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Leicester University ‘does not condone’ staff member egging Thatcher statue

Memorial to former Tory PM was splattered within hours of unveiling and has been booed by passing drivers

The Independent UK

University condemns ‘defacement’ as employee accused of egging Thatcher statue

The University of Leicester said the matter was being addressed in line with its procedures.

The Independent UK

Protestor eggs statue of Margaret Thatcher just hours after installation

The brand new £300,000 statue of Baroness Margaret Thatcher hadn't long been up when it was struck by eggs

Manchester Evening News

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Margaret Thatcher statue egged within hours of it being installed

The memorial of the former prime minister in her home town of Grantham was unveiled without ceremony

The Guardian - UK

Margaret Thatcher statue egged within hours of being installed in home town

The statue was lowered into place on Sunday morning amid previous threats of ‘egg throwing’.

The Independent UK

Margaret Thatcher statue lowered in her home town - despite 'egg throwing' threats

The £300,000 statue will be unveiled in Grantham

Manchester Evening News

Former Softball Australia employee says allegations of assault were ignored by the sport

A former employee of Softball Australia has accused the organisation of a systemic failure for failing to take seriously her allegation of sexual harassment and assault by a senior administrator in the sport.

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Royal tours to Caribbean ‘should be scrapped unless they address justice’

Edward and Sophie’s Jubilee trip was met with demands for reparations over slavery, and followed William and Kate’s controversial overseas visit.

The Independent UK

Ban on staff calling prisoners ‘residents’ or ‘clients’

It comes after the Justice Secretary defended a new ‘smart’ prison designed to drive down crime.

The Independent UK

Sophie tells Saint Lucian school children gender equality is ‘not a competition’

The countess was joined by her husband the Earl of Wessex on visits to two schools on the island on the last day of their Caribbean tour.

The Independent UK

Edward and Sophie receive warm welcome on walkabout in Saint Lucia

The Earl and Countess of Wessex met locals in the town of Soufriere.

The Independent UK

Anti-monarchy campaigners call Edward’s ‘disinterest’ in reparations an insult

Edward and Sophie are due to carry out just two engagements on Tuesday after the postponement of the Grenada leg of their tour.

The Independent UK

Antigua and Barbuda ask Wessexes to use ‘diplomatic influence’ for reparations

Edward joked that he had not been taking notes during Gaston Browne’s opening remarks so could not respond to all the points he had made

Evening Standard

Sophie hoists disabled woman into boat and hugs boy, eight, at sailing academy

The countess received a card from young Aleccai Brown saying ‘welcome to Antigua’ on her visit to the island.

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Sophie plays steel drums as Wessexes receive friendly welcome in Antigua

The countess joined in with Princess Margaret School during a rendition of Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel.

The Independent UK

Edward and Sophie touch down on latest Caribbean stop

The Earl and Countess of Wessex arrived in Antigua and Barbuda after warnings to avoid “phony sanctimony” over slavery.

The Independent UK

Royal Caribbean tour: Edward and Sophie warned to avoid ‘phoney sanctimony’ on slavery

Antigua and Barbuda’s Reparations Support Commission previously penned an open letter to the couple

The Independent UK

Earl of Wessex gives church reading on calmer day after Caribbean protests

Edward and Sophie had two engagements in Saint Lucia on Sunday.

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The Independent UK

Edward and Sophie continue Caribbean tour as slavery row rumbles on

St Vincent and the Grenadines is the latest stop for the Earl and Countess of Wessex.

The Independent UK

Edward and Sophie exchange gifts with Saint Lucia PM after red carpet welcome

The couple began their seven-day tour of the Caribbean on Friday.

The Independent UK

Red carpet welcome as Edward and Sophie begin Jubilee tour in St Lucia

Sophie and Edward are also scheduled to visit Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

The Independent UK

Two children who fled Ukraine start their first day at school in the UK

Alikhan Yusupov, 10, and 11-year-old relative Miroslava Starkova fled the city of Kharkiv with their families.

The Independent UK

Cambridge college spent £120,000 on Rustat memorial case

Master of Jesus College says it has been forced to abide by an ‘antiquated’ process.

The Independent UK

Student, 23, who was on the pill had ‘no idea’ she was pregnant until she gave birth on toilet

Lalene Malik was rushed to A&E at Northwick Park Hospital by her parents after suffering an excruciating stomach ache at home in west London

The Independent UK

Cambridge college ‘let down by Church’ over Rustat judgment

But Jesus College will not appeal the decision over the memorial to the slave trade investor.

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