Child bride at 15 speaks out on forced marriage horror
Rubie Marie was forced to marry a man in his 30s at age 15, suffering daily rape. Now 42, she shares her story to raise awareness and help other survivors of honour-based abuse.
Rubie Marie was forced to marry a man in his 30s at age 15, suffering daily rape. Now 42, she shares her story to raise awareness and help other survivors of honour-based abuse.
A West Midlands man alleges historical sexual abuse from the 1980s. His trial, delayed until July 2027, highlights a crown court backlog now nearing 80,000 cases. Read how delays are impacting justice.
Discover the leading UK staycation destinations for 2026, from the Yorkshire Dales to the Scottish Highlands. Plan your perfect sustainable domestic break now.
A Tipton father who attacked his daughter after 15 beers on Christmas Eve receives a suspended sentence. Read the shocking details of the holiday cottage violence.
A Tipton father who attacked his daughter after drinking 15 pints on Christmas Eve has received a suspended sentence. Read the shocking details of the family holiday turned violent.
William Proctor, 75, from Nuneaton, has been sentenced to 24 years for sexually abusing a boy over eight years in the 1990s. Police praise victim's bravery.
A teenager was killed in a domestic violence incident in Tomar, Portugal. The suspect died in an explosion, injuring two others. Read the full report.
Maternity staff at Swansea's Singleton Hospital rallied to provide Christmas gifts for women in a local refuge, with all 20 tags claimed in under 45 minutes. Discover their heart-warming act of kindness.
Maternity staff at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, showed incredible compassion, buying Christmas gifts for every woman in a local domestic abuse refuge in just 45 minutes. Read about this heart-warming community initiative.
North West construction companies joined forces to assemble festive gift packs for families supported by Cheshire charity MyCWA, bringing hope during the holidays.
Two men lured a 16-year-old runaway in Birmingham before a horrific series of rapes across multiple cities. All four perpetrators have been convicted and await sentencing in 2026.
Strictly Come Dancing finalist Amber Davies shares an emotional Instagram post after missing out on the glitterball trophy and addresses the online abuse she faced throughout the 2025 series. Read her full statement.
Four men have been found guilty of rape, sexual assault, and exploitation of a 16-year-old girl in Birmingham and Walsall. The victim's bravery praised by police.
Four men have been found guilty of raping and sexually exploiting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in Birmingham, Walsall, and Manchester. The victim's bravery led to a complex police investigation.
Andrew Davies, a dangerous child sex offender from the Midlands, has been given a lengthy prison sentence for historical abuse spanning 30 years. The judge praised the survivors' bravery.
The Senedd has unanimously approved a £116m transitional relief scheme to phase in tax increases for 25,000 Welsh businesses after the 2026 revaluation. Learn how this support will work.
Andrew Davies, 58, of Penkhull, is sentenced for a string of historic child sex offences. Staffordshire Police praise survivors' bravery and urge others to come forward.
West Midlands Police detained over 450 suspects in a targeted domestic abuse operation. The force vows to protect victims as reports traditionally rise during the festive period. Find help and support.
Mohammed Ali, 23, of Handsworth, raped a boy under 13 for years and had hundreds of vile images. He was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court. Read the full report.
A new NSPCC poll reveals over 60% of adults fear increased child abuse risk at Christmas due to financial stress and alcohol. Learn the warning signs and how to help.
West Midlands Police are seeking a woman after a teenage girl was assaulted and subjected to racial abuse on Bridge Street. Call Crimestoppers with info.
Labour MPs are considering tighter restrictions on domestic wood burning in urban areas to combat harmful PM2.5 pollution. Read the latest government response.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was assaulted and subjected to racial abuse near the Hyatt Regency hotel. Can you help identify this person?
A carer from Retford who fraudulently used a friend's mobility car for 41,800 miles and stole over £5,000 has received a suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
Daniel Carr, 41, received a suspended sentence for assault, stalking, and attacking a police officer. Read the shocking details of the abuse and court outcome.
Proposed Labour government restrictions on wood-burning stoves labelled 'absurd' as public divides over clean air versus heating costs. Read the full debate.
Holly Swinburn, the pregnant ex-girlfriend of Freddy Brazier, breaks her silence on their split, alleging verbal abuse and broken trust. Discover the full story behind their relationship breakdown.
A mother speaks out after her daughter's manipulative abuser, Charles Benson-Clark, is jailed for 6.5 years. Read her powerful message and learn how to get support.
Strictly's Karen Carney reveals how online trolling shattered her confidence as a football pundit and how the dance competition helped her find her true self again.
Gurwinder Singh, 36, from Walsall, has been sentenced to 30 years for the attempted murder and rape of a woman after years of abuse. Learn about the case and support for victims.