BAFTA-winning Kidulthood star Adam Deacon today thanked a jury for taking mental health issues seriously as he was cleared after chasing a neighbour with a
Year: 2016
YOB JAILED FOR THROWING BOILING WATER OVER NEIGHBOUR’S CAT
A yob who caused horrific injuries to his neighbour’s cat when he threw boiling hot water over it was caged yesterday (Thurs). Jason Kelly, 46,
DRAMATIC IMAGES SHOW LORRY BLOWN OVER ON BRIDGE IN WINDS
This dramatic picture shows a lorry blown onto its side by strong winds, forcing the closure of both carriageways on the bridge of over two
MOMENT CYCLIST CAUGHT RIDING ON M25
This is the moment a man is caught riding down Britain’s busiest motorway – on his pushbike. The reckless cyclist was spotted on CCTV cycling
SWINDON TOWN FOOTBALLERS SUSPENDED BY CLUB FOLLOWING GAS INCIDENT
Swindon Town yesterday announced that they had suspended the three footballers allegedly seen inhaling laughing gas. A statement from the club said: “Swindon Town Football
PAGEANT FINALIST USED TO BE 32 STONES UNTIL SHE WAS GIVEN SIX MONTHS
A student who lost 18 STONE after being told she only had six months to live is now a beauty pageant finalist. Bethany Churcher weighed
“I JUST WANT TO GET ON MY MY LIFE,” SAYS MUM OF TRAGIC BABY
The mum of a tragic one-month-old baby who controversially escaped prosecution over his death yesterday said: “I just want to move on with my life.”
DIVERS SEARCH RIVER THAMES FOR OFFICER WHO WENT MISSING ON DUTY
Divers have searched the River Thames in an attempt to find a police officer who went missing while on duty. Pc Gordon Semple, 59, was
DRIVER CAUSES CRASH WHILE GOING WRONG WAY ON MOTORWAY
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a horror crash while driving in the wrong direction on a motorway. A woman was taken
FAIL ASYLUM SEEKER LAUGHS AS SEXUALLY ASSAULTS WOMEN
A failed asylum seeker sexually assaulted two women before walking off laughing, a court heard. The 17-year-old east African, who cannot be named for legal
SON BLUDGEONED MUM WITH CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE
A mentally ill man who bludgeoned his mother death with a Champagne bottle after being let out of a psychiatric hospital has been sectioned indefinitely
MUSLIM LEADERS URGED TO CONDEMN SHOPKEEPER KILLER’S STATEMENT
Muslim leaders across the UK have been urged to publicly condemn a “disturbing” statement issued by the killer of “Happy Easter” shopkeeper Asad Shah.
PC HUNT FINDS HUMAN REMAINS
A man has been arrested by detectives searching for a police officer who went missing while on duty after “human remains” were found in a
SERIAL SEX FIEND WHO TERRORISED SOUTH LONDON FACING JAIL
A prolific serial sex fiend targeted young women walking home alone after dark in a wealthy suburb – including four harrowing attacks in just one
SEALS BEING FITTED WITH ‘SMARTPHONES’ TO TRACK THEIR DECLINE
Seals are to be fitted with marine “smartphones” so scientists can track them in an attempt to discover why one species is in drastic decline.
“DIRTY” BISCUITS MADE FOR ALDI WITHDRAWN
Savoury and sweet biscuits made for German discount supermarket Aldi have been withdrawn because they were made in a “dirty” factory. The snacks made by
POLICE HELP EVACUATE 150 FROM DANGEROUSLY OVERCROWDED TRAIN
Police had to help evacuate 150 people from a “dangerously” overcrowded train as holidaymakers flocked to Cornwall in huge numbers for the Easter break. Passengers
STEM CELLS USED TO REPAIR SPINAL CORD DAMAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Stem cells have been used to repair damaged spinal cords in rats for the first time, offering hope that people left paraplegic after suffering crippling
SIMPLE BLOOD TEST CAN DETECT CONCUSSION
A simple blood test that can detect evidence of concussion up to a week after a head injury has been developed. Researchers discovered that a
WORLD’S FISH POPULATION ‘COULD DOUBLE BY 2050’
The world’s fish population could double by the year 2050 – providing more food and jobs, suggests new research. The ground-breaking study shows the majority