Australia star Volpato allegedly fails cocaine test
Australia international Cristian Volpato allegedly tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test after being stopped twice by police in Sydney within two hours.
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Australia World Cup star in alleged cocaine incident
Cristian Volpato, who played for Australia at the World Cup, allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped by police in Sydney for speeding.
Martin Lewis: dial 159 to stop bank scammers
Martin Lewis warns mobile phone users to dial 159 to avoid being scammed by fake bank fraudsters, as APP fraud losses hit £576.4 million.
Binman settles debate on rubbish beside wheelie bin
A binman has revealed whether you can put excess rubbish next to your wheelie bin, saying it depends on local council rules.
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Cycling-mad Turkish governor sacked over tight lycra videos
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has sacked the governor of Ardahan province, Mehmet Fatih Cicekli, after images of his tight cycling gear went viral on social media.
River City star jailed, cop rapist, teen charged, bike thief, Savile probe
Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape; PC Alan Greer unmasked as serial rapist; teen charged after BB gun scare at Glasgow shopping centre; delivery rider tracks stolen e-bike with AirTag; fresh probe call over Jimmy Savile's school visits.
Call for Full Public Inquiry into Historical Clerical Abuse
A report detailing exorcisms, physical violence, and sexual abuse in faith-based settings prompts calls for a full public inquiry into historical clerical abuse in Northern Ireland.
Drug courier caught with over kilo of cocaine in Bristol
Dylan Kenny, 27, from South Shields, was arrested in Bristol with over a kilo of cocaine and sentenced to two years suspended for 12 months.
Call for inquiry into 'appalling' Welsh school closure
Councillors will consider an independent inquiry into the closure of fire-damaged Manorbier School, amid claims of broken promises and inadequate insurance.
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Scots oil rig worker guilty in £40m cocaine plot
David Paterson, from Peterhead, was convicted for conspiring to smuggle 500kg of cocaine worth £40m after a botched recovery mission in the English Channel.
Teens injured in Newcastle hit-and-run crash
Two teenagers were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a car collided with a Sur-Ron bike in St Peter's Basin, Newcastle. The driver fled the scene but the vehicle was later seized.
Julia Hartley-Brewer Slams Police Over Widdecombe Death
TalkTV presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer criticises Devon and Cornwall Police after court reveals Ann Widdecombe was hit 21 times with a hammer, not a fall.
Three Teens Arrested After Paignton Station Fire
Three boys aged 13, 15, and 16 were arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at Paignton railway station caused significant damage and closure.
Epstein associate Daniel Siad found dead near Paris
Daniel Siad, a French modelling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead near Paris on Monday evening amid rape allegations.
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Man injured in Glasgow corrosive substance attack
A 50-year-old man was taken to hospital after a corrosive substance was hurled at him in Glasgow. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Zelensky fires Ukraine military chief after protests
Ukraine's commander-in-chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi has been fired after days of protests over the removal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Syrskyi apologised for offending Fedorov.
Stadium closures demanded in Old Firm disorder report
A bombshell report into Old Firm disorder demands stadium closures, automatic sanctions, and new football banning orders to curb fan violence.
Drugs courier jailed for smuggling cannabis into Glasgow Airport
Zane Jamahl Hutton-Lewis, 34, was jailed for 12 months after being caught with 43.8kg of cannabis at Glasgow Airport, as the NCA warns of a 464% rise in smugglers recruited via social media.
Rescue Horse Violet Devastated After Dog Attack
Rescue horse Violet suffered severe injuries including puncture wounds and a deep gash after an alleged off-lead dog attack in a private field near Pontypridd, leaving owners heartbroken and facing £2,000 vet bills.
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UK Parcel Interception Downfall of India Drug Gang
A gang importing Pregabalin from India was caught after a parcel was intercepted. Christopher Gamble, Stacey Hilton, and Jade Gnocchi received suspended sentences for their roles.
Man Found Dead at Sourlie Wood in Early Hours
A man was found dead at Sourlie Wood in Irvine, Ayrshire, at around 4.30am on July 17. Police are treating the death as unexplained but not suspicious.
Boy, 12, Killed by Crocodile in River Attack in India
A 12-year-old boy named Sunil was fatally attacked by a crocodile while washing hands in the Ghaghara River in Uttar Pradesh, India, on July 16, 2026. Despite rescue efforts, his body was recovered hours later.
Sky News Interrupted: Man Charged with Assisting Iran
Sky News halted its morning show for a breaking alert: a 39-year-old man, Vahid Aberi, has been charged under the National Security Act for assisting Iran's intelligence service, arrested in Birmingham.
Recidivist Cocaine Dealer Jailed for Five and a Half Years
Nicole Locke, 33, sentenced to 5.5 years for cocaine supply, linking her to a Rhondda drug line after prior 2025 conviction for similar offences.
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14-Year-Old Charged with Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with offences linked to extreme right-wing terrorism over an alleged plan to target two London mosques, police said.
Paedophile from Wales jailed for grooming 11-year-old girl
David Pincott, 42, who pretended to be a teenage boy online, travelled from Wales to Scotland to meet an 11-year-old girl he groomed. He was caught after grooming an undercover officer posing as a 12-year-old.
Robert Warnock: Scotland's Evil Gangster's Reign of Terror
Robert Warnock, 30, admitted slashing a prisoner's neck in HMP Shotts. He orchestrated firebombings that turned Greenock into a warzone, leading to a thug burning to death on a driveway.
Police Find £25k Cocaine in Holytown; Man Warned of Jail
Police discovered cocaine worth £25,000 during a search of a home in Holytown. Jonathan Ryan, 37, admitted being concerned in the supply of the Class A drug and was warned he could face jail.
Burglar caught via DNA on cough medicine bottle in Tyneside
Declan Wilson, 20, broke into a vulnerable woman's home, stole her medication, and left his DNA on a cough medicine bottle, leading to his conviction.
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Farage offered security meeting after Widdecombe murder
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood offers Reform UK leader Nigel Farage a meeting with Ravec security chair after the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe, and will review security guidance for ex-MPs.
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