New Year's Eve murder probe after Bury stabbing
Police launch murder investigation after a man in his 20s was found stabbed on Tarn Drive, Bury, just before midnight. A man and woman are in custody. Follow for breaking updates.
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Boxing Day Murder Appeal 30 Years On
Police renew appeal for information on the unsolved 1995 murder of Alan Holmes, a police mechanic with MS, who was tied up and left for nine days. Call 101 with any details.
JCB used in dramatic seal rescue on Orkney island
A stranded seal pup was dramatically rescued from rocks at a Westray ferry terminal using a JCB. Read how teamwork between marine medics and a salmon firm saved the day.
Shetland's Lerwick: Scotland's Cleanest Town Faces Tourist Strain
Lerwick in Shetland is named Scotland's cleanest place, boasting pristine beaches and rich wildlife. Yet, the remote archipelago grapples with the impact of thousands of tourists from cruise ships.
Brian Walshe trial begins in wife's murder case
Opening statements start in the trial of Brian Walshe, accused of murdering his wife Ana. Walshe has pleaded guilty to misleading police and disposing of her remains, but denies murder. Follow the latest.
Orkney Murder: The Schoolboy & The Mask Case
The baffling 1994 Orkney murder of Shamsuddin Mahmood. A schoolboy suspect, missing weapon and divided community. Discover the twists in this cold case.
Orkney Murder: True Crime Series with Shocking Twists
A new BBC series investigates the 1994 Orkney murder, the first in 25 years, featuring new evidence and a schoolboy suspect. Stream on BBC iPlayer.
75mph gusts to hit Northern Scotland, warns Met Office
The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for Orkney, Shetland, and parts of the Highlands. Gusts of up to 75mph may cause travel chaos and coastal dangers from Thursday evening. Stay informed and prepare for disruption.
1994 Orkney Murder Case Documentary Revealed
A new documentary examines the shocking 1994 Orkney murder that stunned Britain. Discover the untold story behind this cold case investigation.
Netflix's 'The Outrun' Leaves Platform Tomorrow
Saoirse Ronan stars in 'The Outrun,' a stunning film about recovery. Based on a true memoir, it leaves Netflix on 27 November. Stream this must-watch drama now.
Orkney Murder: Soldier Maintains Innocence in Documentary
A new BBC documentary reveals audio of Michael Ross, the Black Watch soldier convicted of the 1994 Orkney murder of Shamsuddin Mahmood. He maintains his innocence. Stream it now on BBC iPlayer.
Pastor guilty of missionary wife murder in Angola
Shocking conviction of American pastor Jackie Shroyer for the brutal murder of his wife during their religious mission in Angola reveals dark secrets behind the missionary facade.
Father and Son Charged in Arizona Double Murder
Christopher and Parker Scholtes face first-degree murder charges after the grisly discovery of two women's bodies in an Arizona home, in a case that has shocked the local community.
Erin Patterson appeals mushroom murder convictions
The Australian woman convicted of murdering three people with a lethal mushroom lunch files appeal against her guilty verdicts, claiming insufficient evidence.
Orkney Islands besieged by anti-social cruise tourists
The tranquil Orkney Islands face unprecedented pressure as anti-social tourists from massive cruise ships overwhelm local infrastructure, with reports of defecation at ancient sites and roads clogged with tour buses.
Teen charged with grandmother's murder in Mississippi
A 17-year-old from Mississippi faces capital murder charges after allegedly confessing to killing his grandmother following an argument about church attendance in a shocking family tragedy.
Halloween Candy Killer Gets Life for Son's Murder
A Pennsylvania father has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the horrific murder of his 11-year-old son, whose body was discovered on Halloween night in 2022.
Remote Scottish Village Accessible Only By Boat
Discover Hobbister, the astonishingly remote Scottish village where residents battle tidal schedules and weather just to reach civilisation. This hidden community lives in near-total isolation with a lifestyle unchanged for generations.
Orkney Council seeks tourist tax powers amid visitor boom
Orkney Islands Council is pushing for powers to implement a tourist levy as the archipelago experiences unprecedented visitor growth, aiming to manage infrastructure strain and fund local services.
Colombian killer jailed for 42 years in suitcase murder case
A Colombian national has been sentenced to 42 years for the brutal murders of a couple whose dismembered remains were discovered in suitcases near Bristol's iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge in a shocking case that horrified the nation.
Bristol suitcase murder: Colombian national convicted
Yostin Mosquera found guilty of murdering 42-year-old man in Bristol before dumping dismembered body in suitcases. Shocking details emerge in gruesome case that horrified local community.
Lola's father dies of broken heart after daughter's murder
The tormented father of 12-year-old Lola, who was brutally murdered in France, has died from overwhelming grief just months after his wife's passing, as family demands life sentence for Algerian-born killer.
Orkney wind farm profits to fund local services
Orkney Islands Council announces groundbreaking plan to reinvest all profits from new wind farm directly into local services, creating a sustainable funding model for the community.
NYC teen decapitated: Mother and boyfriend face murder charges
Shocking court revelations expose horrific details in the murder of 14-year-old Jayson Rivera, whose mother and her boyfriend now face murder charges in the gruesome New York City case.
AI Deployed to Save Orkney's Birds from Stoat Invasion
Cutting-edge AI technology is being deployed in Orkney to protect vulnerable seabird colonies from invasive stoats, with dramatic results already emerging.
California father pleads guilty to toddler son's murder
Emmanuel Haro admits to second-degree murder of his 2-year-old son in horrific California case that has left authorities and community reeling.
Man vanishes after Orkney to Manchester journey
The baffling disappearance of Paul Smith, who vanished after travelling from Orkney to Greater Manchester, has left police and family searching for answers in a mysterious missing person case.
Fresh clues in 1996 cold case murder - police appeal
Detectives investigating the 1996 murder of 18-year-old Gavin O'Donnell reveal new evidence and make emotional plea for information nearly three decades after the brutal killing.
Husband confesses to bludgeoning wife with rock in 999 call
A Pennsylvania man faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly confessing to bludgeoning his wife to death with a large rock in a shocking domestic violence case that has horrified investigators.
Cleaner discovers murder scene during routine Chelmsford job
A Chelmsford cleaning contractor describes the horrifying moment he realised a routine cleaning job was actually a murder scene cleanup, leading to a crucial breakthrough in a murder investigation.
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