AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation Shock in Liverpool: City of Liverpool College has “condemned” its own decision to cancel A-level courses with immediate effect, leaving GCSE students scrambling for September alternatives while the current cohort can still finish exams next year. Royal Return Watch: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s planned UK move with Archie and Lilibet is driving fresh debate over motives, security and family ties, with reports also swirling about Meghan’s acting plans and even Madame Tussauds shifting their wax figures for a cheeky homecoming preview. Nightlife Safety Funding: Newcastle leaders say there’ll be “no decline in safety” if the Late Night Levy is axed, with councillors set to vote on whether to drop the £3m-plus charge that funds extra patrols and anti-harassment measures. Court and Community Tensions: Sunderland Reform councillor Glenn Gibbins denies grossly offensive Facebook remarks about Nigerians as his case heads to trial in November. Serious Crime Case: Two Afghan men face court over alleged rape of a 14-year-old on a London-bound train, as UK guidance for migrants comes under scrutiny. Weather and Travel Practicalities: More warm spells are forecast with peaks near 28C, and the government reminds flyers to keep power banks and vapes in cabin hand luggage. Culture and Media: BritBox previews Edward Bluemel as a younger Hercule Poirot in a new series filmed in Liverpool, while a rare UK release brings back the notorious Pasolini film “Salo” after a long ban history.
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