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IPSWICH SIXTH FORM STUDENT ACHIEVES HIGHEST A LEVEL LAW GRADE IN THE COUNTRY

Nigerian-born Abiola Abidoye, an eighteen-year-old student from Ipswich, has captured national attention after securing the highest A-Level score in law across the United Kingdom. The gifted scholar, a pupil at One Sixth Form College, earned A* grades in all four of his chosen subjects—mathematics, further mathematics, law, and physics—cementing his reputation as an outstanding all-rounder.

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UK PRICE OF WEIGHT LOSS DRUG MOUNJARO TO RISE BY UP TO 170% NEXT MONTH

The UK cost of Mounjaro, used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, will soar by up to 170% from next month, though NHS patients will not be affected.
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MAN JAILED FOR TEN YEARS AFTER STEPPING IN FRONT OF TRAIN WITH TODDLER

A 28-year-old Glasgow man, Frederick Danquah, has received a 10-year prison sentence following his conviction for attempting to murder a two-year-old child by stepping in front of a train with him. Danquah brought the toddler to east Glasgow railway station, Garrowhill station, in July 2023. Danquah placed the small child on his shoulders before stepping into the path of an oncoming train which ultimately struck them both.
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CONSERVATIVES SAY NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL ‘SHOULD BE RUN BY CITY HALL AND BE TICKETED’

The City Hall Conservative group argues that the Greater London Authority must take over the organisation of the two-million-strong Notting Hill Carnival this Bank Holiday to secure safety, structure and funding. They propose ticketing linked to billing addresses, capacity limits, alternative funding, and even relocation to ensure the future viability of this iconic community celebration.
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NHS ADMIN WHO STOLE £80K FOR ONLINE LOVER IN NIGERIA AVOIDS JAIL

A 63-year-old NHS admin worker who stole £80,000 to send to her online boyfriend in Nigeria has been handed a suspended prison sentence, along with community service and mental health treatment.
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PIERS MORGAN ACCUSES BEYONCÉ OF CULTURALLY APPROPRIATING MARILYN MONROE

Piers Morgan sparked outrage when he claimed Beyoncé was “culturally appropriating” Marilyn Monroe by evoking her distinctive style in a new Levi’s ad, which sees the singer in bedazzled denim and platinum curls. His remark, intended as a joke, triggered backlash from fans who accused him of missing the nuance and professionalism of artistic homage.
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FRANCE, CANADA, MEXICO AND AUSTRALIA WARN THEIR CITIZENS THAT THE U.K. IS A 'DANGEROUS PLACE TO TRAVEL'

Several countries, including Australia, France, and the UAE, have issued updated travel warnings for the UK due to rising crime. In 2024, major crimes increased by 14%, with mobile phone theft being a key concern. As it stands, one phone is stolen every six minutes in London. Australia now advises citizens to “exercise a high degree of caution” when visiting the UK.
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