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Child abuse trial of snooker champion Graeme Dott hears closing arguments

He denies the charges. Prosecutor Lindsey Dalziel told the High Court in Glasgow that "brave and compelling" witnesses had given evidence of him preying upon the children. Dott's lawyer, Euan Dow, said emotions in such…

Putin wants to be seen as a religious crusader. But his holy war is stalling

Donskoi is one of the state-building heroes of Russian history, the prince who struck the first serious blow against the Mongol-Tatar Golden Horde after a century of their rule. In 1380, at Kulikovo field on the banks of…

Royal Mail fails delivery targets yet again despite ‘encouraging’ signs under £500 million overhaul

During the first quarter of the year, the company delivered 85 per cent of first-class mail the next day and 91.4 per cent of second-class items within three working days. Regulator Ofcom sets requirements for 90 per…

Cliff horses removed after more than 100 years in grazing rights row

The decision to take the animals off Rhossili Common in Swansea follows months of disagreement, after concerns were raised about visitor safety and the number of horses grazing the National Trust-owned common. Rob…

Firebombs thrown at supercars outside Birmingham wedding venue

Videos circulating online appear to show people running from the Royal Shalimar on Highgate Road after three incendiary devices were thrown towards the entrance of the venue and the cars parked outside. Two of the…

Murder investigation launched after human bones found in London woodland

Subsequent examinations have confirmed the remains are human. It is believed the remains belong to a woman aged approximately between 25 and 45 years old and enquiries remain ongoing to confirm her identity. It is also…

Ofcom to investigate Sky over ‘haranguing’ of Farage’s daughter

The media watchdog reportedly confirmed it would launch a formal investigation into the broadcaster, after Reform UK made a complaint about its reporting last month. It said it would investigate a complaint of unfair…

How El Niño could make next summer even hotter than this one

The weather phenomenon is expected to make storms and floods more likely in parts of Britain this autumn, and 2027 is now predicted to be the hottest year on record globally. Because of the UK’s distance from the…

‘I got £7,000 water bill after meter racked up enough litres for 300 baths a day’

He was first alerted to the issue when he got a call from South East Water, who told him it had spiked dramatically. The 64-year-old, who lives with his wife Debbie in a three-bedroom property in Ditton, Kent, said the…

Teacher jailed for sexually abusing teenage boy

A victim impact statement from the boy, read out in court, said he went through something "no child should ever have to experience". In mitigation, barrister Jeremy James described Drury's offending as an…