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ANTI-MIGRANT ACTIVIST DANNY TOMMO REMANDED IN CUSTODY

Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, has been remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court over allegations that he damaged a boat in the English Channel.

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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MAN QUESTIONS BURNA BOY'S PLACE AT REGGAE LAND AS FESTIVAL LINE-UP SPARKS DEBATE

A social media creator has explained why he chose not to attend Reggae Land 2026, arguing that Burna Boy's appearance on the festival line-up did not fit its identity. His comments have since divided opinion, with many defending the booking while others believe reggae festivals should remain dedicated to reggae and dancehall artists.
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BLIND DRINK DRIVER PLEADS GUILTY AFTER 150-MILE MOTORWAY JOURNEY

A registered blind man has admitted a string of driving offences after travelling around 150 miles along the M6 while over the legal alcohol limit, telling police he navigated by following the tail lights of lorries. The extraordinary case has shocked many, with sentencing due to take place at a later date.
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GABRIELLE CARRINGTON DENIES MURDER OF INFLUENCER KLAUDIA ZAKRZEWSKA

One of the UK's most closely followed criminal cases of the year has taken another significant step after former X Factor finalist Gabrielle Carrington pleaded not guilty to the murder of influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska. The 29-year-old appeared via video link at the Old Bailey, where she denied murdering Zakrzewska, who was known to thousands online as Klaudiaglam.
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LEICESTER COMES ALIVE AS THOUSANDS CELEBRATE ITS CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL

Thousands gathered in Leicester to celebrate the city's annual Caribbean Carnival, transforming the streets with colourful costumes, music and dance. This year's event marked another milestone for the long running festival, with many praising its celebration of Caribbean culture while others questioned whether the atmosphere matched previous years.
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DR UMAR SPEAKS AT ANNUAL AFRIKAN REPARATIONS DAY MARCH IN BRIXTON

Hundreds of campaigners, activists and members of the African diaspora gathered in Brixton on Saturday for the Annual Afrikan Reparations Day March, which made its way from Windrush Square to Downing Street with renewed calls for reparatory justice for people of African descent.
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