Grooming gang in Plymouth are jailed after victim saw BBC TV drama
The impact of the show lives on as it was revealed another grooming gang from Plymouth, Devon, has been brought to justice after a victim contacted the police after watching it on TV.
All graduates should repay at least £10 a week off student loan under reformed system
Tim Leunig, an economist and an adviser to the Treasury and the Department for Education under the Conservatives, has published a 10-point plan for "fixing" weaknesses in the student finance system in England
Disabled man's family have to let support staff go after funding stops
His family say they've been "ghosted" by government ministry staff and left in the dark about the reasons for the cut.
What children still need after 100 years of rights
The Declaration of the Rights of the Child was adopted on 26 September 1924. But what do children still need after 100 years?
Granddaughter Files Complaint on Behalf of ‘Portuguese Dreyfus’
Captain Barros Basto was the founder of the Jewish community of Porto in 1923 and tried to bring many back to Judaism. His efforts were thwarted by slanderous anonymous letters.
Madeleine McCann case latest updates - fresh evidence and staggering police spend so far
Madeleine McCann, who would have been 21 years old this year, vanished without trace on holiday back on May 3, 2007 and no-one has ever been charged in connection with her disappearance
Madeleine McCann suspect bombshells - 'abduction, vile fantasy and prison cell brag'
Sex offender Christian Brueckner, who is serving a seven-year sentence for raping a pensioner, confessed to abducting a child in Portugal, his former cell mate claims. Here we look at the biggest bombshells from his trial
South West’s economic role spotlighted at major conference in Exeter
The South West's role in driving UK economic growth was front and center at a major conference in Exeter
Southport family centre where knifeman killed little girls to be given new home
The seaside town has fought to regain normality after the horrendous attack on a class full of children was followed by mass rioting across the UK
Lorraine Kelly on why she’s ‘never forgotten’ Dunblane – and has considered moving there
The TV star - who covered the 1996 school tragedy as a reporter - spoke of her admiration for the residents of the Stirlingshire town and said she could even one day move to the area.
Domestic violence act applicable to women from all religions: SC
The apex court delivered its verdict on an appeal filed by a woman challenging an order of the Karnataka high court in a matter related to the grant of maintenance and compensation.
Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry
Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.
Mapped - every Birmingham city centre street where thugs caught armed with knives and guns
Latest police.uk data reveals the number of weapon possession reports in the heart of the city as zombie-style knives banned this week
Parents facing steeper fines for taking their kids out of school without permission
Parents in England face higher fines if they take their children out of class without permission this academic year
Memorial plans underway for young victims of Southport knife attack as town grapples with aftermath
LBC can reveal talks are taking place about how to create a permanent memorial to the three young girls who were killed in the Southport knife attacks on July 29.
Iran faces dilemma of restraint or revenge for attacks on ally Hezbollah
Iran has sought to strike an unusually conciliatory tone in the face of attacks on its ally Hezbollah.
Naomi Campbell is banned from being charity trustee for five years
The decision follows revelations the organisation spent more than £1.6million on a gala in Cannes, but gave just £5,000 to good causes over a 15-month period.
Plymouth man banned from Devonport
Anyone witnessing him breaching the order is asked to call the police on 101
Family of Scots banker shot dead on doorstep slam 'insulting' chief constable
The 30-year-old father of two was shot in Nairn in November 2004 and his killer has never been found.
TV antiques dealer and husband left 'feeling like criminals' after £3,000 fine for reporting migrant hiding in their van
A television antiques dealer and her husband have been slapped with a £3,000 fine after informing police that a migrant had snuck into their van as they crossed the French border.
Tycoon settles High Court fight with neighbous over £8.5m mansion gate
Mark Harrison, CEO of £1.2billion property management and investment company Praxis, bought the former home of the late Lady Grantchester in 2020.
What Texas jails are REALLY like, as Labour looks to use points system
Earlier this month, Keir Starmer introduced an early release prison scheme in England and Wales in a bid to tackle the over-crowding epidemic in British prisons.
Built consensus with India, will reach solution at early date, says China
China and India were able to 'reduce differences' and build 'some consensus' on disengaging troops from friction points to end the standoff in eastern Ladakh and agreed to maintain dialogue to reach a resolution acceptable to both sides at an 'early date', the Chinese defence ministry said on Thursday.
