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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.

1500 LONDON BUS DRIVERS TO STRIKE OVER 'UNBEARABLE' HEAT CONDITIONS

More than 1,500 Arriva bus drivers are preparing to walk out across London as a dispute over sweltering working conditions heats up…quite literally. Drivers working for Arriva North London will begin strike action on Friday (August 14), with 26 days of industrial action planned across August, September and October. Around 42 routes are expected to be affected, with drivers across eight garages taking part.
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DOUBLE MURDERER AND RAPIST SIMON LEVY GIVEN A WHOLE LIFE ORDER

Convicted rapist and double murderer Simon Levy has been sentenced to a whole-life order, meaning he will spend the rest of his life in prison, after being found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third. The 40-year-old, from Tottenham, north London, was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, as well as raping and violently attacking another woman.
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LONDONERS QUEUE FOR HOURS TO GET HOLD OF GLASSES AHEAD OF ECLIPSE

People across the UK have been rushing to get their hands on eclipse glasses ahead of tonight's highly anticipated solar eclipse, with reports of long queues and supplies selling out in parts of London. The rare celestial event is taking place on Wednesday, August 12, with the Moon passing in front of the Sun and covering a large proportion of its visible surface.
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BLACK BARRISTER CALLS FOR CHANGE AFTER BEING MISTAKEN FOR DEFENDANT AT COURT

A Black barrister has called for greater change within the legal system after a security guard at an east London court allegedly assumed he was a defendant and told him he could not use the car park. Stephen Akinsanya said the incident echoed an experience from the beginning of his career more than three decades ago.
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YOUTH WORKER LEFT SHOCKED AS TEEN BOYS REVEAL THEIR SHOWER HABITS

A youth worker and teacher has sparked a conversation about teenage hygiene after revealing a surprising discussion among boys at a football camp. Quincy SMF said a group of young people admitted they did not wash their bottoms, with some believing doing so was linked to sexuality, prompting him to intervene and discuss proper cleanliness.
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WOMAN CALLS OUT THE ATTITUDES OF ‘LONDON BLACK GIRLS’

A TikTok creator has sparked debate after criticising what she described as the unwelcoming behaviour she experienced from Black women while out in London. Shatoya said she was disappointed by what she saw, arguing that women should support and uplift each other, while viewers offered contrasting opinions about London culture, age and personal experiences.
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UBER ‘DRIVERLESS TAXIS’ OFFICIALLY APPROVED TO HIT LONDON STREETS

Uber and autonomous driving company Wayve have moved closer to launching robotaxis in London after Transport for London approved private hire licences for electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles. Initial journeys are expected later this summer, but a qualified human driver will still be required while regulators assess whether the technology can safely operate without one.
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FORMER CLASSMATE CHALLENGES JASON ARDAY'S CLAIM HE DIDN'T SPEAK UNTIL AGE 11

A TikToker who says he attended the same primary school as Professor Jason Arday has challenged claims that the academic was unable to speak until he was 11, alleging instead that he was known as a talkative pupil who was “chatting all the time”. Professor Arday, 41, resigned from the University of Cambridge this week following a series of allegations concerning plagiarism.
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STUDENTS WHO COMPLAINED ABOUT JASON ARDAY CLAIM THEY RECEIVED LOWER GRADES

Former Cambridge students have raised fresh concerns over Jason Arday’s teaching and supervision, claiming some struggled to secure meetings before receiving grades lower than expected. Others reportedly said they were accused of racism after raising concerns, as questions continue over Arday’s academic record, his resignation and whether the scrutiny surrounding him has now become disproportionate.
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