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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.”

QUEEN ELIZABETH II MEMORIAL COULD COST UP TO £46M, SPARKING DEBATE

A national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II is planned for St James's Park, London, with a provisional budget of up to £46 million. The government has invited leading artists, architects, and engineers to propose designs for the project, aiming to create a space for celebration and reflection. However, the use of public funds has drawn criticism, particularly from campaigners highlighting economic struggles
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PUBERTY BLOCKERS FOR UNDER-18s BANNED INDEFINITELY IN THE UK

The UK government has announced an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria, citing "unacceptable safety risks" and insufficient evidence for their use. Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized the need for caution while ensuring future care improvements for young transgender individuals through new gender identity services and clinical trials.
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DJ AG HAS BEEN CROWNED TIME'S OUT LONDONER OF THE YEAR 2024

Tottenham’s very own DJ AG has gone viral this year with his incredible sets.
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TEENAGER ON TRIAL FOR MURDER OF SCHOOLGIRL AFTER ROW OVER TEDDY BEAR

Hassan Sentamu, 18, is accused of fatally stabbing Elianne Andam, 15, in Croydon after an argument about a teddy bear exchange turned violent. The court heard that Sentamu, who denies murder citing autism as a factor, acted out of "white-hot anger" rather than diminished responsibility. The trial continues at the Old Bailey.
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MOTHER JAILED FOR HIDING DAUGHTER IN DRAWER FOR THREE YEARS IN HORRIFIC NEGLECT CASE

A mother in Cheshire has been sentenced to seven years and six months in prison after keeping her baby daughter hidden in a drawer for three years. The child, severely malnourished and deprived of daylight, was discovered by a visitor who heard her crying. The judge described the case as one of "living death" for the neglected girl, who is now slowly recovering.
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KIND - HEARTED DONORS RAISE ALMOST £30,000 TO HELP BRING BACK TEENAGER MARCUS FAKANA FROM DUBAI

Kind-hearted donors have raised almost £30,000 for a British teen who has been detained in Dubai after embarking on a holiday romance.
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WOMAN REVEALS HEARTACHE AFTER ACCIDENTALLY DISPOSING OF BOYFRIEND'S £569M BITCOIN FORTUNE

A woman recounts the moment she unwittingly threw away a hard drive containing her ex-boyfriend's 8,000 Bitcoin fortune, worth £569m today. James Howells, the hard drive owner, continues his fight to search a Newport landfill for the lost cryptocurrency, while his ex hopes this ordeal will finally bring closure.
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WOMAN WHO WON CIVIL SUIT AGAINST CONOR MCGREGOR FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SPEAKS OUT

A woman who accused Conor McGregor of assaulting her has spoken out outside court.
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BRITISH TOURIST, 18, FACES 20 YEARS IN DUBAI PRISON AFTER HOLIDAY ROMANCE WITH 17 YEAR OLD

An 18-year-old Briton, Marcus Fakana, faces a possible 20-year prison sentence in Dubai after being charged with having a relationship with a then-17-year-old girl during a family vacation. The Tottenham native was detained after police were alerted by the girl’s mother, who discovered their holiday romance through messages and photos on her daughter’s phone.
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