2 hours ago Gavin and Stacey star reveals how Sonia was 'kept a secret from the cast' as crew went to extreme lengths to keep plot details hidden

Gavin's almost bride-to-be Sonia, played by Laura Aikman, left viewers shocked when she 'came back to ruin Christmas' during this year's special.

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18 hours ago What happened to the Outnumbered cast? How the child stars turned their back on fame and weathered a string of scandals while on

Outnumbered made its long-awaited return to screens with a one-off special on Thursday, offering fans a glimpse at the famous Brockman family, 10 years after the original series ended.

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88 minutes ago Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk deal dismissed as Reds outline sale stance

Virgil van Dijk is one of three leading Liverpool players to have their contracts expire at the end of the season, with little public sign of progress to this point

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3 hours ago Pereira hopes rejuvenated Wolves can cling on to ‘special player’ Cunha

Head coach has enjoyed an immediate impact but knows the importance of leading attacker staying put in JanuaryAs Wolves were on Friday night breathing a sigh of relief that Matheus Cunha is set to be available to face Tottenham on Sunday, there are plenty of other positives to be drawn from Vítor Pereira’s first week at the helm alongside their star player’s contributions.Cunha has scored in both of their new manager’s opening games as Wolves have climbed out of the relegation zone for the first time this season following the wins over Leicester and Manchester United. An FA misconduct charge is hanging over Cunha, but the governing body’s disciplinary panel is unlikely to meet before next week. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Emmerdale spoilers: April 'death' news, Anthony twist and three characters hospitalised

Emmerdale spoilers for next week tease a devastating twist in April Windsor's disappearance, while a special A&E episode sees more than one character hospitalised

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11 hours ago ITV Vera season 14 release date, cast and plot as Brenda Blethyn's final series nears

Vera season 14 has been confirmed to be the final outing so here's everything there is to know about the end of the ITV detective drama.

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19 hours ago Hair experts explain frustrating Christmas symptom that has an easy solution

Hair experts have explained how to look after your hair during the Christmas season

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11 hours ago The moment people pull up in car outside corner shop in broad daylight and take crates of alcohol

Police are investigating after around £300 worth of stock was stolen from a family-run shop in Treharris. CCTV has been released by the shop owners

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2 hours ago Britain's Got Talent star Jessica Hobson who burst into tears unrecognisable 13yrs later

Jessica Hobson reached the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent at just 19 years old in 2011- and had a memorable emotional outburst - but the singer looks very different nowadays.

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18 hours ago Debenhams £222 air fryer reduced to under £40 that's 'perfect' for anyone making New Year's Eve party food

It's the ideal budget buy for making festive picky teas and party spreads

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7 hours ago Iran arrests Italian journalist and throws her 'in solitary confinement' after she 'released podcast about woman who rejected conservative values'

Cecilia Sala, 29, who works for Il Foglio newspaper and podcast company Chora Media has been under arrest for the past week after she was detained by police in Tehran on December 19.

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6 hours ago 'I left Arsenal and ended up at Chelsea feeling disgusted and lying to club medical staff'

Emmanuel Petit spent just one season at Barcelona after leaving Arsenal for the Nou Camp in 2000, before moving to Chelsea, and he has admitted he regrets the decision

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4 hours ago EastEnders star 'lets slip' Cindy Beale's fate with telling comment after deadly attack

EastEnders' Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt teased whether Cindy Beale will live or die after her brutal attack on the BBC soap, dropping a huge hint about her fate

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18 hours ago How Squid Game's costume designer placed hidden meanings in the show's clothes

Netflix's Squid Game has returned to the streaming platform with season 2 and the show's creator reveals the iconic costumes of the characters hold special meanings

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25 hours ago 5 Corrie spoilers for 2025 from villain's return to Kevin's cancer news

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has teased what's in store for the residents of Weatherfield in 2025 and it's safe to say it's going to be a dramatic year

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2 hours ago Outlander fans rage 'it's not enough' they're left fuming over Claire and Jamie twist

Outlander fans were thrilled when the time-travelling adventure returned earlier this year but they've been left disappointed with recent twists and turns

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20 hours ago What we know about Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni over his alleged ‘smear’ campaign

Rumors of a rift between Baldoni and the cast of It Ends with Us began in August after the movie’s release

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10 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson fans gobsmacked by £85 'calendar' after star's financial woes

The former Top Gear host has released a 'non-advent calendar' for January, which is packed with 25 days worth of lager, cider and gifts to help get you through the darkest month of the year

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8 hours ago Netflix Squid Game fans left 'fuming' at season two ending and when is season three

Squid Game fans waited three years for season 2 to be released

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4 hours ago World No 1 Scottie Scheffler has surgery after freak Christmas dinner injury

American cuts hand on broken glass during festive periodGolfer will now miss the first tournament of seasonThe men’s world No 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler has had surgery on a hand injury he sustained while cooking Christmas dinner. The 28-year-old American has been forced to withdraw from the first tournament of the season, next week’s The Sentry in Hawaii, after cutting his right hand on broken glass.The PGA Tour said: “World No 1 and 2024 FedEx Cup Champion Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from the PGA Tour’s 2025 season-opening tournament, The Sentry, which will take place next week, 2-5 January at The Plantation Course at Kapalua in Maui, Hawaii.” Continue reading...

