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Man jailed for grooming girls on Snapchat

Tye Hunt, 23, has been sentenced to nearly three years for using Snapchat to groom two young girls. The court heard of the devastating impact on his victims. Learn more about the case and support available.

Food thrown at Crown Jewels display in London protest

The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display case. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.

London primary school gets zero food safety rating

A South London primary school has been given a food hygiene rating of zero. Inspectors found major improvements were needed, but the school says the issue was isolated and has been fixed.

12-year sentence for app rape in Birmingham

A man who used a flatsharing app to lure a vulnerable teenager to his home, where he strangled and raped her, has been jailed for 12 years. Read the full court report.

Ex-Labour housing chair joins Southwark Greens

Sam Foster, former Chair of Southwark's Housing Scrutiny Commission, has left Labour for the Green Party, citing asylum and housing policies. It's the second defection in a month.

Nursery Worker Admits 26 Child Sex Offences

Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting toddlers at a London nursery and possessing indecent images. An investigation into safeguarding failures continues.

Systemic failures led to collapse of China spy case

A parliamentary inquiry blames 'shambolic' systemic failures for the collapse of a high-profile case against two alleged Chinese spies, finding no evidence of government interference. Read the full report.

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