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Paul SeddonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesThe Liberal Democrats want every police force in England and Wales to open counters in venues such as supermarkets, shopping centres and libraries.The party says the move would boost public confidence in policing and make it easier for people to report crime and share information.It says the costs of the increased presence could be covered by scrapping police and crime commissioners (PCCs), the elected officials who oversee forces.The party has announced the policy at the start of its four-day annual conference, which begins in Bournemouth on Saturday.The Lib Dems say their own research has revealed a “shocking”…
GMPRasseika Duncan, 40, was found guilty of rape in June at Manchester Crown CourtA man who convinced a vulnerable 15-year-old girl to go back to his house, before raping her, has been jailed for 11 years.Rasseika Duncan, 40, met the victim in Hyde town centre on the evening of 1 October 2022, before persuading her back to his home in Stalybridge. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said Duncan “exploited a vulnerable young girl and took advantage of her in what was a terrifying situation”.He was found guilty of rape and causing a child to engage in sexual activity at an earlier…
Oscar Pistorius is ‘besotted’ with new girlfriend Rita Girling, 12 years after the former Paralympian tragically shot and murdered Reeva Steenkamp in South Africa.The 38-year-old was once a household name and even ran in non-disabled events during his athletics career, with the runner even representing his country at the London Olympics in 2012.But everything changed on Valentine’s Day in 2013, with Pistorius shooting four times through a locked toilet door. Three of the bullets hit Reeva and she was tragically unable to survive.He never denied shooting the bullets but always insisted that he had mistaken Reeva for an intruder -…
Seven members of an organised crime gang responsible for a spree of thefts targeting farms have been jailed for a total of more than 25 years. Up to £10million worth of equipment was stolen from rural business across Shropshire and northern Wales by the men. Following an increase in burglaries across the region, Shropshire’s Serious Acquisitive Crime Team began an investigation in July 2023.Farms in south Shropshire were found to be the primary targets, with agricultural equipment such as tractors, quad bikes and 4×4 pick-ups being taken, according to West Mercia Police.Due to the rural locations of the crimes, police…
La Voix has opened up about following in the footsteps of fellow drag queen Tayce on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing ahead of the new series.La Voix, real name Christopher Dennis, has become the first drag queen to sign up to the flagship series of the dance competition, but they’re not the first to grace the ballroom. Last Christmas, RuPaul’s Drag Race star Tayce became the first drag queen to take part in the BBC franchise, winning the festive edition alongside pro partner Kai Widdrington.Rumours had been circulating for a while that bosses would be lining up a drag queen…
Watch: Their daughter Sarah was visibly emotional as she spoke to reporters in Doha ahead of the reunionThe son of an British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for nearly eight months has said he is “overwhelmed” by their release.Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, who lived in Afghanistan for nearly two decades, are due to fly to the UK on Saturday after being reunited with their daughter in Qatar.Jonathan Reynolds told Radio 4’s Today programme that he was “ecstatic and massively grateful” to those who were involved in securing their release. The Taliban, who detained the…
Statistics. It was the word that kept cropping up at France’s new conference on Thursday.”The stats are on England’s side,” said Gaelle Mignot, one of France’s head coaches. “The stats aren’t in our favour.””There’s no other team in any sport with those stats,” said the other, David Ortiz, in reference to the Red Roses’ run of form.They are right, of course. Ortiz and Mignot were only confronting the obvious. England’s numbers loom large over every opponent.Since the last Rugby World Cup final, England have won a record 31 straight Tests. They have won 61 out of their past 62 matches,…
GB News’ Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker has provided his exclusive insight into a potential royal trip to Washington, DC, the Princess of Wales’s fashion and the Queen perhaps coordinating her outfit with Melania Trump.Sign up for the GB News Royal Newsletter to get the latest analysis straight to your inbox.Are the royals heading to the White House?On Air Force One, flying back to Washington, DC, after a successful two-day State Visit, President Trump couldn’t hide his glee.He praised King Charles as a “wonderful guy” while speaking to reporters over the Atlantic Ocean, and said he got to know His Majesty…
Dani Dyer has shared the heartwarming influence her mother-in-law played in her decision to say yes to Strictly Come Dancing, despite being “petrified” of live TV.Ms Dyer, the daughter of actor Danny Dyer, was one of the first celebrities unveiled as a contestant on this year’s show. Fans will find out which pro she’s been paired with during Saturday’s launch show. Her role on the long-running BBC competition comes after she shot to stardom back in 2018 after winning ITV dating show Love Island alongside Jack Fincham.Despite victory, Mr Fincham and Ms Dyer’s romance didn’t last, and in 2021, Ms…
Labour has been urged to implement mandatory vehicle safety standards that match European regulations in a desperate bid to crack down on road fatalities.The urgency comes as road safety charity Brake prepares for its annual Road Safety Week campaign, which will kick off in November.The charity’s annual safety week will run from November 16 to 22, beginning on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. This year’s campaign will focus on the theme “Safe Vehicles Save Lives,” highlighting how modern vehicle technology can reduce casualties on UK roads.Do you have a story you’d like to share? Get in…