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• Scott Mills was investigated over allegations of 'serious sexual offences' against boy under 16

  Scott Mills was investigated over allegations of "serious sexual offences" against a boy who was aged under 16.

• Three teenagers charged with murder of Chloe Dransfield, 16, in Leeds

  Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds, West Yorkshire Police said.

• Mark Kleinman blog | Historic pottery group Denby to fall into administration today

• Glasgow drugs courier who dumped nearly £1m of cocaine during police chase ordered to repay thousands

  A drugs courier who dumped nearly £1m worth of cocaine during a high-speed police chase has been ordered to pay back more than £46,000 of ill-got gains.

• Grooming gangs inquiry chair promises to confront 'uncomfortable truths'

  The chair of the upcoming grooming gangs inquiry has vowed to "not flinch from uncomfortable truths" as she launches the terms of reference of the long-awaited review.

• Man arrested over suspected murder of Donna Keogh, 17, whose body was never found

  A man has been arrested over the suspected murder of a 17-year-old girl who went missing almost 28 years ago.

• Israel passes controversial death penalty law

  Israel has passed a law making the death penalty by hanging the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis.

• Travelodge sex assault survivor hits out at boss of hotel chain

  The survivor of a sexual assault that took place in a Travelodge hotel room has accused its CEO of not taking the issue of women's safety "very seriously".

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Sport

• Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Erica Meg Parkinson included in England Women squad for World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland

  Leah Williamson and Beth Mead have been included in the latest England squad ahead of World Cup Qualifiers against Spain and Iceland, while 17-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson has received a first senior call-up.

• Roberto De Zerbi: Tottenham turn to combustible Italian - but is it a case of right coach, wrong time?

  Roberto De Zerbi can deliver the football Tottenham fans crave. To dare is to do is a fitting description of the Italian’s philosophy. That counts for nothing, though, if he cannot save Spurs from relegation. This is the final roll of the dice. De Zerbi or bust.

• Roberto De Zerbi: Tottenham must spend whatever it takes to bring in ex-Brighton boss and avoid relegation, says Paul Merson

  Paul Merson says Tottenham bringing in Roberto De Zerbi will be the best money the club have ever spent should they remain in the Premier League.

• Caroline Dubois and Ellie Scotney have major fights this Sunday, as a bright future beyond beckons for British boxing

  Elite world champions from Britain, like Caroline Dubois and Ellie Scotney, will showcase their talents on Sky Sports' stacked bill on Sunday.

• Ashley Westwood interview: Kerala Blasters' new head coach on being manager of Afghanistan and much more

  When Ashley Westwood told his family that he was going to manage Afghanistan, you can imagine the reaction. "They were like, 'What the hell are you doing?'" Even the British embassy in Kabul had suspended operations. Any life insurance was invalid.

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Entertainment News

• Scott Mills was investigated over allegations of 'serious sexual offences' against boy under 16

  Scott Mills was investigated over allegations of "serious sexual offences" against a boy who was aged under 16.

• Celine Dion: Eiffel Tower lit up to announce singer's comeback gigs

  Celine Dion has announced her first series of full-length concerts since being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS).

• Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to Belfast to receive honorary doctorate

  Arnold Schwarzenegger has said it is "unbelievable" after receiving an honorary doctorate from Ulster University - and recalled how Belfast gave him a "breakthrough".

• Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills sacked by BBC over 'personal conduct'

  DJ Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC, it has emerged.

• Bronze Age shield returns to Scotland for first time in more than 230 years

  A Bronze Age shield has returned to Scotland for the first time in more than 230 years.

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