9 h. ago Moment attempted kidnapper arrested after trying to snatch baby in pram

An attempted kidnapper tried to snatch a baby girl in a pram away from her mother outside an ice cream shop in Blackpool.

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9 h. ago Baby P's mother will be forced to give her first public account of the tot’s death at parole hearing

Tracey Connelly, 44, will face a public parole hearing after being put back behind bars for breaking the conditions of her release

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17 h. ago Restitution row: how Nigeria’s new home for the Benin bronzes ended up with clay replicas

The public display of artefacts looted by British colonial forces at the new Museum of West African Art was supposed to be the crowning glory of a decades-long restitution effort. What went wrong?In a corner of the new Museum of West African Art, visitors can marvel at a sample display of the cultural treasures that adorned the royal palace that once stood in its place: a proud cockerel, a plaque with three mighty warriors, a bust of a king with a glorious beaded collar.The artefacts, collectively known as the Benin bronzes, were looted by British colonial forces who went on to burn down the palace in a punitive expedition in 1897. In the decades that followed they were scattered across collections in Europe and America. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Baby P's mother 'will be forced to reveal details of her tortured toddler's brutal death' as she makes fresh bid for freedom

Tracey Connelly, now 44, will give her first ever public account of how her 17-month son Peter suffered more than 50 wounds over an eight-month period.

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38 h. ago Baby P's mum forced to reveal details of son's brutal death for first time ever

Tracey Connelly refused to give evidence at her 2007 trial for subjecting her 17-month-old son Peter to a campaign of abuse - but the monster will be forced to give details of her actions in public

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55 h. ago Calls for UK government to pardon women executed for witchcraft

Council leader writes to home secretary asking for general pardon for ‘witches’ convicted in 16th and 17th centuriesOn 30 July 1652, seven women were hanged on Penenden Heath in Maidstone, Kent. Witch trials and executions were far from unusual at the time, in the town or elsewhere, but rarely were so many convicted at once.The women – Anne Ashby, Mary Brown, Anne Martyn, Mildred Wright, Susan Pickenden, Anne Wilson and Mary Reade – had been accused by their neighbours of terrible acts including “bewitching to death” a 10-day-old baby, the child’s mother, and another three-year-old. Several were claimed to have “carnally known” the devil in exchange for their monstrous powers. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago South Lanarkshire Council breaks ground on 19 properties in Larkhall

More than half of the homes (11 in total) will take into account specific care need, with wheelchair accessibility, structural hoist capacity, space for carers and dedicated accessible parking spaces.

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63 h. ago William fights back tears speaking to mother who lost baby son and husband

If you are experiencing feelings of distress and isolation, or are struggling to cope, The Samaritans offer support; you can speak to someone for free over the phone, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.

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64 h. ago We all know Brexit’s to blame for the crisis facing UK steel

With British industry faltering, the excuse that the public wants this is risible. Parliament must force Starmer to actWhile Keir Starmer fiddles in India, Rome burns. The British steel industry now faces a calamity so severe, insiders say it could be “terminal”. The vast majority – 80% – of its output is exported to the EU, which this week revealed plans to cut tariff-free steel import quotas by almost half. The remainder will be subject to a 50% tariff. The UK steel industry will be butchered. Thank you, EU. Thank you, Brexit.Whenever I meet politicians who championed Brexit nowadays, I ask them a simple question: do you still think you were right? A few fools mutter, “Yes, on balance” and “In the long term, perhaps.” The honest ones shrug and look uncomfortable. We can all accept that some day a new generation of British politicians will resume open trade across the Channel. It is normal for an island, and makes sense. So I ask the honest ones: why not go public? Make a headline,...

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64 h. ago We all know Brexit’s to blame for the crisis facing UK steel – it’s time for politicians to be honest and reverse it | Simon Jenkins

With British industry faltering, the excuse that the public wants this is risible. Parliament must force Starmer to actWhile Keir Starmer fiddles in India, Rome burns. The British steel industry now faces a calamity so severe, insiders say it could be “terminal”. The vast majority – 80% – of its output is exported to the EU, which this week revealed plans to cut tariff-free steel import quotas by almost half. The remainder will be subject to a 50% tariff. The UK steel industry will be butchered. Thank you, EU. Thank you, Brexit.Whenever I meet politicians who championed Brexit nowadays, I ask them a simple question: do you still think you were right? A few fools mutter, “Yes, on balance” and “In the long term, perhaps.” The honest ones shrug and look uncomfortable. We can all accept that some day a new generation of British politicians will resume open trade across the Channel. It is normal for an island, and makes sense. So I ask the honest ones: why not go public? Make a headline,...

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65 h. ago William’s emotional talk about suicide with mother who lost baby son and husband

The prince was filmed in conversation with campaigner Rhian Mannings to mark the launch of a new National Suicide Prevention Network.

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4 d. ago Man with 'mental age of 12 or 13 year old' raped in pub toilet

Johnathan Michael Jones, who poses a 'significant risk to members of the public', went into the pub toilet cubicle and forced his victim into sexual acts

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4 d. ago Woman, 51, who tried to snatch a baby from her pram as her mother nipped inside shop is jailed

Nicolette Goldrick 'brazenly' walked up to the seven-month-old baby in her pram, which was outside a shop on Central Drive, Blackpool, as her mum was inside the store.

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6 d. ago Mariah Carey's nepo baby daughter set to follow in her mother's footsteps

The All I Want For Christmas Is You singer is reportedly helping her daughter to start her journey in the music business

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6 d. ago Freddy Brazier practices for being a dad as he plans sweet tribute to mum Jade

Freddy Brazier and the mother of his baby are no longer a couple but the 21-year-old says his family are supporting him and that he can't wait to become a day in April

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7 d. ago Huge pop star's nepo baby daughter, 14, 'set to follow in her mother's footsteps' in the music industry

A huge pop star's nepo baby daughter is reportedly set to follow in her mother's footsteps in the music industry.

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7 d. ago Freddy Brazier reveals he will name his child after his late

The son of Jeff Brazier and the late Jade announced he was set to become a father with his ex-girlfriend back in August.

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8 d. ago Moment baby's crib suddenly collapses as tired mum attempts to sneak out after putting child to sleep

This is the moment a tired mother climbing out of her baby's crib after putting the child to sleep, ends up knocking it over and falls to the ground with her six-month-old.

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1 week ago LA 2028 Olympics: fears of mass displacement and homeless sweeps as Trump threat looms

The city has been here before, with arrests during the 1984 Olympics that had long-term consequences for the city’s Black and brown peopleIn the lead-up to the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, the city deployed 30 police officers on horseback to rid downtown of unhoused people and, in the words of a captain, “sanitize the area”.Some people were arrested and transported to detox centers. Others were forced from public view while their possessions were trashed. Continue reading...

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1 week ago East Ayrshire Council education boss forced to apologise after shock music lesson comments at public meeting

Linda McAulay-Griffiths insisted her remarks had been "taken out of context" as she apologised for a clip which has emerged.

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