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Driver involved in fatal M2 crash was allegedly speeding and over drink-drive limit

Driver involved in fatal M2 crash was allegedly speeding and over drink-drive limit

18 November 2024

A care worker whose Mercedes-Benz was involved in a collision which killed an American air stewardess was allegedly speedingat the time of the crash.

Gun smuggler renewed passport specifically to collect eight revolvers

Gun smuggler renewed passport specifically to collect eight revolvers

18 November 2024

A gun smuggler renewed his passport specifically to travel abroad through a Kent port to collect eight revolvers in his car.

Sex offender jailed again after images of children found on phone

Sex offender jailed again after images of children found on phone

18 November 2024

A registered sex offender has been jailed for a second time after “blatantly” looking at indecent images of children.

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Takeaway worker killed dad with metal chair during row

Takeaway worker killed dad with metal chair during row

18 November 2024

A takeaway worker who threw a metal chair at a dad-of-two causing his fatal injuries has been jailed.

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Jilted dad caught urinating through ex-partner’s letterbox

Jilted dad caught urinating through ex-partner’s letterbox

18 November 2024

An abuser who threatened to throw the mother of his children in the boot of his car has been jailed after being caught peeing through her postbox.

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Mum joined teen son in smashing up ex’s family home and car

Mum joined teen son in smashing up ex’s family home and car

17 November 2024

A mum who went to speak to the parents of her son’s ex about her behaviour since their break up ended up going on a destructive rampage with him.

Restaurant cook found with thousands of child abuse images spared jail

Restaurant cook found with thousands of child abuse images spared jail

17 November 2024

A cook who downloaded thousands of images depicting the horrific sexual abuse of children - including a "drugged" six-year-old - has been spared jail.

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Footage released of drunk driver slurring words after fatal crash

Footage released of drunk driver slurring words after fatal crash

15 November 2024

Police bodycam footage has been released of a drunk driver slurring his words just minutes after killing his friend in a crash.

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Firms hit with huge fines after scaffolder loses toes in workplace accident

Firms hit with huge fines after scaffolder loses toes in workplace accident

15 November 2024

Warning, graphic images: A man has been left with life-changing injuries after being trapped for 20 minutes under a two-tonne weight at work.

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Courts’ 40 years ‘at forefront of upholding and protecting people’s rights’

Courts’ 40 years ‘at forefront of upholding and protecting people’s rights’

15 November 2024

Some of the country’s highest ranked members of the judiciary have helped mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of a crown and county court.

Paedophile showed ‘zero remorse’ for decades of child abuse

Paedophile showed ‘zero remorse’ for decades of child abuse

15 November 2024

A “vile” rapist who subjected two children to three decades of abuse has been sentenced to a lengthy jail term.

Armed thugs brutally attacked dad and threatened children in terrifying home raid

Armed thugs brutally attacked dad and threatened children in terrifying home raid

15 November 2024

Three masked raiders who terrorised a family with young children have been jailed for a total of more than 40 years.

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‘My 10-year-old daughter has been exposed to one of the world's greatest evils’

‘My 10-year-old daughter has been exposed to one of the world's greatest evils’

15 November 2024

The devastated father of a young girl groomed on Snapchat and WhatsApp by a paedophile posing as a boy feels he has failed as a parent.

Moped thief’s attempt to run from police caught on camera

Moped thief’s attempt to run from police caught on camera

14 November 2024

Footage shows the moment a moped thief tried to run off after leading police officers on a chase through a town centre.

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Dropped cigarette ends lead to £6K in fines

Dropped cigarette ends lead to £6K in fines

14 November 2024

Smokers have been ordered to stump up thousands in fines after being caught dropping cigarette butts at service stations and car parks.

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Dad lobbed missiles at expensive cars in misdirected attack

Dad lobbed missiles at expensive cars in misdirected attack

14 November 2024

An enraged father hurled objects at two Mercedes cars parked in a shopping centre car park in a warped attack on a man he accused of hurting his son.

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Knifeman threatened neighbour over party decorations

Knifeman threatened neighbour over party decorations

14 November 2024

A knifeman threatened to kill his neighbour in a violent and abusive confrontation over birthday party decorations.

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‘My boy was let down’ – Mum’s heartache as son’s killer ‘gets off lightly’

‘My boy was let down’ – Mum’s heartache as son’s killer ‘gets off lightly’

13 November 2024

A 19-year-old motorbike rider who drove on the wrong side of the road before crashing into another teen, causing him fatal injuries, has been jailed.

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Arrests after stolen bankcard used to buy nine £50 gift cards

Arrests after stolen bankcard used to buy nine £50 gift cards

13 November 2024

Two men are due in court after a handbag was reportedly stolen from a supermarket car park and a bankcard used in 13 different shops.

Stalker who sent ‘disgusting’ indecent images to women jailed

Stalker who sent ‘disgusting’ indecent images to women jailed

13 November 2024

A man who sent images of naked men to two women, as well as sexually derogatory language, has been jailed for more than four years.

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