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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.

POLICE RELEASE BODYCAM FOOTAGE OF THREE MEN ARRESTED OVER £4 MILLION CRYPTO THEFT

Three men who posed as police officers to steal more than £4 million in cryptocurrency from eight victims have been jailed after Met detectives unravelled an organised fraud network, recovering around £1 million in stolen assets and exposing a lavish lifestyle funded by criminal proceeds despite the group having little or no legitimate income.
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TOUCHY FEELY TO HOST FREE EAST LONDON EVENT ENCOURAGING WOMEN TO PRIORITISE BREAST CHECKS

An East London pop-up is encouraging more women to prioritise breast health through open conversations, education and self-checking. Hosted by Touchy Feely, 'The Girls' Bathroom' aims to tackle barriers preventing Black and Brown women from seeking support, while raising awareness of the importance of spotting the signs of breast cancer early.
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POLICE STEP IN AS LONE ARGENTINA FAN IS SWARMED BY ENGLAND SUPPORTERS

Police officers were forced to intervene after a lone Argentina supporter became surrounded by England fans in central London following the Three Lions' World Cup semi-final defeat. Footage of the incident has spread widely online, reigniting debate around football-related disorder and the challenges authorities continue to face during major international tournaments.
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FLIC CROSS CONFIRMS ELLIE CHADWICK'S SHOCK LOVE ISLAND EXIT AHEAD OF FINALE

Just when it looked like Ellie Chadwick and Finley Maddock had managed to get their relationship back on track, reports suggest the Love Island favourite has walked away from the villa just days before the grand finale.
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STARMER TO ANNOUNCE MIDNIGHT SOCIAL MEDIA CURFEW FOR 16 AND 17-YEAR-OLDS

The UK Government is preparing to introduce a default overnight social media curfew for older teenagers, alongside further restrictions aimed at reducing excessive screen time. The proposals have prompted widespread debate, with supporters welcoming stronger online protections, while critics question enforcement, digital identity checks and whether ministers should instead prioritise Britain's ongoing cost of living pressures.
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CHANNEL 4 WINNER AND CARIBBEAN FINE DINING PIONEER CHEF DOM TAYLOR DIES

Chef Dom Taylor, the award-winning restaurateur and winner of Channel 4’s Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef, has died, prompting tributes from across the hospitality industry. Taylor was widely recognised for his role in elevating Caribbean cuisine within the UK’s fine dining scene and was the founder of the acclaimed restaurant concept The Good Front Room.
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MARK TSHUMA MAKES FIRST COURT APPEARANCE IN COURT IN SOUTH AFRICA

A man wanted in connection with the deaths of his wife and two children in the UK has appeared before a court in South Africa, while authorities have confirmed the victims died from blunt force injuries. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, appeared before a magistrate in Johannesburg after being arrested on allegations of possessing an illegal firearm. South African authorities are also considering a request from the UK to extradite him to face further proceedings.
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ALI G 'SELLS WEED' AT WIMBLEDON

Sacha Baron Cohen has officially brought back one of his most famous characters, Ali G, making a surprise appearance at the Wimbledon men's singles final and fuelling excitement over reports of a new film featuring the comedy icon. The 54-year-old actor first introduced the self-proclaimed Staines representative in the late 1990s on The 11 O’Clock Show before the character exploded in popularity through Da Ali G Show.
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ENGLAND THROUGH TO THE SEMI FINALS OF THE WORLD CUP AFTER BEATING NORWAY 2-1

England are through to the FIFA World Cup semi finals after Jude Bellingham made his mark on British football history, scoring twice in a dramatic 2 1 extra time victory over Norway in Miami.
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