Gang jailed after cocaine found hidden in books
A gang has been jailed for a total of 12 years for their part in exporting books to Australia with cocaine hidden inside.
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Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down
The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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Disability and LGBT hate crimes set to become aggravated offences
The proposed change has been set out in an amendment to the government's Crimes and Policing Bill.
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BGT dancer Kerri-Anne Donaldson took her life days after arrest over alleged sexual offence, inquest hears
A dancer who appeared on Britain's Got Talent was found dead three days after being arrested on suspicion of a sexual offence, an inquest has heard.
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Motorcyclist hit five-year-old boy and fled, court told
An 18-year-old admits dangerous driving after the boy was dragged along the road by the motorbike.
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Murder trial jury told of dog walker's shotgun injuries
Jurors heard forensic evidence in the trial of David Campbell, who is accused of killing dog walker Brian Low in Aberfeldy in February 2024.
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Prison guard charged over 'relationship with inmate' at notorious Scottish jail
A prison guard has been charged after allegations of having an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at one of Scotland's most notorious jails.
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BGT dancer took her life three days after arrest over alleged sexual offence, inquest hears
A dancer who appeared on Britain's Got Talent was found dead three days after being arrested on suspicion of a sexual offence, an inquest has heard.
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Three teenagers guilty of killing man on beach
Alexander Cashford was chased and hit with rocks and a bottle before he died.
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Woman admits selling fake Taylor Swift tickets
The total amount of the fraud was nearly £3,000 and involved 12 victims, Cardiff magistrates hear.
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Teenagers guilty of manslaughter after man lured to beach and killed
Two teenagers have been found guilty of the manslaughter of a man at a seaside resort after he arranged to meet a 16-year-old girl.
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Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections
All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.
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Teacher guilty of whispering exam help to pupils
Veronique Matchim gave "improper assistance" to pupils at a Leeds school, a misconduct panel rules.
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Officers call for police cars to be equipped with guns
The Scottish Police Federation wants the country to follow New Zealand in allowing officers to quickly access weapons in emergencies.
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Nesbitt decision to halt puberty blockers trial is 'disgraceful' - O'Neill
Participation in the trial was reported last week in a review of Northern Ireland's gender identity services carried out by Dr Hilary Cass.
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Investigation launched into claims Labour campaign group hired lobbyists to probe journalists
An investigation is being launched into claims a campaign group closely aligned with Labour hired lobbyists to investigate journalists.
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'Reckless' ex-Carillion boss fined £237,700 by regulator
The former chief executive of Carillion has been fined £237,700 by the City regulator for his role in misleading statements by the company before its collapse eight years ago.
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Royal Mail warns of service delays - here are the postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of potential service delays across more than 100 UK postcodes due to poor weather and staff sickness.
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Pensioner with mobility issues left in charge of 10 XL bullies before mauling, court told
A pensioner with limited mobility was left in charge of 10 XL bullies before she was killed, a court has heard.
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Students begin Covid compensation claim against 36 more universities
It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.
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