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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.

UK SET TO REJOIN ERASMUS+ GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE ACCESS TO STUDY AND WORK ACROSS EUROPE

The UK will officially rejoin Erasmus+ from 2027, opening the door for over 100,000 young people to study and work across Europe. The move marks a major shift in UK EU relations post Brexit.
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WOMAN SET TO MARRY AMERICAN DEATH ROW INMATE WEEKS BEFORE HIS SCHEDULED EXECUTION

A woman has left viewers stunned after appearing on This Morning to discuss her plans to marry a man on death row, with the ceremony set to take place just weeks before his execution, sparking widespread debate about love, justice, and the realities of capital punishment in the United States.
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MAN JAILED FOR 16 YEARS AFTER FATALLY PUNCHING A DEAF WOMAN

A man has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 16 years and six months after a violent attack on a deaf woman in east London, during which he threw her from a car before delivering a fatal punch to the neck, following a Metropolitan Police investigation that led to a murder conviction at the Old Bailey.
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SCHOOLS TO BAN FRIED FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN NUGGETS AND FISH & CHIPS

Schools across England are set for a major overhaul of meal standards under new government proposals aimed at tackling childhood obesity and improving nutrition, with deep-fried foods such as chicken nuggets and fish & chips to be removed from menus, while sugary snacks, processed items and high fat options face strict new limits in canteens nationwide.
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GRACE LADOJA MAKES HISTORY WITH NIKE'S FIRST TRAINER DESIGNED BY AN AFRICAN WOMAN

When Grace Ladoja founded Homecoming Festival in 2018, her vision was clear: to create a meaningful cultural space where the Nigerian diaspora could reconnect with home. What began as a grassroots initiative has since evolved into one of Africa’s most influential cultural platforms, drawing creatives from across the globe to celebrate music, fashion, art and sport.
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SISTER, AGED 6 AND 4, HONOURED BY THE LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR SAVING THEIR MUM'S LIFE

Two young sisters from Croydon have been recognised by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) after their calm and courageous actions helped save their mother’s life during a medical emergency. Six-year-old Pearl sprang into action last summer when her mother, Carole, suddenly collapsed at home after suffering a seizure caused by a serious brain bleed. ‍
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UK WORKING ON MAJOR PLAN TO PREPARE COUNTRY FOR WAR

The UK government is reportedly working on a renewed, modernised strategy aimed at preparing the entire nation for the possibility of conflict. The updated framework would not only involve the armed forces, but also extend to emergency services, healthcare systems, infrastructure, and key industries—marking a broad, society-wide approach to national defence.
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GB NEWS UNDER FIRE OVER REMARKS ON RAPPERS AMID WIRELESS CONTROVERSY

GB News has faced backlash after a live discussion on Kanye West’s Wireless Festival controversy escalated when 17 year old Kiki Turner, daughter of presenter Bev Turner, made comments about Drake’s lyrics, while Andrew Pierce added further remarks about rap culture, prompting widespread criticism online over broadcast standards and the handling of serious allegations during live television debate.
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CHEF WHO KEPT FISH IN BATH NEXT TO TOILET BEFORE SELLING TO UK SUPERMARKETS IN READY MEALS AVOIDS JAIL

A chef who kept mackerel in a bath located just inches from a toilet at a commercial kitchen before the fish was used in ready meals sold to major UK supermarkets has avoided an immediate prison sentence, after a judge heard evidence of his personal circumstances and issues around management at the business, a case that has prompted widespread disgust among consumers and commentators alike.
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