Father Receives Life Sentence for Daughter's Murder
Simon Vickers, 50, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum 15-year term for fatally stabbing his 14-year-old daughter, Scarlett, in their Darlington home in July 2024, after a jury rejected his claim of accidental death.
Father Receives Life Sentence for Daughter's Murder
Simon Vickers, 50, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum 15-year term for fatally stabbing his 14-year-old daughter, Scarlett, in their Darlington home in July 2024, after a jury rejected his claim of accidental death.
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Nottingham Attack Families Demand Inquiry After Report Reveals Treatment Failures
The families of the three victims killed in the Nottingham attacks will meet the Prime Minister next week to demand a judge-led statutory inquiry following a report that revealed the perpetrator, Valdo Calocane, was not forced to take antipsychotic medication because he disliked needles; the familie...
Nottingham Attack Families Demand Inquiry After Report Reveals Treatment Failures
The families of the three victims killed in the Nottingham attacks will meet the Prime Minister next week to demand a judge-led statutory inquiry following a report that revealed the perpetrator, Valdo Calocane, was not forced to take antipsychotic medication because he disliked needles; the familie...
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40% Bias Score
E-bike Thefts Fuel UK Smartphone Robbery Surge
A surge in e-bike-related smartphone thefts across Britain has seen nearly 84,000 offences in the year to July 2023—almost double the number five years prior; London's Metropolitan Police dealt with over 64,000 of these, while Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has vowed a crackdown.
E-bike Thefts Fuel UK Smartphone Robbery Surge
A surge in e-bike-related smartphone thefts across Britain has seen nearly 84,000 offences in the year to July 2023—almost double the number five years prior; London's Metropolitan Police dealt with over 64,000 of these, while Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has vowed a crackdown.
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Sur-Ron E-bikes Fuel Surge in UK Robberies
Gangs in the UK are using high-speed, silent Sur-Ron e-bikes to commit "snatch thefts," causing a 150 percent increase in such crimes year-on-year in England and Wales, with London disproportionately affected, experiencing a 19 percent rise in robberies and a 22 percent rise in luxury item thefts.
Sur-Ron E-bikes Fuel Surge in UK Robberies
Gangs in the UK are using high-speed, silent Sur-Ron e-bikes to commit "snatch thefts," causing a 150 percent increase in such crimes year-on-year in England and Wales, with London disproportionately affected, experiencing a 19 percent rise in robberies and a 22 percent rise in luxury item thefts.
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56% Bias Score
Disrespect, Drugs, and Masculinity: Root Causes of UK Murders
Most UK murders result from perceived disrespect, often involving young men under the influence of alcohol or drugs on weekends; this is linked to broader societal issues around masculinity and requires multifaceted solutions.
Disrespect, Drugs, and Masculinity: Root Causes of UK Murders
Most UK murders result from perceived disrespect, often involving young men under the influence of alcohol or drugs on weekends; this is linked to broader societal issues around masculinity and requires multifaceted solutions.
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60% Bias Score
Medical Experts Challenge Conviction of British Nurse in Seven Baby Deaths
A British nurse, Lucy Letby, serving 15 life sentences for killing seven babies at a neonatal unit between 2015-16, has had her conviction challenged by medical experts who claim that the evidence used to convict her was insufficient and that the deaths could be attributed to natural causes or medic...
Medical Experts Challenge Conviction of British Nurse in Seven Baby Deaths
A British nurse, Lucy Letby, serving 15 life sentences for killing seven babies at a neonatal unit between 2015-16, has had her conviction challenged by medical experts who claim that the evidence used to convict her was insufficient and that the deaths could be attributed to natural causes or medic...
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Ex-boyfriend Accused of Murdering Ex-Girlfriend After Finding Love Letter
Mark Donovan, 39, stands accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Elise Mason, 38, after allegedly beating and strangling her to death at his home in Chelmsford, Essex, on April 25, 2023, following her new relationship. A love letter from her new partner was found next to her body.
Ex-boyfriend Accused of Murdering Ex-Girlfriend After Finding Love Letter
Mark Donovan, 39, stands accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Elise Mason, 38, after allegedly beating and strangling her to death at his home in Chelmsford, Essex, on April 25, 2023, following her new relationship. A love letter from her new partner was found next to her body.
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Former 'Cop Killer' Jailed for 14 Years in Drug Trafficking Case
Timmy Donovan, previously convicted for the manslaughter of a police officer, was sentenced to 14 years and six months for drug trafficking and money laundering after his involvement with the Huyton Firm drug gang was exposed through the EncroChat network.
Former 'Cop Killer' Jailed for 14 Years in Drug Trafficking Case
Timmy Donovan, previously convicted for the manslaughter of a police officer, was sentenced to 14 years and six months for drug trafficking and money laundering after his involvement with the Huyton Firm drug gang was exposed through the EncroChat network.
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£20 Million Drug Smuggling Operation Nets Two Lengthy Prison Sentences
Eddie Burton and Sian Banks, aged 23 and 25, were convicted this week for a £20 million drug smuggling operation involving 307 kilos of heroin, cocaine, and ketamine; Burton started dealing drugs at age ten.
£20 Million Drug Smuggling Operation Nets Two Lengthy Prison Sentences
Eddie Burton and Sian Banks, aged 23 and 25, were convicted this week for a £20 million drug smuggling operation involving 307 kilos of heroin, cocaine, and ketamine; Burton started dealing drugs at age ten.
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London Police Seize 1,000+ Stolen Phones in Crimewave Crackdown
London's Metropolitan Police conducted a week-long operation resulting in the seizure of over 1,000 stolen phones and the arrest of 230 individuals, targeting a £50 million annual phone theft crimewave; a significant gang responsible for £5.1 million in thefts was also jailed.
London Police Seize 1,000+ Stolen Phones in Crimewave Crackdown
London's Metropolitan Police conducted a week-long operation resulting in the seizure of over 1,000 stolen phones and the arrest of 230 individuals, targeting a £50 million annual phone theft crimewave; a significant gang responsible for £5.1 million in thefts was also jailed.
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Angel of Mercy" Killer Confesses to Double Murder, Receives Whole-Life Sentence
Andrew Dawson, a man with a prior life sentence for murder, confessed to killing two neighbors in Derbyshire, leaving their bodies in bathtubs; his confession letter, recovered via special technology, provided crucial evidence in his conviction to a whole-life sentence.
Angel of Mercy" Killer Confesses to Double Murder, Receives Whole-Life Sentence
Andrew Dawson, a man with a prior life sentence for murder, confessed to killing two neighbors in Derbyshire, leaving their bodies in bathtubs; his confession letter, recovered via special technology, provided crucial evidence in his conviction to a whole-life sentence.
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56% Bias Score
14-Year-Old Guilty of Attempted Murder in School Stabbing
A 14-year-old girl in Ammanford, Wales, was found guilty of attempted murder after stabbing two teachers and a student at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school in April 2024; one teacher was airlifted to a hospital.
14-Year-Old Guilty of Attempted Murder in School Stabbing
A 14-year-old girl in Ammanford, Wales, was found guilty of attempted murder after stabbing two teachers and a student at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school in April 2024; one teacher was airlifted to a hospital.
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56% Bias Score