Phone ban in English schools could become legally binding
Schools in England would be forced to ban mobile phones under new government plans.
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Phones to be banned in schools by law in England, government says
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
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Former Police Ombudsman appointed despite security service concerns, claims DUP leader
Gavin Robinson made the allegation in the Commons about the former Conservative government’s appointment of Marie Anderson.
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Brothers go on trial over 1984 civil servant killing
Two brothers have gone on trial accused of killing a civil servant in north London more than 40 years ago amid a violent spree targeting lone gay men.
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Adoptive father 'sexually abused and smothered baby'
A man is on trial accused of murdering 13-month-old Preston Davey in Blackpool.
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Phone bans in England's schools to be enforced by law
Schools in England will be forced to ban mobile phones under new plans announced by the government.
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Anti-Islam influencer banned from entering UK
An anti-Islam influencer has been banned from entering the UK over her extremist views ahead of a rally in London next month, Sky News understands.
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Home Office blocks anti-Islam influencer from entering UK
Valentina Gomez, a US-based influencer, said she intended to travel to the UK to attend a rally next month.
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Father saves family dog during 'scary, stressful' hotel arson attack
Eóin McAlonan ran home to grab his pet and personal belongings as the house filled with smoke.
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Police hunt for 'dangerous' grandson of woman murdered in street
Elizabeth Colligan died after being found injured on Cardowan Road, in the Carntyne area of Glasgow.
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Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98
Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98.
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Cashier stole from vulnerable customers to fund trips to Paris, Tuscany and Dubai
Facebook posts showed Kelly Kershaw skiing and sailing, as well as taking numerous trips abroad.
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Police make 43 arrests in first month of anti-social behaviour zone
The Glasgow city centre dispersal zone covers Central Station, St Enoch Square and Union Street.
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Man shot cousin dead and tried to kill brother after row at wake, court hears
A man shot his cousin dead and tried to kill his brother after a row at a wake, a court heard.
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'Huge relief' as students given loans in error get repayment reprieve
Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.
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Half marathon organisers apologise after route was set too long
Runners who completed the Coventry Half Marathon on Sunday have been told by organisers there was an error measuring the length of the route.
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Zoologist and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98
Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.
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Morrisons store manager says he was sacked for tackling shoplifter
Sean Egan says the repeated shoplifter became aggressive while being escorted from the supermarket.
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'Gang of men raped children and gave them drugs in exploitation ring'
Four men and a woman have gone on trial accused of being part of a child sexual exploitation gang
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'I warned of violent attacks before Diane Sindall murder'
A former detective says he warned of violent attacks in the area but was told not to investigate.
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