11 h. ago Sick Scots dentist caught in paedophile sting lodges appeal against jail sentence

Steven MacMillan, who sent sexual messages to a 13-year-old girl, has appealed against his sentence of 20 months.

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23 h. ago People smuggler who trafficked adults and children into Britain claimed he shouldn't be deported because 'it would be too disruptive for his daughter'

Miklovan Bazegurore is wanted by authorities in Ghent where he was previously sentenced to five years in jail for his part of a human trafficking ring.

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24 h. ago Scots footballer on parole weeks after jail sentence for £600k drug smuggling plot

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 34, was jailed for four years in June for orchestrating the importation of a 60kg (132lb) haul but has now been released on parole after his time on remand was taken into account.

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5 d. ago Inside the paedophile vigilante sting which triggered a 'medieval' riot on a Hampshire council estate that saw fences torched and missiles hurled at riot police

EXCLUSIVE: After paedophile hunters snared a suspect, a small estate in Hampshire erupted into a violent riot that saw police pelted with missiles. This is what happened.

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5 d. ago Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish hits back at UEFA after being kicked out of Europa League

Crystal Palace have confirmed they will lodge an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport after UEFA blocked them from competing in the Europa League

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5 d. ago Man felt 'nauseous and hungover' after running bath in Edinburgh high

Graham Barnfield has accused the authorities of 'digging their heels in' and said the water in his property in Edinburgh, Scotland was so bad it left him feeling sick

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7 d. ago Brit 'drug mule' Bella Culley was 'watched by gang' as airport 'ignored cries for help'

Bella May Culley's illegal haul was allegedly held in her carry on, with her suitcase stashed with clothes. Now, the pregnant Brit is facing a life sentence in a notorious Georgian jail

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7 d. ago Salford gangster Jamie Rothwell faces lengthy jail sentence after admitting gun and drug crimes

The prominent criminal appeared in court under armed guard

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7 d. ago Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti sentenced to jail term in Spain for tax fraud

A Spanish court also fined the former Real Madrid manager 386,000 euros (£332,000).

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8 d. ago Honeytrap gang who kidnapped and battered their friend over £150 debt in 'vile' attack are jailed

At Birmingham Crown Court today, Judge Dean Kershaw slammed the gang, calling their actions a 'cowardly, planned, and vile attack' as he sentenced them to immediate jail time.

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8 d. ago P Diddy's sentencing date confirmed and timeline revealed as he waits in jail

Disgraced rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sentencing date has been revealed as the defence and prosecution have come to an agreement while he waits in jail after being denied bail

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1 week ago Sick paramedic who secretly gave abortion drug to woman pregnant with his baby jailed

The woman has said she can "begin to move forward" after getting justice for her "angel" baby.

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1 week ago Diddy received 'standing ovation' from fellow inmates after shock court victory

Sean 'Diddy' Combs received a 'standing ovation' from fellow inmates when he returned to jail after winning acquittals on charges that carried a life sentence.

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1 week ago Sick perv teacher who pulled girls pants down and 'gave her a lolly' before abuse jailed

Trent James May, from South Australia, has been jailed after abusing three young girls while working in a primary school with his jail sentence was backdated to March 14

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1 week ago Appeal lodged against Renfrewshire Council's decision to refuse plans for service station in Lochwinnoch

The proposal for a pit stop on land adjacent to the A737 and Roadhead Roundabout was rejected in March.

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1 week ago Thugs fractured victim's skull with sledgehammer in 'unprovoked and horrific attack'

Stefan Ledden and George White were handed 10-year jail sentences for executing a brutal attack on an unnamed victim in Camborne, Cornwall, using a sledgehammer and screwdriver

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1 week ago Voices: It is time to release prisoners trapped by inhuman endless jail terms

Thousands of offenders are caught in a cruel legal limbo by IPP sentencing. Indeterminate prison terms are not only unjust, they point to a failure of political courage and leadership, says former chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal

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2 w. ago 'Dangerous' black cab rapist John Worboys in new bid for freedom after 16 years in jail

Black cab rapist John Worboys is up for parole after 16 years in jail after his sentencing judge described him as a 'continuing risk' and fears for victim he will strike again

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2 w. ago Bangladesh tribunal sentences Hasina to jail for contempt over a claim she had a license to kill

A tribunal has sentenced Bangladesh’s former leader Sheikh Hasina to six months in jail after she was found in contempt of court for allegedly claiming she had a license to kill at least 227 people

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2 w. ago 'Dangerous' Diddy is sent back to jail to await sentencing on two guilty charges after shock split verdict that stunned America

Diddy has not been seen in public since September 2024, when he was arrested on suspicion of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.

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