40-year probe into sailor's 1986 disappearance ends
Margaret Parkes vows to keep praying for justice after police close the investigation into her son Simon's 1986 disappearance, suspected to be a victim of serial killer Allan Grimson.
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18-month jail term for 100mph Dorset police chase
Sarwar Rasool Mustafa, 27, has been imprisoned for an 18-mile high-speed pursuit across Dorset. Police say it was 'extremely lucky' no one was hurt. Read the shocking details.
Man charged after teen's death in suspected animal attack
Damon Leonard faces multiple charges, including having a vicious dog at large, after Airen Andula, 13, was found dead. The Missouri community mourns as the investigation continues.
Jodi Hildebrandt Gets 4-30 Years in Netflix Abuse Case
Utah life coach Jodi Hildebrandt, subject of a new Netflix documentary, faces up to 30 years for extreme child abuse alongside Ruby Franke. Discover the shocking details of the case.
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Jodi Hildebrandt Gets Up to 30 Years for Child Abuse
Utah life coach Jodi Hildebrandt, subject of a Netflix true crime documentary, is serving a prison sentence of up to 30 years for extreme child abuse. Read the full story.
Man assaulted on Wetherspoons dance floor in Plymouth
Police in Plymouth have released a CCTV image after a man was sexually assaulted and then punched on a Wetherspoons dance floor. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
Fury as Primrose Hill closed for London NYE fireworks
Residents slam 'ridiculous' decision to fence off popular London fireworks viewpoint on New Year's Eve. Discover why the Royal Parks charity took the unprecedented step.
Primrose Hill closed for NYE fireworks for first time
Primrose Hill will be locked for New Year's Eve for the first time, angering locals. The closure follows the fatal stabbing of a teenager last year and the disbanding of the Royal Parks police unit. Discover the full story.
Queen Camilla reveals teenage train attack in BBC broadcast
The Queen has shared her own experience of assault as a teenager, speaking of her anger. She made the revelation in a BBC Radio 4 conversation with a bereaved family.
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Mother, 34, dies in A10 crash near Ely days after Christmas
Karen Marks, 34, from Littleport, died after her Fiat Punto collided with a bus on the A10 near Ely. A man in his 40s was seriously injured. Police appeal for witnesses.
Fundraiser for officer who lost family in fire tops £267k
A fundraising appeal for PC Tom Shearman, who lost his wife and two children in a Boxing Day house fire, has raised over £267,000. The community rallies to help him rebuild his life.
£267k+ Raised for Cop Who Lost Family in Fire
A fundraising appeal for PC Tom Shearman, who lost his wife and two children in a Boxing Day house fire, has raised over £267,000. The community rallies to help him rebuild.
Queen tells John Hunt: 'Your family would be so proud'
Queen Camilla comforts BBC commentator John Hunt and his daughter Amy after their family was murdered. In a special radio broadcast, she shares her own experience of assault and praises their resilience.
Judicial panel proposed to review IPP prisoner cases
Lords table amendments for a panel of judges to reconsider the cases of nearly 2,500 inmates still serving abolished indefinite sentences. Campaigners urge the government to end this 'stain' on justice.
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Queen Camilla reveals teen train sex attack for first time
Queen Camilla has spoken for the first time about a sex attack she fought off as a teenager on a train to Paddington. She was inspired by the courage of BBC commentator John Hunt.
Queen Camilla reveals teen train sex attack
Queen Camilla has spoken for the first time about fighting off a sex attacker on a train as a teenager. The 78-year-old monarch shared her story on BBC Radio 4.
Six injured in hospital attack, man detained under Mental Health Act
Six people were treated for injuries after a man allegedly attacked staff with a metal bar at Newton Community Hospital. Police have detained a 20-year-old under the Mental Health Act.
Queen Camilla speaks out on teenage sexual assault
Queen Camilla shares her own experience of indecent assault as a teenager for the first time, praising the Hunt family's bravery and urging education for young boys to prevent abuse. Read the full interview.
UK's Longest Missing Person Case: Mary Flanagan, 66 Years
Mary Flanagan vanished aged 16 on New Year's Eve 1959. As The Independent's SafeCall launches, we revisit Britain's most enduring missing person mystery. Donate to help vulnerable children.
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Jill Biden's ex-husband arrested after wife found dead
Bill Stevenson, former First Lady Jill Biden's ex-husband, is in custody after his wife was found dead following a domestic dispute call at their Wilmington home. Police investigation ongoing.
Third arrest in fatal Gillingham hit-and-run
Kent Police arrest a third man after an 80s pedestrian was carried on a car roof for 1.5 miles in a fatal hit-and-run. Police urge for dash cam footage of the grey Mercedes.
Third arrest in fatal Gillingham hit-and-run
A third man has been arrested following a fatal hit-and-run in Kent where an elderly pedestrian was carried on a car's roof for over a mile. Police urge for dash cam footage.
Queen Camilla speaks on teenage assault for first time
Queen Camilla reveals her own experience of indecent assault as a teenager in a poignant BBC Radio 4 interview with John Hunt, whose family was murdered. She aims to destigmatise the topic and empower victims.
Joanne Dennehy's Britney Spears victory song after killings
Notorious serial killer Joanne Dennehy sang Britney Spears after murdering her third victim. Read the full chilling account of her 2013 killing spree in Peterborough.
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Hospital Patient Charged with Murder After Guard's Death
A 43-year-old security guard died after being assaulted by a patient trying to flee a Minnesota hospital on Christmas Day. The suspect faces second-degree murder charges.
Woman raped, stabbed and burned alive by friends
A woman with a learning disability was lured to her death by friends in a horrific 2014 murder. Read the full story of the crime and the life sentences.
Woman raped and burned alive by friends in 2014
Ashley Kline, a 23-year-old with a learning disability, was murdered by two men she trusted. Read the shocking details of the crime and the plea deal that spared them the death penalty.
Woman's body found in Sydney unit, death treated as suspicious
Police discovered a woman's body during a welfare check in Granville, west Sydney. The death is being treated as suspicious. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Fundraiser for officer after Boxing Day fire tops £250k
A fundraiser for a Gloucestershire police officer who lost his wife and two children in a Boxing Day house fire has surpassed £250,000. Tom Shearman was injured trying to rescue his family from their Stroud home.
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Boat capsizes off Sydney beach: one dead, boy missing
A man has died and a teenage boy is feared missing after a boat capsized near Barrenjoey Headland in Sydney. Emergency services continue their search. Follow the latest updates.
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