Mansion owner loses planning war against neighbours over 'eyesore' feature
One resident said "It's not in keeping with the rest of the houses in the area. It's a bit of a monstrosity"
Britain must step up if America pulls back: why ammunition, armoured vehicles, and firepower are vital to keep Ukraine in the fight
This week Zelensky, President of Ukraine, is in the United States (US) to present a ‘plan for victory’ to Joe Biden, whose time in office as president will be over in the coming months.
Vape shop black market revealed in top Labour MP constituencies
Founder of campaign group WeVape, Mark Oates, went undercover to see how many illegal vapes he could purchase.
Anger as house next to Glenrothes primary school still owned by paedophile
Residents are calling for the property to be demolished.
My family were last victims of Ibiza gang that gassed Nick Grimshaw
The 46-year-old mother revealed CCTV that shows the infamous robber's final burglary at her home in San Antonio.
'Highway of horror' where every ten miles a child can be found selling her body
Brazil's BR-116 is known as the 'exploitation highway' because thousands of girls are victims of child prostitution, as revealed in Matt Roper's new book Before The Night Comes
Statue of extra-tall duck Long Boi unveiled at university to commemorate 'life and legacy'
Long Boi went viral in 2019 after a social media post incorrectly described him as "the tallest mallard duck to have ever lived ...over 1m tall" - it was later confirmed the duck stood at about 70cm
Never-before-seen pics show Churchill enjoying cigars on yacht
The rare photos of the war time leader were discovered among a box of maritime memorabilia bought recently at a job lot at auction.
Hong Kong court jails former editor of Stand News for sedition, releases another on health grounds
Chung Pui-kuen was sentenced to 21 months while Lam was given a sentence that allowed him to be released immediately on health grounds.
Bailout for Bristol schools budget barely makes a dent in £50m funding black hole
The total deficit on the schools budget is forecast to hit £50m next March, marginally less than before the bailout
Boys' murder of man was family's 'worst nightmare'
Shawn Seesahai, 19, was killed by two 12-year-old boys in a Wolverhampton park last November.
Tacky or cute? Not all are sad that Peak District's love locks have gone
One 67-year-old said: 'It's just tacky, to be honest, I think it always has been'
Prompt action helps police arrest three for murdering businessman in Uttara Kannada
Uttara Kannada District Police arrest three men for killing a businessman, revealing a complex murder conspiracy.
Convoy leader in town
One of the faces of the 2022 Freedom Convoy in Ottawa will be in the Okanagan this weekend, attending a fundraiser for his legal bills hosted by a former BC Conservative candidate.
BORIS JOHNSON reveals what he 'really thinks' about Sunak in memoir
Boris Johnson today reveals he will use his new memoir to set out what he 'really thinks' about Rishi Sunak - and 'how and why I learned to keep Michael Gove firmly in the wing mirror'.
Thug said 10 chilling words before setting fire to his girlfriend's house
Michael Boulton, 40, from St Helens, has been jailed after calling his partner a 's***' and accusing of her cheating on him before he set her flat on fire after drinking heavily
Paramedic leaves NHS for Australia - where he earns thousands more and plays bagpipes on the beach
Darren O'Hare, 38, originally from Fife, worked as a paramedic for the Scottish Ambulance Service in the Forth Valley area for 10 years before moving to Australia
Naomi Campbell banned from being charity trustee
The model cannot be involved at charities for five years after an inquiry discovered mismanagement.
Late Queen's aunt who adored being addressed as 'luv' and helped collect explosives
Living from 1897 to 1965, Princess Mary, daughter of King George V, is perhaps the most dazzlingly tradition-breaking royal we have all forgotten
County lines kingpin shipped heroin and cocaine from Manchester and offered 'home delivery service' from his prison cell
Members of the 'Shakka' gang have been jailed for a total of over 50 years
Years behind bars for drink-driver who killed Derbyshire footballer in crash
'You knew you were incapable of driving, all of this could have been avoided'
Administration Supports UNWRA’s Immunity from Lawsuit over Its Hamas Employees
Sure, the guy handing you a sack of flour may be a psychopathic killer, but, hey, check out that flour!
Cheers! Duchess of Edinburgh opens winery in Kent run by Taittinger
Duchess Sophie joined co-founders Patrick McGrath MW and Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger in Chilham, Kent, today at the official opening ceremony.
Iran Apprehensive at Enhanced Russian-Azerbaijani Relations following Putin’s Baku Visit
"The prospect of strengthening Baku-Moscow relations is likely to worry Tehran."
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