Newborn found dead in Sheffield flat as seven arrested
A newborn baby girl was found dead in a flat in Sheffield's Wincobank area on Sunday morning. Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
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Newborn baby girl found dead as seven arrested on murder suspicion
Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a newborn baby girl was found at a flat in Sheffield on Sunday morning.
Nuns accused of historic abuse face further hearing
Five nuns accused of historic child abuse at Nazareth House homes face a further hearing. The indictment contains 108 charges spanning 17 years.
Harry accuses security chief of failing to pass on al Qaeda threat
Prince Harry's legal team alleges the head of Ravec knew of an al Qaeda threat in 2023 but did not pass it to his security staff or US authorities.
Calton Tongs Leader Probed Over Diana's Mother's Jewels Theft
Jimmy Donnelly, 80, leader of the Calton Tongs gang, was investigated over the 2002 theft of £100,000 jewels belonging to Princess Diana's mother, Frances Shand Kydd, but was never charged.
Police no closer to knowing why Widnes mum murdered 35 years ago
Cheshire Police admit they are no closer to establishing a motive for the 1991 murder of Veronica Anderson, found dead in her car in Warrington.
Man released without charge after fatal Grangetown fire
A 31-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal house fire in Grangetown has been released without charge, police confirmed.
Dead mum freezer case among August 2026 UK jailings
A man who kept his dead mother's body in a freezer for nearly three years is among criminals jailed in the UK in August 2026, including murderers, fraudsters and gang members.
Coroner urges GMP reinvestigation into Julius Matera death
A coroner has called on Greater Manchester Police to reinvestigate the death of Julius Matera, whose body was found in Salford weeks after he disappeared, following an inquest that heard evidence of a confession and a wall of silence.
Middlesbrough fire suspect released as murder probe continues
A 31-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder over a fatal house fire in Grangetown has been released with no further action, while a 23-year-old man continues to be questioned.
Anfield murder probe after body found in Stanley Park
A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a woman in her 70s was found in Stanley Park's walled garden, with police saying it may have been there for weeks.
Ratko Mladić's Death: Legacy of Bosnia's Butcher
Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide, has died. His death revives debate over Serbia's unresolved wartime past and the enduring impact on Bosnia.
CPS weighs charges against 12 ex-officers in spycops scandal
Prosecutors are examining whether to bring criminal charges against 12 former police officers involved in undercover spying on political groups, following a file of evidence sent to the CPS.
Cardiff man found dead in Grangetown garden, inquest hears
Ihor Loish, 27, was found hanged in the rear garden of his Cardiff home. A full inquest has been opened after police reported his death on August 22.
Musician sues South Wales Police over alleged assault
James Kennedy, 46, claims plain-clothes officers punched him, strip-searched him, and falsely imprisoned him in 2022. He is suing South Wales Police, with a hearing due next month.
44 Merseyside criminals jailed in August 2026
44 Merseyside criminals were jailed in August, including a thug who pushed his girlfriend from a window and a woman who tricked a dementia sufferer.
Text message exposed paedophile's latest crimes
Andrew Williamson, 45, breached a court order by owning a smartphone found with indecent images and was jailed for 28 months.
Stolen Babies Forced Adoption Scandal Inquiry Unveiled
An independent inquiry into forced adoptions in England and Wales will examine historical cases where babies were stolen, following years of campaigning by victims.
Manchester criminals jailed this week: full roundup
A drug dealer shot by police, a man who threatened mosques, a violent bike thief and more are among those jailed in Greater Manchester this week.
Parents question Treasury manager after daughter's suicide
Chloe Moffat, 26, died by suicide a day after an anonymous complaint. Her parents ask why her manager 'ambushed' her over 'office gossip'.
Salford attempted murder probe after man falls from balcony
A man has been arrested after another man fell from a balcony in Langworthy, Salford, and is in hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police have cordoned off the area and launched an attempted murder investigation.
Man charged after armed police called to Gateshead street
Payam Golestani, 28, of Wesley Street, Low Fell, Gateshead, has been charged with impersonating a police officer and possession of an imitation firearm after armed police were called to the street on August 13.
Man jailed for hiding body had prior manslaughter conviction
Steven Wales, jailed for hiding Paul Smith's body in a wheelie bin, was previously convicted of manslaughter over the 2009 killing of Pauline Beattie.
Sacked care worker jailed for robbing vulnerable former patients
A sacked care worker who robbed and burgled four elderly and disabled former patients in Liverpool has been jailed for eight years.
Manslaughter victims' families demand early release exclusion
Families of homicide victims urge Justice Secretary Alex Norris to exclude all manslaughter convictions from the Government's early release scheme, citing prison capacity concerns.
Men convicted over deaths of mum and daughter in Leeds racing crash
Jasskamal Riyat found guilty of causing deaths of Justyna Hulboj and daughter Lena by dangerous driving after racing on Scott Hall Road. Co-accused Hardeep Bhachu previously admitted charge.
Judge grants hearing over bid to recant Sandusky abuse claims
A judge has granted a hearing to explore claims that a man wants to recant allegations of sexual abuse years ago by Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Ex-Chelsea star's son died in UAE hike, inquest hears
Cassius Newton, 34, son of ex-Chelsea star Eddie Newton, and Aran Martinson, 33, died in the UAE on July 18 after a hike in temperatures above 40C, an inquest has heard.
Severed head found near burnt body in French village
A 34-year-old man's severed head was found near his burnt body in Châteauneuf-de-Galaure, France. Police launched a homicide probe and arrested four suspects.
Boy, 5, begged 'don't hurt mummy and daddy' to fake gas robber
A gang threatened to slice a five-year-old boy's throat during a robbery at a Birkenhead flat. Haneef Chowdhury, who posed as a British Gas worker, was jailed for 14 years at Liverpool Crown Court.
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