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Man charged after three house fires in Midlands town

A 50-year-old man faces arson charges after three house fires in Ashby-de-la-Zouch left two teenagers and a woman hospitalised. Emergency services responded to the incidents within minutes. Police investigation continues.

Three houses torched in linked Midlands arson attack

A 50-year-old man is arrested after three houses in Ashby-de-la-Zouch were deliberately set on fire within minutes. Two teens and a woman were hospitalised. Police urge witnesses to come forward.

Body found in search for missing Max Walsh

Police confirm a body has been discovered in the search for missing 21-year-old Ocado worker Max Walsh. The discovery was made near his vehicle in North West Leicestershire.

Leicestershire Boy, 15, Missing for a Week

Jayden Baker, 15, from Leicestershire was last seen in Northampton on November 8. Police are urgently appealing for information to locate the missing teenager.

Greg McCarthy, History Educator, Dies Aged 47

Tributes pour in for Greg McCarthy, the inspirational educator who brought history to life for thousands of Midlands schoolchildren through his immersive workshops. Discover his incredible legacy.

Man pleads guilty to summer camp child sex assaults

Jon Ruben, 76, has pleaded guilty to 17 charges including sexual assault and drugging children at his Leicestershire holiday camp, which he ran for 27 years. Read the full shocking details.

Vet Admits Child Sex Assaults at Summer Camp

A retired vet has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two boys and multiple child cruelty charges after children fell ill from sedative-laced sweets at a Christian camp. Read the full investigation.

M1 Chaos: Serious Crash Causes 10-Mile Queues

Major disruption on M1 southbound with severe delays after multi-vehicle collision between J23 and J22. Emergency services on scene as motorists face hours of delays.

BYD EV Fire Risk Exposes Albanese Policy Flaws

Exclusive investigation reveals how BYD electric vehicles are catching fire in Australian car parks, exposing critical flaws in the government's rushed EV transition strategy. Safety experts warn of growing risks.

Solar Panel Fire Crisis Hits UK Rooftops

Exclusive investigation reveals mounting safety concerns as solar panel fires surge across UK rooftops, threatening to derail Labour's ambitious renewable energy plans.

Zombie Vapes: Exploding Disposable E-Cigarettes Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how discarded disposable vapes with live batteries are causing fires in waste trucks and recycling centres, creating a toxic 'zombie vape' phenomenon threatening public safety.

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork denied parole

The High Court has blocked the release of Colin Pitchfork, Britain's first convicted murderer using DNA evidence, in a major victory for victims' families and public safety campaigners.

FEMA slammed over Hawaii wildfire response failures

Exclusive: Federal Emergency Management Agency faces scathing criticism from disaster specialists over insufficient planning and resource allocation ahead of catastrophic Maui wildfires, raising urgent questions about national readiness.

Kilncote Hall: Britain's Secret Gothic Ruins

Explore the haunting beauty of Kilncote Hall's Gothic ruins in Leicestershire, a forgotten architectural masterpiece offering stunning photography opportunities and peaceful woodland walks just waiting to be rediscovered.

Palisades Fire suspect remains in prison custody

Exclusive: The man accused of sparking the devastating Palisades wildfire continues to be held without bail as authorities build their case against him. Latest developments from the ongoing investigation.

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