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Headteacher despairs at ‘completely unacceptable’ food served at his own school

Headteacher despairs at ‘completely unacceptable’ food served at his own school

Jason Ashley, head of Redbridge Community School, expressed his anger and disappointment over the standard of the meals provided by a third-party.

Man arrested in Portsmouth on suspicion of smuggling hundreds into the country

Man arrested in Portsmouth on suspicion of smuggling hundreds into the country

The 45-year-old is thought to be a key figure in a Kurdish organised crime group.

Ed Sheeran’s team welcome guilty verdicts for family of ‘dishonest’ ticket touts

Ed Sheeran’s team welcome guilty verdicts for family of ‘dishonest’ ticket touts

Two people have been found guilty of fraudulently buying and reselling tickets – often at vastly inflated prices – for high profile music events.

Queen enjoys day at the races with the family

Queen enjoys day at the races with the family

Camilla is a regular at the Cheltenham Festival and an honorary member of the Jockey Club which runs the Cheltenham festival.

Rishi Sunak urged to make manifesto commitment for ECHR referendum

Rishi Sunak urged to make manifesto commitment for ECHR referendum

The Prime Minister told MPs he would ‘not let a foreign court block our ability to send people to Rwanda when the time comes’.

The Gym Group planning to open 50 new sites over three years

The Gym Group planning to open 50 new sites over three years

The company, which currently runs 233 gyms across the UK, revealed that revenues grew by 18% to £204 million for 2023.

Pupils who have been suspended are around a year behind their peers – report

Pupils who have been suspended are around a year behind their peers – report

Students with even just one suspension are, on average, not achieving a ‘standard pass’ in GCSE English and maths, according to a think tank paper.

Shareholder activists call on Nestle to tackle reliance on unhealthy food sales

Shareholder activists call on Nestle to tackle reliance on unhealthy food sales

Shareholders said they are concerned over regulatory, reputational and legal risks as well as public health impacts associated with less healthy food.

Murder accused shot partner in forehead with illegally held handgun, jury told

Murder accused shot partner in forehead with illegally held handgun, jury told

Richard Basson denies the murder of Carrie Slater, who died in hospital two days after suffering ‘unsurvivable’ brain injuries.

Model ‘got pregnant on purpose and stalked ex’ after alleged attack, court told

Model ‘got pregnant on purpose and stalked ex’ after alleged attack, court told

Instagram influencer Chloe Othen claims she was punched, strangled and dragged along the floor by her hair by Ricky Lawrence.

Starmer urges PM to ‘pluck up courage’ to return £10m from donor in racism row

Starmer urges PM to ‘pluck up courage’ to return £10m from donor in racism row

The Labour leader pressed Rishi Sunak about Frank Hester, the top Tory donor caught up in allegations of making racist remarks.

Broadcaster Nick Sheridan remembered at funeral as ‘talented and generous soul’

Broadcaster Nick Sheridan remembered at funeral as ‘talented and generous soul’

The Wexford native and BBC presenter died last week aged 32 following a short illness.

Baby Victoria’s body was not ‘dumped’, mother Constance Marten tells jurors

Baby Victoria’s body was not ‘dumped’, mother Constance Marten tells jurors

The 36-year-old and partner Mark Gordon deny manslaughter by gross negligence.

Viral Willy Wonka experience star The Unknown lands gig at London Dungeon

Viral Willy Wonka experience star The Unknown lands gig at London Dungeon

Felicia became a viral sensation after playing the role of The Unknown at the botched Willy Wonka event in Glasgow.

Concern as temporary NHS staff ‘not involved’ in patient safety probes – report

Concern as temporary NHS staff ‘not involved’ in patient safety probes – report

The NHS safety watchdog said patient safety could be put at risk.

Largest donations accepted by Conservatives from individuals since January 2023

Largest donations accepted by Conservatives from individuals since January 2023

The figures come from the latest available data published by the Electoral Commission.

Ross urged to ensure cash from racism row Tory donor not used in Scotland

Ross urged to ensure cash from racism row Tory donor not used in Scotland

Scottish Labour said Scots would be ‘appalled’ if the funds from Frank Hesterare are used north of the border.

Two found guilty of fraudulent trading over ‘dishonest’ ticket touting firm

Two found guilty of fraudulent trading over ‘dishonest’ ticket touting firm

Lynda Chenery and Mark Woods were convicted over their involvement in TQ Tickets Ltd, which ‘exploited the love and passion’ of music fans.

Mother accused of murdering three-year-old son wanted more than 10 children

Mother accused of murdering three-year-old son wanted more than 10 children

Christina Robinson, 30, denies murdering her son Dwelaniyah Robinson at the family home in Durham.

Boris Johnson like an ‘absent football manager’ during pandemic, inquiry told

Boris Johnson like an ‘absent football manager’ during pandemic, inquiry told

Mark Drakeford, Wales’ outgoing First Minister, criticised the former prime minister’s leadership and failure to chair meetings during the pandemic.

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