UK faces 792-mile snow blanket, only two cities spared
New weather maps forecast a 792-mile snow event to sweep the UK from January 8, with only Bournemouth and Brighton escaping the worst. The UKHSA has issued amber cold health alerts.
Category : Search result: Bournemouth Crown Court
Abuse trial adjourned to 2027 as court backlog hits victim
A West Midlands man alleges historical sexual abuse from the 1980s. His trial, delayed until July 2027, highlights a crown court backlog now nearing 80,000 cases. Read how delays are impacting justice.
Redditch drug gang shooting: Three sentenced
Three individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Redditch drug gang shooting where a bullet struck a child's car seat. Discover the full court outcome and police response.
75-Year-Old Child Rapist Jailed for 24 Years
William Proctor, 75, from Nuneaton, has been sentenced to 24 years for sexually abusing a boy over eight years in the 1990s. Police praise victim's bravery.
Knifeman jailed after terrifying students in 3.30am burglary
A homeless burglar who woke two students by standing over their bed with a knife has been jailed for 45 months. Read the full story of the terrifying Staffordshire incident.
Couple convicted for Wolverhampton hit-and-run robbery
A man and woman from Bushbury have been found guilty of attempted murder and robbery after a brutal attack in Wolverhampton. The victim was run over twice before a gold chain was stolen from him as he lay injured. Read the full court details.
Birmingham Criminals Jailed Before Christmas 2025
A round-up of Birmingham criminals jailed in December 2025, including a murderer, rapists, and drug dealers. Read the shocking details of their crimes and sentences.
Handyman jailed for stealing £100k from elderly woman
Simon Appleby, 40, stole over £100,000 from a vulnerable Shropshire woman, making the final payment as she lay dying. Read the shocking details of this 'shameful' breach of trust.
Paintball Gun Pointed at Boy's Head in Newcastle Row
A 12-year-old boy feared he would be killed when Michael Jarvie pointed a paintball gun at his head in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Read the full court details and sentence.
Paedophile jailed 17 years for rape and death threats
Thomas Green, 28, given extended sentence for raping a child and threatening to kill her if she reported the abuse. Read the full court report from Stoke-on-Trent.
Child rapist jailed for 14 years in Stoke-on-Trent
Thomas Green, 28, has been sentenced to 14 years for child rape. The judge deemed him 'especially dangerous'. Police urge victims to come forward.
Bournemouth's White Christmas Dip Changes Location
Bournemouth's festive sea dip is moving to the east side of Boscombe Pier this Christmas Day for safety. Hundreds will plunge for Macmillan Caring Locally. Book now!
Puppy put down after owner's sadistic cruelty in West Bromwich
A Staffordshire terrier puppy had to be put down after suffering horrific injuries inflicted by its owner in West Bromwich. Read the full court report.
Man guilty of sexually assaulting runaway Birmingham teen
Mohammed Nadim, 45, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in a friend's BMW. He denied wrongdoing, claiming 'the girl was picked up by bredrin'.
Men convicted for sexual exploitation of teenager
Four men have been found guilty of rape, sexual assault, and exploitation of a 16-year-old girl in Birmingham and Walsall. The victim's bravery praised by police.
Mum avoids jail after baby's death on sofa
A mother has received a suspended sentence after her five-month-old daughter died while she slept beside her, following a night of drinking vodka. Read the full court details.
Laughing thug jailed for vicious attack on police officer
Jamie Henderson-Jones, 26, sentenced for fracturing PC's eye socket in a violent assault in Shropshire. Read the full court details and police statement.
Man guilty of exploiting runaway Birmingham teen
Shahban Arif, 42, arranged travel for a vulnerable 16-year-old girl with a view to exploitation. His friends were convicted of rape and sexual assault. Read the full court details.
Jury deadlocked in trial of wife accused of husband's murder
The trial of Daryl Berman, accused of murdering her 84-year-old husband David at their Prestwich home, has collapsed after the jury could not agree on a verdict. Read the full court details.
Trial set for five men over 32 vehicle thefts
Five men plead not guilty to conspiracy in a spate of 32 vehicle thefts across six police force areas. Trial set for April 2026. Police warn against leaving cars unattended.
Dangerous Staffordshire sex offender jailed for nine years
Andrew Davies, 58, of Penkhull, is sentenced for a string of historic child sex offences. Staffordshire Police praise survivors' bravery and urge others to come forward.
Ex-dance teacher jailed for student sexual assaults
Gregory Pichery, a former dance teacher, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting male students. The offences occurred between 2004 and 2019. Police urge other potential victims to come forward.
Failed asylum seeker pleads not guilty to Bournemouth rape
Mohammed Fathi Eltbie, 24, denies raping a woman in a wooded area of the Dorset seaside resort. The Egyptian national, whose asylum claim was refused, will stand trial in May 2026.
Kent man jailed for homemade staple gun firearm
Jason Young, 45, from Kent, has been sentenced to five years in prison after converting a staple gun into a deadly weapon. The discovery was made by an off-duty officer on a train.
Man jailed for life for murder of neighbour, 77
David Hill, 57, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years for the murder of pensioner Kurt Giwisser in Huddersfield. Read the full story of the violent attack and its tragic aftermath.
Murder suspect denies killing chef in Shropshire
Adam Rowson pleads not guilty to murder and fraud charges after the body of Alexis De Naray was found in an abandoned building. Trial set for March 2026.
Two jailed after gun and drugs seized in Sandwell police chase
Two men are behind bars after a police pursuit in Sandwell ended with the recovery of a firearm and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the court sentencing.
Jury discharged in teen's 143-stab murder trial
The jury has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict in the case of a 14-year-old girl accused of murdering a mother-of-three. A retrial is set for May 2026.
Kieran Hayler pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault
Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of Katie Price, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape and one of sexual assault. The alleged offences date back to 2016. Get the latest court updates.
Ex-soldier jailed for Nuneaton rape and assault
Daniel Black, 37, has been sentenced to seven years for rape in Nuneaton. Warwickshire Police praised the victim's bravery. Read the full court details.
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