Woman and Child Die in River Brent in London Park
A woman and a child have tragically died after getting into difficulty in the River Brent at Elthorne Park in Ealing, west London. Police say the circumstances are not suspicious.
Category : Social Issues
Pensioner convicted over one-letter car insurance error
An 86-year-old woman was convicted under DVLA rules after writing 'F' instead of 'S' on her car insurance paperwork, making her cover invalid.
Tattoo Artist Faces Vile Abuse After Flag Confrontation
Adam Willett received threatening messages after asking men to stop hanging a St George's flag outside his home, including calls for violence against his pregnant partner.
Thug Stabs Woman Outside Asda, Armed Police Respond
Lisa Kelly, 40, admitted stabbing a woman outside an Asda store in Derby. Armed police responded after the attack on November 5. She will be sentenced on May 28.
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Robber Who Targeted Elderly Alzheimer's Victim Jailed Three Years
Lewis Phillips, 32, was jailed for three years after robbing two elderly women in Coventry, leaving a 78-year-old with Alzheimer's injured on the ground.
Jailed for Raping Sleeping Woman
Joshua Downing, 21, raped a woman while she slept in Derby. He was jailed for eight years and two months after admitting rape and sexual assault.
O2 customer charged £36 monthly after phone lost in post
An O2 customer who sent their old phone via post says it got lost, but O2 continued charging £36 a month. After intervention, O2 refunded and offered goodwill.
Woman Strangled in Hotel Runs for Help to Staff
A woman lost consciousness after being strangled by her partner in a Staffordshire hotel. She escaped to staff, and he later admitted two counts of intentional strangulation, jailed for 27 months.
Disturbing Social Media Trail of Rapist John Ashby Jailed for Life
John Ashby, who raped a Sikh woman he mistook for Muslim, was jailed for life. His social media videos revealed years of violence and hatred before the attack.
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Migrant with Taliban links jailed for assault of girl, 7
Afsar Safi, 30, was sentenced to two and a half years for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl at a London hotel.
Wife lost friends after horrific hot oil attack by husband
Raju Mollah, 50, poured hot oil on his wife's face and assaulted her in Birmingham. Jailed for 26 years, police praise victim's bravery.
Racist rapist's disturbing social media trail revealed
John Ashby, 32, who raped a Sikh woman he mistook for Muslim, left a disturbing digital trail of violent and misogynistic videos before his arrest.
Mum mulls backing out of play date over parent's anti-LGBTQ posts
A mum considers canceling a play date after discovering another parent's social media comments opposing same-sex adoption, sparking debate on Mumsnet.
Urgent Search Call for Missing Monty Lewis from Shrewsbury
An urgent call has been made for intensified searches for Montgomery Lewis, 26, who vanished from Shrewsbury in December and has not been seen in five months.
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Missing Girl, 15, Seen on CCTV in Birmingham Asking for Phones
Aaliyah, 15, vanished from Windsor on April 16 and was spotted on CCTV in Birmingham asking strangers for phone use. Police urge public to help.
Birmingham pensioner threatens to empty bins on street
Residents in Balsall Heath threaten to dump rubbish on roads if bin collections don't improve, citing rodent infestation and foxes due to overflowing bins.
Ex-Dudley councillor jailed for child sex offences
Adrian Hughes, 36, was jailed for 32 months after admitting attempting to engage in sexual communication with children in a police sting operation.
Wednesbury Man Admits Hate Posts on Migrants
Joseph Peter Ash, 39, from Wednesbury, admitted four offences of publishing threatening material on X, including calls to shoot small boat migrants and set fire to migrant hotels.
Racist who raped Sikh woman jailed for life
John Ashby, 32, was sentenced to life in prison for raping a Sikh woman in Walsall, motivated by religious hatred, with a minimum term of 14 years.
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Dad Killed by Single Punch Married Sweetheart in Coma
Harley Fox, 34, was fatally punched while intervening in a pub brawl. He married his childhood sweetheart Jordan in hospital before dying. Dilon Price, 30, jailed for 5 years 11 months.
Racist Thug Stalks Woman on Bus Before Raping Her in Walsall
CCTV footage shows John Ashby stalking a Sikh woman from a bus to her home in Walsall, where he raped and assaulted her in a racially-motivated attack. He was convicted at Birmingham Crown Court.
April 23 Trivia: Streisand, Wine, Madness, and More
Test your knowledge with today's trivia: Barbra Streisand's birth, wine regions, Madness' number one, snooker balls, Crown Jewels, and more. Answers included.
Sparkhill cost of living crisis 'getting worse' says mum
Aysha Aslam, 34, from Sparkhill, reveals how rising costs force tough choices, including cutting kids' activities, as the cost of living crisis shows no end.
Stop Raise the Colours Flaggers in Birmingham
Jane Haynes argues that Raise the Colours flags in Birmingham are divisive and intimidating, urging the council and police to take action against unauthorized displays.
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Rape Victim's Message as Attacker Jailed After 49 Years
An 18-year-old rape victim confronted her attacker in court after 49 years, calling him 'cruel to the core' as he was finally jailed for six years.
Telford Raid Nets £220,000 Cannabis Plants
Police in Telford discovered 260 cannabis plants worth over £220,000 during a raid on Alma Avenue. No arrests have been made, and enquiries continue.
HIV rapist jailed for life after infecting Grindr victims
Adam Hall, 43, sentenced to life with minimum 23 years for 22 counts including rape and GBH with intent for deliberate HIV transmission to seven men via Grindr.
Three Asylum Seekers Guilty of Brighton Beach Rape
Three asylum seekers were convicted of raping a woman on Brighton beach in a predatory attack. The victim heard laughter during the assault. The men filmed the ordeal.
Murders Rise in West Midlands Despite Knife Crime Drop
New ONS data reveals murder numbers increased in the West Midlands in 2025, even as knife offences fell by 15%. The region recorded 39 murders, up from 31 in 2024.
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Mum pays £10k to die in Swiss assisted dying clinic
Wendy Duffy, 56, a former care worker from the West Midlands, has paid £10,000 to end her life at a Swiss assisted dying clinic after losing her son four years ago.
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