5 h. ago SNP politician, 71, charged after police discover £1/2million cannabis farm at idyllic rural home

An elderly SNP politician has been arrested and charged with drug offences after police discovered a massive cannabis farm worth half-a-million pounds at a country property.

Economics

25 h. ago Norwegian royal family prince charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with multiple rapes and sexual assaults by police in Oslo

Events

27 h. ago Reanne Coulson: Police searching for missing woman find body as man charged with murder

The body of missing Reanne Coulson, 34, from Coventry has been found in Binley Woods this afternoon say police, with a man arrested as part of an investigation now charged with murder

Events

33 h. ago Oisin Murphy clear to continue riding after being charged with drink driving offence

The reigning champion jockey is due to appear in court next week in Reading after being charged over a road traffic accident in which a car hit a tree in April

Politics

34 h. ago Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape, sexual assault and bodily harm

Police in Oslo announce charges against Marius Borg Høiby after months-long investigation involving ‘double-digit’ number of alleged victimsOslo police on Friday announced charges against Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s crown princess, on counts including rape, sexual assault and bodily harm after a months-long investigation of a case that involved a “double-digit” number of alleged victims.Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, has been under scrutiny since he was repeatedly arrested in 2024 amid allegations of rape and on preliminary charges of bodily harm and criminal damage. Continue reading...

Events

36 h. ago Two men charged after police swoop on 'disturbance' on busy Edinburgh street

Officers swarmed Portobello High Street at around 9.15pm on Thursday June 26, with several police vehicles seen in the area.

Events

41 h. ago Australian man charged with cattle theft after $100,000 load of bull semen found

Grafton man faces 20 charges after police uncover embryos, a tank of semen and the alleged deceptive sale of wagyu cowsBull semen worth $100,000 is part of a haul of allegedly stolen wagyu cattle uncovered by police in regional Australia.A 34-year-old man from Grafton, in northern New South Wales, faces 20 charges including cattle theft and obtaining financial advantage after allegedly stealing more than 100 cattle from his employer.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Politics

42 h. ago Black children arrested in London ‘15% more likely to be criminalised’ than white children

Report finds black offenders less likely to receive mentoring to help them avoid getting criminal record at early ageBlack children detained by police are 15% more likely to be “criminalised”, that is charged and put into the criminal justice system, than white children detained for similar types of offences, a study has found.The report by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF), which tackles youth violence, found that black children were 14.8% less likely to be offered diversion, which can include mentoring or counselling, that usually results in them avoiding getting a criminal record at an early age. Continue reading...

Events

45 h. ago British man 'caught accepting cocaine in police sting' faces 12 years in Bali jail

Elliot James Shaw, 50, is the fourth Brit to come before a Bali court on cocaine trafficking charges in recent weeks. Shaw was arrested after a police sting operation at a hotel near a Bali beach

Events

56 h. ago Jockey Oisin Murphy charged with drink driving after woman 'seriously injured' in crash

Oisin Murphy has been charged with drink driving and failing to co-operate with police after a car crash that left a woman in hospital with "serious injuries"

Events

57 h. ago Champion jockey Oisin Murphy charged with drink driving after 'serious road traffic collision' left a woman in hospital

A Thames Valley Police statement read: 'A man has been charged in connection with an ongoing investigation into a serious road traffic collision in Hermitage, West Berkshire.'

Transport

61 h. ago Train goes up in flames with 160 people inside as man throws liquid and sets it alight

Police arrested the suspect on suspicion of arson but prosecutors have charged him with attempted murder due to the 'significant' threat posed to the safety of the 160 passengers on board

Politics

3 d. ago London Thomas murder: Family waits for justice as boyfriend's mom charged with lying to police

London Thomas murder: Family waits for justice as boyfriend's mom charged with lying to police  FOX 2 Detroit

Events

3 d. ago Teen arrested after he's found with alleged offensive weapons at Irvine harbourside

A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged after being stopped by police.

Events

3 d. ago UK police in contact with French after Briton charged over Disneyland ‘wedding’

The disturbing ‘ceremony’ was booked at Disneyland Paris but shut down when a hired guest alerted police.

Events

4 d. ago 'Idyllic' Scottish rural retreat within historic walled garden for sale

The property includes a C listed former schoolhouse.

Politics

4 d. ago Seven charged after protesters and police clash at Palestine Action rally

The Government said it will ban the protest group after an RAF jet was spray painted.

Events

4 d. ago Seven charged after protesters clash with police at Palestine Action rally

The Government said it will ban the protest group after an RAF jet was spray painted.

Events

4 d. ago 4 charged with hate crimes for destroying LGBTQ+ pride flags, Atlanta police say

Atlanta police say they’re charging three men and a juvenile with hate crimes for pulling down LGBTQ+ pride flags and cutting them up

Events

4 d. ago Police charge eighth person following damage at US President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course

Police have arrested and charged an eighth person in connection with damage at US President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course.

Politics