Man snaps partner's neck after she ends relationship
Robert Easom was convicted of grievous bodily harm after breaking Trudi Burgess's neck. Her children speak out about years of domestic abuse and isolation. Support their recovery fundraiser.
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NSW bans 24/7 poker machines after 4am
Over 670 NSW pokies venues lose 24/7 gambling exemptions as government acts on research showing heightened harm after midnight. Read the full story.
PTSD Marine to Hospital After Liverpool Parade Attack
A former Royal Marine who drove into a Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring 17 people including a baby, will be sent to a secure hospital due to a PTSD diagnosis. Read the full story.
Twins jailed for brutal attack on friend and mother
Twin brothers Keiron and Jordan Lewis have been sentenced for a vicious, cocaine-fuelled assault that left their friend in a pool of blood. Read the full shocking details.
Teen jailed for stabbing girlfriend and killing cat
Steven Cornish, 19, sentenced for vicious Cardiff attacks on girlfriend and her cat while under influence of drugs. Read the full court details and sentencing.
Liverpool parade driver admits injuring 134 people
Ex-Royal Marine Paul Doyle faces lengthy prison sentence after admitting intentionally driving into Liverpool victory parade crowds. Survivors left with unanswered questions.
Online Gambling Tax Rises to 40% in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major increases to online gambling taxes, targeting games with the 'highest levels of harm'. Discover the full financial impact.
UK Online Gambling Tax Doubles in Budget Shake-up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces near-doubling of remote gaming duty to 40%, hitting online casinos and bookmakers. Discover how this impacts the industry and Treasury coffers.
Online betting firms face £1bn tax hike in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major tax increase on online gambling firms, doubling the duty to 40% from April. Discover the full impact on the industry and problem gambling.
Driver pleads guilty to Liverpool parade attack
Paul Doyle changes plea to guilty for driving into Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring over 100. He faces a lengthy custodial sentence on December 15.
Paul Doyle pleads guilty to all Liverpool crash charges
Ex-Royal Marine Paul Doyle has pleaded guilty to 31 charges after driving into a Liverpool crowd, injuring over 100. He now faces a lengthy prison sentence.
Liverpool Parade Crash Suspect Returns to Court
Paul Doyle, 54, denies 31 charges as his trial continues over the Liverpool victory parade crash that injured over 100 people. Follow the latest updates from court.
Liverpool parade crash suspect in court
Paul Doyle, 54, faces 31 charges over the Liverpool FC victory parade incident that injured 134 people. Follow the latest from the trial at Liverpool Crown Court.
UK gambling firms win £1bn extra from punters
UK gambling industry winnings hit £12.6bn, with online casino revenue soaring 55% since pandemic. Campaigners demand tax increases as firms lobby Treasury.
Girl, 2, in hospital after McDonald's Happy Meal drink
A two-year-old girl in Germany was rushed to hospital after drinking from a McDonald's Happy Meal water bottle suspected to contain disinfectant. Police are investigating.
Liverpool parade crash suspect appears in court
Paul Doyle, 54, denies 31 charges after a car ploughed into Liverpool FC victory parade crowds, injuring over 100. Follow the latest from the trial.
UK Gambling Revenue Hits £16.8bn, Up 7.3%
UK gambling revenue reached £16.8bn in the year to March, a 7.3% rise driven by online betting. As the Chancellor considers a tax hike, discover the full industry breakdown.
Gardener faces life for paralysing teacher lover
Robert Easom, 56, has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm after breaking his partner's neck. Trudi Burgess, 57, is now tetraplegic and requires constant care. Her family speaks out.
Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in gambling case
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in federal court over alleged $7 million illegal gambling scheme. Read the latest developments.
Sydney pool party stabbing over omelette leads to jail
A man has been sentenced to prison after stabbing a guest 10 times during a cocaine-fuelled poolside party argument over an omelette in Sydney's affluent North Turramurra. Read the shocking details.
Gambling firms spent £2bn on ads amid tax debate
British gambling companies spent £2bn on advertising last year, exceeding tax revenues and sparking calls for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase gambling duties in the upcoming budget.
Online Safety Act used to jail paedophile for 20 years
Senior Crown Prosecutor confirms new Online Safety Act offences are being used to ensure child abusers face 'full force of the law' following landmark case. Listen to exclusive interview.
NCAA reverses gambling ban after NBA scandal
The NCAA has overturned its ban on college athletes betting on professional sports following an NBA mafia-linked gambling scandal. Discover how Division-I schools voted.
New Jersey iGaming Revenue Hits Record $260m
New Jersey's gambling market surges 22.3% year-on-year, with iGaming leading an unprecedented revenue boom. Discover the record-breaking figures.
Australia delays gambling ad ban decision amid pressure
Crossbenchers urge Albanese government to implement full gambling advertising ban as decision faces further delays. Read the latest developments on this critical policy.
MLB to comply with Senate gambling investigation
Major League Baseball pledges full cooperation with a US Senate committee's request for documents on gambling probes. Commissioner Rob Manfred announces new $200 betting caps on individual pitches.
Driver jailed for deliberate 80mph police car crash
Shocking dashcam footage shows Joseph Sharpes, 22, deliberately plough into a police car at 80mph while on drugs. Two officers were seriously injured. Watch the video.
Former Rugby Player Jailed for Anzac Day Glassing Attack
Former NSW Blues player Maurice Trindall sentenced to prison for grievous bodily harm after glassing a woman and stomping on a man during a street fight. Read the full details.
Online Gambling Boom: Risks and Safeguards Explained
As online gambling surges, 14% of US adults now bet on sports. Learn the risks, warning signs of addiction, and how to use responsible gambling tools to protect your finances.
Thailand extradites Chinese gambling suspect to China
Thailand extradites a Chinese man accused of running over 200 illegal online gambling sites. The move signals a major step in a joint crackdown on cybercrime and scam centres in Southeast Asia.
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