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1. Two police officers dismissed over ‘abhorrent and dismissive’ behaviour

   Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said the PSNI is ‘demonstrating very clearly a no-tolerance approach to any misconduct or inappropriate behaviours’.

2. Walk My World: Dystopian immersive theatre sets an epic new bar

   This epic show in Budapest might well be signifying the future of live theatrical experiences

3. Primary school population down more than 10% since 2020 in some areas

   Figures have tumbled by 19% in Southwark, 20% in Lambeth and 26% in Westminster.

4. Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Alvarez boost; Anderson bid; Man Utd announce striker deal; Liverpool latest

   Keep up to date with all the latest summer window news, rumours and gossip

5. War Horse at the National Theatre: Remains tremendously moving

   The return of War Horse to the National Theatre comes with added resonance in our time

6. Barclays scraps monthly customer fee for self-directed investors

   With the fee removed, someone with a £50,000 portfolio would save an annual charge of £125.

7. Cole Palmer 'lets loose' with Love Island stars in Ibiza after England World Cup snub

   The 24-year-old Chelsea star’s beauty specialist girlfriend Olivia Holder is thought to be in the UK

8. The many, multicoloured stripes of Jack White

   The era-defining rock ’n’ roll star has long been plucking other creative strings besides those on his guitar — and for his first ever art exhibition, he’s chosen south London

9. From Cole Palmer to Manchester United transfer target: The biggest names snubbed for World Cup 2026

   Managers all over the world have made some bold calls ahead of this summer’s showpiece event in North America

10. Lex Greensill banned from directing companies in UK for nine years

    The Australian businessman had previously sought to challenge the Government’s bid to ban him.