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An Essex primary school has banned parents from the playground because it says they are blocking the way and teachers' views of the pupils, creating a health and safety hazard, reported The Daily Telegraph. Chase Lane Primary School in Dovercourt announced the move to parents via a newsletter, which threatened legal action against any parent who breached it. The Britney Spears rehab doll, which is bald, wears a straitjacket and is labelled Britney Shears, is now available to buy from 'a disreputable online outlet near you', according to The Guardian.

The Britney Spears rehab doll, which is bald, wears a straitjacket and is labelled Britney Shears, is now available to buy from 'a disreputable online outlet near you', according to The Guardian.

A heavily-pregnant mother was kicked off a bus in Bournemouth by the driver because he felt distracted by her two-year-old daughter's temper tantrum, said The Sun. Joanne Uzzell was forced to walk half a mile home with two heavy bags of shopping plus the child. 'I was trying my best to calm her down but the driver started tutting and huffing and puffing,' she said. 'He pulled over and said he couldn't drive as he couldn't concentrate.' The Wilts and Dorset bus company has since apologised.

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