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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.

'LOOSE WOMEN' STAR NADIA SAWALHA SAYS SHE'S BEEN FORCED OFF THE SHOW

Nadia Sawalha has revealed she is pursuing legal action against ITV, claiming she was pushed out of Loose Women because of her publicly expressed support for Palestine. The veteran broadcaster, who was part of the original Loose Women panel when the programme debuted in 1999, has not appeared on the daytime show since April. In a video shared with her followers on Instagram, Sawalha alleged that she had been treated unfairly due to what she described as her “protected beliefs”.
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DISGRACED TV STAR STEPHEN BEAR JAILED FOR BREACHING RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST GEORGIA HARRISON

Reality TV personality Stephen Bear has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after admitting he breached a restraining order that prohibited him from posting online about his former partner, Georgia Harrison. The restraining order was put in place following Bear's 2023 conviction, when he was jailed for secretly recording and distributing intimate footage of himself and Harrison without her consent.
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CAMBRIDGE PROFESSOR JASON ARDAY RESIGNS AMID ACCUSATIONS OF PLAGARISM

Professor Jason Arday has resigned from his post at the University of Cambridge as the institution continues an investigation into allegations surrounding his academic qualifications, honorary appointments and claims of research misconduct. The resignation comes shortly after Cambridge confirmed it had launched a formal inquiry into "new information" relating to the sociology professor, whose appointment in 2023 made him the university's youngest Black professor.
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MUM FORCED TO EVACUATE HOME AFTER SHEIN PARCEL ARRIVES COVERED IN SUSPECTED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE

A mum says she was forced to leave her home after a SHEIN parcel allegedly arrived covered in a mysterious white substance that left her feeling unwell. Firefighters wearing Hazmat suits attended the property before advising her to evacuate while the incident was dealt with.
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MAN DRESSED AS ‘GRIM REAPER’ ARRESTED AND FINED AFTER CLIMBING HOSPITAL ROOF TO STARE AT PATIENTS

A man who climbed onto the roof of a Welsh hospital while dressed as the Grim Reaper has been arrested and fined, after the bizarre incident left staff, patients and visitors stunned, with the unusual stunt quickly going viral online and dividing opinion as many questioned whether it was dark humour or deeply inappropriate.
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POLICE OFFICER WHO FATALLY SHOT CHRIS KABA WILL FACE NO DISCIPLINARY ACTION

The Metropolitan Police firearms officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba will not face disciplinary proceedings, bringing an end to years of legal and regulatory scrutiny. The decision follows changes to police misconduct regulations and has reignited debate, with some welcoming the outcome while others continue to question the use of force.
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76 YEAR OLD BOOKSELLER CALLS ON PUBLIC TO HELP PROTECT ONE MILLION BLACK BOOKS

A 76-year-old bookseller who has spent more than five decades making Black literature accessible is appealing for public support to protect a collection of more than one million books. Following break-ins, declining health and financial pressures, a new campaign hopes to secure his life's work for future generations.
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NHS REPORTS RISE IN RACISM AS PATIENTS REFUSE TO BE TREATED BY NON WHITE STAFF

NHS workers have reported a worrying increase in racist abuse from patients, with some healthcare professionals being called "dirty foreigners" and "monkeys", according to a new survey by the Society of Radiographers (SoR). The professional body said it has seen a "noticeable" rise in racist incidents over the past 18 months, describing the trend as both "unacceptable" and a "poor reflection" on society.
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YUNG FILLY ALLEGEDLY CAUGHT WITH 16.8 GRAMS OF CANNABIS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

British entertainer and online personality Yung Filly is facing further legal scrutiny after allegedly being found in possession of cannabis while on bail in Western Australia. The performer, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, was reportedly stopped by police in Greenfields, a suburb located approximately 70 kilometres south of Perth, on May 20. Authorities allege he was carrying more than half an ounce of cannabis and subsequently charged him with possession of a prohibited drug.
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