63 m. ago Scratch card addict kept vulnerable woman as a slave in her home for 25 YEARS before victim finally called for help using a secret mobile phone

A court heard how Amanda Wixon, 56, from Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, abused the victim for 25 years from 1996.

Society

90 m. ago Children's care home manager, 92, 'abused youngsters with help from female assistant during 20

Malcom Phillips, 92, and his assistant Linda Brunning, 66, both accused of sexually abusing children, 'ran the home like a prison'.

Society

1 hour ago Mother of 10 found guilty of keeping ‘house slave’ for 25 years

Gloucester Crown Court heard the woman was regularly beaten and also hit with a broom handle by Amanda Wixon – knocking out her teeth.

Politics

2 h. ago Scratch card addict kept vulnerable 'slave' in her home for 25 YEARS before victim finally called for help using a secret mobile phone

A court heard how Amanda Wixon, 56, from Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, abused the victim for 25 years from 1996.

Society

2 h. ago Barron Trump 'saved woman's life' by calling 999 as his friend was 'being attacked' during Facetime call, court hears

Barron Trump spoke directly with police call handlers after calling 999 when he saw his friend being assaulted on a call, jurors were told.

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3 h. ago Software expert who used AI to turn Coldplay kiss cam couple into his ex and man he accused of sleeping with her is guilty of stalking

The images showed the pair as the couple from the viral Coldplay kiss cam picture and depicted the man as a pig being savaged by a werewolf, a court heard.

Events

3 h. ago Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump’s firing of Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve

Trump’s action against Cook is widely regarded as the most significant challenge to the Fed’s independence since its inception in 1913

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4 h. ago Woman kept vulnerable 'slave' in her Gloucestershire home for 25 years before she finally called for help using a secret mobile phone

A court heard how Amanda Wixon, 56, from Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, abused the victim for 25 years from 1996.

Society

4 h. ago Prince Harry denies 'Mr Mischief' Facebook profile claim in High Court trial

Prince Harry has denied using the name 'Mr Mischief' after a court heard barrister's claim he had used a Facebook profile under that name to communicate with a journalist

Politics

9 h. ago Care worker and dad's shameful demand as he has sex with mental health patient

The care worker sent the mentally ill patient pictures of his penis, a court heard

Science

10 h. ago US supreme court to consider Trump’s bid to fire Lisa Cook from Fed board

Case will test the limit of Trump’s powers as he continues extraordinary campaign for control over central bankThe US supreme court will hear oral arguments over Donald Trump’s bid to fire a Federal Reserve governor on Wednesday morning, as his administration continues its extraordinary campaign for control over the central bank.The US president tried to fire Lisa Cook in August over apparent discrepancies on mortgage applications Trump’s officials claim are evidence of fraud. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Prince Harry and others 'clutching at straws in the wind' with claims against Daily Mail publisher, court told

On the second day of Prince Harry's privacy trial against the Mail's publisher, the court heard that journalists will give evidence that they used legitimate sources to gather information

Politics

12 h. ago Killer who assassinated Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe is jailed for life three years after gunning him down in the street

A court heard that Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, had been 'determined' to shoot Abe when he used a handmade gun to kill Japan's longest-serving leader during a campaign speech in July 2022.

Politics

12 h. ago Good Samaritan 'tried to save woman stabbed 18 times' at north London bus stop

Anita Mukhey, 66, was allegedly set upon by gory video fanatic Jala Debella, 24, and stabbed 18 times with a hunting knife he had just bought online

Politics

21 h. ago Man, 53, accused of blowing up Ulez camera with explosive 'thought he was being arrested by "Facebook police" for posts', court hears

Kevin Rees was detained by counter-terrorism officers after the 'low-sophistication' device exploded in Willersley Avenue, Sidcup on December 6, 2023.

Events

22 h. ago Love Island: All Stars fans predict 'heartbreak' exit for Millie Court amid love triangle

Love Island: All Stars fans have predicted 'heartbreak' for Millie Court amid her love triangle drama and think she will make an exit from the spin-off of the franchise that made her famous

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24 h. ago DPD worker pleaded 'don't kill me' before robber repeatedly stabbed him for not handing over his bag, court hears

Mahamed Mahamad, 37, allegedly slashed at DPD worker Aqeef Ali at least 29 times, puncturing his heart and lacerating his cheek on Gibson Road, Handsworth just after 3am on July 26 last year.

Events

26 h. ago Man fractures partner's cheekbone in Mallorca hotel room attack

Nathan Kane attacked his partner in their hotel room after a day of heavy drinking during what court heard was a terrifying ordeal

Events

28 h. ago Harry and Chelsy’s sleeping arrangements obtained ‘unlawfully’ by Mail on Sunday

An article published in January 2010 contained ‘granular detail’ about the couple’s plans, the High Court has heard.

Politics

28 h. ago Good Samaritan 'heard screaming' before trying to save grandmother, 66, stabbed to death at bus stop 'by gore video fanatic', court hears

Anita Mukhey, 66, was allegedly stabbed 18 times by gory video fanatic Jala Debella, 24, with a hunting knife he had just bought online, the Old Bailey has heard.

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