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MOTHER JAILED FOR NINE AND A HALF YEARS FOR MANSLAUGHTER OF THREE-MONTH-OLD DAUGHTER

Nazli Merthoca, 24, from East Ham, east London, has been sentenced to nine years and six months in prison after being found guilty of the manslaughter of her three-month-old daughter, Kaylani Kalanzi, who suffered catastrophic injuries.

IPSWICH SIXTH FORM STUDENT ACHIEVES HIGHEST A LEVEL LAW GRADE IN THE COUNTRY

Nigerian-born Abiola Abidoye, an eighteen-year-old student from Ipswich, has captured national attention after securing the highest A-Level score in law across the United Kingdom. The gifted scholar, a pupil at One Sixth Form College, earned A* grades in all four of his chosen subjects—mathematics, further mathematics, law, and physics—cementing his reputation as an outstanding all-rounder.
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UK PRICE OF WEIGHT LOSS DRUG MOUNJARO TO RISE BY UP TO 170% NEXT MONTH

The UK cost of Mounjaro, used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, will soar by up to 170% from next month, though NHS patients will not be affected.
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MAN JAILED FOR TEN YEARS AFTER STEPPING IN FRONT OF TRAIN WITH TODDLER

A 28-year-old Glasgow man, Frederick Danquah, has received a 10-year prison sentence following his conviction for attempting to murder a two-year-old child by stepping in front of a train with him. Danquah brought the toddler to east Glasgow railway station, Garrowhill station, in July 2023. Danquah placed the small child on his shoulders before stepping into the path of an oncoming train which ultimately struck them both.
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LONDON VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT CLOSED AFTER HEALTH INSPECTORS FIND DOG MEAT IN FREEZER

Pho Na in Old Kent Road, Southwark, which once boasted a 4.6 rating was recently closed after dog meat labelled "goat wrapped in leaves" was found in its freezer during a health inspection. The claimed “goat meat” was sent away for further testing, with final analysis revealing the innocuous meat was in fact, dog meat. 
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CONSERVATIVES SAY NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL ‘SHOULD BE RUN BY CITY HALL AND BE TICKETED’

The City Hall Conservative group argues that the Greater London Authority must take over the organisation of the two-million-strong Notting Hill Carnival this Bank Holiday to secure safety, structure and funding. They propose ticketing linked to billing addresses, capacity limits, alternative funding, and even relocation to ensure the future viability of this iconic community celebration.
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BEMI OROJUOGUN, AKA 'BUS AUNTIE', DEBUTS HER BURBERRY AD COLLABORATION

In a move as unexpected as it is delightful, Burberry has cast TikTok’s beloved Bus Auntie, Bemi Orojuogun, as the face of its “Back to the City” campaign, offering a playful yet elegant homage to London’s spirit and heritage, guided by creative director Daniel Lee, complete with castmates, original soundtrack and a moving double-decker bus setting.
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NHS ADMIN WHO STOLE £80K FOR ONLINE LOVER IN NIGERIA AVOIDS JAIL

A 63-year-old NHS admin worker who stole £80,000 to send to her online boyfriend in Nigeria has been handed a suspended prison sentence, along with community service and mental health treatment.
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BLACK OWNED SOUTH LONDON PUB UNDER THREAT AS YOUNG'S GASTRO PUB BUYS ITS LAND

A much-loved South London pub and cultural hub is facing an uncertain future after pub giant Young’s acquired the building’s freehold. Owner Clement Ogbonnaya — founder of The Village People pub group, which also operates the celebrated Prince of Peckham — first sounded the alarm on July 28 in an Instagram video that quickly went viral. In it, he revealed he had been given what he described as an “unreal” deadline to buy the freehold from an unnamed pub company.
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KEMI BADENOCH RECALLS CONFRONTING CHEATING CLASSMATE AS A TEEN

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has revealed how, as a teenager, she openly accused a classmate of cheating during an exam — a move that ultimately led to his expulsion. In an in-depth interview with the BBC’s Amol Rajan, Badenoch said she was “about 14 or 15” when she stood up mid-test and declared, “He’s cheating — he’s the one doing it.” The accused pupil was later expelled.‍
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