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Experts ‘finding 15 times as much child abuse material online as a decade ago’

Experts ‘finding 15 times as much child abuse material online as a decade ago’

The Internet Watch Foundation said its analysts were facing a ‘tidal wave’ of criminal content.

Paramedic given three-year jail term for stealing defibrillators

Paramedic given three-year jail term for stealing defibrillators

A court heard that Scott Sutherland, 48, took lifesaving equipment while working for North West Ambulance Service.

Neighbours came to aid of collapsed pensioner facing 15-hour wait for ambulance

Neighbours came to aid of collapsed pensioner facing 15-hour wait for ambulance

Joanne McLoughlin said residents used duvets to keep the man warm before managing to drive him to hospital.

Hundreds of activists march through Cop26 venue in protest at ‘lack of progress’

Hundreds of activists march through Cop26 venue in protest at ‘lack of progress’

Civil society groups held a ‘People’s Plenary’ within the blue zone before marching out of the controlled zone.

English Channel crossings: 10 times when a new daily record was set

English Channel crossings: 10 times when a new daily record was set

Thousands of people have risked their lives crossing the English Channel to the UK on small boats.

Final injection of ‘can-do spirit’ needed to get Cop26 deal over line – Sharma

Final injection of ‘can-do spirit’ needed to get Cop26 deal over line – Sharma

Countries are discussing the latest version of texts on climate action at the summit in Glasgow.

Charles ‘damaged by aide’s resignation over alleged cash-for-honours scandal’

Charles ‘damaged by aide’s resignation over alleged cash-for-honours scandal’

Michael Fawcett stepped down as chief executive of the Prince’s Foundation after three years in the role but commentators predict he will return.

Man pleads guilty to stalking former Hollyoaks actress

Man pleads guilty to stalking former Hollyoaks actress

Alex Boston will be sentenced on December 22.

Record 1,185 people reach UK in one day after risking death crossing Channel

Record 1,185 people reach UK in one day after risking death crossing Channel

Lifeboat crews, Border Force and French authorities spent hours intercepting boats in the Dover Strait throughout the day.

Sentence for man who killed lover during sex not unduly lenient, court rules

Sentence for man who killed lover during sex not unduly lenient, court rules

Sam Pybus was jailed for less than five years after admitting the manslaughter of Sophie Moss at her home in Darlington.

Waste plant planning delay could lead to crisis, group warns

Waste plant planning delay could lead to crisis, group warns

Waste management group Arc21 submitted an application for the new facility seven years ago.

Ofgem demands overdue payments from five energy suppliers

Ofgem demands overdue payments from five energy suppliers

Ofgem said the suppliers missed Wednesday’s deadline to pay £575,000 into the feed-in tariff scheme.

‘Heartbroken’ family pay tribute to 10-year-old boy mauled to death by dog

‘Heartbroken’ family pay tribute to 10-year-old boy mauled to death by dog

Jack Lis was killed at the home of a friend in Pentwyn, Penyrheol, on Monday.

Kate stars in film alongside 10-year-old Cub Scout to mark remembrance

Kate stars in film alongside 10-year-old Cub Scout to mark remembrance

The Duchess of Cambridge awarded a Cub Scout with a new Centenary Remembrance Badge created to commemorate 100 years of the Royal British Legion.

Killer told: You may have thought mum was worthless but to us she was everything

Killer told: You may have thought mum was worthless but to us she was everything

Stella Frew was killed by a van driver in Sutton, south London, last July.

Record fuel prices continue to rise

Record fuel prices continue to rise

The average cost of petrol and diesel has increased by around 32p per litre in the past 12 months.

Activists hold ‘People’s Plenary’ in Cop26 hall as protests expected outside

Activists hold ‘People’s Plenary’ in Cop26 hall as protests expected outside

One of the conference’s halls was filled with hundreds of representatives from civil society groups.

Covid-19 infection levels continue to fall across UK

Covid-19 infection levels continue to fall across UK

Rates in England have decreased in the latest week for most age groups, except for those from school year 12 to age 24.

Businessman jailed over flight that killed footballer Emiliano Sala

Businessman jailed over flight that killed footballer Emiliano Sala

David Henderson was sentenced on Friday at Cardiff Crown Court.

Man jailed for 30 years for murdering schoolgirl in ‘wicked act of revenge’

Man jailed for 30 years for murdering schoolgirl in ‘wicked act of revenge’

Wenjing Lin – also known as Wenjing Xu – was strangled at her family’s Chinese takeaway in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, on March 5.

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