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Rochdale grooming gang jailed for sex trafficking

Nine men from Rochdale and Manchester have received lengthy prison sentences for operating a sophisticated grooming network that exploited vulnerable girls as 'sex slaves' in what police describe as 'industrial-scale' abuse.

Rochdale Grooming Survivor's Harrowing Fight for Justice

Charlotte Tetley, a survivor of the Rochdale grooming gang, bravely shares her traumatic ordeal and the systemic failures that left her and others vulnerable for years. Now a mother and advocate, she speaks out on the lasting impact and the fight for chan

Grandfather dies in blast after gas smell reports

A 68-year-old grandfather died in a catastrophic house explosion in Shaw, Greater Manchester. A neighbour's inquest testimony reveals they had reported a persistent smell of gas for weeks prior to the blast, raising serious questions for the gas network p

Jess Phillips: 'Grooming Gang Denial' Failing Kids

Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers a powerful speech in the Commons, accusing the government and society of being in 'denial' over the characteristics of grooming gangs, hindering efforts to stop the abuse.

Ex-Labour councillor jailed for child sex abuse on bail

Former Labour councillor Aftab Hussain, who earned £42k a year, has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a young girl while already on bail for similar offences. Read the shocking details of the case and the judge's scathing remarks.

Woman dies in Strinesdale Reservoir tragedy

A woman has tragically lost her life after an incident at Strinesdale Reservoir, with emergency services rushing to the scene. Authorities urge caution around open water.

Police use AI to combat grooming gangs

British law enforcement is harnessing artificial intelligence to identify and dismantle grooming gangs, targeting organised exploitation networks with cutting-edge technology.

Rotherham survivors allege police ignored rape claims

Five survivors of the Rotherham grooming gangs have come forward, accusing police of failing to properly investigate their rape allegations. The shocking claims highlight systemic failures in handling child sexual exploitation cases.

UK gangs behind 40% of Europe phone thefts

A new report exposes how UK-based county lines gangs are responsible for two in five mobile phone thefts across Europe, with criminal networks exploiting stolen devices for illegal profits.

Gangs exploit £70m stolen phone market

Organised crime groups are stealing high-end phones to fuel a booming black market, with victims often left vulnerable and unaware. Discover how these gangs operate and what's being done to stop them.

Female drug lords dominating UK's underworld

Meet the matriarchs running Britain's drug empires—powerful women who've turned organised crime into a family business. Discover their shocking rise to dominance.

Venice's child pickpocket gangs target tourists

Organised crime gangs in Venice are recruiting children as young as six to pickpocket unsuspecting tourists in the city's crowded streets. Authorities warn of a surge in thefts as young thieves blend into crowds.

Oldham's Harratt waves to fans post-Ibiza brawl

Oldham Athletic forward Kian Harratt waves to fans after recent involvement in an Ibiza poolside altercation. The striker acknowledges supporters as chants echo around the stadium.

London gangs jailed for seaside town machete rampage

Members of two rival London gangs have been sentenced to a total of 34 years in prison after a violent clash involving machetes and a handgun in a seaside town. Shocking footage captured the chaos.

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