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Student rapist jailed for 25-year spree of attacks

Alex Patel-Wills, 26, has been sentenced to 25 years for raping and assaulting five women, including fellow students, across Brighton and London. Sussex Police commend the victims' bravery.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit Needs Lung Transplant

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces a lung transplant after her pulmonary fibrosis deteriorated. The palace confirms preparations are underway. Read the latest on her health and royal duties.

Court backlog hits record high, jury trial plans questioned

The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.

Teenager jailed for fatal Felixstowe car crash

An 18-year-old has been sentenced to four years in prison for causing the death of a 74-year-old woman by hitting her with a powerful sports car. Read the full story of the Felixstowe tragedy.

Driver admits causing death of 7-year-old Elsie

Veselin Dudenski, 39, pleads guilty to causing the death of Elsie Gascoigne, 7, by dangerous driving on the B1202 in Lincolnshire. He has been remanded into custody ahead of sentencing. Read the full story.

Soldier jailed for fatal stabbing of love rival

Kai Sainz-Stafford, 24, has been sentenced to over six years for manslaughter after stabbing Sam Siviter through the heart while on bail for another knife attack. Read the full story.

Police: Sentencing Reforms Driving Crime Surge

Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.

Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court

English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson has been sentenced to prison after being found in contempt of court for filming defendants in an active criminal case and broadcasting the footage online.

Teen sentenced for Mikey Roynon Bath house party death

A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the manslaughter of 15-year-old Mikey Roynon during a violent altercation at a Bath house party, in a case that has shocked the community and raised concerns about youth violence.

Retired Doctor Jailed for Child Sex Offences

A former GP who abused his position of trust to commit horrific sexual offences against a young girl has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars in a shocking case that has rocked the medical community.

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