Taxi driver who fled Southport attack loses licence
Gary Poland, the taxi driver who dropped Southport killer Axel Rudakubana at a dance class and fled, has been stripped of his licence by Sefton Council for failing to meet licensing standards.
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Father Drowns Baby in Detergent to Teach Wife a Lesson
Eliasard Moneus, 29, sentenced to 92 years for drowning his infant son Jacob in laundry detergent and attacking his wife with a tyre iron. Prosecutor says he wanted to teach women a lesson.
North East to Host Women's Court as Prison Alternative
The Northumbria Police area will host an Intensive Supervision Court for women by end of 2026, aiming to reduce reoffending through community-based support.
742-Year-Old Ruthin School to Close, Pupils in Tears
Ruthin School, founded in 1284 and one of the UK's oldest schools, will close permanently at the end of the summer term, leaving 240 pupils and 100 staff facing uncertainty.
Taxi driver who left Southport stabbing scene loses licence
Gary Poland, who drove Axel Rudakubana to the Southport stabbing and waited 50 minutes to call police, has been stripped of his taxi licence by Sefton Council.
Demolition of Fire-Hit Jesmond Building Finally Approved
Newcastle City Council has approved plans to demolish derelict Sinfonia House in Jesmond Vale, reversing a previous refusal, after a suspected arson attack and years of disuse.
Fury Over Grooming Gang Ringleader Ahmed's Deportation Loophole
Shabir Ahmed, ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, has been released from prison amid fury over a 1971 immigration law preventing his deportation. Downing Street calls his case 'particularly heinous'.
Teens Arrested After Boy, 15, Dies from Stab Wounds
Two teenagers, aged 16 and 19, have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was found with stab wounds outside Craigieburn Community hospital in Melbourne and died despite CPR.
Pontville School Turmoil: Staff Suspended, Redundancies
Five staff suspended and over 20 redundancies at Pontville School, Ormskirk, as pupil numbers drop from 155 to 100. Staff morale described as 'shocking'.
Barlinnie Prisoners Locked Up 23 Hours in Degrading Conditions
Inmates at HMP Barlinnie face 23-hour lockups in degrading conditions as the £1bn replacement prison is delayed, with the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture warning of inhuman treatment.
Henry Nowak killer refuses HMP Frankland move over Huntley fears
Vickrum Digwa, who murdered Henry Nowak, is in segregation at HMP Frankland after refusing to move to A-wing, fearing for his safety following Ian Huntley's fatal attack there earlier this year.
Homeless Ex-Nurse Given Tent and Vouchers by Council
Former nurse Olivia Hill, 33, lives in a tent in Glossop after High Peak Borough Council deemed her 'not a priority need' for emergency housing, despite severe mental health issues. She received a tent and food vouchers.
Frankie Dettori Hospitalised After Car Flips in Crash
Frankie Dettori, 55, was taken to hospital after his car flipped in a Newmarket crash. He suffered broken ribs and a broken thumb. His representatives confirmed the incident and said he remains under observation.
Foreign Office Warns England Fans of Theft, Drink Spiking
England fans heading to Mexico for the World Cup match on July 5 face theft and drink-spiking risks. The Foreign Office warns lost passports could prevent re-entry to the US.
Nowak's killer cowers in cell fearing Huntley-style attack
Vickrum Digwa, convicted of murdering 18-year-old Henry Nowak, is refusing to leave his cell at HMP Frankland, fearing he will be attacked like child killer Ian Huntley was in the same prison.
Former Inmate Guilty of Murdering Prison Officer in Lancashire Revenge Killing
Elias Morgan guilty of murdering prison officer Lenny Scott in revenge for exposing inmate's affair, four years after threats.
Henry Nowak's murderer 'terrified', refuses segregation move
Vickrum Digwa, who fatally stabbed 18-year-old Henry Nowak, refuses to leave segregation at HMP Frankland after learning A-wing is where Ian Huntley was killed.
Killer Vickrum Digwa refuses prison move over Huntley fears
Convicted murderer Vickrum Digwa, 23, is being held in segregation at HMP Frankland after refusing to move to A-wing, where child killer Ian Huntley was fatally attacked earlier this year.
Murderer Segregated After Fear of Huntley-Style Attack
Convicted murderer Vickrum Digwa is held in segregation at HMP Frankland after refusing to move onto A-wing, fearing he could be killed following the fatal attack on child killer Ian Huntley.
Teen Shot Near Birmingham Mosque, Critical
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for life after being shot near a mosque in Birmingham. Police do not believe the incident is linked to the mosque.
Burnham Vows to Deport Rochdale Grooming Gang Leader
Andy Burnham vows to explore all options to deport Shabir Ahmed, 73, the Rochdale grooming gang leader, who is set to be released from prison on July 2, 2026, despite victims' fears.
UK's longest-serving female prisoner released after 39 years
Maria Pearson, 70, who murdered love rival Janet Newton in 1986, will be freed after the Parole Board ruled she no longer poses a risk to the public, ending her 39-year sentence.
Crufts breeder murder accused took own life after threats
Alex Verdu Munoz, 26, charged with murder of Crufts dog breeder Valerie Freer, was found dead at Strangeways after reporting numerous threats from other inmates.
Rogue builder jailed for £40k scam on elderly victims
Richard Murnane, 42, of Neath, was sentenced to 2 years 8 months for defrauding elderly victims of £40,000 through shoddy roofing work that caused water damage and distress.
Pensioner Jailed for Hiding Gun and Cocaine
Richard Streets, 66, was jailed for six-and-a-half years after police found a Glock 19 pistol, ammunition, and £4,000 of cocaine in his oven. He agreed to mind the items after being attacked by drug dealers from whom he borrowed £800.
Six feared dead after bizarre sinking of charter boat off Canada
Six people are feared dead after a fishing charter sank off Vancouver without issuing a mayday call. A passing couple rescued three survivors, but recovery efforts are ongoing in the cold waters of the Strait of Georgia.
Pakistan Roof Collapse Kills 14 Children at Tutoring Centre
At least 14 children aged 5 to 16 died when a roof collapsed at an unregistered tutoring centre in Lahore, Pakistan. Authorities have detained two people and launched a negligence investigation.
UK's Longest Serving Female Prisoner Maria Pearson to Be Released
Maria Pearson, who stabbed her husband's lover to death in 1986, is set to be released after 39 years, despite warnings of 'serious harm' risk.
Lucy Letby's 'Date Nights' with Fellow Child Killer
Lucy Letby and Beinash Batool form a close bond in HMP Bronzefield, enjoying monthly date-night dinners, makeovers, and games, despite their life sentences.
Lucy Letby's Prison Bond with Child Killer Beinash Batool
Lucy Letby and Beinash Batool, both convicted child killers, have formed an 'inseparable' bond at HMP Bronzefield, enjoying monthly date-night dinners, makeovers, and games, according to prison insiders.
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