A former children’s home worker is accused of “isolating” youngsters by gaining their trust before sexually abusing them more than 30 years ago.

A 33-year-old man accused of beating his girlfriend to death had a violent history of punching, stamping, and kicking her, a court has heard.

A delivery driver was quickly reunited with her stolen van after reporting the incident to the police.

Three men have been charged on suspicion of supplying cocaine and cannabis after cash, electronic scales and quantities of the drugs were found.

Yobs have targeted a beauty spot which is seeing regular instances of anti-social behaviour.

Two men have appeared in the dock accused of murder after a man was stabbed to death in a “particularly violent” high street attack.

Two men are due in court charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death in a high street.

The mother of a man found dead in a Morrisons car park is “still looking for answers” - as even strangers come up to her and insist he was murdered.

A concerned pensioner is calling for a police crackdown on e-scooter riders who he says are ruining his daily walks along a coastal beauty spot.

A stalker who sent Facebook emojis to his victim weeks after release from prison following a terrifying four-month vendetta is back behind bars.

A pet owner says more needs to be done to prevent dog attacks after her Chihuahua was mauled to death in the street by a runaway Staffy.

A man has been arrested after three other men were stabbed at a pub.

A prolific thief who admitted swiping booze from several shops on release from prison later denied one offence, insisting he was still in his cell.

A pervert who downloaded hundreds of indecent images of children was caught following an undercover police operation.

Two mothers have spoken of their torment after falling victim to hackers who hijacked their social media accounts and harvested their digital lives.

A prolific shoplifter went out stealing just days after being given a ban from going into stores with a bag.

A duo has been released on bail after a man was stabbed to death in a high street.

A 65-year-old woman was left “screaming in fright” after she and her husband were violently assaulted by their son in a drunken rage.

A rejected lover who bombarded his ex with abusive messages and calls after she ended their relationship has narrowly avoided jail.

An aggressive shoplifter was granted his wish to be jailed after he pleaded with magistrates to be locked up again.