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Tim Westwood charged with four counts of rape

Veteran DJ Tim Westwood has been formally charged with four counts of rape following a comprehensive police investigation into historical sexual offence allegations spanning over three decades.

Peter Nygard sex assault charges stayed in court

In a stunning legal development, sexual assault charges against fashion mogul Peter Nygard have been formally stayed by Canadian prosecutors, raising questions about the future of similar high-profile cases including those involving Prince Andrew.

Paedophile jailed for raping girl groomed with vapes

A predatory sex offender has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the horrific rape of a vulnerable 11-year-old girl he groomed by supplying her with vapes in a case that has shocked the nation.

EFL referee jailed for child sex offences

Former EFL assistant referee Mark Viccars receives 18-month prison sentence for child sexual offences, exposing safeguarding concerns in football officiating.

Antisemitic crimes surge 147% across UK

Exclusive Home Office data reveals a shocking 147% increase in antisemitic offences across England and Wales, with London's Jewish community bearing the heaviest burden amid escalating tensions.

Ex-EFL referee jailed for child sex offences

Gareth Viccars, who officiated in the English Football League, has been sentenced to prison after admitting to multiple child sexual offences involving teenage boys.

Labour to block water boss bonuses over pollution

Sir Keir Starmer announces tough new rules blocking water company executives from receiving bonuses if their firms commit serious environmental offences, following public outrage over sewage dumping.

Three Men in Court Over Kidnap and Rape of 13-Year-Old

Three men have appeared before Wolverhampton Crown Court charged with the kidnap and rape of a 13-year-old girl in a case that has shocked the West Midlands. The defendants, aged 20, 19, and 18, are accused of a series of serious sexual offences.

Teen boyfriend used my nudes to blackmail me for sex

A brave survivor reveals how her teenage boyfriend used intimate images as a weapon of coercion, trapping her in a cycle of sexual abuse and blackmail. Her story exposes a terrifying modern form of abuse plaguing young people.

McCann Suspect Brueckner Faces New Sex Charges

Prime suspect Christian Brueckner is charged with multiple sexual offences in Portugal, as German prosecutors continue to investigate his potential involvement in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.

Rochdale grooming gang victim's tragic death revealed

A young woman, a known victim of the Rochdale grooming gang, was found dead after a lifetime of trauma. An inquest exposes the devastating link between her childhood sexual exploitation and her tragic demise, raising urgent questions about victim support.

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