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London Phone Thefts Surge 44% in Crime Wave

Exclusive data reveals mobile phone thefts in London have skyrocketed by 44% year-on-year, with organised criminal gangs targeting commuters and tourists in worrying new crime wave.

Helen Garner writes book on mushroom murder case

Acclaimed Australian author Helen Garner returns with a compelling investigation into the Erin Patterson mushroom poisoning case that shocked the nation, exploring the dark truths behind the Leongatha tragedy.

Starmer confronts Nottingham knife crime crisis

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer makes emotional visit to Nottingham following triple stabbing, pledging urgent action on Britain's knife crime epidemic and meeting with victims' families.

Teen Victor Jones confesses to parents' murder in Florida

A Florida community is reeling after 14-year-old Victor Jones reportedly confessed to the brutal murder of his parents in their family home. New court documents reveal disturbing details about the teenager's alleged actions and motives.

Republican Policies Fuel Bangor Crime Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how Republican-backed policies in Bangor, Maine have led to rising crime rates, public safety concerns, and community backlash. Discover the shocking reality behind the political promises.

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.

Britain's Longest-Serving Prisoner: 55 Years in Solitary

Exclusive: Robert Mawdsley, 70, has spent 55 years in solitary confinement for horrific crimes committed behind bars. Dubbed 'Hannibal the Cannibal', this model prisoner now spends his days writing poetry and studying philosophy, yet has never sought free

1984 Miners' Strike Artefacts Saved for the Nation

A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.

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

Fly-tipping gang ordered to pay £110k for toxic dump

A ruthless fly-tipping gang that orchestrated a massive 500-tonne illegal dump, poisoning a village with toxic fumes, has been brought to justice. Read the full story of the environmental crime and the hefty penalties.

Yacht race cocaine smugglers jailed for 111 years

A sophisticated criminal gang who attempted to smuggle £50 million worth of cocaine into the UK hidden on a yacht competing in a major transatlantic race has been jailed for a total of 111 years. The elaborate plot was uncovered by the National Crime Agen

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