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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.

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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MEMORIAL MURAL UNVEILED FOR ELIANNE ANDAM AMID CALLS TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST BLACK WOMEN

A mural and bench were unveiled in Croydon to honour Elianne Andam, a 15-year-old who was tragically killed a year ago. The memorial, blessed by the Bishop of Croydon, serves as a tribute to Elianne’s life, with her family calling for an end to knife violence.
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PENSIONER JAILED AGAIN AFTER DEFRAUDING NEIGHBOUR OUT OF £100,000

Margarita Clark, 72, has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison after defrauding a grieving widow out of £118,000. Clark, previously convicted of a £2.5m fraud, fabricated a story about a property investment in Spain to deceive her neighbour, using the funds for luxury goods and travel.
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CHRIS EUBANK'S YOUNGEST SON ON TRIAL FOR ALLEGED RAPE OF 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL

A court has heard shocking details of a girl who was allegedly raped by the youngest son of boxer legend Chris Eubank.
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TEENAGER CLEARED OF CHARGES AFTER TRAIN STABBING INCIDENT CLAIMED AS SELF-DEFENCE

Rakeem Thomas, 19, has been acquitted of all charges after a jury accepted his claim of self-defence in a train stabbing incident that left his rival, Kyran O’Shea-Deriggs, with severe injuries. The court heard that Thomas grabbed the knife from the victim in a moment of panic during a heated confrontation.
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EX-ARSENAL PLAYER JAY EMMANUEL - THOMAS CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING TO SMUGGLE £600,000 WORTH OF CANNABIS INTO THE UK

Former Arsenal striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, has been charged and refused bail for importing over £600,000 worth of drugs.
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FORMER BBC BROADCASTER HUW EDWARDS SET TO RECEIVE £300,000 A YEAR PENSION DESPITE CRIMINAL CONVICTION

Former BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards is set to retire on an eye-watering £300,000 per year BBC pension - despite the presenter having admitted to accessing indecent images of children.
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DIANE ABBOTT REVEALS SHE SPLIT UP WITH JEREMY CORBYN DUE TO HIS OBSESSION WITH POLITICS

Much has been written and speculated about the brief romance between Diane Abbott and Jeremy Corbyn - now MP Diane Abbott is setting the record straight.
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ASOS TO START CHARGING CUSTOMERS FOR RETURNS - FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PLT & BOOHOO

Online fast fashion brand ASOS has become the latest fashion brand to start charging customers to return clothes.
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