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Drunk Mayor Banned After Knocking Over Cyclist

Ryan Davies, the mayor of Clun, has been banned from driving for 20 months after a drink-driving incident where he struck a cyclist. Read the full story of the court case and its consequences.

Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended

The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.

Fireplace renovation reveals hidden Tudor chamber

A routine home renovation in Shropshire uncovered a secret Tudor-era chamber hidden behind an old fireplace, containing perfectly preserved historical artefacts that stunned archaeologists.

Europe's Largest Pumpkin Festival Returns to Ludlow

Discover the spectacular Ludlow Pumpkin Festival, Europe's biggest celebration of all things pumpkin, where celebrity visitors marvel at 1,000kg giants and enjoy stunning autumnal displays.

Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years

Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.

Baltimore crime rates drop under new prosecutor

Baltimore experiences significant crime reduction as State's Attorney Ivan Bates implements aggressive prosecution strategies and targets repeat offenders, marking a dramatic turnaround for the city.

Deliveroo rider disguise used in London shooting

A shocking London crime saw a gunman disguise himself as a Deliveroo rider before opening fire in a residential street. Discover how police tracked down the perpetrator through forensic evidence and witness accounts.

Lime Bike Gangs Steal Parcel Shelves in London Crime Spree

Organised criminal gangs on rental e-bikes are targeting affluent London neighbourhoods, smashing car windows to steal a specific and unusual part – the parcel shelf – in a bizarre new crimewave confounding police and luxury vehicle owners.

Ex-Footballer Jailed for Money Laundering

Former Premier League footballer Richard Duffy has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after admitting to laundering £400,000 in a sophisticated criminal operation. The ex-Portsmouth and Wales defender was caught in a police sting.

Megan Breen Jailed for Vicious Assault and Theft in Gwent

Megan Breen, 25, from Gwent, has been sentenced to prison for a series of violent assaults and thefts, including a brutal attack on a woman she met on a night out. Read the full story of her crimes and the police investigation.

Father of Three Stabbed to Death by Moped Thieves in Bronx

A horrific daylight attack in the Bronx claims the life of a 35-year-old father. The victim was fatally stabbed by assailants on a moped in what police are investigating as a potential robbery. The community is left in shock as the hunt for the killers co

Pensioner's 5G mast health nightmare in Shropshire

A 74-year-old grandmother from Shropshire claims a newly erected 15m telecoms mast near her home has triggered a devastating health crisis, leaving her with chronic pain, nausea, and an inability to sleep, in a case igniting the 5G safety debate.

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