A suspected arsonist allegedly armed with a “flame-thrower” has been arrested as wildfires tear through the Los Angeles area. The death toll from the blazes that have ravaged the area has now risen to 10 and nearly 10,000 structures have been devoured by flames. The so-called Kenneth Fire broke out north of the Palisades fire … Read more
Donald Trump will be sentenced in his historic New York hush money case today, becoming the first US president – former or sitting – to face a criminal trial, let alone a guilty verdict and subsequent sentencing. Mr Trump is set to be sentenced at 9:30am local time (2.30pm GMT) after Manhattan-based Judge Juan Merchan … Read more
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, 32, were last seen walking along the River Dee in Aberdeen during the early hours of January 7. (SWNS) An urgent search is underway for twin sisters who went missing in Scotland three days ago. Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both 32, were last seen walking next to the River Dee in … Read more
A drink driver has been jailed over the death of a “selfless, caring, fun, hardworking” mother-of-four and lollipop lady. Ashley Billing, 39, was sentenced to nine years in prison at Bristol Crown Court after pleading guilty to causing death by driving while over the limit, while disqualified and being uninsured. Mother-of-four Rebecca Ashmead, 49, died at … Read more
A Cabinet minister has rejected calls from a senior Labour figure for a new national inquiry into grooming gangs but left the door open for a future investigation. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she disagreed with Andy Burnham after the Greater Manchester mayor expressed his support for a new investigation into historical child sexual abuse … Read more
A wealthy businesswoman attempted to defraud an insurance company after her boyfriend orchestrated the burglary of her home, a court heard. Emma O’Shea, 46, is accused of conspiring to commit fraud, perverting the course of justice and attempted intimidation in connection with the theft, in which £350,000 worth of rare diamonds, designer handbags and cash … Read more
Images of two men have been released by police investigating the whereabouts of a seven-year-old boy who has been missing with his mother since last summer. Adam Glanville and his mother Karima Mahmoud, 43 – who is in breach of a family court order – were last seen together on June 3 2024 in Richmond, … Read more
Police are searching for two sisters reported missing in Aberdeen, and who were last seen three days ago. Police Scotland has asked for the public’s help to trace Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both 32, who were last seen early on Tuesday morning on CCTV cameras in the city centre. Police dogs and marine search units … Read more
Two people have been charged after a one-year-old baby died in hospital. The baby was rushed to hospital after being found in cardiac arrest at a home in New Bilton in Rugby, Warwickshire, at 4.37am on Tuesday. A 26-year-old man and 24-year-old woman from Rugby have both been charged with murder and causing or allowing … Read more
Police are investigating a sighting of another two lynx in the Highlands. Police received reports the animals had been seen in the Dell of Killiehuntly area near Kingussie at about 7.10am on Friday. Officers said they believe the sighting is connected to the release of two lynx seen in the same area on Wednesday, which … Read more