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Russell Brand's barrister has reported himself to a professional regulator over a clash with a journalist after his client was convicted of rape.

Comedian Katherine Ryan has said she feels "grief and relief" after Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Russell Brand has been told by a judge that he faces a "significant custodial term" after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

A stretch of the M20 was temporarily closed and two people were seriously injured after more than 30 vehicles were involved in a crash.

Secondary schools will be told to stop teaching GCSEs to students until they reach Year 10 in a bid to keep younger children engaged, according to the government.

Two teenagers have been arrested after a boy was attacked with a sword in Tuffley, police said.