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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.

LEGENDARY DJ AND PRESENTER TREVOR NELSON CONFIRMS BREAK FROM WORK DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS

Veteran BBC broadcaster Trevor Nelson has revealed that he is temporarily stepping away from his professional commitments as he focuses on his health. The respected Radio 2 and Radio 1Xtra presenter shared the news with fans on social media after undergoing a series of medical tests. While he did not disclose specific details about his condition, Nelson said his priority is recovery and returning to full health.
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ARMED POLICE GIVEN UNEXPECTED LIFT BY PASSING VAN DRIVER DURING CHASE

A passing van driver has been praised after stopping to help armed police officers chasing a suspect through Kent. Body worn footage captured the remarkable moment the motorist offered one officer a lift, helping police continue the pursuit before later joking that the experience had been "quite exhilarating".
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VIEWERS QUESTION TOMMY ROBINSON'S REPEATED SNIFFING AND FIDGETING DURING INTERVIEW

Tommy Robinson's appearance on an interview with Australian presenter Karl Stefanovic has sparked widespread speculation online after viewers noticed repeated sniffing, fidgeting and nose rubbing throughout the conversation. The footage has fuelled debate across social media, with some suggesting drug use, while others insisted there could be innocent explanations.
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24 JUNE BECOMES UK'S HOTTEST EVER JUNE DAY AS TEMPERATURES HIT 35.7C

Britain has recorded its hottest June day since records began, with temperatures soaring to 35.7C and surpassing a record that had stood for decades. The milestone came as a major heatwave swept across the country, prompting health warnings, travel disruption and concerns that temperatures could climb even higher.
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EX-DRILL RAPPER YONAS GIRMA FOUND NOT GUILTY OF MURDER AFTER 2020 STABBING OF MORRISSON’S BROTHER

Former drill rapper Yonas Girma, also known as TY From The Wyld, has been found not guilty of murder and manslaughter charges linked to the fatal stabbing of Stephen Morrisson. Fellow rapper Ellis Heather, known as Rack5, was found guilty of murder.
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LONDON ROCKED WITH THUNDERSTORMS AND FLASH FLOODINGS OVERNIGHT

London was hit by a dramatic overnight thunderstorm that unleashed thousands of lightning strikes, torrential rain, and widespread flooding across parts of the capital. The intense storm system moved through the city during the early hours of Tuesday morning, surprising many residents and forecasters alike. Thunder rumbled across London for several hours, while heavy downpours left roads submerged and disrupted transport services.
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SIR KEIR STARMER RESIGNS AS PRIME MINISTER

Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as Prime Minister following mounting pressure from Labour MPs, paving the way for Andy Burnham to become the party's next leader and potentially Britain's next Prime Minister. The dramatic announcement comes less than two years after Starmer led Labour to a historic general election victory, marking a remarkable fall from power for the man who returned the party to government in 2024.
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UK FACES RECORD BREAKING HEAT AS TEMPERATURES SOAR TO 38C

The United Kingdom is preparing for what forecasters say could become one of the most intense June heatwaves on record, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 38C in parts of the country during the coming week. The Met Office has issued expanded extreme heat warnings as meteorologists monitor conditions that could challenge long-standing temperature records.
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SCOTTISH MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGED ATTACK ON MUSLIMS

A 36-year-old man has been charged following a series of violent incidents across Edinburgh that left five people injured and sparked widespread condemnation from political leaders and community groups. Police Scotland confirmed that the suspect was charged in connection with multiple incidents that occurred on Friday evening. A report has been submitted to prosecutors, and the accused is expected to appear in court at a later date.
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