Author: News Desk

Brixham: Inside the ‘blacklisted’ picture perfect harbour town facing a dirty water crisis There is no bias in the title provided. “Beautiful, isn’t it”, calls over a tourist wearing a bright blue “I love Devon” t-shirt. And as I stand in Brixham harbour looking up at the rows of pretty ice-cream-colour homes in the warm lunchtime sunshine, it’s hard to disagree. Since the 19th century, this quintessential harbour town has justifiably become a hotspot for holidaymakers on a stretch of coast in Torbay known affectionately as the English Riviera. But amidst the chatter inside the fish and chip shops, fudge-makers…

Teachers could get protection against blasphemy claims under new laws There is no bias in the title provided. Teachers could be given protection from claims of blasphemy under proposals reportedly set out in a new government-commissioned report. According to The Times, the report will urge the Department for Education (DfE) to issue schools with statutory guidance to protect teachers’ freedom of expression – including that schools should not automatically suspend teachers over blasphemy claims. It would also prevent schools from publicly identifying teachers involved and, unlike sex education, schools would not be obliged to consult parents, faith or community groups…

This London street has been named one of the world’s most beautiful There is no original title provided to identify any biased words or phrases. From world-famous museums to energetic pubs on street corners bustling with the sound of chatter, London is famous for many things. Now, one street has been named one of the most beautiful in the world. And no, it’s not in Elephant and Castle – but Portobello Road in West London. Londoners are well-acquainted with the fact that, despite it genuinely being one of the most exciting cities in the world, it’s often romanticised by tourists.…

Rebecca Joynes trial: How maths teacher with dream job became sexual predator who groomed her pupils There is no bias in the title provided. Rebecca Joynes was overjoyed to land her “dream job” when she became a teacher in a secondary school. But six years later, her career is in ruins and she faces the prospect of a prison sentence. Branded a “predator” after abusing her position of trust to have sex with two pupils, she was convicted on Friday following a two-week trial and now awaits her fate. Joining her school as part of a recruitment scheme in 2018,…

WSL fixtures: Title race goes down to the wire will City or Chelsea lift the trophy? The final day of the English Women’s Super League (WSL) is in action on Saturday, with all clubs playing their final match.  The title race is now down to Chelsea and Man City – equal on points, but Chelsea ahead of goal difference.  Chelsea face Manchester United, whilst Manchester City will need all three points from their match against Aston Villa.  WSL fixtures this weekend – 18/05 – Where to watch the WSL? WSL title race Arsenal vs Brighton (15:00 /The FA Player) Aston…

Infections in Devon parasite outbreak to keep rising for weeks, public health boss warns There is no bias in the title provided. The number of people infected with a waterborne disease following a parasite outbreak in south Devon is likely to increase for up to two weeks, a public health boss has warned. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Friday that 46 cases of cryptosporidium, a disease that can cause unpleasant symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting, had been confirmed in Brixham after people drank water feared to be contaminated with a waterborne parasite. Around 16,000 households and…

Sainsbury’s staff beat up shoplifter after dragging him into back room | UK News There is no bias in the title provided. This is the moment Sainsbury’s staff drag a suspected shoplifter into a backroom and repeatedly kick him as he lies on the floor. A shocked customer filmed the incident, which happened at a branch in Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London. One staff member can be heard shouting ‘stay the f*** down’ as three of four employees pull the man into a storeroom by the collar of his jacket. The man appears distressed and is heard shouting ‘Allahu…

Labour MP shares how Starmer reacted when she ‘felt sorry’ for Sunak | News There is no bias in the title provided. Jess Phillips has revealed Sir Keir Starmer told her to “f*** off” when she expressed sympathy for Rishi Sunak. During an appearance on Have I Got News for You on Friday 17 May, the Labour MP was asked if Sir Keir “is as much of a laugh as he seems” by host Jason Manford. “He is funnier than Rishi Sunak, he told me to f*** off the other day,” Ms Phillips explained. “I was showing a level of…

Family pay tribute to ‘gorgeous’ toddler killed in Land Rover crash outside church There is no bias in the original title provided. The devastated family of a “beautiful” baby girl killed in a horror crash with a Land Rover in a church car park have paid tribute. Ivy Mae Ross, 1, was struck in the car park of Plymouth Brethren church in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, at around 7.45pm on Wednesday. In a statement issued by Police Scotland, her parents’ Holly and Glenn said they were “absolutely devastated” by the tragic accident but thanked the local community for its support. “Our beautiful…

What I Rent: ‘I pay £1,925 for a one-bed flat but it revived my social life after divorce’ There is no bias in the original title provided. Welcome back to What I Rent – Metro’s tenant diary series that explores what renting is like in the UK and further afield. Last week, we chatted to 43-year-old Lorelei Mathias who owns her mermaid-themed one-bed in Brighton. Lorelei uses this as her writing retreat, a quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of East London, where her main residence is. This week, we’re in Greenford, North West London, having a nosy around Anil Vaswani’s apartment. Living in a…