14 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink 'real reason' for doing show as he admits what 'wasn't a driver'

The 53-year-old retired footballer has insisted what his motivations to sign up for the hit BBC dance show were

Culture

31 h. ago Moment officers are helped by friendly boat owner as they chase knifeman who jumped into river to evade police

The officers swapped their patrol vehicles for a boat moored on the riverbank while trying to apprehend Richard Shelton, 33, in Fiskerton, Nottinghamshire.

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5 d. ago Dashcam shows shocking moment driver's 'stupid decision' caused bus crash

Renault driver Andrew Spriggs was sentenced for causing serious injury by careless driving

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6 d. ago Pair hurled missiles and shone lamp at police officers during 120mph M4 chase

'From what was a routine traffic stop this turned into one of the most dangerous experiences of my career'

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7 d. ago Man guilty of killing teenager who crashed stolen moped into lamppost

Deonte Mowatt-Slater, 16, was stabbed in the neck and chest by Francie McCarthy in Islington, north London, in October 2024.

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7 d. ago Switzerland riots: Protesters throw fireworks at police after teenager killed in chase

Riots have broken out in Switzerland following the death of a teenage boy.

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8 d. ago Cop chasing suspect catches a ride with Lyft driver (with Mario Kart playing in the back)

This is the moment a police officer takes a ride from a passer-by to help chase a fleeing suspect, all while Mario Kart is playing in the back of the van.

Politics

8 d. ago 'Pure chaos' Police chase rips through leafy Glasgow suburb before man arrested

A 38-year-old man is due to appear in court today following the incident.

Events

1 week ago Chemical castration laws are toughened in Kazakhstan with men guilty of 'lesser' child sex offences facing injections before release

Paedophiles in the central Asian nation who have committed rape and violent sexual assault causing severe injury already face 'life-means-life' jail sentences and chemical castration.

Society

1 week ago Moment blundering thief leads police on 6mph chase after stealing roller from cricket club

Leon Mitchell, 21, broke into Connah's Quay cricket club in North Wales and made off on the pitch roller, a slow-moving machine used to flatten wickets.

Events

1 week ago Postman cleared of causing serious injury to elderly woman by dangerous driving

The 73-year-old sustained multiple fractures when she was knocked down by Alan Russell's van in Cumbernauld.

Events

2 w. ago Mercedes crashes into garden hedge following 130mph high speed police pursuit

A Mercedes sped off the road and crashed into a garden hedge following a high-speed chase with police.

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2 w. ago Mercedes crashes in garden following high speed police pursuit

A Mercedes sped off the road and crashed into a bush following a high-speed chase with police.

Events

2 w. ago Shock moment boat police chase drug gang on to Cornish beach in front of shocked swimmers

Peter Williams, from Hampshire, pictured, was a respected fisherman who had met King Charles several times, but turned to drugs importation after falling on hard times. He was jailed on Thursday.

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2 w. ago Mercedes driver led police on 130mph chase before smashing into bush

Casey Edwards was involved in several near-misses during the high-speed pursuit

Events

2 w. ago Parents told to check school bags as mistake could cause injury

Experts say the start of the school year is a perfect time to check the weight of your child's school bag

Events

2 w. ago Instant karma for dangerous driver who tried to flee after high speed chase...before shrieking in pain as he was hunted down and mauled by police dog

Daniel Kibblewhite, 31, drove at speed to try and avoid the police, making dangerous overtakes and driving at more than 100mph before he was caught by the police dog.

Events

2 w. ago Moment police dog chases down and bites dangerous driver who tried to flee after high speed chase

Daniel Kibblewhite, 31, drove at speed to try and avoid the police, making dangerous overtakes and driving at more than 100mph before he was caught by the police dog.

Events

2 w. ago Police helicopter crew to face no action after chasing suspect at low altitude

The National Police Air Service (NPAS), which operates the helicopter, said the crew had upheld safety procedures

Events

2 w. ago Kai Havertz injury blow forces Arsenal into transfer rethink

Havertz has sustained a knee injury, with a spell on the sidelines set to cause a problem for Mikel Arteta

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