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A police incident in Sheffield has prompted the evacuation of nearby residents following reports of a man with suspected weapons inside a property. South Yorkshire Police officers were called to the Gateway apartment building on Broad Street in the city at around 7 PM on Monday evening. In response to the incident, some of the… Continue reading Armed police surround Sheffield flats with residents evacuated

In 1998, 29 people lost their lives in the Omagh bomb attack that took place in Northern Ireland. A survivor of the event, Nicola Marlow, was unable to attend the funeral of her sister, Jolene, who was killed in the brutal attack. Nicola sustained critical injuries, and her life was forever changed. Addressing the inquiry… Continue reading Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Survivor couldn't attend sister's funeral

The High Court has ruled that the Metropolitan Police cannot dismiss officers by removing their vetting clearance. Sgt Lino Di Maria launched a legal challenge against the force after he had his vetting removed when sexual assault allegations were made against him. He denies all allegations and has not been charged in connection with them.… Continue reading Met Police officers cannot be sacked through vetting, court rules

The stepmother of a man who was beaten to death in front of his family has expressed her desire to meet with his killers in prison to gain an understanding of why he was killed. Carl Dyche was murdered in December 2021, and Joan Dyche said that her stepson was someone who “got the most… Continue reading Carl Dyche murder: 'Brick wall' as stepmum asks to meet killers

Reality TV personality Georgia Harrison has opened up about her struggles relating to a sexually explicit video of her that remains available online. Harrison has been vocal about her previous partner Stephen Bear being found guilty of sharing private footage of them having sex. He was subsequently jailed for 21 months in 2023, and although… Continue reading Georgia Harrison fronts ITV sexual abuse documentary

Sam Lewis has walked over a hundred times to her local gym for a shower, even though the 34-year-old’s rheumatoid arthritis means walking is painful and slow. She will not climb into the bath in her flat as she fears she will fall. Many renters like Sam are entitled to accessibility alterations that reduce the… Continue reading 'I have to shower at the gym' – disabled people waiting for simple home changes

Robert Hall lost his baby daughter, Mabli Cariad Hall, when a pushchair holding her was hit by a car. On the same day, Hall was dealing with visiting his mother, who was in the terminal stages of her battle with motor neurone disease. Mabli died in Bristol as a result of a serious traumatic brain… Continue reading Mabli Hall: 'I had to bury my daughter the day before my mother'

The family of a British sailor who disappeared after his boat capsized have stated that they are devastated by the tragedy. Charles Todd, 73, was a father of five and had sent out a distress call after his yacht was caught in fierce weather brought on by Storm Herminia in the Bay of Biscay. A… Continue reading Family 'heartbroken' as missing sailor named as London father Charles Todd

A mourning and tearful tribute was paid by the parents of Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven years old, and Bebe King, six years old, who were both victims of a brutal murder that happened during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. Jenni and David Stancombe, alongside the parents of Bebe King, granted their first ever interview to… Continue reading Southport attack: Parents of Elsie and Bebe give first TV interviews

A police sergeant who was banned from attending football matches for “tragedy chanting” has been sacked from his job. Tyler Coppin, 29, from Colchester, has been found guilty of committing gross misconduct at an Essex Police misconduct hearing. This follows the incident at the Liverpool versus Chelsea football game at Anfield last October. Coppin was… Continue reading Essex police officer sacked over football match tragedy chanting