How 'largest phone smuggling network' was uncovered

It ended in police dismantling what detectives believe to be the UK's largest phone smuggling network. The device had been electronically tracked to the warehouse not by officers, but by a victim who had it stolen from…

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Sarah Montgomery's murder was a 'coldblooded and sustained' attack

She had two other children, both girls, aged five and seven. Hughes, 29, from Ardglen Place in Ardoyne, Belfast pleaded guilty to her murder and to a charge of child destruction in June 2026. Warning: This article…

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Family pays tribute after schoolgirl, 16, killed in north London crash named

The schoolgirl was pronounced dead at the scene and a male driver was arrested on suspicion of careless driving. A police statement said: ‘An investigation has been launched after police were called at 08:13hrs on…

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Huge memorial to dad, 51, erected in cemetery

The black stone plinth is a monument to Michael Collins, who died aged 51 in December 2024, and features a near life-size figure stood between carvings appearing to represent Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. The…

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Tourette's-suffering worker sacked after swearing at colleague wins nearly £10,000 in compensation

A judge heard Mr Gee felt his colleague was 'not pulling her weight' before he swore at her in late 2020. Liverpool Employment Tribunal found he was discriminated against because the company saw his disabilities as 'too…

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Sandie Peggie's views had 'no bearing' on refusing legal support, union says

Peggie claims the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) failed to properly support and advise her after she was suspended over a complaint about her behaviour by a transgender doctor. The RCN disputes the claim. Norman Provan…

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John Boyega hopes BBC documentary will show effects of Damilola Taylor killing

Read our privacy notice . Star Wars actor John Boyega has said he hopes a BBC documentary on the killing of Damilola Taylor will show its effect on the area of Peckham where it took place. The 34-year-old was friends…

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Could Man City be stripped of titles or relegated? Possible punishments for financial rule breaches

The bombshell verdict, which was delivered by an independent commission following an investigation and legal process spanning several years, was first reported by The Athletic on September 25. Man City were said to have…

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Pixie Geldof and Rafferty Law lead stars at the hottest parties in London this week

Read our privacy notice . London ’s social set descended on the capital for another glittering week of parties, from DJ takeovers to album launches. British music icon Mike Skinner of The Streets fame took to the decks…

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PM tells Stormont parties to be 'realistic' in budget negotiations

He said he had "listened carefully" to them and heard their concerns about a funding shortfall, but added that he did not have "unlimited funds". The government has offered the executive £1.5bn over the next three years…

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