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ALEX IWOBI OPENS FREE CHRISTMAS FOOD SHOP IN EAST LONDON TO SUPPORT POOR FAMILIES

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has launched a temporary shop, "Alexpress," in Canning Town, East London, to provide free food to struggling families for Christmas. Inspired by his parents' generosity, the pop-up offers drinks, household essentials, and turkeys—all free of charge.

AA PROPOSES BAN ON YOUNG DRIVERS CARRYING PASSENGERS UNDER 21 FOR FIRST SIX MONTHS

The AA has suggested new restrictions for drivers under 21 who have recently passed their tests, proposing a ban on carrying passengers of a similar age for their first six months. The proposal also includes harsher penalties for seatbelt violations and aims to prevent serious injuries and save lives on UK roads.
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INQUEST FINDS BLACK MAN UNLAWFULLY KILLED FOLLOWING PROLONGED RESTRAINT BY BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE AFTER CALLING AMBULANCE FOR HELP

A jury has ruled the death of Andrew McCleary, who died following restraint by Bedfordshire police and East of England Ambulance Service in May 2021, as unlawful killing. McCleary, who had taken cocaine, called 999 due to heart palpitations but later refused to go to the hospital. Restraint was used to force him into an ambulance, despite his objections and the lack of proper criteria to justify the use of force. The restraint, combined with cocaine use, contributed to his death from cardiac arrest.
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FA PULLS M&S COOKERY SERIES WITH YUNG FILLY AFTER RAPE ALLEGATIONS SURFACE

The Football Association (FA) has withdrawn its new cookery campaign featuring YouTuber Yung Filly and England football stars, following his arrest on rape charges. The "Freestyle Cooking" series, launched to promote healthy eating among teens, has been suspended after the allegations surfaced.
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PIERS MORGAN ISSUES AN APOLOGY TO JAY-Z AND BEYONCE FOLLOWING INFLAMMATORY INTERVIEW WITH JAGUAR WRIGHT

Broadcaster and journalist Piers Morgan has publicly apologised to Jay-Z and Beyoncé after a guest on his show "Piers Morgan Uncensored" made a series of allegations against the pair.
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HERO MCARTHUR OKOROCHA SAVES CHILDREN FROM VICIOUS DOG ATTACK IN ORPINGTON

A brave neighbour, McArthur Okorocha, rescued a four-year-old girl after she and her family were attacked by four large dogs in Orpington, south-east London. The children, aged four and six, and their mother were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries. A woman has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.
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ALL BLACK AIRLINE CREW FLY FROM THE UK TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Two flights operated by the airline Tui, staffed entirely by crew of black or mixed heritage, flew from Manchester to Boa Vista in Cape Verde, and from London Gatwick to Jamaica on Thursday.
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EIGHT IN TEN YOUNG WOMEN HAVE EXPERIENCED SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR ASSAULT IN LONDON

Sad and worrying new data has been revealed about the safety of young women in London.
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TWO MET POLICE OFFICERS WIN APPEAL AND GET JOBS BACK AFTER STOPPING AND SEARCHING TEAM GB ATHLETES

Two former Metropolitan Police officers have been reinstated and will receive back-pay after winning an appeal against their dismissal following their stop and search of two GB athletes.‍
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DANIEL KALUUYA HONOURED WITH STATUE IN LEICESTER SQUARE FOR ICONIC ROLE IN 'GET OUT

Daniel Kaluuya announced that he will be honoured with a statue in Leicester Square, London, commemorating his iconic role as "Chris" in Get Out. The statue will be part of a trail featuring famous characters like Batman and Harry Potter, and it was chosen by public vote. Kaluuya expressed his gratitude to fans for their support, reflecting on his journey from auditions to this significant recognition. He dedicated the honour to his fans, saying he creates films with them in mind.
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