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26 hours ago Exact date new rare Royal Mint coins celebrating Red Arrows will be released

The Royal Mint's 2025 annual set includes commemorative coins celebrating the Red Arrows, Queen Mum, WWII, modern railways, and the Royal Observatory - they will be available from January 2nd 2025

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4 hours ago Premier League releases statement as fans left baffled by 'easy' red card decision

Joao Pedro threw an elbow towards the head of Yehor Yarmoliuk during Brighton's 0-0 draw with Brentford on Friday night, but despite VAR looking at the incident, he escaped punishment because he didn't make contact

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11 hours ago Andreas Pereira must force Fulham transfer as Marco Silva speaks out after £14m offer

Brazilian giants Palmeiras are eyeing a January deal for Fulham playmaker Andreas Pereira but Cottagers boss Marco Silva has little interest in losing the 28-year-old mid-season

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10 hours ago James Corden's emotional message to fans as Gavin and Stacey finale is watched by 12.3m

Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones share behind-the-scenes photos of the Christmas Day special

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4 hours ago New York correctional officers pummeled handcuffed prisoner before death, footage shows

Newly released body-camera footage shows that a man fatally beaten in a New York prison this month was repeatedly pummeled by correctional officers while in handcuffs

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4 hours ago Coronation Street's David Platt twist 'exposed' as fans fear for character's safety

Coronation Street's David Platt was nowhere to be seen on the ITV soap on Friday, 27 December after he vanished from Weatherfield - wife Shona leading the search

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12 hours ago Brentford January transfer window guide: Chelsea exile could be ideal signing with transfer need clear

Bees had no plans to enter the market mid-season, but injury problems may now alter that approach

Economics

10 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans are only just realising why Neil The Baby sings in the Christmas finale

Gavin and Stacey's Neil the Baby left fans puzzled with his emotional performance of Blackbird in the finale episode - but have figured out the real reason behind it

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5 hours ago EastEnders cast tease identity of Cindy Beale's attacker ahead of explosive reveal

EastEnders cast members Adam Woodyatt, Harriet Thrope, Michelle Collins and Micah Balfour recently discussed the big Christmas Day twist as Cindy Beale was brutally attacked

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4 hours ago Kai Havertz guides Arsenal past Ipswich to show there is life without Saka

The Premier League season has not reached its halfway point and yet Arsenal knew this was a game they had to win. Liverpool’s stunning form at the top of the table had seen to that. It was scrappy for long spells, Ipswich digging deep, determined to show a response to the 4-0 home drubbing against Newcastle from last Saturday – the only time they have taken a real battering this season.Arsenal were restricted. They found chances difficult to come by. But in the end, one goal was enough – together with another clean sheet for David Raya, his 23rd in 50 league appearances for the club. Kai Havertz was the scorer, turning home a Leandro Trossard cross midway through the first half; he made it look simple. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Raheem Sterling stance on terminating Arsenal loan deal comes to light

Raheem Sterling has struggled for game time at Arsenal so far this season, having joined the Gunners on loan from their Premier League rivals Chelsea over the summer

Economics

14 hours ago James Corden shares BTS photos from Gavin And Stacey finale in emotional post to fans

The finale saw more than 12 million people tune in

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5 hours ago Emmerdale fans 'work out' Joe Tate's reason for returning in Will Taylor death twist

Emmerdale fans have been left concerned for Joe Tate after his return to the village, as they fear he's hiding a dark secret - but what is it?

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4 hours ago João Pedro escapes red as Brighton’s winless run continues against Brentford

When Brighton produced a stirring comeback to defeat Manchester City here at the start of November and move into the top four, Fabian Hürzeler could have been forgiven for thinking that being a Premier League manager is a pretty straightforward business. But after another disappointing performance from his side that made it six matches without a victory and allowed Brentford to pick up only their second away point of the season, the 31-year-old may have a different opinion now.Despite creating a plethora of chances, Brighton could not find a way past Thomas Frank’s battling side, who lost their goalkeeper Mark Flekken to injury in the first half and handed a Premier League debut to Hákon Valdimarsson. In the absence of their top scorer, Danny Welbeck, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury, and for all their positivity and possession under Hürzeler, Brighton lack a cutting edge in attack that was exposed again by Brentford. They have not won at home since beating City and it wa...

