Man Charged with Murder of Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her home in a suspected targeted attack. Counter-terrorism police are investigating.
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Dexter fan murders cellmate after dismembering roommates
James Desborough, 39, strangled cellmate Steven Kempster while on remand for killing and dismembering two roommates. He was a fan of TV show Dexter, enjoying dismemberment scenes.
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect Joshua Kerry charged
Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, has been charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead in her Devon home on July 8, 2026.
James McKenna Trial: Ex-partner Ambushed in Park
James McKenna admits causing serious injuries to ex-partner Joanne Sidaway with a knife in Carmarthen Park but denies attempted murder. The trial at Swansea Crown Court has begun.
Ofcom cannot take further legal action against suicide forum
Ofcom says it cannot take further legal action against a US-based suicide forum linked to 164 UK deaths, as legal routes under the Online Safety Act are exhausted. The forum operator was fined £950,000 in May but has not paid.
Ninth Man Charged in Gwent Child Grooming Gang Probe
A ninth man, Mohammed Ramzan, 76, has been charged with seven offences including rape in a Gwent Police investigation into child sexual exploitation between 1985 and 1996. Nine men face 41 charges.
Paedophile Gets 18 Months for Grooming Decoy Girl
Neville Braithwaite, 48, who sent sexual messages to a decoy he believed was 14, claimed he wanted trouble. He was jailed for 18 months.
Yung Filly Pleads Not Guilty to Rape in Australia
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly has pleaded not guilty to six counts of sexual penetration without consent, allegedly biting and slapping a 20-year-old fan after a Perth gig.
Inquest into Jesse Deacon's Police Shooting Begins
An inquest has begun into the fatal police shooting of Jesse Deacon, a 43-year-old Sydney man with schizophrenia, who was shot within a minute of police knocking on his door after a Taser failed to deploy.
Mexican drug lord El Mayo sentenced to life in US prison
Ismael Zambada García, co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, was sentenced to life in prison by a US federal court in New York after a plea deal. He admitted to trafficking large amounts of cocaine and other drugs.
Three Men Charged with Rape in Greater Manchester Abuse Probe
Three men have been charged with rape and other offences in a Greater Manchester child sexual exploitation investigation, with crimes alleged between 1996 and 2003 involving 10 children aged 12-16.
Argentina Faces FIFA Sanctions for World Cup Final Brawl and Banner
Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain was marred by ill discipline, including a brawl and a controversial Falklands banner. FIFA could impose fines, bans, and sanctions under disciplinary rules.
Teen jailed for life for machete murder after lure plot
Emmanuel Avogo, 17, was jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years for murdering Adam Khan, 26, in a machete ambush in Luton after luring him to meet a 16-year-old girl.
Dangerous driver jailed for killing mum on A1 in Northumberland
Sean Hogan, 46, of Gateshead, was jailed for 17 years and four months for causing the death of Jade Duncan, 41, in a crash on the A1 in Northumberland. He was drunk, disqualified, and driving an unroadworthy car.
Schoolboy Cleared of Attempted Murder in Teacher Stabbing
A 16-year-old boy was acquitted of attempted murder but found guilty of wounding with intent after stabbing teacher Vicki Williams in the head at Milford Haven Comprehensive School in February.
Three British Pakistani Men Charged with Rape in CSE Probe
Three British Pakistani men have been charged with rape following an investigation into historical child sexual exploitation, with offences allegedly committed between 1996 and 2003 against 10 girls aged 12-16.
St Helens Shooting Suspect Says 'I've Not Done Anything Wrong'
Paul Bennison, 37, charged with firearms offenses after shots fired at St Helens home, appeared in court claiming innocence and was remanded in custody.
Man arrested after firing shots at Moreton house, police seize weapons
A 38-year-old man was arrested after CCTV captured him firing a weapon at a house in Moreton. Police seized an air rifle, BB gun, and zombie knife; no injuries reported.
Widdecombe Inquest Set After Suspected Targeted Attack
An inquest into the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, will open Tuesday after she was found dead at her Devon home on July 9 following a suspected targeted attack. A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody.
Woman charged with murder of Trevor Hilton in Bolton
Samantha Nuttall, 49, has been charged with the murder of 75-year-old Trevor Hilton, found dead in Bolton flats. Family pays tribute to 'a man with a heart of gold'.
Man in Court After Car Driven at Crowd in Dublin, Teens Injured
Sean McGlone, 29, appeared in court charged with dangerous driving after a car was driven at a number of people in Skerries, Dublin. Four injured, including three teenagers.
Man Stabbed Ex-Partner Repeatedly in Chest, Court Told
James McKenna, 57, stands trial for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing Joanne Sidaway multiple times in Carmarthen Park while she walked her dog.
Second Man Charged in Great Yarmouth Beach Rape Case
Dawid Wlach, 35, has been charged with two counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault after two teenage girls were allegedly attacked on Great Yarmouth's South Beach on May 16.
World Cup Final Referee Made Two Errors, Says Ex-PL Official
Former Premier League referee Graham Scott says Slavko Vincic made two key errors in the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, including failing to book Alexis Mac Allister earlier.
Police Appeal for Man Over Salford Co-op Sexual Assault
Greater Manchester Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following a reported sexual assault at a Co-op in Salford on May 22, 2026.
Yung Filly Trial: Rapper Accused of Sexually Assaulting Fan
British rapper Yung Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, faces trial in Australia for allegedly raping a fan after a Perth concert, with charges including sexual penetration without consent and assault.
Man fined £1,000 for cardboard at recycling bin vows to fight
Lee Reynolds was fined £1,000 for fly-tipping after leaving cardboard next to overflowing recycling bins at Tesco in New Milton. The penalty was reduced to £150, but he continues to appeal.
Legal Aid for Wealthy Criminals: A Waste of Public Funds
Legal aid is crucial for justice, but wealthy criminals like NHS fraudsters who stole £6m should not get taxpayer-funded legal defence. Record View calls for greater scrutiny.
Tech conmen who scammed NHS £6m got £500k legal aid
Four tech conmen who defrauded the NHS of £6 million received over £500,000 in legal aid, sparking outrage amid public funding shortages.
Carer who stabbed 84-year-old man in leg spared jail
Sarah Wilson, 38, of Blyth, stabbed an 84-year-old man with a kitchen knife after he punched her and put her in a headlock. She was sentenced to eight months suspended for 18 months.
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