Camp Leader Jailed for Drugging and Abusing Boys
Jon Ruben, a former vet and summer camp leader, has been sentenced to over 23 years for drugging boys with sweets and committing horrific sexual assaults in Leicestershire.
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Rapist Jailed 23 Years for Horrific 5-Hour Assault
Bo Yang has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for a prolonged attack involving rape, beating with a metal bar, and using facial recognition to steal money from his victim.
Murderer Admits Guilt Over Boxer and MMA Fighter's Death
Kai Pennell pleads guilty to murdering Duane Keen, a gifted boxer and mixed martial arts competitor, in a property in Wales. The defendant also admitted criminal damage charges.
Universal Credit Payment Delays for Millions
Millions of Universal Credit claimants face payment delays despite April rate increases, with higher amounts not arriving until June due to assessment period rules.
Birmingham Supermarket Worker Stabbed: Police Issue Image
West Midlands Police urgently seek Reece Allen after a Heron Foods employee was seriously injured in a stabbing during a robbery in Shard End, Birmingham.
PIP Reviews Extended to Five Years in DWP Changes
The UK government announces PIP award reviews will extend from nine months to up to five years from April, aiming to tackle assessment backlogs and increase face-to-face appointments.
Check If You Qualify for Household Support Fund
Local councils across England are encouraging residents to apply for the Household Support Fund, which provides financial assistance for energy bills, food, and essential items for vulnerable households.
WW2 RAF Pilot Harry Richardson DFC Turns 108
Flt Lt Harry Richardson DFC, one of Britain's oldest living World War Two veterans, will be honoured at a special 108th birthday celebration in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, featuring 1930s music and a presentation of his service history.
Music on the Farm 2026 Returns to Ripple for Charity
The beloved Music on the Farm festival is back on June 14, 2026, at Solley's Ice Cream Parlour in Ripple, Kent. Organised by Martha Trust, this family-friendly day features live music, kids' activities, local food, and supports a vital local cause.
Violent Shoplifter Jailed for Assaults in West Bromwich
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison for shoplifting offences and violent assaults on a security guard and police officers in West Bromwich.
Wolverhampton Shop Fined £16k for Illicit Tobacco
Easy Mini Market Ltd in Wolverhampton faces a £16,393.66 court bill after Trading Standards found thousands of hidden illicit cigarettes, tobacco, and vapes for a second time.
'Nightmare on Elm Street' T-Shirt Found in Arson Probe
A jury hears how police found a horror film top days after a wheelie bin blaze killed an 82-year-old man in Wednesbury. The defendant denies murder but admits manslaughter.
Miners Welfare Reopens After £25k Council Grant Revamp
Duckmanton Miners Welfare Centre in Chesterfield reopens following a £25,000 renovation funded by the council's Community Grants Fund, creating a modern community hub.
Daily Handstand Challenge Raises Brain Tumour Funds
Harry Clesham from southwest London commits to daily handstands throughout 2026 to support friend Ellis Healy and raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity.
Birmingham Man Guilty of Murder After BMW Ramming
Michael Povey has been found guilty of murder after deliberately driving his BMW into Lee Baker in Rednal, causing fatal head injuries, then fabricating a story about car theft.
Teen's Poetry Book Raises Funds for Cardiff Hospice
Lani Kirkman, a Cardiff student, is donating proceeds from her debut poetry book '5,405 Days' to City Hospice. The collection explores grief through 27 poems, written in memory of her father Lee.
Man Cleared in Gavin Parry Shooting Case
Tyveve Malone found not guilty of possessing a firearm with intent in connection with the fatal shooting of Gavin Parry at a Birmingham industrial estate in 2021.
North Wales Runners Train for London Marathon for Hospice
A dedicated team of 20 runners from North Wales are preparing for the TCS London Marathon to raise vital funds for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children's hospices, with participants sharing deeply personal connections to the charity's work.
Molly-Mae Hague Confirms Second Pregnancy with Tommy Fury
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have officially announced they're expecting their second child, confirming months of fan theories based on subtle clues from wardrobe changes to accidental reveals.
Derbyshire Mother's 'Be You' Ball for Daughter's Memory
A Derbyshire mother is organising a special fundraising ball to mark what would have been her daughter's 30th birthday, raising funds for children's mental health and bereavement support.
Free TV Licences for Pension Credit Recipients Over 75
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms those aged 75+ receiving Pension Credit can now get a free TV licence, with applications available online and by phone.
CCTV Appeal After Perry Barr Robbery: Woman Pulled to Floor
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to after a woman was pulled to the floor and robbed of cash on Walsall Road in Perry Barr.
Man Jailed for Six Years Over Attempted Rape on Flight
A father-of-two has been sentenced to six years imprisonment for attempting to rape a woman on an EasyJet flight from Naples to Edinburgh, with the judge noting the lasting psychological impact on the victim.
DWP Work Capability Assessment Abolition Timeline in Doubt
New figures reveal the DWP's Work Capability Assessment may continue beyond 2030 despite government plans to abolish it, sparking criticism from disability charities.
NWAA Firewalk Challenge 2026 at Eccles Rugby Club
The North West Air Ambulance Charity invites supporters to take on a Firewalk challenge in February 2026 at Eccles Rugby Club to raise vital funds for lifesaving services.
Sunderland Firm Donates £4,313 to Community Soup Kitchen
OnPath Energy colleagues in Sunderland have donated £4,313 to Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen after a year of fundraising and volunteering, with company matching boosting the total.
Bikers Deliver 60,000 Cards to Cancer-Stricken Girl
Amelia Kolpa, a seven-year-old from Halesowen battling neuroblastoma, receives an overwhelming 60,000 birthday cards from bikers worldwide, far exceeding her 8,000-card wish.
Free Lunar New Year Festival at Cardiff's Red Dragon Centre
Families in Cardiff can enjoy free Lunar New Year celebrations at The Red Dragon Centre this February half term, featuring workshops, performances, and traditional activities.
Nursery Leader's Shave Raises Funds for Sick Children
A team leader at River View Day Nursery in Hertford has shaved her hair to raise over £787 for The Sick Children's Trust, also donating her locks to The Little Princess Trust.
Birmingham Area in UK's Top 10 for Young People
A Birmingham neighbourhood has been named among the UK's top 10 best places to live for under-35s in The Times 2026 guide, ranking highly for affordability and lifestyle.
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