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Labour MP has whip suspended over alleged racist comments to journalist

Neil Coyle is the MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark A Labour MP has had the party whip suspended following allegations that he made racist comments to a journalist on the Parliamentary estate. Neil Coyle, the MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, has been accused of using offensive language in conversation with a reporter at Strangers’ Bar, who said it caused him to feel “uncomfortable in my place of work”. Mr Coyle apologised for the alleged comments, describing them as […]

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Prisoners will study for apprenticeships for first time

Inmates in open prisons will be able to apply for apprenticeships in sectors such as hospitality and construction Prisoners will be able to study for apprenticeships to keep them on “the straight and narrow”, the Government has announced. For the first time, the law change will allow inmates in open prisons to apply for apprenticeships in sectors such as hospitality and construction. “Currently prisoners are unable to take advantage of apprenticeships, which would give them access to gold-standard training so […]

February 11, 2022 43

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Dame Cressida Dick Resigns

The Metropolitan Police has issued a statement following the resignation of it's Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick. She wrote: It is with huge sadness that following contact with the Mayor of London today, it is clear that the Mayor no longer has sufficient confidence in my leadership to continue. He has left me no choice but to step aside as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service. At his request, I have agreed to stay on for a short period to ensure […]

February 10, 2022 42

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Tom Daley knits red noses ahead of Comic Relief challenge

It's on 18th March Tom Daley has been seen knitting red noses on the end of a diving board ahead of his Red Nose Day challenge, where he will be tackling a four-day journey from London to Plymouth by foot, water, boat and bike. Daley, 27, took up knitting just before the first lockdown in March 2020 and has previously said the hobby comes as a welcome distraction when he is competing. The gold medallist was snapped with needles and […]

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Summit held to address desperate crisis facing pig industry

Protests were held in York today Pig farmers are in a “desperate” position – with culls of thousands of healthy animals and producers quitting the industry, they warned as a summit was held on the crisis. Farmers demonstrated outside a meeting in York on Thursday as industry representatives met with the Environment Department (Defra) about the problems facing the pig production sector. The National Pig Association (NPA) said the backlog of pigs ready for processing, which are having to be […]

February 10, 2022 26

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Kurt Zouma fined maximum amount possible and has cats taken into RSPCA care

Kurt Zouma’s two cats have been taken into the care of the RSPCA and the defender has been fined “the maximum amount possible” by West Ham following the mistreatment of his pet. Zouma, who played against Watford in the Premier League on Tuesday night, has been widely condemned after a video emerged of him dropping, kicking and slapping the animal. The RSPCA swiftly rebuked the “very upsetting” video after it surfaced online and will be leading the investigation while co-operating […]

February 9, 2022 53

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Little Mix reminisce on past Brit performances following awards snub

Little Mix have reminisced about their past performances at the Brit Awards as they congratulated the nominees and winners from this year’s show. The girl band were nominated for best British group and best international song for Heartbreak Anthem featuring Galantis and David Guetta, but missed out on the top prizes during Tuesday night’s ceremony in London. They made history last year as the first female band to win the Brit Award for best British group. The pop group posted […]

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Bolton issue banning orders to 14 fans for disorder and anti social behaviour

Bolton have issued banning orders to 14 of the club’s supporters after incidents of disorder and anti-social behaviour at three recent matches. Alongside the Greater Manchester Police, Bolton investigated incidents at the home games against Sunderland and Cambridge and last Saturday’s fixture at Morecambe. The banning orders have been issued to individuals aged 15-57. Eight orders were issued following incidents at Morecambe, where the match was stopped for around 10 minutes late into the fixture after the manager Ian Evatt […]

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Adele will blow the roof off the Brit Awards says DJ Joel Corry

Joel Corry has said he expects Adele to “blow the roof off” the O2 Arena when she performs live during the Brit Awards. The chart-topping DJ and dance music producer was among the stars from the world of music arriving at the annual event. Clara Amfo and Maya Jama are welcoming award nominees during the red carpet show, while comedian Mo Gilligan will host this year’s ceremony, replacing Jack Whitehall who has helmed the event in recent years. Corry told […]

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