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Record number of offenders avoid court in Scotland

Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg

Selfish passenger's cheesy sandwich diverts flight

A Ryanair flight from Agadir to London Stansted was forced into an emergency diversion after a passenger's potent cheese sandwich triggered a severe allergic reaction in a fellow traveller, causing a mid-air medical crisis.

Lady Vols Star Gets Plea Deal in Assault Case

University of Tennessee basketball star Destiny Salary reaches plea agreement in domestic assault case, receiving judicial diversion and avoiding a criminal conviction. Full case details revealed.

UK Activists Charged with Terror Offences Over Protests

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised terrorism-related charges against activists from Palestine Action, marking a significant escalation in the UK's response to the group's direct-action protests against Israeli defence company Elbit Systems.

CPS Drops Charges Against Parliament Square Protesters

The Crown Prosecution Service has abandoned all charges against four individuals arrested under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2023 during a protest in Parliament Square, marking a significant moment for civil liberties in the UK.

Barry Morphew Freed: Murder Charges Dropped in Wife Case

Barry Morphew, the Colorado man accused of murdering his wife Suzanne, has been released from jail after prosecutors shockingly dropped all charges. The case, which began with her disappearance on Mother's Day 2020, collapses due to a lack of evidence.

CPS warns of prosecutions for UK protest extremism

The Crown Prosecution Service for London warns that individuals displaying extremist symbols or making threatening chants at pro-Palestine protests will face criminal charges, as it clarifies public order laws.

Trump Ally Wants UK Officials Prosecuted Over Leaks

A senior US Republican and Trump confidant has demanded the criminal prosecution of British civil servants involved in leaking diplomatic cables, causing a major transatlantic row and raising concerns about foreign interference in UK justice.

Labour Day gridlock as cars overtake NJ residential street

Residents of a quiet New Jersey neighbourhood were left furious after their Labour Day weekend was ruined by hundreds of motorists using their street as a shortcut to bypass severe traffic on the main highway, causing hours of gridlock and safety concerns

Drunk Passenger Forces Emirates Flight Diversion

An Emirates flight from Dubai to London was forced into an emergency diversion after a heavily intoxicated British passenger launched a vicious verbal assault on crew members, calling a flight attendant a 'stupid b**ch' and causing mid-air chaos.

Virgin flight emergency landing after toilet flood

A Virgin Australia flight from Bali to Brisbane declared an emergency after a severe toilet malfunction flooded the aircraft cabin, forcing the Boeing 737 to divert to Denpasar Airport. Passengers describe chaotic scenes as wastewater seeped through the c

Horror as passenger sets himself on fire on UK flight

Terrifying mid-air emergency as a passenger ignites himself on a British Airways flight from London to Canada, forcing an emergency landing at Dublin Airport. Eyewitnesses describe the chaos as crew and brave passengers tackle the blaze.

Madeleine McCann Suspect Brueckner Faces New Charges

Exclusive: German prosecutors confirm new formal charges against Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, for separate sexual offences as the investigation continues.

EasyJet flight diverts to Toulouse over 'fumes' scare

An EasyJet flight from Alicante to Belfast made a sudden emergency landing in Toulouse following reports of 'fumes' in the cockpit and cabin, sparking passenger alarm and a major emergency response.

Tommy Robinson Faces New Charges Over St Pancras Incident

The Crown Prosecution Service authorises new charges against English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson following a controversial incident at London's St Pancras International, with British Transport Police leading the investigation.

Tommy Robinson cleared of St Pancras assault charge

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson will not face prosecution over an alleged assault at London's St Pancras station after prosecutors concluded there was no realistic prospect of conviction.

Heathrow-Beijing flight diverted over Siberia

A British Airways flight from London to Beijing was dramatically rerouted over Siberia, adding hours to its journey, due to the ongoing ban on UK airlines using Russian airspace.

Boeing Emergency Landing in Remote Russia Strands Hundreds

A packed Boeing 767-300 operated by Icelandic carrier PLAY suffers dramatic engine failure mid-flight from London Heathrow to New York, forcing an emergency landing at a remote Russian airport. Hundreds of passengers are now stranded in the Arctic city of

Southeastern Railway passenger hit with £2,500 fine

A Southeastern Railway passenger received a staggering £2,500 fine in a controversial penalty case. Discover the full story behind this unprecedented fine and how to avoid similar travel penalties.

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