47 h. ago 'Terrifying ex cheated on me, then stalked me and broke in to my home'

Author Sophie Lee feared she would never have a normal relationship after an ex-boyfriend destroyed her confidence

Society

48 h. ago 'Do not approach' warning from police as drug gang member escapes from UK jail

Liam Wall, 36, was convicted of drug offences at Cardiff Crown court in 2017 and has now escaped from HMP Prescoed in South Wales - police are urging members of the public not to approach him

Events

51 h. ago 'Controlling ex cheated on me, then asked to live rent free in my house'

Richa Raval's life was torn apart by coercive control. Here, 10 years on from it becoming an official offence, she bravely shares her story

Society

8 d. ago Rape convictions reach record high but charity warns further progress needed

Government hails ‘all time’ in conviction numbers

Events

1 week ago Bride shares bizarre “prison chic” outfit after marrying serial rapist in Barlinnie

A BRIDE who married a serial rapist in Barlinnie has made light of his crimes by posing in a stripey jail-style outfit. Brogan Quinn, 29, wore the matching top and bottoms for a TikTok video and labelled the look “prison chic”. She often posts about her “prison wife life” and claims she can “fix” Quinn,...

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1 week ago Dundee crime: Police launch investigation after woman raped at Scottish backpackers hostel

Officers are following a positive line of enquiry.

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1 week ago ‘Defending the indefensible’: Government ‘will have blood on their hands’ over indefinite jail terms

More prisoners will take their own lives without action to help those trapped on IPP jail terms, a former top judge has warned, after The Independent called for sentences to be reviewed

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2 w. ago How you can learn to control your dreams... and change your life. Doctors now say 'lucid dreaming' techniques can treat phobias, insomnia and even depression

Throughout his late teens and early 20s, Matthew Humphreys was prone to low moods. He ignored them until, in his mid-20s, the negative thoughts and feelings of emptiness became more pronounced.

Science

2 w. ago Man, 30, opens up on the hell of living with condition that causes him to vomit 60 times a DAY

A man who vomits up to 60 times a day was forced to buy a new £15,000 battery for a 'life-changing' device that helps control his condition-after local NHS chiefs refused.

Politics

2 w. ago Cops urged to reopen probe into rape allegation against Mohamed Al Fayed at Scots estate

Over 400 allegations have been made against Mohamed Al Fayed.

Events

2 w. ago 'Predatory' Scots man jailed for conspiracy to rape child after police sting

Paul Chalmers was also given a lifelong restriction order in court.

Events

3 w. ago Scots doctor appears in court accused of 'harassing' son's rape victim online

Andrew McFarlane, 61, appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

Events

3 w. ago ‘He’ll control your life’ – Scots rape fiend’s victim warns his new jail bride after Barlinnie wedding

RAPE fiend Kenneth Quinn’s victim has warned his jail bride the “psychopath” will control her from behind bars. Carolyn Quinn urged relatives of the 51-year-old’s new wife Brogan, 29, to protect her from him. Mum Carolyn — who suffered 27 years of sadistic abuse when married to the brute — warned: “He will play on...

Events

3 w. ago Sex crimes including rape and revenge porn at four year high

New Scottish Government figures show sex crimes in Scotland at a four year high including rape, attempted rape and revenge porn

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3 w. ago Man who left footballer ‘permanently disfigured’ after throwing seat on pitch warned he faces jail

Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie was hit by part of a chair that was thrown by a fan following his side’s match with Dundee United in May

Events

4 w. ago David Carrick: Missed opportunities to catch serial rapist Met police officer

Astonishingly, Carrick was not suspended or subjected to a fresh round of vetting following a rape allegation in July 2021

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