Former council chief convicted over deleted FOI email
Anne Donaghy, former Mid and East Antrim Council CEO, was convicted of two charges over deleting an email to prevent disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, fined £750 per charge.
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Murder probe after fatal Grangetown fire; A66 crash link possible
Police launch murder investigation after two die in Grangetown house fire, and do not rule out a link to the A66 crash that killed seven.
Ex-QPR star Akos Buzsaky missing in Hungary police search
Former Premier League footballer Akos Buzsaky, who played for QPR, Plymouth and Portsmouth, has reportedly gone missing in Hungary and police have launched a search.
Man jailed for hiding arson suspect's body in wheelie bin
Steven Wales, 61, was jailed for two years and four months after admitting he hid Paul Smith's body in a wheelie bin in Everton, Liverpool, seven days after a fatal arson in St Helens.
Inquest opens into 'unnatural death' of Professor Jason Arday
An inquest heard Professor Jason Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at his Battersea home on August 14, prompting an investigation into his unnatural death.
Murder probe after Grangetown fire kills two, woman critical
A murder investigation has been launched after a house fire in Grangetown, Middlesbrough, killed two people and left four hospitalised, including a woman in a critical condition.
Murder probe after two die in Grangetown house fire
Cleveland Police are treating the deaths of two people in a Grangetown house fire as murder. Four others were injured in the early-morning blaze on Birchington Avenue.
Parents of autistic boy, 5, who fell from 15th floor say system failed us
An inquest found Aalim Ahmed, 5, jumped from his family's 15th floor flat in Plaistow because he believed he could fly. His parents say the council ignored their safety concerns.
Raheem Sterling charged after Lamborghini crash
Raheem Sterling faces charges of dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide after a single-vehicle crash on the M3 in May. He is due in court on September 15.
Ex-Lord Mayor refuses to apologise over Auschwitz comparison
Cllr Richard Kemp stands by his comparison of Sandhills station queuing to Auschwitz, as Labour leaders call for his suspension alongside Cllr Pat Moloney.
A66 crash: 17 arrests as probe into fatal collision continues
Cleveland Police have arrested 17 people following the fatal A66 crash near Middlesbrough that killed two officers and five others, with five more arrests made on Tuesday.
A66 crash: total arrests reach 17 as two appear in court
Cleveland Police have arrested 17 people following the A66 crash that killed two officers and five others. Two of 12 previously arrested have appeared in court.
Raheem Sterling charged over M3 crash and laughing gas
Raheem Sterling faces dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possession charges after crashing his Lamborghini on the M3. He will appear in court on September 15.
Inquest into death of Professor Jason Arday to open
An inquest into the death of Professor Jason Arday, 41, will open on Wednesday after he was found dead in Battersea on August 14.
Father of USS Lincoln Sailor Released After ICE Detention
The father of a USS Abraham Lincoln sailor was released from immigration detention after being held by ICE for months, officials confirmed.
Migrant let go by police jailed for attempted murder
Ibrahim Albashir, 34, was given a 25-year prison sentence and an indefinite hospital order for attempting to murder a woman in Leeds with a broken bottle.
Court hears of ex-council chief's 'dismay' over email
A court heard that Anne Donaghy's 'dismay' in an audio recording over a copied email shows intent, but her defence cites reasonable doubt in the FOI deletion case.
Chef jailed for stealing dancer's engagement ring in Liverpool
A chef who stole a Lord of the Dance performer's engagement ring from her dressing room at Liverpool's Empire Theatre has been jailed for 22 months after trying to pawn the £700 item.
Alan Jones trial: 2GB host called SMH reporter 'pigs'
Alan Jones and fellow 2GB host Jason Morrison referred to the Sydney Morning Herald and reporter Kate McClymont as 'pigs in the media', a Sydney court heard.
Man dies after police pursuit crash in Warwickshire
A man died and a woman is critically injured after a police pursuit in Warwickshire. The black Audi collided with a Ford Puma on the A439.
Journalist faces $800 daily fine to keep sources secret
Veteran journalist Catherine Herridge faces $800 daily fines for refusing to disclose sources, a case that has unsettled press freedom organizations and could end her career.
Louisiana justice wins $300,000 defamation case
A Louisiana supreme court justice won a $300,000 defamation verdict against the Advocate over a 2019 editorial, far less than the $10m he sought.
High Court quashes Parades Commission Drumcree ruling
The High Court in Belfast has quashed the Parades Commission's determination imposing restrictions on the annual Orange Order parade at Drumcree in Portadown.
Gatwick landing gear death: man died from extreme cold, inquest hears
A man found dead in the wheel compartment of an Air Arabia plane at Gatwick died from cardiac arrest caused by extreme cold and lack of oxygen, an inquest heard.
High Court quashes Drumcree parade determination
A High Court judge in Belfast quashed the Parades Commission's restrictions on the Drumcree Orange Order parade after a legal challenge by a Portadown Orangeman.
Billie Piper stalker jailed for 12 months on his birthday
Philip Jerome, 49, was jailed for 12 months for breaching a stalking prevention order against Billie Piper, including sending messages to her family and posting about her online.
Woman, 23, found dead in Islington flat named in murder probe
Clara Bale, 23, was found dead at a flat in Islington. Six people were arrested on suspicion of murder and have been released on bail as police continue their investigation.
Gun in oven could see Netherton bar licence revoked
A bar could lose its licence after its holder, Richard Streets, 66, hid a gun and cocaine for drug dealers. Merseyside Police say he is 'seriously undermining' crime prevention.
Boy, 5, fell to death from 15th-floor window 'believed he could fly'
A five-year-old boy who fell to his death from a 15th-floor window in east London 'believed he could fly', an inquest heard. Aalim Ahmed died instantly in the fall from the Plaistow flat on May 16, 2024.
Boy injured in crocodile enclosure discharged from hospital
A three-year-old boy seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst has been discharged from hospital and is settling back in at home, his family said.
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