Ex-Headteacher Found Guilty of Child Assaults in Fife

Alexander Cameron, 88, the former headteacher at Ovenstone School in Pittenweem, has been convicted of assaulting children in his care during the 1980s and 1990s. The school, which shut down in 1998, was where the horrific offences took place. The guilty verdict was delivered today, Friday, 30 January 2026, at Dundee Sheriff Court. Cameron […]
Drug Dealer Locked Up for Four Years in Bristol

A 33-year-old man has been jailed for running a drugs operation in Bristol. Scott Collins, from Knowle West, was sentenced to four years on Thursday, January 29. Police Crack Down on South Bristol Drug Line The case kicked off when officers caught wind of text messages advertising drugs across South Bristol. A police investigation led […]
Beast Jailed for 24 Years After Brutal Attempted Murder

Gruesome Attack Leaves Victim Fighting for Life A cold-blooded thug has been locked up for 24 years, plus another five on an extended licence, for savagely assaulting a pensioner and leaving him with horrific, life-altering injuries. Alex Ibbetson, 34, homeless and dangerous, launched an unprovoked attack on 69-year-old Mr Norlund at a Richmond Court address […]
Two Men Found Guilty of Beating Man to Death in Birmingham

Two men have been convicted after a brutal assault left Craig Dean, known as Yankee, dead in Moseley, Birmingham. Last Moments Outside Springfield Road Home On 7 July, Craig was standing outside an address on Springfield Road when a text argument sparked violence. At around 4:50pm, Hamza Khan, 23, and Mohammed Rahman, 25, pulled up […]
Hatfield Drug Dealer Caught and Jailed for Over Three Years

Major Blow to County Lines Operation A key player in a Hatfield-based County Lines drugs gang has been locked up for three years and one month. Mitchell Bates, 30, formerly of Holme Close, Hatfield, was arrested in November after a police raid uncovered Class A drugs and phones used for dealing. Crackdown on Crack […]
NHS App to Unlock Life-Saving Cancer Trial Access

The NHS App is getting a major makeover to help rare cancer patients find cutting-edge clinical trials fast. The government has unveiled a digital-first push to link patients directly to breakthrough treatments without the usual delays. Search, Match, and Notify: A New Era for Cancer Trials Patients can soon hunt for trials via the app’s […]
Drug Dealer Caught Red-Handed in Street Stop

A routine street stop led to a serious bust when police found Rico Walker, 45, loaded with class A drugs. The no-fixed-address dealer was nabbed in Sea Road on Thursday, 23 February 2023. Glove Full of Coke and Heroin Walker was caught wearing a glove stuffed with several wraps of cocaine and heroin. A follow-up […]
Dangerous Driver Jailed After Crash Leaves Three Seriously Injured

A reckless driver has been locked up and banned from the roads after causing a horrific crash near Nottingham Trent University. Muhammad Asim, 20, sped through a red light before smashing into another car, leaving three people seriously hurt. Speeding BMW Hits Ford Fiesta at Midnight Asim was caught on camera travelling at over double […]
Notorious Thief Locked Up for £1,000 Shoplifting Spree

A career shoplifter has finally been put behind bars after a string of thefts across Worthing and nearby areas. Linton Woolley, 37, repeatedly walked into shops and walked out with goods without paying – even though he was slapped with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from all Co-op stores. Ten New Thefts & […]
Goldsmiths Student Jailed for Life After Stabbing Girlfriend Over STI Fears

An American film student has been locked up for life after stabbing his girlfriend to death in her London flat — then trying to pin the blame on her. Roommate Row Ends in Tragedy Zhe Wang, 31, was killed by her boyfriend and fellow Goldsmiths student, Joshua Michals, 26, following a bitter argument. The victim […]
Man Jailed for Life Over Aidan Chapman’s Christmas Day Murder

A brutal drunken rampage on Christmas Day ended with the death of 25-year-old Aidan Chapman. Anthony Gilheaney, 31, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 37 years at London’s Old Bailey on Friday, 30 January. Raging Driver’s Deadly Christmas Chaos Gilheaney’s violent spree unfolded in central London on 25 December 2024. After […]
Gosport Man Jailed for Shocking Child Sex Offences

A 64-year-old Gosport man has been found guilty of multiple disturbing sexual offences against a child under 10 years old. The crimes took place between 2021 and 2024 at his home in the town. Stephen Street’s Guilty Verdict Stephen Street, of Aspengrove, was convicted at Portsmouth Crown Court after a nine-day trial. The charges include: […]