Shocking BBC report reveals thousands of women and girls, some as young as eight, raped by Ethiopian soldiers. Survivors' stories expose a wave of brutal sexual violence. Amnesty International demands action.
Larry Darby, 61, convicted for a years-long campaign of incestuous rape and violence in Louisiana, leaving his victim pregnant and with severe injuries. He faces a mandatory life sentence.
A woman in her 60s died after a three-vehicle collision on the A10 near Broxbourne. Police have arrested a man and appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
One lane of the A1(M) southbound in Hertfordshire has reopened after a serious overnight crash, but lane one remains shut for barrier repairs. Diversions are in place.
The A1(M) southbound in Hertfordshire remains shut after a serious collision. Police and National Highways advise drivers to avoid the area. Get the latest updates here.
A Hertfordshire couple face a torrent of bailiffs and debts after fraudsters used their address for bank accounts, cars and loans. Discover their ongoing battle and what you can do to protect yourself.
Eastenders actress Jacqueline Jossa reported 'terrifying' death threats to BBC bosses, prompting a police investigation. The star is 'shaken' but continues work.
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been convicted of digitally raping a woman in his home after pretending to be her boyfriend. The jury reached its verdict after less than two days.
A sun bear named Kyra at Hertfordshire Zoo undergoes a rare fertility surgery by German vets, a crucial step for the vulnerable species' European breeding programme. Discover how this operation could boost conservation efforts.
A man from a prominent family denies digitally raping a woman at his Melbourne home. He admitted forging an Uber receipt after the alleged assault. The trial continues.
Discover the profound beauty of a Black Friday spent in a Hertfordshire woodland. A journey into the dark reveals a thriving nocturnal world and a new perspective on nature.
The BBC confirms Strictly Come Dancing will return in 2026 despite a former star's arrest on suspicion of rape. Get the latest on the investigation and the show's future.
Ahmad Mulakhil has pleaded guilty to raping a child under 13 in Nuneaton. The case has sparked significant public outcry. Read the latest court developments.
A male Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The alleged incident occurred in Hertfordshire in 2024. Read the latest details.
A Strictly Come Dancing performer has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman after a BBC event. The latest scandal hits the troubled dance show as police investigations continue.
A Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested over a rape allegation from 2024. The BBC faces a new scandal as police continue their investigation. Find out more.
A confession by serial rapist David Carrick, undiscovered for 35 years, could have prevented his horrific crimes. Read how this failure impacted his victims.
Serial rapist David Carrick could have been stopped in 1990 had a confession letter he wrote been discovered. The ex-Met officer was convicted of assaulting a child and raping a partner.
A written confession from serial rapist and ex-police officer David Carrick remained hidden for 35 years. Detective Superintendent Iain Moor states this could have altered history. Read the full investigation.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick convicted of raping a woman and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. Police praise victims' bravery and urge others to come forward.
Hertfordshire police pay damages to parents wrongfully arrested over school WhatsApp complaints. Read the full story on the debate over free speech and policing.
A couple unlawfully arrested by police after criticising their child's school on WhatsApp receives a £20,000 payout. Read the full story on the police admission of liability.
Hertfordshire police admit unlawful arrest of parents in school WhatsApp dispute. Couple receives £20,000 payout after wrongful detention. Read the full story.
Hertfordshire Police admit unlawful arrest of parents over school WhatsApp complaints, leading to a £20,000 payout. Discover the full story behind this civil liberties case.
A father-of-five recounts his terrifying ordeal after a 30ft tree fell on his moving van in Watford. Read his incredible story of survival and the urgent safety warnings from locals.
A major police investigation is underway after a woman's body was discovered in a suitcase near the M25 motorway in Hertfordshire. Detectives are urgently working to identify the victim and piece together the circumstances surrounding her tragic death.
Exclusive report reveals horrific new atrocities in Sudan's escalating conflict as militants publicly assault women and execute 40 civilians in latest wave of violence.
A shocking sinkhole incident in St Albans sees a Mini Cooper swallowed by the earth as rescue officials scramble to prevent further vehicles from falling into the crumbling cavity.
A Conservative MP was confronted by a hunt saboteur during a constituency visit in Hertfordshire, with dramatic footage capturing the heated exchange about fox hunting legislation.
Danielle Tara Hogan, a 37-year-old mother from Hertfordshire, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 17 years for the brutal murder of her partner, Christopher Stapleton, in a case that has shocked the local community.