38 m. ago Man plied young girl with drugs and food before leading her down a dangerous path

After meeting the girl on Snapchat Nijab Arab used her in his drug-dealing operation. The court heard he continues to blame his victim to this day

Events

39 m. ago Church of England priest led cult and sexually abused a ‘staggering number of women’, jury told

Christopher Brain surrounded himself with women who he dubbed ‘the Lycra Lovelies’ or ‘the Lycra Nuns’ who would help with duties which sometimes included putting him to bed, the court heard

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68 m. ago Parents accused of brutally murdering their premature baby in hospital 'went for cigarette as medics desperately tried to resuscitate child'

A young couple allegedly murdered two-week-old baby in a special care baby unit casually walked out for a cigarette, as medics tried to save him, a court heard today.

Society

97 m. ago Burglary victim, 28, denies causing crash that killed teenager, 16, who was fleeing on his stolen motorbike

In the early hours of January 24, 2023, three thieves broke into Callum Duncan's shed where he stored three motorbikes at his home in Reddish, Stockport, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.

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2 h. ago Schoolboy, 15, died after being stabbed in the heart with a five

Harvey Willgoose, 15, died after another 15-year-old pupil stabbed him through the heart at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on February 3.

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3 h. ago Boy, 16, 'died in stolen motorbike crash as burglary victim chased him'

Dean Barnes, 16, was riding as a pillion passenger on one of the stolen motorbikes when it crashed killing him as a court heard the burglars and bolt croppers used a drill to break into the shed

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14 h. ago Influencer raised nearly €500k for 'needy Palestinians' but splashed donations on expensive cars and Rolex watches, court hears

The 34-year-old - who goes by Abdel Hamid on social media - pocketed the money through 37 online appeals made between 2021 and October 2024, a court heard.

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15 h. ago Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka perform TikTok dance routine on Wimbledon's Centre Court as top seeds show there are no hard feelings after fall

There was no sign of any lingering tension between Gauff and Sabalenka as the two top seeds danced together on Wimbledon's Centre Court in a light-hearted TikTok routine.

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16 h. ago Teen 'died in stolen motorbike crash while burglary victim was chasing him'

A court heard Dean Barnes, 16, who was riding as a pillion passenger on a stolen bike, died in a crash while Callum Duncan chased burglars in the early hours of January 24, 2023.

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18 h. ago Boy, 16, 'died in stolen motorbike crash while burglary victim was chasing him'

A court heard Dean Barnes, 16, who was riding as a pillion passenger on a stolen bike, died in a crash while Callum Duncan chased burglars in the early hours of January 24, 2023

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20 h. ago Pride group founder who raped ‘extremely vulnerable’ boy jailed for 24 years

The court heard Stephen Ireland had arranged for the then 12-year-old boy to meet him at his flat after messaging on dating app Grindr.

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20 h. ago Boy, three, died in a 'furious and prolonged' attack by 'dangerous' 50kg dogs after his parents allowed him to wander into their pen unsupervised, court hears

Daniel Twigg was mauled to death at Carr Farm, in Milnrow, near Rochdale, on May 15, 2022, due to the alleged negligence of his parents Mark Twigg, 43, and Joanne Bedford, 37.

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20 h. ago Mother tells inquest how she watched her toddler son die from sepsis after he was admitted to hospital twice in just 36 hours

Devon Coroner's Court heard the three-year-old was admitted to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth on the afternoon of July 6 2022, but discharged from the children's assessment unit shortly after midnight.

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20 h. ago Former techno DJ sold bogus parts to airlines across the globe in fraud 'where many lives were potentially put at risk', court hears

Jose Zamora Yrala, 37, from Venezuela, ran UK-based AOG Technics and is accused of defrauding customers including leading airlines, maintenance firms, and parts suppliers.

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21 h. ago Man accused of grandson’s murder carried him ‘like a ragdoll’, court hears

Michael Ives, 47, and his wife Kerry, 46, are accused of fatally injuring Ethan Ives-Griffiths.

Events

21 h. ago Dog home boss who was mauled by rescued American bulldog sues the charity for £200k

Karla Haines, 34, was working at the Dogs Trust's rehoming centre in Harefield, west London, when a dog sank its teeth into her arm, London's High Court has heard.

Economics

22 h. ago Pride group founder who raped ‘extremely vulnerable’ boy jailed for 13 years

The court heard Stephen Ireland had arranged for the then 12-year-old boy to meet him at his flat after messaging on dating app Grindr.

Events

26 h. ago Palestine Action seeking legal challenge against UK Government bid to ban group

An urgent hearing was held at the High Court on Monday after Palestine Action said they were left with "no choice".

Politics

26 h. ago Judge grants Palestine Action urgent hearing to try to stop ban taking effect

Co-founder of protest group to be given opportunity to apply for ‘interim relief’ to prevent proscription orderUK politics live – latest updatesPalestine Action has been granted an urgent high court hearing on Friday to try to prevent a banning order against it from coming into effect.An order was laid before parliament on Monday that would proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation, making being a member of or inviting support for Palestine Action a criminal offence carrying a maximum sentence of 14 years in jail. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Canine home boss sues Dogs Trust for £200k after 'misbehaving' American Bulldog called 'Jester' mauls her and 'leaves her with PTSD'

Karla Haines, 34, was working at the Dogs Trust's rehoming centre in Harefield, west London, when a dog sank its teeth into her arm, London's High Court has heard.

Economics