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17 hours ago Liverpool star Luis Diaz's father hospitalised in Colombia 12 months after kidnap ordeal

Luis Diaz's father was kidnapped by Colombian rebels and held for 12 days before his release last year, with the 58-year-old now being hospitalised with chest pains

Economics

14 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans all say the same thing about surprise cameo in heartwarming finale

BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey came to an emotional end on Christmas Day with the final episode watched by 12.5 million - and viewers were left delighted by some surprise appearances

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5 hours ago New TV documentary about mysterious death on British island to highlight 'inconsistencies' in case

The body of Josh Clayton was found on rocks near Tresco, Isles of Scilly days after he went missing following a party in September 2015, as a new TV doc about the case is released

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4 hours ago Coronation Street fans 'rumble' sad David Platt twist ahead of 'massive stunt'

Coronation Street's latest episode saw David Platt in turmoil after recent events on the ITV soap, amid producer Kate Brooks confirming a 'massive stunt' linked to the character

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15 hours ago Netflix fans left 'disappointed' by Squid Game 2 as they brand the long

Fans unanimously branded it 'boring' and 'predictable' - while also lacking its trademark nail-biting plot, and also raised it barely had any new game.

Sport

5 hours ago EastEnders' Jaqueline Jossa teases storyline bombshell after Cindy Beale's vicious attack

Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has teased that there is "epic" drama to come on the BBC soap opera ahead of the show's 40th anniversary in 2025

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5 hours ago Nebraska's governor to leave hospital after he was bucked off a horse and broke his ribs

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen will be released from the hospital Friday, two days after getting nine titanium plates installed during a surgery to stabilize the ribs he broke when he was bucked off a horse

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16 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans spot hilarious continuity error during Mick's touching stag night tribute to Smithy

The moving scene showed an emotional Mick describing Smithy as a second son to himself and wife Pam, after they struggled to conceive another child.

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6 hours ago Emmerdale revenge twist 'sealed' as Will Taylor's real killer 'exposed'

Emmerdale viewers saw Dawn Taylor and her husband Billy Fletcher believe they had rumbled the truth about her father Will Taylor's sudden death at Christmas on the ITV soap

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6 hours ago All the places the Gavin & Stacey cast were spotted dining at while filming in Barry

Not only did the Gavin & Stacey cast film in and around Barry Island, they also visited a lot of local businesses

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16 hours ago Manchester United: How many games will Bruno Fernandes miss after third red card of the season?

Midfielder facing another suspension after being sent off against Wolves

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7 hours ago BBC Death in Paradise star opens up on show cancellation as he admits 'was a first'

Kris Marshall has featured in both Death in Paradise and its spin-off Beyond Paradise.

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7 hours ago Stacey Solomon shares Christmas video of her and Joe Swash's kids with heartwrenching message

Stacey Solomon has taken to Instagram with an emotional video with her three kids, Belle, Rose and Rex, who she shares with Joe Swash as they enjoy the festive period

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17 hours ago James Corden shares slew of behind the scenes snaps from Gavin & Stacey finale as he thanks fans for watching show's final episode in emotional post: 'It means more than you'll know!'

The actor, 46, who stars as Smithy and co-created the series with Ruth Jones, also thanked the whopping 12.5M fans who tuned in for the send off in an emotional post.

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8 hours ago Jacqueline Jossa teases major BBC EastEnders bombshell after Cindy's brutal attack

EastEnders is two months away from its 40th anniversary and Jacqueline Jossa - whose character Lauren Branning recently exposed Cindy Beale's affair - has teased over it

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7 hours ago The key Kieran Tierney Celtic transfer concern as John Hartson doubts if they can make homecoming worthwhile

The Hoops diehard is set for the Arsenal exit door and talk is in overdrive about an emotional return to his boyhood club

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18 hours ago Gavin & Stacey fans have ‘goosebumps’ over ‘absolutely perfect’ finale

The last ever episode was full of drunkenness, romance, and twists and turns

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8 hours ago Images released of men police want to speak released following city centre burglaries

'Offences such as this will not be tolerated'

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8 hours ago Emotional Jonny Clayton admits his time in darts is running out as he reveals age is no barrier if you produce 2 things

The Ferret beat Daryl Gurney to keep his Ally Pally title dream alive and kicking

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22 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Star's agent arrives to negotiate amid Benjamin Sesko update

Arsenal could be tempted to increase their firepower in front of goal in the January transfer window as they consider how to contend with Bukayo Saka's injury in the second half of the season

