A decade after the 5p plastic bag charge was introduced, sales have risen for the first time, with supermarket home deliveries identified as the primary cause. New government data reveals a 7% year-on-year increase, sparking calls for stricter regulations
Gregory Keith Josephson, a 64-year-old shopkeeper at Universal Store in Brisbane's Queen Street Mall, has been charged with murder following the death of a 22-year-old man after a violent altercation. The incident has sent shockwaves through the city cent
Erin Patterson, the woman at the centre of the deadly Leongatha mushroom poisoning case, faced a pre-sentence mention in Melbourne. The court heard harrowing details as she appeared via video link from prison, weeping uncontrollably throughout the proceed
A 33-year-old man has been remanded into custody after appearing at Manchester Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of 41-year-old Samantha Luke, following a major police incident in Carrington.
Roy Whiting, the depraved killer of eight-year-old Sarah Payne, used a twisted game of hide and seek to abduct her from a country lane in West Sussex, as revealed in a new book. The monster's calculated deception is detailed for the first time.
A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman's body on a residential street in Westminster. Police were called to the scene in the early hours, launching a major investigation.
The Italian city of Venice has generated millions in revenue from its new tourist entry fee, with funds being used to protect the fragile lagoon city from the impact of mass tourism. Discover how the scheme works and what it means for visitors.
A quiet street in Goulburn, NSW, becomes a crime scene as police investigate the shocking double murder of a 41-year-old mother and her 13-year-old son. A 19-year-old man, known to the victims, has been charged.
Exclusive: The inside story of how a woman convicted of a brutal Las Vegas murder has undergone a dramatic rehabilitation in prison, becoming a model inmate and earning the support of her victim's family.
A murder investigation is underway after a woman was found with fatal stab wounds in Westminster. Her devastated family has released an emotional tribute to their 'beautiful daughter and sister' as police work to apprehend a suspect.
A Maryland judge has sparked fury by releasing Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, an illegal migrant from Guatemala charged with the rape of a 14-year-old girl, on his own recognisance ahead of his trial. The controversial decision has ignited a fierce debate over imm
Melissa Wolfenbarger convicted of first-degree murder for the brutal killing of her husband, Ryan Wolfenbarger, whose body was discovered in a shallow grave in 2022. The jury rejected her self-defence claim.
Emmanuel Haro's parents face justice after a twisted alleged kidnapping scheme turns to murder. Read the full, chilling details of the case that has horrified California.
A quiet street in Rotherham became the centre of a major counter-terror probe after an explosive substance was discovered in a vehicle, prompting a large-scale evacuation and a 38-year-old man now faces attempted murder charges.
Fox News star Pete Hegseth faces assault charges after a physical altercation with a pastor in Washington DC. The incident, captured on police bodycam, reveals a heated dispute over a 'church plant' project.
A pizzeria in Italy faces a customer backlash and accusations of 'scandalous' hidden costs after adding an €8 'background music' surcharge and 45p for freshly ground pepper to a couple's bill.
A 17-year-old boy has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to conspiring to murder a rival in a brutal Wembley attack, exposing the violent reality of London's gang conflicts. The Metropolitan Police investigation continues.
Tobias Marcus Nuttall, 22, has appeared before Telford Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of 67-year-old Brian Darby. The alleged incident occurred in Hadley, Telford, prompting a major police investigation. The victim's family has paid a heartfel
HMRC's high-income child benefit charge recouped record £1.7bn from 709,000 families, with average payment of £2,390 per household last tax year.
South Wales Police have launched a murder investigation and arrested a 36-year-old man after a woman was found deceased at a property in the Cathays area of Cardiff. The community is in shock as forensic teams continue their work at the scene.
A teenage girl reported missing in the UK two years ago has been dramatically arrested on suspicion of murder. The stunning development has left a community in shock as new details emerge.
A violent altercation at Maryvale High School in Phoenix, Arizona, has left one student seriously injured. A 15-year-old suspect now faces attempted murder charges as police investigate the shocking campus stabbing.
A 59-year-old ice cream vendor was tragically stabbed to death in Hillingdon, West London. A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder as the community reels from the shocking attack.
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a brutal stabbing of an ice cream seller in broad daylight on a residential street in Wembley, London. The Metropolitan Police confirm the suspect remains in custody.
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder after a beloved ice cream vendor was fatally stabbed in a horrific daylight attack on a residential street in Walthamstow, London, sending shockwaves through the community.
A 22-year-old man has been remanded in custody following a fatal stabbing in Westminster, just metres from the popular Natural History Museum ice rink. The victim, a 23-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A daughter recounts the harrowing moment she heard her mother's murder unfold in real-time through a Ring doorbell app. The chilling audio captured the attack in a quiet UK neighbourhood, leading to a man's conviction.
The chilling true story of how a respected Welsh magistrate, Herbert Rowse Armstrong, led a secret life as the 'Mudtown Poisoner' in one of Britain's most notorious premeditated murders.
A 54-year-old ice cream seller was brutally stabbed to death in North London. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses after the shocking attack in a residential street.
The harrowing details behind the murder of 24-year-old Liam Kerr, as his brother Callum Kerr is convicted. A story of family, tragedy, and a fatal attack in East Kilbride.