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.
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Meghan Markle Opens Up About Loneliness Epidemic
The Duchess of Sussex reveals her personal struggle with isolation in candid discussion about mental health challenges in today's connected world.
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.
Kate Middleton: Smartphone epidemic harming UK children
The Princess of Wales issues stark warning about smartphone overuse among children, calling for nationwide conversation on digital wellbeing and mental health.
Kate Middleton Warns of UK's Childhood Smartphone Epidemic
Kate Middleton warns that excessive smartphone use is creating a childhood development crisis, calling for urgent national conversation about digital boundaries.
Why Police Can't Recover Your Stolen Phone
Exclusive investigation reveals why British police struggle to retrieve stolen mobile phones despite advanced tracking technology, as brazen thieves exploit legal loopholes and overwhelmed forces.
WHO: Vape Firms Targeting Children with Sweet Flavours
The World Health Organization exposes how e-cigarette companies are allegedly using child-appealing flavours and sleek designs to create a new generation of nicotine addicts among teenagers.
Monkey Dust Thug's Vicious Pharmacy Attack Caught on CCTV
Exclusive CCTV footage reveals the terrifying moment a 'monkey dust' addict launched a violent attack on a Stoke-on-Trent pharmacist, highlighting Britain's growing synthetic drug crisis.
Middle-class shoplifting epidemic hits UK retailers
Exclusive investigation reveals how affluent professionals are turning to shoplifting for excitement amid cost-of-living pressures, creating a new crime wave hitting UK retailers.
UPFs As Addictive As Drugs - UK Obesity Crisis
Groundbreaking research reveals UPFs create drug-like dependency, with experts calling for urgent government action and warning labels on addictive foods.
Colombian drug gang smuggled cocaine into UK on small boats
A sophisticated Colombian drug trafficking ring used small boats to smuggle millions of pounds worth of cocaine into the UK, with gang members now facing lengthy prison sentences following a major NCA investigation.
Richard Osman: UK Loneliness Epidemic Is a 'Silent Killer'
TV presenter Richard Osman issues a powerful warning about the UK's loneliness crisis, revealing his mother's own heartbreaking struggle and calling for urgent national action.
Bangladesh's Record Dengue Outbreak: 1,476 Dead
Bangladesh faces its worst dengue outbreak on record, with hospitals overwhelmed and fatalities soaring as the virus spreads beyond its typical seasonal peak, raising major public health alarms.
Wealthy California Enclave Terrorised by 'Door-Kicking' Teens
Exclusive investigation reveals affluent Coto de Caza, California, is under siege by a brazen new teen trend of violent 'door-kicking' home invasions, leaving residents terrified and police scrambling for answers.
Birmingham mum confronts bike thieves in dramatic daylight standoff
A fearless mother from Birmingham heroically confronts brazen thieves attempting to steal her daughter's bicycle in a shocking midday incident, captured on dramatic video.
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.
Loneliness Epidemic: Aussies Finding It Harder to Make Friends
Groundbreaking data from the HILDA survey exposes a growing loneliness crisis in Australia, with a sharp decline in social connections and community engagement. Discover the causes and concerning trends.
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.
The Real-Life 'Candy Man' Doctor Who Hooked a Generation
The shocking true story of Dr. Robert Weitzel, the Utah paediatrician who prescribed millions of pills to teenagers in the 1970s, earning him the infamous nickname and sparking a national drug crisis.
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
Student accused of laundering crime cash & paedophile site profits
A University of Southampton student faces serious charges for allegedly laundering millions for an organised crime network and generating revenue from a website monetising child sexual abuse material. Exclusive details on the investigation.
High-tech car theft gang jailed for £1.7m vehicle crime spree
A sophisticated car theft gang has been sentenced for stealing 73 high-value vehicles using electronic gadgets while owners slept. Discover how they operated and the police operation that brought them down.
CCTV: Scooter pensioner steals steaks after court let-off
Shocking CCTV footage reveals a pensioner on a mobility scooter brazenly stealing high-value steaks from a Tesco Express in Kent, just days after being let off for a similar offence. The audacious theft has sparked outrage and raised questions about justi
Police told to stop logging non-crime hate incidents
A top police leader warns forces are being diverted from investigating actual crimes to log 'non-crime hate incidents', urging a return to common-sense policing and protecting free speech.
Man charged for selling suicide chemical online
A 33-year-old man from St Helens has been charged by the National Crime Agency for allegedly selling a lethal chemical compound online and encouraging suicide. Kenneth Law's case is linked to a major international investigation.
Teenager Found Stabbed to Death in South London Park
A murder investigation is underway after a 17-year-old boy was discovered with fatal stab wounds in a Croydon park. Police are probing potential gang links to the brutal killing.
Trump Declares National Emergency Over DC Crime Wave
Former President Donald Trump has declared a 'national emergency' in Washington DC, citing soaring crime rates and directly criticising Mayor Muriel Bowser's leadership. The explosive statement comes as the city grapples with a 40% rise in violent crime,
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