7 h. ago 'Russian spy', 65, planned to tell Moscow about former defence secretary Sir Grant Shapps' private plane, home address, and phone number, court hears

Howard Phillips, 65, from Harlow in Essex, is on trial over allegedly intending to assist the spy network by helping people he believed were agents working for Moscow .

Society

10 h. ago Burglary victim, 28, accused of crash that killed fleeing teenage thief, 16, did whatever any 'right minded home owner would do', court hears

Dean Barnes, 16, was killed in the early hours of January 24, 2023, when the bike he was riding as a pillion passenger on crashed into a car in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

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11 h. ago Jaguar restoration expert, 81, 'gestured for help' from daughter on CCTV before his grandson, 33, launched fatal attack after all

Jaguar restoration expert John Brown, 81, was seen pleading for help on a security camera - before he was fatally attacked by his own grandson in Bulkington, Warwickshire, a court heard.

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12 h. ago Burglar had 'no choice' but to drive through junction before crash killed teen, court told

Dean Barnes, 16, died after he came off the bike Adam Norman was riding - Dean, Adam Norman and another man, Alexander Riley, had thieved three bikes from Callum Duncan and were being pursued by him, a court heard

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12 h. ago Man passed details on minister to police posing as Russian spies, UK court told

Howard Phillips gave information on then defence secretary Grant Shapps for ‘easy money’, prosecutor saysA retired man passed on the personal details of the then defence secretary, Grant Shapps, to two undercover police officers, believing them to be Russian intelligence operatives, for “easy money”, a court has heard.Howard Phillips, 65, was struggling financially and in the process of applying for a job at UK Border Force when he was approached by the undercover officers, who were posing as Russian agents called Dima and Sasha, Winchester crown court heard. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Tragic schoolboy said 'I didn't come to school to fight' minutes before he was stabbed to death by fellow pupil on their lunch break, court hears

Harvey Willgoose, 15, was knifed in the heart during the school lunchbreak by a 15-year-old boy, who then told teachers: 'You know I can't control it.'

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14 h. ago Mother of girl, seven, who was stabbed 33 times by Axel Rudakubana weeps as she tells inquiry her daughter is 'still trying to survive' nearly a year later

The 'tiny' seven-year-old, known as Child 1, was pictured on CCTV being dragged back into the dance club by Radukabana during the attack.

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17 h. ago Jury trials ‘always important’ part of justice system amid court reform shake

Plans to reduce the number of jury trials and create a new type of crown court where trials are heard by judges were unveiled on Wednesday.

Events

22 h. ago Man fleeing on stolen bike before crash killed teen had 'no choice' because of burglary victim, jurors told

Adam Norman denies causing the death of Dean Barnes

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31 h. ago Man, 62, whose dismembered body was found in a suitcase paid teenager, 17, £100 for sex sessions, court hears

The bodies of Albert Alfonso, 62, and his partner Paul Longworth, 71, were found at Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol on July 10 in large suitcases.

Economics

32 h. ago Scouts bring colour and community spirit to Greenock care home

Residents of HC-One Scotland’s Merino Court Care Home in Greenock, Inverclyde, were recently treated to a heart-warming display of community spirit as Cubs, Scouts, and Leaders from the 85th Greenock & District Scout Group swapped their hiking boots for paintbrushes in a hands-on community project.

Politics

36 h. ago Police officer filmed kicking a suspect in the head during Manchester Airport brawl was being 'professional', court hears

Firearms officer Zachary Marsden has admitted kicking suspect Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, in the head during the fracas.

Events

37 h. ago Schoolboy pleaded with classmate to hand over knife 'before you do something stupid' moments before he stabbed Harvey Willgoose, 15, court hears

Harvey Willgoose, 15, died from a stab wound to the heart after he was attacked by another pupil in the courtyard of All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on February 3.

Events

37 h. ago Pc in airport incident with brothers tells court conduct was ‘professional’

Police were called to respond to a reported assault, a court heard.

Events

49 h. ago Legal challenge over Wimbledon expansion set to be heard at High Court

Campaign group Save Wimbledon Park is challenging the Greater London Authority’s decision to approve plans to almost triple the size of Wimbledon.

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54 h. ago Jannik Sinner carries Grigor Dimitrov’s bags off court after heartbreaking retirement

Dimitrov led Sinner by two sets to love when he sustained an injury, costing a potential Wimbledon upset against the world No 1

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58 h. ago Court must avoid judiciary being dragged into super juniors ‘political contest’

The three-judge division of the High Court is hearing the case, brought by Sinn Fein TD Pa Daly.

Politics

62 h. ago Super junior ministers ‘acting as a collective authority in Cabinet meetings’

The High Court is hearing a challenge by Sinn Fein TD Pa Daly.

Politics

65 h. ago Muslim soldiers are dismissed from the Army after sharing graphic helmet

Signaller Zakariya Munir and Signaller Mohammed Salah sent on 'grossly offensive' videos capturing the horrific aftermath of the atrocities the day after they took place, a court martial in Wiltshire heard.

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4 d. ago Moment 'cowardly' driver flees car crash after killing boy, 2, with stolen Porsche

Sharjeel Shahzad, 30, was branded 'callous and cowardly' when he was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for crashing into a family's car and killing a two-year-old boy

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