup.
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MAN ARRESTED AFTER WOMAN DIES IN ESSEX DOG ATTACK

A man has been arrested after a woman died from a dog attack in Jaywick, Essex. The attack took place just after 4pm on Saturday when the victim was mauled by two dogs. Although the breeds of the dogs are not yet known, a 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous dog offences.
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