55 h. ago Forget eye of newt! Scientists reveal the witch's potion ingredients you can try today if you dare

Your medicine cabinet likely doesn't contain eye of newt or tongue of dog. But witch potion ingredients really do have a part to play in modern-day medicine, experts have revealed.

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3 d. ago Failures across all levels of prison staff contributed to much

Aaron Taylor died in HMP Garth following mistakes made by prison staff from the most junior prison officer to the governor, a jury has ruled

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3 d. ago Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after turning Jamaica into ‘disaster area’

Red Cross anticipates ‘shattering and long lasting’ impact as Cuba’s president says ‘extensive damage’ already causedHurricane Melissa – live updatesHurricane Melissa has slammed into Cuba after leaving parts of neighbouring Jamaica broken and reeling from ferocious winds and extreme rainfall.The most intense tropical cyclone to hit Jamaica in nearly two centuries, Melissa is one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes observed since record-keeping began. Climate scientists say human-caused global heating has contributed to the rapid intensification of modern-day storms. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Cannibal killer dubbed 'People Eater' murdered victims and served them to jail inmates

José Dorángel Vargas Gomez, more commonly known as Dorángel Vargas or the "People Eater," is one of Venezuela's most notorious criminals, who killed and ate at least 10 men

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3 d. ago Twisted cannibal killer dubbed the People Eater murdered two in jail and served up body parts to inmates

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Venezuelan killer Dorángel “People Eater” Vargas shocked the nation with grisly murders and admitted cannibalism - a violent history that ended with long-term isolation and renewed horror in a 2016 prison riot.

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4 d. ago Randy robbers caught having sex at restaurant before stealing cash and booze

The pair were caught at a diner in Scottsdale, Arizona in the US. Owner Lexi Caliskan branded them 'a modern day Bonnie and Clyde' after sharing CCTV footage on Instagram

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4 d. ago Teenage murderer dies in prison 10 months after being jailed for horror crime

Jordan Tams was one of three teenagers found guilty of the murder of Gary Belfield at Newcastle Crown Court in December, and died aged just 18

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5 d. ago Halloween is 'really upsetting' for witches as it 'mocks their tortured past'

Lilith Wildwood, a modern day British witch who claims she has communicated with Freddie Mercury and Marilyn Monroe from beyond the grave, claims that the spooky season is awful

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5 d. ago 'Neglect' and 'gross failures' led to deaths of mum and baby in home birth tragedy

A coroner ruled Jennifer and Agnes Cahill died in a 'Victorian-aged tragedy' played out in the modern day

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7 d. ago Tragedy as mum dies 'rotting' in her own faeces with sores size of a fist

A woman has been sentenced for up to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to negligent care of her mother who died in horrific conditions

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7 d. ago Cause of Tennessee military supplier plant explosion could take months to determine, authorities say

Officials confirmed that the remains of two victims have yet to be identified

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8 d. ago Colombian killer who murdered couple and dumped their dismembered bodies in suitcases at Clifton Suspension Bridge is jailed for at least 42 years

Yostin Mosquera, pictured while attempting to dispose of the remains of his victims in suitcases at Clifton Suspension Bridge, was handed two life sentences for murder in court today.

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8 d. ago Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins died from stab to neck in prison attack

He was serving a 29-year jail sentence for child sex offences. when he was set upon earlier this month.

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8 d. ago Paedophile singer Ian Watkins died after being stabbed in the neck, inquest told

Disgraced former Lostprophets frontman was serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield when he died

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9 d. ago ‘Long overdue’: England players finally follow in footsteps of giants | Aaron Bower

First series against Australia since 2003 starts on Saturday and there is no shortage of motivation for the home sideThe pantheon of players who have represented England and Great Britain in the past 22 years is a modern‑day who’s who of the game. Sam Burgess, James Graham, Sean O’Loughlin, James Roby the list is long, storied and impressive.You could argue there is plenty dividing those players, not least their ferocious rivalries at club level in Super League. But the one thing they have in common is that they were never able to represent their country in the most intense series of them all, the Ashes. Since 2003 the concept has been on hiatus but, finally, on Saturday it returns in some style. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Sister begs for answers after brother dies in Barlinnie prison cell

The sister of a man with mental health problems who died following a seizure last year in his Barlinnie Prison cell is demanding answers from the authorities.

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1 week ago Focus on: The most interesting East End tours, from the Krays to Jack the Ripper

As well as murky tours, take one that charts the city’s most intriguing migration story

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1 week ago Search for remains of Disappeared victim Columba McVeigh moves to new area

It comes ahead of the 50th anniversary of the murder and secret burial of the Co Tyrone teen by the IRA on November 1 1975.

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1 week ago David Beckham says his love of the rural lifestyle was inspired by 'modern day caveman' Guy Ritchie as he guest edits Country Life magazine

David Beckham has admitted he was inspired to adopt a rural lifestyle after seeing how 'modern day caveman' Guy Ritchie loved the outdoors.

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2 w. ago Murder victim's friend reveals how Jack the Ripper copycat lured her to her death

When their killer, Derek Brown, died in prison last week, his victims' friends and family celebrated the closure - but also revealed how their loved ones were lured to their deaths.

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