Ex-Grange Hill actor jailed for child sex offences
Former TV star John Alford sentenced to eight and a half years for sexually abusing two teenagers at a sleepover. Read the full story and victim impact statements.
Former TV star John Alford sentenced to eight and a half years for sexually abusing two teenagers at a sleepover. Read the full story and victim impact statements.
A man's world is shattered when his wife confesses to an affair with an old flame while they were trying for a baby. Agony aunt Coleen Nolan offers crucial advice on trust, space, and counselling. Read her guidance on navigating this painful betrayal.
Vincent Chan, 45, faces nine counts of taking indecent photographs of a child and six of outraging public decency. The investigation is ongoing. Follow for updates.
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after a 19-year-old was stabbed at a German Doner Kebab in Leicester city centre. Police are appealing for witnesses and footage.
Layla Allen, 13, died in a fire at her Prescot home just months after a previous blaze. The inquest heard her family had refused a fire safety course. Read the full story.
Four police officers injured and 14 arrested after missiles thrown during violent disorder outside the Iranian Embassy in South Kensington. Read the full report.
Abbie Draper, a Miss Scotland finalist, reveals how a fake doctor on Facebook destroyed her life. The catfish was a nurse she knew. Watch the BBC documentary now.
Four Metropolitan Police officers sustained minor injuries and 14 people were arrested during a protest at the Iranian embassy in London. Read the full report on the violent disorder and trespass incidents.
Met Police confirm 14 arrests and four officers injured during a protest at the Iranian embassy in London. One protester allegedly removed the embassy flag.
Four Metropolitan Police officers injured and 14 people arrested after violent clashes at Iranian Embassy protest in London. Read the full report on the disorder.
A man in his 50s was rushed to a London hospital with serious injuries after falling from Rochester Castle. Emergency services, including seven ambulances, responded to the incident.
Former Grange Hill actor John Alford faces a stark reality behind bars. A prison expert reveals his celebrity status offers no protection for his crimes against children. Read the full exclusive.
Hannah Pettey, 25, was told she had hours to live before doctors discovered her husband was poisoning her with lead. He was sentenced to life for attempted murder.
A Pennsylvania mother is sentenced to prison after pleading no contest to shackling her 11-year-old son for 17 hours as punishment for 'eating too many hot dogs'.
A 19-year-old was stabbed at a German Doner Kebab in Leicester city centre. A 16-year-old boy is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder. Police appeal for witnesses.
French prosecutors launch a new cold case investigation into Dominique Pelicot, seeking other possible victims. His wife, Gisele, was raped by 50 strangers. Read the full story.
Jacqueline Torres-Garcia, 11, was found dead weighing just 27 pounds. Her mother, Karla Garcia, is charged with murder. Read the shocking details of the case.
A man was found dead at the Malmaison Hotel in Liverpool city centre. Police are investigating but say there are no suspicious circumstances at this stage. Read the latest updates.
A coroner reveals police were prevented from fully investigating the house fire that killed 13-year-old Layla Allen in Prescot. The blaze started on her bunk bed, possibly by a lighter.
Arthur Collins, serving 20 years for a 2017 nightclub acid attack, is a 'person of interest' for suspected drone smuggling in prison. Read the latest on the organised crime probe.
Police in Alabama discovered a macabre pile of 29 deceased dogs and 24 emaciated survivors. Three individuals face felony charges in a shocking animal cruelty investigation.
Lurata Lyon recounts her horrific kidnapping and miraculous escape from a gang that sold her virginity and planned to harvest her organs. Read her incredible story of survival and resilience.
Experts warn a ruthless new contract-killing crew, using stolen 'kill cars' and live-streaming attacks, signals a dangerous shift in organised crime. Police detail arrests and links to multiple syndicates.
A 13-year-old girl died in a house fire in Prescot, Merseyside. The inquest heard the blaze likely started with a lighter on her bunk bed while she slept.
Wanted rapper Harley Johan, linked to the execution of Comanchero associate Niddal Acherkouk, has been seen in Mexico. NSW Police continue their global search.
Betfair is under pressure to hand over £200k to a fraud victim after missing chances to stop a 'VIP' customer betting with stolen money. Read the full investigation.
Brian Walshe was convicted of murdering his wife Ana, dismembering her body, and disposing of the remains. Discover the chilling evidence that sealed his fate.
A six-year-old boy from Wyoming suffered horrific facial injuries after putting himself between his sister and a dog. He received 90 stitches and praise from Captain America star Chris Evans. Read his incredible story of bravery.
Shane Goldsby murdered Robert Munger, the man who raped his sister, after they were placed in the same cell. Read the shocking details of the prison system failure.
Gilly Livie, 68, was found with fatal neck injuries in Cheriton. A 39-year-old man known to her was also injured. Police are investigating and appeal for CCTV.