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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.