63 m. ago Moment alleged killer buys coffee and sandwich minutes 'before he beat neighbour to death' in Covent Garden estate is shown to court

Prosecutors say Trevor Gocan, 57, punched and kicked pensioner James O'Neill, 74, before leaving him bleeding on the floor at an estate where they both lived in Covent Garden.

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97 m. ago Three men are jailed for at least 30 years each over botched plot to murder £54m Securitas robber who was left paralysed after he was shot in neck at his home

Brothers Louis Ahearne, 36, and Stewart Ahearne, 46, have been jailed at the Old Bailey alongside Daniel Kelly, 46, for 33, 30 and 36 years respectively.

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1 hour ago Woman ‘felt trapped’ after alleged rape by former Britain’s Got Talent contestant

The former Britain’s Got Talent contestant denies two counts of rape and a count of sexual assault

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2 h. ago Woman ‘felt frozen’ after alleged rape by former Britain’s Got Talent contestant

Andrew Johnston, 30, denies two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

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2 h. ago Eni Aluko denies criticising Ian Wright for media work in women’s football

Pundit laments ‘clickbait’ after controversial commentsIan Wright has long advocated for women’s gameEni Aluko has denied she “attacked” Ian Wright with her comments over his involvement as a pundit in women’s football.Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour this week, the former England forward discussed the risk of men blocking opportunities for female broadcasters in women’s football. When asked by the presenter Clare McDonnell whether Wright was an example of someone taking up space that could be occupied by a woman, Aluko said: “I’ve worked with Ian a long time and, you know, I think he’s a brilliant broadcaster. But I think he’s aware of just how much he’s doing in the women’s game. I think he should be aware of that.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Cyclists who kill pedestrians could face life in prison under new UK law

Currently, reckless cyclists face a maximum two-year sentence under Victorian-era laws dating back to the 1860s

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2 h. ago Trio jailed for plotting to murder cagefighter who took part in UK’s biggest cash robbery

Their victim Paul Allen has been left paralysed for life

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2 h. ago Three men jailed for over 100 years after plot to murder cagefighter who took part in £54m Securitas robbery

Brothers Louis Ahearne, 36, and Stewart Ahearne, 46, were sentenced at the Old Bailey alongside Daniel Kelly, 46

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3 h. ago 'Bone collector' caterpillar wears the bodies of its prey like a serial killer

The newly-discovered species has yet to be given a scientific name but, due to its trophy gathering behaviour, has been given the chilling 'bone collector' moniker

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3 h. ago Three men are jailed for more than 30 years each over botched plot to murder £54m Securitas robber who was left paralysed after he was shot in neck at his home

Brothers Louis Ahearne, 36, and Stewart Ahearne, 46, have been jailed at the Old Bailey alongside Daniel Kelly, 46, for 33, 30 and 36 years respectively.

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3 h. ago Luigi Mangione to appear in federal court over killing of healthcare chief

Murder suspect, charged separately in state court, could face death penalty if convicted over Brian Thompson deathLuigi Mangione is scheduled to appear in Manhattan federal court on Friday for arraignment on charges that he tracked and murdered the UnitedHealthcare chief executive, Brian Thompson, late last year.Mangione, 26, could face the death penalty in a case that shocked America for the killing of a top business executive on New York’s streets but also triggered an outpouring of anger against America’s for-profit healthcare industry. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Man pressured girlfriend into having sex with another man before strangling her to death

Following a five-week trial the 33-year-old was found guilty by a jury of Olivia's murder after he dined the killing the 29-year-old.

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4 h. ago Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club: Netflix release date, cast details and first look images

Murder mystery fans will be excited to hear that a release date for Netflix's adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club is finally here

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5 h. ago Escape to the Country host snaps 'are you for real' at biggest wish list in show history

Escape to the Country presenter Denise Nurse was left visibly shocked at a couple's long wish list as she helped them hunt down their dream home in a show first

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5 h. ago Cops fight back in gang war as 8 arrested amid attempted murder bid

A total of 20 arrests have now been made by police as they try and tackle the growing gangland turf war which started in Edinburgh and spread to Glasgow.

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5 h. ago Arne Slot issues blunt response after claims he could cost Liverpool millions

Arne Slot has denied reports that suggested he has deliberately not been playing striker Darwin Nunez in order to avoid paying Benfica another transfer instalment

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5 h. ago New Look's denim dress that'll give you Kendall Jenner's look for less than £20

There are loads of ways you can create the social media star's stylish denim look without breaking the bank

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5 h. ago The Thursday Murder Club release date confirmed for Netflix's Richard Osman adaptation as first look images featuring Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan are revealed

The streaming giant has revealed that the film will launch exclusively on the platform on Thursday August 28.

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6 h. ago Husband and wife aged 91 and 88 found dead in house fire as two 15

The teenagers are under investigation over the deaths of Stan Rickman, 91, and Rona Rickman, 88, after they were found dead following the blaze at their home

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7 h. ago Jill Dando murder revelation as new witness identifies notorious assassin

A van driver has told how he saw a man running near the scene of Jill Dando's murder - and now says he looks like the man convicted of the high-profile killing

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