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Enjoy every sandwich.
We are what we post.

"I never meant to hurt anyone. It was a joke that got out of hand."

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Joey Barton handed suspended sentence over offensive X posts
The ex-footballer sent
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December 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
“Dalal’s behaviour was criminal and will not be tolerated in a fair and equal society."

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Man pleads guilty to stalking Liverpool midfielder Marie Hobinger
A 42-year-old man who lives in London sent repeated messages to Liverpool star Marie Hobinger and attended one of her games.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
What Australian teens want you to know about the social media ban
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'We deserve to have a say' - Australian teens on the social media ban
The BBC spoke to under-16s in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra who will be banned from social media from December 10.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
This is quite something.
I feel compelled to write a review thread 🧵 for The Liz Truss Show because in the madness of the content, other aspects - vital aspects - are being missed.

1. The Aesthetics

Unless they were aiming for "Harley Street urologist waiting room circa 1992" this interview area is just unacceptable. 1/
December 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I made a flatbread Sunday dinner. Did I make the flatbread too you ask?

But of course.

I think you knew that.
December 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
"I got a photo of my mum, and I stuck it in front of the camera and it just let me through. It said thanks for verifying your age," Isobel claims. "I've heard someone used Beyoncé's face," she adds.

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Social media ban: Can you ban kids from social media? Australia is about to try
The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A message from the fire service..

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Absolutely sensational
TikTok video by bluelightbritain
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December 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
TikTok - it's the gift that keeps on giving

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post and delete #fypシ
TikTok video by DaVillanUMade
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December 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
"It drives me insane, I can't switch off."

"It comforts me… It's like a friend supporting me."

"Stop telling me I've had a bad night's sleep."

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Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch: Am I addicted to my smartwatch?
Do they do what they say they do, or are they just making us more stressed?
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December 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM
IKEA is hiring 10 people to work as virtual employees in its upcoming game, "The Co-Worker," opening on June 24 on Roblox.

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'The Co-Worker': IKEA hiring virtual staff for upcoming Roblox game
'This is not the typical IKEA job,' furniture giant says
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December 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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The Government is aiming for the biggest drop in child poverty on record – we back them to the hilt on this. Now we urgently need a plan to tackle the root causes of rising child homelessness – starting with fixing housing affordability. www.bigissue.com/news/housing...
GPs and teachers to finally be told when children become homeless
Labour's child poverty strategy will make it a legal duty for GPs and teachers to be told when a child becomes homeless.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Spotify Wrapped is like that mate who tells everyone how drunk and embarrassing you were on that night out last year - but you weren't even there.
December 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
PSA: It's time for gin.
December 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Well here's a sentence I didn't expect to see, ever.

Lily Allen’s new album ‘West End Girl’ set for release on butt plug-shaped USB Drives

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Lily Allen's new album 'West End Girl' set for release on butt plug-shaped USB Drives
Lily Allen's new album 'West End Girl' is set for release on a butt plug-shaped USB Drive. Find all the details here.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Young people’s use of VPNs - research by Childnet

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Young people’s use of VPNs
This research was commissioned by Childnet (as part of the UK Safer Internet Centre) and Nominet, and was carried out by Opinium. Read more
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December 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Meta has started removing Australian children under 16 years old from its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms, a week before an official teen social media ban begins.

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Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook
The tech giant will begin closing accounts for under 16s, a week before an official ban.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I reference the Freedom scheme in my courses for professionals who support victims of domestic abuse.

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Dogs Trust charity Freedom scheme helps domestic abuse victims
Victims feel trapped because they cannot leave their pets behind, a dog charity says.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM