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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.

15-YEAR-OLD GIRL DIES AFTER SWIMMING INCIDENT AT SEASIDE BEACH

A 15-year-old girl from Cheshire has tragically died after getting into difficulty while swimming at Formby Beach during the recent heatwave, as the number of water related deaths across the UK continues to rise. Her death comes amid growing concern over a series of fatal incidents involving young people in open water.
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TWO MEN JAILED FOR FATAL HIGH-SPEED CRASH WHILE TAKING LAUGHING GAS

Two men who filmed themselves driving at speeds reaching 139mph while inhaling laughing gas from balloons have been jailed after causing a devastating crash that killed a man on his way to work. The pair were recorded racing through 30mph roads, running red lights and weaving through traffic moments before the fatal collision in Manchester.
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BROTHERS CLEARED OF ASSAULTING ARMED POLICE AS MANCHESTER AIRPORT TRIAL DROPPED

After two separate juries at Liverpool Crown Court failed to reach a verdict on whether Syed Hussain, 26, assaulted an armed police officer during a confrontation at Manchester Airport, prosecutors have now chosen not to pursue a third trial. The decision formally clears him of the allegation, bringing a long running and highly scrutinised case closer to its conclusion while other matters remain ongoing.
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DEBATE SPARKS OVER AGE GAP BETWEEN 38-YEAR-OLD MAN AND 25-YEAR-OLD WOMAN

The online debate surrounding a conversation between a 38 year old contestant and a 25 year old woman on Pop the Balloon UK has intensified, with the age gap becoming the centre of public scrutiny. A follow up discussion between the pair was released after the original episode drew backlash, prompting further questions about how men justify dating significantly younger women and whether such arguments are rooted in preference, biology or outdated beliefs.
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INQUEST CONFIRMS ‘NO THIRD PARTY INVOLVEMENT’ IN THE DROWNINGS OF SISTERS IN BRIGHTON

An inquest has confirmed that police are not treating the deaths of three sisters found in the sea off Brighton as suspicious, with senior officials stating there is no evidence of third party involvement in the tragedy.
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ELAINE THE PAIN TEARS UP OVER ABSENCE OF SUPPORT FOLLOWING SISTERS’ DEATHS AT SEA IN BRIGHTON

Social commentator Elaine the Pain has shared emotional reflections after travelling to Brighton to honour sisters Jane Veronica Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters, who were found dead at sea. Her visit left her heartbroken as she confronted the limited turnout, the quiet memorial site and what she felt was a wider lack of care for the deaths of Black women in the UK.
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RAISE THE COLOURS CO-FOUNDER BILLY ALLISON CHARGED WITH MURDER OF PUB OWNER

The founder of patriotic campaign group Raise the Colours has appeared in court charged with murder following a fatal altercation at a cocktail bar in Lichfield. Billy Allison, 36, from Solihull in the West Midlands, is accused of killing popular pub landlord Matt O’Gara and seriously injuring another man during an alleged fight at Ricco and Loren cocktail bar on Sunday evening.
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MAMA DRAMA PODCAST HOSTS OPEN UP ABOUT FEELING TURNED ON WHEN BREASTFEEDING

The hosts of the Mama Drama Podcast, Shellz and Leesh, have come under fire online after a candid discussion about breastfeeding left many social media users shocked and divided. During the episode, the pair opened up about their personal experiences with breastfeeding and the physical sensations involved, with some of their comments quickly going viral across Instagram and TikTok.
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OVER ONE MILLION YOUNG PEOPLE NOT IN EDUCATION OR EMPLOYMENT AS FEARS GROW OVER A 'LOST GENERATION'

Young people across the UK are facing a growing employment crisis, with a new review warning that opportunities for work and training are shrinking rather than improving. The report, led by former minister Alan Milburn, warns that unless urgent action is taken, one in six young people could be out of work, education or training within the next five years.
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