BRITONS in Russia have been warned to avoid demonstrations in World Cup host cities in the wake of the arrest of gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell.

The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice following the detention of LGBT campaigner Mr Tatchell after he staged a one-man protest near the Kremlin on Thursday.

The Russian government has put in place regulations meaning all protests of any size during the World Cup must be cleared with authorities in advance.

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A SCHOOL in Theresa May’s constituency has made a “wish list” for parents to help purchase supplies including pens, pencils and toilet paper.

St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School in Maidenhead, Berkshire, said many deliveries have already been received.

But union leaders said the situation should ring “alarm bells” for the Government and schools should not “be scrabbling around” for basic supplies.

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Halesowen News:

TWO people fell 34ft to the ground when a roller coaster derailed in Florida, authorities have said.

Eight others had to be pulled to safety high above the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, they added.

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