Met Officer on Trial for GBH After Taser Incident
A Metropolitan Police officer faces trial for grievous bodily harm after a suspected burglar was tasered, fell from a wall, and was left wheelchair-bound. Read the full court details.
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Child dies in London electric car 'sudden acceleration' incident
A five-year-old boy died after being struck by a Volkswagen ID.4 that allegedly accelerated on its own in a London car park, a court hears. The driver denies causing death by careless driving.
Missouri couple charged after toddler's death in motel
A three-year-old girl died after alleged severe abuse by her father and his girlfriend in a Missouri motel. Police found signs of restraint and assault. A petition calls for legal reform.
Russell Brand Charged With Two Further Sexual Offences
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to two new women. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest details.
Russell Brand Charged With Two Further Sexual Offences
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with an additional count of rape and sexual assault. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest developments.
Russell Brand Charged With Two New Counts of Rape
Comedian Russell Brand, 50, has been charged with two new counts of rape and sexual assault relating to two additional women. He denies all previous charges and is due in court next month.
Ex-BNP leader Nick Griffin in court over racial hatred charges
Former BNP leader Nick Griffin appears at Southwark Crown Court charged with stirring up racial hatred via a 2021 Twitter post. A provisional trial date is set for May 2027.
Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children
The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.
HMRC £897 alert for backdated Child Benefit claims
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
Two-Child Cap Scrapped, Freeing £150m for Scotland
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
Mom charged after diabetic daughter dies on road trip
A Washington mother faces manslaughter charges after her 10-year-old diabetic daughter died during a family road trip. Lloydina McAllister allegedly ignored multiple warning signs as her child's condition worsened.
Council housing chief resigns over rental licence failure
Southwark's housing chief Michael Situ resigns after failing to licence rental properties, mirroring Chancellor Rachel Reeves' recent offence. Read the full story.
Girl, 11, starved to death, body found in bin
An 11-year-old Connecticut girl died from starvation after being denied food for two weeks. Her mother has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the full story.
Prison officer faces jail for inmate sex in prayer room
A 23-year-old prison officer had sex with a convict in a jail prayer room and smuggled Spice-laced letters. Found guilty of misconduct, she now faces a substantial custodial sentence.
Boy, 6, dies: Woman and teen girl arrested
A woman and teenage girl have been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a six-year-old boy. Police have launched an investigation into the unexplained death.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Arizona father and daughter dead in suspected murder-suicide
A heartbreaking case unfolds in Arizona as a man and his two-year-old daughter are discovered deceased in separate locations, with police investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
Father dies after toddler's hot car death in Arizona
Christopher Scholtes, 37, discovered deceased weeks after his 2-year-old daughter Parker died in sweltering vehicle outside their Arizona home in suspected murder-suicide case.
Five-year-old girl dies in school medical emergency
A five-year-old girl has tragically passed away following a sudden medical emergency outside her primary school in Merseyside, leaving the community in mourning.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
Melbourne baby dies in suspected neglect case
A three-month-old baby boy has died in Melbourne's north-west amid disturbing allegations of neglect, with police investigating the infant's tragic death and the family's known history with child protection services.
Woman charged with murder of eight-month-old baby in Queensland
A 31-year-old woman faces murder charges following the tragic death of an infant in Queensland, Australia, as police continue their investigation into the heartbreaking case.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Rachel Reeves earns £1,700 monthly from rental property
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves discloses significant rental earnings from Southwark property as Labour pushes ambitious housebuilding agenda ahead of general election.
Rachel Reeves under fire over London rental property
Labour's Rachel Reeves under fire for renting out London flat while championing renters' rights. Investigation reveals property in Southwark amid housing crisis debate.
Parents guilty of murdering three-month-old baby son
A mother and father face life sentences after being convicted of murdering their three-month-old baby boy who suffered catastrophic injuries including 41 rib fractures and multiple broken bones.
Lesbian couple convicted in adopted boy's torture death
A harrowing case of child abuse unfolds in Canada as a lesbian couple is found guilty of torturing their adopted son to death, with the boy showing signs of severe malnutrition and physical deterioration.
Toddler found wandering London streets alone overnight
A three-year-old child was discovered wandering unsupervised in East London's Upton Park area during early morning hours, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Child found wandering alone in East London before dawn
A young child was discovered wandering alone near Upton Park station in East London before dawn, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Toddler hacked to death in front of mother
A horrific incident in Louisiana saw a 35-year-old man brutally attack a toddler, leading to the child's death while the mother watched helplessly. The suspect, Kelvin Edwards, now faces murder charges.
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