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BBC SPARK BACKLASH AFTER CUTTING ‘FREE PALESTINE’ FROM BAFTAS SPEECH BUT AIRED RACIAL SLUR

The BBC has faced backlash after editing out a “Free Palestine” comment from Akinola Davies Jr’s BAFTAs acceptance speech while initially broadcasting a racial slur shouted during another moment of the ceremony. The broadcaster has since apologised and removed the programme from iPlayer.

CHRIS EUBANK'S YOUNGEST SON ON TRIAL FOR ALLEGED RAPE OF 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL

A court has heard shocking details of a girl who was allegedly raped by the youngest son of boxer legend Chris Eubank.
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TEENAGER CLEARED OF CHARGES AFTER TRAIN STABBING INCIDENT CLAIMED AS SELF-DEFENCE

Rakeem Thomas, 19, has been acquitted of all charges after a jury accepted his claim of self-defence in a train stabbing incident that left his rival, Kyran O’Shea-Deriggs, with severe injuries. The court heard that Thomas grabbed the knife from the victim in a moment of panic during a heated confrontation.
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EX-ARSENAL PLAYER JAY EMMANUEL - THOMAS CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING TO SMUGGLE £600,000 WORTH OF CANNABIS INTO THE UK

Former Arsenal striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, has been charged and refused bail for importing over £600,000 worth of drugs.
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FORMER BBC BROADCASTER HUW EDWARDS SET TO RECEIVE £300,000 A YEAR PENSION DESPITE CRIMINAL CONVICTION

Former BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards is set to retire on an eye-watering £300,000 per year BBC pension - despite the presenter having admitted to accessing indecent images of children.
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DIANE ABBOTT REVEALS SHE SPLIT UP WITH JEREMY CORBYN DUE TO HIS OBSESSION WITH POLITICS

Much has been written and speculated about the brief romance between Diane Abbott and Jeremy Corbyn - now MP Diane Abbott is setting the record straight.
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ASOS TO START CHARGING CUSTOMERS FOR RETURNS - FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PLT & BOOHOO

Online fast fashion brand ASOS has become the latest fashion brand to start charging customers to return clothes.
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THREE MEN ON TRIAL AFTER 'DELIBERATELY DRIVING INTO BLACK NHS WORKER WHILE SHOUTING RACIAL ABUSE AT HIM'

A court heard how Katungua Tjitendero, 25, was struck on the afternoon of 22 July 2020, near Southmead Hospital in Bristol shortly after finishing his shift there.
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MOM AND CHEF CONFIRMED DEAD AFTER NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL STABBINGS

A mother and chef have both died after being stabbed in separate incidents at Notting Hill Carnival. Mom, Cher Maximen, 32, and chef, Mussie Imnetu, 42, were the victims of stabbings at the carnival.
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CARER BUYS NEW CAR AFTER RIOT DESTRUCTION, THANKS TO £60K GOFUNDME SUCCESS

Brendan Nwabichie, a Teesside University student and carer, purchased a new Peugeot SUV after his car was destroyed in riots. A GoFundMe campaign raised over £60,000, surpassing its initial £3,000 goal. However, the process wasn't without controversy, as Brendan faced backlash over the allocation of funds. Despite this, he remains grateful and plans to donate 20% of the funds to charity.
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