64 m. ago Child figures out how to win on claw machine every single time but there's huge problem

A child has been hailed a "genius" after she was filmed using a new hack to win a plushie from a claw machine - but people have warned you could get in trouble...

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25 h. ago Fall and redemption of Becker and Wiggins shows sporting glory does not deliver purpose or meaning | Cath Bishop

Books by former champions demonstrate powerfully that we should not accept abuse and suffering as ‘the price of winning’. Sport must do moreViewed through one end of the lens, the two new autobiographies from the sporting legends Boris Becker and Bradley Wiggins might seem like classic tales of the downfalls of two deeply flawed heroes who then claw their way back to redemption. But viewed through the other end of the lens, we see troubling portrayals of an extremely inhumane and, at times, unsafe world of sport where talent is no saving grace, in fact it’s more of a liability.There are striking similarities between the stories of two different characters, sports, countries and generations. Both went bankrupt. Both made bad choices and admit their agency in their own demise. Both hit rock bottom and found themselves stripped bare of all dignity, be it in a prison cell or snorting cocaine in a toilet. Becker was convicted by a British court on four counts out of 24 and ended up in pr...

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3 d. ago Nearly a third of women and a quarter of men suffered abuse as a child, new figures show

Some 13.6 million people aged 18 years and over had likely suffered emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect, as children, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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3 d. ago Third of women and quarter of men abused in childhood, new estimates suggest

Forms of abuse included emotional, physical, sexual or neglect.

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4 d. ago Obesity levels among Reception and Year 6 children in England, by local area

The figures have been published as part of the Government’s National Child Measurement Programme.

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4 d. ago Public servants are being targeted and MPs have been murdered. But we will prevent fear from destroying our politics | Dan Jarvis

A new law will restrict protests outside the homes of public office holders. The right to demonstrate is a given, but to menace private homes is just not right Every day, I hear appalling stories of the abuse suffered by people who step forward to represent their communities and serve our country. It is shocking to see the level of harassment and intimidation faced by those in our parliament, our town halls and elsewhere in public service. Every story I hear only increases my determination to stop it happening and keep those who serve safe.The horrific murders of my friends Jo Cox and David Amess were not isolated tragedies. They sent shockwaves through parliament and our democracy. Their loss left behind grief and a fear that shapes our politics.Dan Jarvis is security minister and Labour MP for Barnsley North Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Child poverty figures focus of blame game among West Lothian councillors

The Local Democracy Reporting Service first revealed West Lothian is in the top ten of highest levels of child poverty in the country. In a list of shame the county’s figure of 24.1% outstrips Edinburgh and neighbour South Lanarkshire.

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8 d. ago Domestic abuse survivor strangled and made to eat off floor waives anonymity to speak out as attacker jailed

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT A domestic abuse victim has waived her right to anonymity to reveal the impact that the horrific abuse had on her life in a bid to help other sufferers come forward

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8 d. ago Wooman strangled and made to eat off floor waives anonymity to speak out as attacker jailed

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT A domestic abuse victim has waived her right to anonymity to reveal the impact that the horrific abuse had on her life in a bid to help other sufferers come forward

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8 d. ago Dogs suffer horrific neglect in squalid flat as owner jailed for abuse

Kalith Cameron was locked up after neglecting American bulldog Diesel and bull-type puppy Gucci.

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2 w. ago Brave grooming gang victim who was drugged and raped as a child says she 'doesn't trust Keir Starmer' after quitting 'toxic' inquiry

Ellie-Ann Reynolds, 24, from Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, has spent 11 years trying to get people to hear her as she has bravely opened up about the horrific abuse she suffered as a child.

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2 w. ago Heather Humphreys says family suffered ‘awful sectarian abuse’ during campaign

The Fine Gael candidate said she had ‘no regrets’ about running for the Irish presidency.

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2 w. ago Baby P's mother Tracey Connelly says 'I was a crap mum' as she makes fresh bid for jail release

Tracey Connelly speaks publicly for the first time since her conviction over death of her child Peter who suffered horrific abuse

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2 w. ago Female darts star dramatically 'pulls out of tournament AGAIN after being drawn against transgender opponent Noa

Deta Hedman, 65, had been due to compete against Noa-Lynn van Leuven. who was born a male, in the quarter-finals of the PDC Women's Series on Saturday.

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2 w. ago 'Monster' mum killed son, 2, after he suffered 'worst case of child abuse' in UK

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Rebecca Shuttleworth was found guilty of murdering her two-year-old son Keanu after a five-month trial

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2 w. ago 'Worst case of child abuse ever seen' as boy, 2, suffered torn abdomen at hands of 'monster' mum

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT This 'monster' mother was found guilty of murdering her two year old son after being caught in the 'worst case of child abuse ever seen'

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3 w. ago Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre suffered nightmares of ‘greedy men on top of her’ years after abuse, new memoir reveals

Giuffre described the aftermath of her abuse in the posthumous book Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir Of Surviving Abuse And Fighting For Justice

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3 w. ago Luther Burrell claims speaking out about racist abuse ended rugby career

Former England centre made allegations in 2022‘I had to retire because of what’s gone on’The former England player Luther Burrell has alleged he was effectively forced to retire after he spoke out about racist abuse he suffered from teammates.Burrell first alleged he had been the victim of racism while playing for Newcastle in 2022. Among the allegations he made at the time, Burrell claimed a teammate had referred to him as a “slave” and told him to apply sunscreen to his wrists and ankles as that’s “where your shackles were”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Female teacher, 88, accused of sexually abusing 5 students wheeled into court by husband

The victims, who still suffer PTSD from the sexual abuse they experienced as primary school children in the 1980s, read our heart-renching statements about how the sick teacher destroyed their lives

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