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A soldier who plotted to rape a young girl and a 10-month-old baby has been jailed for 12 years.Graham Jarvis struck a deal with a woman he met online to sexually abuse her children and planned to travel from his central London barracks to her home in Wales to commit the offences.However, the 38-year-old Household Cavalry soldier was actually chatting with an undercover police officer posing as the mother.At Southwark Crown Court, Jarvis was sentenced to 12 years in prison for two counts of attempting to arrange the commission of a child sex offence.Judge Adam Hiddleston told Jarvis “this was…
Fresh YouGov polling reveals that a mere 16 per cent of the British public would like to see Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, resume their roles as working members of the royal family.A majority of 51 per cent would prefer the couple to retain their current non-working status.The remaining third of respondents, at 33 per cent, said they were unsure.The survey asked which position most closely reflected people’s views on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s standing within the institution.Fresh YouGov polling reveals that a mere 16 per cent of the British public would like to see Prince…
An iconic pub-restaurant chain is closing more than 100 locations across the UK from today in a blow to customers.Beefeater has previously confirmed plans to shut its 106 sites on September 10 with around 3,800 jobs expected to be lost in the process.In July, the hospitality chain informed Beefeater Rewards Club members of the news over email.It stated: “As you may have seen, we have recently announced changes to our business, which is resulting in the closure of our branded restaurants.Beefeater restaurants are shutting down TODAY | GETTY “This means that on Thursday September 10, 2026 your local Beefeater and…
The On Your Side project wants to give people confidence to start the “difficult conversations” with friends, relations, teammates or colleagues who might be struggling with their mental health.It’s being supported by sport stars including Harry Kane, Dame Kelly Holmes and Alan Shearer.Royal sources said that Catherine wanted to attend to highlight the difference that can be made when people feel able to talk openly about how they are feeling and when someone is there to listen.The project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis,…
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will not be able to compete internationally after the sport’s governing body revoked her neutral athlete status.The 20-year-old returned to the ice in January after serving a four-year doping ban but remained ineligible for this year’s Milan-Cortina Olympics.Russian athletes have been barred from competing under their national flag since the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, although International Skating Union rules allow for Russians to compete as neutral athletes.According to those rules, an individual is presumed eligible unless the ISU determines they are in active military/security service for Russia or Belarus, have taken part in…
A man has been arrested after two men were hurt in an alleged hit-and-run after getting out of their car following a collision.A man in his 50s was struck by a car on Broughton Lane in Salford at about 17:40 BST on Wednesday, Greater Manchester Police said.He has been left with life-changing injuries. An 18-year-old man was also hurt after being “dragged along” with the vehicle and both men remain in hospital, the force said.A man in his 50s is being questioned on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in custody.GMP said investigations were ongoing and appealed…
One of PC Andrew Harper’s killers has been reported to be a sex offender – but was still earmarked for Labour’s early release scheme.Albert Bowers, 24, was one of three people in a car which which dragged the police officer to his death as the group was fleeing the scene on a quad bike theft in Berkshire. Bowers, alongside Jessie Cole, 29, were set to be released from prison having served just half of their 13-year prison sentences for manslaughter. However, they were excluded from the scheme after Andy Burnham confirmed that anyone convicted of unlawful killing would be exempt.The…
France is said to have threatened to scrap the one in, one out deal, as Andy Burnham as desperately pleaded with Emmanuel Macron in an attempt to renew the agreement.The Prime Minister was addressing concerns the French government is considering pulling the plug on the policy. The deal is set to expire at the end of the month and both France and Britain have yet to reach an agreement to renew the arrangements.One government source alleged the French were “on the verge of pulling out” of the talks.Under the terms of the deal, France agreed to accept the return of…
State pensioners across England, Wales and Northern Ireland can expect letters from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) with a major Winter Fuel Payment update.Starting in October, eligible retirees will receive confirmation whether they will claim the energy bill support worth up to £300 to assist with heating bills over the colder months. Those who qualify will see the money deposited directly into their accounts during November and December, requiring no action from most recipients.Eligibility extends to pensioners born on or before June 27,1960, with payment amounts ranging from £100 to £300 depending on age and individual circumstances. Pensioners…
Dolly Parton will be honoured with a star-studded musical tribute at this Saturday’s Last Night of the Proms following her death aged 80.The country music legend, who died in August after a short battle with cancer, will be celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall with performances from Sheridan Smith, Beverley Knight and country-pop twins Ward Thomas.The special tribute, titled To Dolly, With Love, will see the three acts join the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus on September 12 as this year’s eight-week BBC Proms season draws to a close.Ms Smith, best known for her role in Gavin and Stacey, will…