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Tube drivers are set to strike for 24 hours on March 24 and 26, April 21 and 23, and May 19 and 21. The action is due to disputes over proposed changes to working hours.

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A tribunal has awarded £23,300 to Bernadette Hayes, an Irish woman, after sustaining racial harassment at work in Leeds. The employment judge found repeated offensive language had created a hostile environment for her.

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MPs have voted this morning against prohibiting social media access for under-16s, following a proposal inspired by Australia. Future amendments may still empower the Secretary of State to regulate children’s online activities.

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A random attack in Birmingham claimed the life of 82-year-old Allen Karam Chand this morning. Muntahar Ahmed has pled guilty to manslaughter following the incident that occurred on January 14 last year.

The weekend in our books starts at 6:00pm on a Friday. The weather this week has been wonderful and we’re in for a solid weekend as well. So get your skates on, or book your theatre tickets and get out and about. The SAD season is over and with it winter hibernation. Oh and if we have some tops tick to inspire you, so no excuses.

Paul Merson believes Arsenal’s £67.5m star could be the decisive ‘X-factor’ in the title race against Man City, highlighting his game-changing impact.

Caoimhin Kelleher isn’t playing for Brentford against Burnley today due to injury concerns, impacting the team’s lineup strategy this matchday.

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Matheus Prestes, 30, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for exposing himself to lone women on the Bakerloo line. The incidents took place over four months last year, with Prestes pleading guilty to eight counts of exposure.

Marcel Desailly encourages Chelsea to acquire a “very smart” former Liverpool star, emphasizing his tactical awareness and potential fit for the team’s needs.

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Marks & Spencer is closing 14 in-store cafés across the UK to enhance food selections.
No job losses are expected as staff will be relocated within the company.