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Undertaker kept body for weeks, court hears

A Cornwall funeral director has been sentenced after keeping an 86-year-old woman's body for weeks. Jack Weekes admitted preventing a lawful burial. Read the full story.

76% of UK car thefts went unsolved last year

Shocking data reveals 76% of UK car thefts were unsolved in 2024, with critics warning the crime is 'effectively decriminalised'. Discover which police forces performed worst and what action is being demanded.

Men guilty of raping runaway girl in Birmingham

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.

UK shoplifting epidemic: 800+ unsolved cases daily

New data reveals a shoplifting epidemic with over 800 offences going unsolved daily in the UK. Staff face rising abuse as political parties clash over solutions. Read the full analysis.

Men convicted for rape of 16-year-old runaway girl

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.

30-Year Hunt for Killers of Mum Burned Alive

Tracey Mertens was doused in petrol and set alight on church steps in 1994. With her dying breaths, she gave police a description of her attackers, who remain at large. A £30,000 reward is still active.

Ex-Wolves Striker Wins Surgery Negligence Case

Former Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake wins High Court case against surgeon Prof James Calder, claiming an unnecessary ankle procedure prematurely ended his football career. Read the full details.

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