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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.

PASSENGER ACCUSES JET2 OF DISCRIMINATION AFTER ALLEGED REFUSAL OF SEVERAL PEOPLE OF COLOUR

A passenger took to social media after alleging that airline Jet2 refused boarding to several people from ethnic minority backgrounds. The passenger, who was due to fly back to the UK from Gran Canaria, claimed he was refused boarding because he had been filming. However, he said he was unsure why the other passengers were refused, alleging that those denied boarding all appeared to be people of colour and Muslims.
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INQUIRY FINDS ENGLAND'S SCHOOL SYSTEM IS FAILING WHITE WORKING CLASS PUPILS

An independent inquiry has concluded that England's education system is failing many white working class children, warning that longstanding inequalities continue to limit opportunities. The report argues that poor educational outcomes are driven by a combination of poverty, underinvestment and wider social issues, rather than ability or aspiration.
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MILLIONS OF IPHONE USERS COULD RECEIVE £77 COMPENSATION FROM APPLE

Millions of UK Apple customers could be in line for compensation after a £3 billion legal claim against the technology giant was given the go ahead. Consumer group Which? alleges Apple unfairly pushed users towards its iCloud storage service, leaving many paying subscription fees they otherwise may not have incurred.
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VIRAL TUBE STAIRCASE ROW SPARKS BACKLASH AFTER ELDERLY WOMAN BLOCKED FROM USING HANDRAIL

A video showing a disagreement between a young man and an elderly woman on a London Underground staircase has gone viral, prompting widespread criticism online. The clip, which was originally shared on TikTok before reportedly being removed, has divided opinion, with many viewers condemning the man’s actions and defending the woman.
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MAN ARRESTED AND FIVE IN NEED OF MEDICAL TREATMENT AFTER CAR HITS PEDESTRIANS IN EALING BROADWAY

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle collided with several pedestrians in west London before leaving the scene, according to police. The incident occurred on Ealing Broadway in West London at approximately 2.30pm on Saturday, prompting a major emergency response and road closures across the area.
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GREAT GRANDMOTHER, 79, BANNED FOR LIFE FROM EVERY SAINSBURY'S AFTER BEING 'RUDE' TO STAFF

A 79-year-old great-grandmother has spoken of her shock after being permanently banned from every Sainsbury’s and Argos store in the UK following an altercation with staff at her local branch. Retired customer service worker Rita Seymour, from Hook, Hampshire, claims she was unfairly treated during a visit to her local supermarket and insists she did nothing to justify the lifetime ban.
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TOMMY ROBINSON RESPONDS TO SCEPTICS QUESTIONING HIS BEHAVIOUR IN RECENT INTERVIEW

Tommy Robinson has hit back at online critics after viewers questioned his behaviour during a controversial podcast interview with Australian television presenter Karl Stefanovic. The interview, which has since been removed from its original platform, sparked widespread discussion online after clips began circulating across social media.
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PRINCE WILLIAM'S NET WORTH TOPS £1 BILLION, MAKING HIM RICHER THAN KING CHARLES

Prince William has officially become wealthier than his father, King Charles III, following the release of the latest Sovereign Grant financial accounts. The Prince of Wales is now estimated to have a net worth of approximately £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion), largely due to his inheritance of the Duchy of Cornwall when Charles ascended to the throne in 2022.
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MOHAMMED FAHIR AMAAZ JAILED FOR THREE AND A HALF YEARS FOR ASSUALTING TWO FEMALE OFFICERS

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison after being found guilty of assaulting two female police officers and a member of the public during a violent incident at Manchester Airport. Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, from Rochdale, was convicted of common assault and two counts of actual bodily harm following a four-week trial at Liverpool Crown Court. The offences stemmed from an altercation that took place at a Starbucks inside the airport in July 2024.
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