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8 hours ago Bruno Fernandes and the problem of being captain if you keep getting sent off | Simon Burnton

Manchester United midfielder has been more disciplined this term but unique demands of his job keep him in the firing lineAgainst Leicester on Boxing Day Virgil van Dijk took to 50 the number of successive league games he has played every minute of. This alone does not explain why the Dutchman is such an effective leader, nor why his Liverpool side are currently so successful, but it certainly helps. There are many kinds of captain, many ways of leading, but above all the one unarguably necessary thing is to be present. You cannot lead a team from the stands.At which point it is tempting to go in two-footed on Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, as many newspaper headlines did on Friday morning. The Portuguese is, for a couple more days at least, one of only four other captains to have played in every game of this Premier League season but that run ends with the visit of Newcastle on Monday, for which he will be suspended after Tony Harrington, just after half-time in the Boxing Da...

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8 hours ago Emily Blackwell gives birth to baby girl 10 weeks early in 'hardest time of her life'

Made In Chelsea star Emily Blackwell has opened up about giving birth to her baby girl 10 weeks early and the emotional journey she has been on with her daughter in an intensive care unit.

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8 hours ago Why Ruben Amorim is concentrating on 'surviving' amid Man United relegation fears

Manchester United have lost considerably more matches than they have won in the Premier League this season and the dreaded 'R' word has been mentioned

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9 hours ago From The History Boys to Barry! How cast from James Corden's breakout role made guest appearances in Gavin & Stacey finale

Gavin & Stacey, famously set between Wales and Essex, reached its crescendo on Christmas Day, and the finale saw some of James Corden's earliest acting pals appear.

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8 hours ago BBC Vicar of Dibley cast now from iconic star's unrecognisable new look to tragic deaths

The Vicar of Dibley is a British comedy classic and is still aired every Christmas, but sadly, many of the stars of the show are no longer with us - here, we take a look at what happened to the cast.

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10 hours ago Gardeners urged to take action if they spot robins this winter, say experts

They may symbolise the festive season for many but red-breasted robins face a struggle for food in the coldest months and we can help them out, advises The Woodland Trust.

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8 hours ago Barcelona’s Dani Olmo set to miss rest of season after court rejects appeal to play

The 26-year-old joined Barca from RB Leipzig in August but is only registered for the first half of the season

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10 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson fans issue same complaint as he shares boozy advent calendar

Those not partaking in Dry January can have a collection of his drinks delivered to the door in a boozy twist on a Christmas advent calendar, but some fans said they're 'bummed' by one major aspect of the venture

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9 hours ago Morrison Hotel featured on The Doors’ album cover burns in Los Angeles fire

Blaze engulfed landmark building where Jim Morrison and bandmates posed for a photograph for their 1970 LPFlames engulfed the historic Morrison Hotel, featured on the cover of The Doors’ 1970 album of the same name, after a fire hit the landmark downtown Los Angeles building.More than 100 firefighters responded to the fire, which began around 11am Thursday, and had the burn under control in under two hours. Several dozen people inside were able to escape, including possible squatters and three people rescued by firefighters on the third floor. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Coronation Street star breaks down in tears in final scene after 50 years on screen

One of Coronation Street’s most well-known cast members shed a tear as she bid farewell to the soap after 50 years on screen.

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9 hours ago Morrison hotel featured on Doors’ album cover burns in Los Angeles fire

Blaze engulfed landmark building where Jim Morrison and bandmates posed for a photograph for their 1970 LPFlames engulfed the historic Morrison Hotel, featured on the cover of The Doors’ 1970 album of the same name, after a fire hit the landmark downtown Los Angeles building.More than 100 firefighters responded to the fire, which began around 11am Thursday, and had the burn under control in under two hours. Several dozen people inside were able to escape, including possible squatters and three people rescued by firefighters on the third floor. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Biggest games of 2025: GTA 6 and Switch 2 expected to headline stacked year of releases

2025 is right around the corner, and it's packed with a staggering array of releases across all platforms so there's something to look forward to whatever system you own

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10 hours ago Opta Supercomputer tips shocking final position for Man Utd amid wretched season

Ruben Amorim has struggled since replacing Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager, with his side now just eight points away from the Premier League's relegation zone

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11 hours ago Grace Kelly's grandson Louis Ducruet and his wife Marie share festive family portrait

The adorable photo, shared to Instagram , features the happy Monaco couple and their children - along with their trusty pooch Pancake.

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11 hours ago Drill rapper 'Young Dizz' releases music video goading Keir Starmer after being released from jail early for kidnapping and torturing teenage boy

Isaac Donkoh, a gang member from Newham in East London , was jailed in April 2019 for seizing the schoolboy a year earlier before posting footage of his ordeal on Snapchat .

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