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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.

UK SET FOR THIRD HEATWAVE AS TEMPERATURES FORECAST TO HIT 30°

After what already feels like a relentless start to summer, the UK is bracing for another spell of scorching temperatures, with forecasters predicting a third heatwave could arrive as early as next week. While it is not expected to match June's record-breaking highs, temperatures could still exceed 30°C.
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HALIFAX TO DISAPPEAR FROM UK HIGH STREETS AFTER 173 YEARS

Lloyds Banking Group is set to retire the Halifax brand, bringing an end to the 173-year-old name that has long been a fixture of UK high streets.
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GABRIELLE CARRINGTON REPORTEDLY BREAKS SILENCE WITH FIRST SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS FROM PRISON

Gabrielle Carrington, 29, has reportedly shared a message from prison, thanking family, friends, and supporters who have continued to stand by her while she remains in custody awaiting trial. In a Snapchat post that has circulated online, Carrington expressed gratitude to those supporting her throughout the legal proceedings.
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INSIDE DAY TWO OF MICHAEL WARD TRIAL AS CREATOR BREAKS DOWN KEY EVIDENCE

As the trial involving actor Michael Ward continues, content creator Murad Murali has shared a breakdown of what was reportedly presented during the second day of proceedings. According to his account, the defense highlighted a series of messages and interactions between Ward and the complainant following the alleged incident, arguing that they support the position that the relationship was consensual.
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TURTLE BAY BRIXTON CLOSES DOWN AS COMPANY ANNOUNCES CLOSURES OF SEVERAL UK LOCATIONS

Turtle Bay has permanently closed its Brixton restaurant, marking another blow for one of South London's most recognisable high streets as the Caribbean-inspired chain continues to navigate a challenging period for the hospitality industry. The closure comes as the company pursues a restructuring plan that has also placed its Solihull, Walthamstow and Middlesbrough restaurants at risk, while a Swansea branch closed earlier this year.
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AGAIN?! UK WEATHER MAPS PREDICT EIGHT-DAY 'SCORCHING' HEAT WAVE IN JULY

The UK could be set for another prolonged spell of scorching weather, with some long-range forecasts suggesting parts of England may see temperatures climb as high as 41°C during an eight-day heatwave in July. While official forecasts continue to evolve, forecasters say the country is likely to experience another period of hot, settled conditions following June's record-breaking temperatures.
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CAROLINE FLACK'S BROTHER PAUL DIES SIX YEARS AFTER TV STAR'S DEATH

Tributes have been paid following the death of Paul Flack, the older brother of late TV presenter Caroline Flack, who has died aged 55.An inquest heard that Paul was found unresponsive at his home in Norwich on 21 June before later dying in hospital. A provisional post-mortem concluded his cause of death was cardiac arrest due to hanging.
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RAG'N'BONE MAN'S WIFE AVOIDS PRISON FOLLOWING CRASH THAT INJURED FAMILY

The wife of BRIT Award winning singer Rag'n'Bone Man, Zoe Graham, has been spared a prison sentence after causing a crash that left several members of a family injured and resulted in the death of a father weeks later. The court heard emotional evidence before handing down its decision.
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TRIAL BEGINS FOR ACTOR MICHAEL WARD ON RAPE CHARGES

Actor Micheal Ward has appeared in court accused of raping and sexually assaulting a woman he met at a New Year's party in east London, allegations he strongly denies. The 28-year-old actor is currently standing trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, where prosecutors allege the incidents took place after a fancy dress event hosted by Ward in the early hours of January 2, 2023.
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