59 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

89 m. ago Consultation launched on banning mobile phones in all Edinburgh schools

A consultation has been launched on whether to ban mobile phones in all Edinburgh schools.

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1 hour 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

3 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

5 h. ago Consultation opens on expanding mobile phone ban to all Edinburgh schools

Portobello and Queensferry high schools are already using lockable pouches which restrict access to phones throughout the day.

Politics

7 h. ago Moment ram raiders armed with machetes target Knightsbridge Rolex shop to steal luxury watches

Mobile phone footage shows masked men wielding crowbars and huge knife on Tuesday morning

Events

8 h. ago Martin Lewis urges millions to follow two steps to slash mobile phone bill

Martin Lewis has revealed how millions of mobile phone users could save on their SIM-only contract in just two steps.

Economics

12 h. ago Moment ram raiders target Knightsbridge Rolex shop to steal luxury watches

Mobile phone footage shows masked men wielding crowbars and a machete on Tuesday morning

Events

21 h. ago Martin Lewis reveals two simple steps that could help millions slash mobile phone bill

Martin Lewis has revealed how millions could save on their SIM-only contract in just two steps.

Economics

22 h. ago Martin Lewis issues vital tip to 14million phone customers which could save hundreds

Martin Lewis, the founder of Moneysavingexpert.com, used his ITV show to warn mobile phone customers are being punished for their loyalty, and they could save hundreds by making a quick change

Economics

35 h. ago Boy, 15, wore 'fake smiles' before tragic death as family not told bail had elapsed

Tyrique Jemaa was tragically found dead at home after being found with a mobile phone at school, which breached his bail conditions, but the restrictions had already elapsed but no one had informed the family, the inquest heard

Events

38 h. ago Track athlete chases down London phone thief and retrieves mobile

Track athlete chases down London phone thief and retrieves mobile - watch  London Evening Standard

Politics

44 h. ago UK ministers launch consultation into whether to ban social media for under

Move comes as peers prepare to vote on an amendment to a bill that would enact a ban within a year of the bill passingMinisters have launched a consultation into whether to ban under-16s from using social media as part of a package of measures designed to curb mobile phone use among young people.Liz Kendall, the technology secretary, announced the consultation on Monday as the government responds to mounting pressure for stricter curbs on social media use for younger teenagers. On Monday afternoon, Esther Ghey, the mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, became the latest high profile figure to add her name to those in support of a ban. Continue reading...

Politics

44 h. ago UK ministers launch consultation on whether to ban social media for under

Move comes as peers prepare to vote on an amendment to a bill that would enact a ban within a year of the bill passingMinisters have launched a consultation into whether to ban under-16s from using social media as part of a package of measures designed to curb mobile phone use among young people.Liz Kendall, the technology secretary, announced the consultation on Monday as the government responds to mounting pressure for stricter curbs on social media use for younger teenagers. On Monday afternoon, Esther Ghey, the mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, became the latest high profile figure to add her name to those in support of a ban. Continue reading...

Politics

56 h. ago Moment track athlete chases down phone thief and takes her mobile back on just another day in Wild West London  

Elizabeth Lopez Aguilar, 24, was filming a video in front of the London Eye while on holiday in the capital when a man snatched her phone from right in front of her.

Politics

57 h. ago Moment track athlete chases down phone thief and takes her mobile back caught on video

Elizabeth Lopez Aguilar, 24, was filming a video in front of the London Eye while on holiday in the capital when a man snatched her phone from right in front of her.

Events

57 h. ago Moment track athlete chases down phone thief and takes her mobile back on just another day in Wild West London

Moment track athlete chases down phone thief and takes her mobile back on just another day in Wild West London  Daily Mail

Politics

6 d. ago Ugandans to vote in election expected to extend Museveni’s four

Campaign beset by violence with supporters of rival candidate Bobi Wine teargassed and detainedUgandans are preparing to vote in an election that is expected to result in Yoweri Museveni extending his nearly four-decade grip on power in the east African country, after a campaign beset by violence.Security forces have frequently clamped down on supporters of Museveni’s main opponent, Bobi Wine, by teargassing and shooting bullets at events and detaining people. Authorities have also arrested civil society members and suspended rights groups. On Tuesday, they shut down internet access and limited mobile phone services countrywide. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago How London finally cracked mobile phone coverage on the Underground

How London finally cracked mobile phone coverage on the Underground  ianVisits

Politics

9 d. ago Met chief Sir Mark Rowley accuses 'pundits' of damaging London's reputation after being confronted with figures showing disastrous record on mobile phone theft

Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, said negative 'rhetoric' was masking the reality that London was a 'safe' city.

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