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Former EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, sacked for using a slur, breaks his social media silence with a sombre Christmas message. Read his apology and the BBC's full statement.
Former EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, sacked for using a slur, breaks his social media silence with a sombre Christmas message. Read his apology and the BBC's full statement.
Anora Sharma condemns the 11-year jail term for Diogo Bettencourt, who murdered her brother Anthony in a Birmingham HMO. She says the justice system has failed her family.
Joshua Johnson, 28, received a suspended sentence after five dogs were found dead in his 'truly horrific' Wolverhampton home. The RSPCA rescued emaciated survivors.
A Tipton father who attacked his daughter after 15 beers on Christmas Eve receives a suspended sentence. Read the shocking details of the holiday cottage violence.
A Tipton father who attacked his daughter after drinking 15 pints on Christmas Eve has received a suspended sentence. Read the shocking details of the family holiday turned violent.
A look at the UK's most dangerous criminals serving whole life orders, from Lucy Letby to Rose West, who will never be released. Discover the crimes that earned them Britain's most severe sentence.
A teenage girl has been sentenced after a friend suffered a fractured skull and permanent brain damage falling from a car she drove. Read the full court report.
A disqualified driver who led police on a terrifying 70mph chase through residential streets and rammed a police car has been jailed. Read the full story and sentencing details.
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.
Devon Brown jailed for life for the unprovoked machete murder of Okechukwu Iweha near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Read the full court report and victim impact.
Caprice Brown, 25, lured lonely men to hotels before robbing them. A judge sentenced her to nine years but said he did not want to 'crush' her. Read the full story.
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.
Andrew Davies, a dangerous child sex offender from the Midlands, has been given a lengthy prison sentence for historical abuse spanning 30 years. The judge praised the survivors' bravery.
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.
A sex worker mother has been sentenced to nine years for a series of violent hotel robberies in Birmingham and Coventry. Read the full details of the disturbing attacks.
Matej Ciroka has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from keeping animals for life after fatally stabbing his seven-month-old sharpei, Aki, with a kitchen knife in Stoke-on-Trent.
North East appliance repair firm Pacifica Group posts strong revenue growth and expanded operations, despite widening operating losses. CEO Kevin Brown hails a 'year of progress'. Read the full financial results.
Marks & Spencer's new Cotton Rich Striped Relaxed Jumper in conker brown is £33 and already marked 'popular' and 'trending' online. Discover this must-have winter staple.
Daniel Cook, 39, has been given a life sentence for the manslaughter of his mother, Ellen Cook, 72, in Littlethorpe. Read the full tragic story and court details.
Harry Potter actress Jessie Cave opens up about a difficult two-year period following her secret separation from comedian Alfie Brown, detailing the impact on her career and confidence. Read the full emotional story.
A 20-year-old Midlands man has been sentenced for manslaughter after throwing a brick that caused his father's fatal cardiac arrest. Read the full court details.
Stephen Briscoe, 60, of Dudley, receives suspended sentence and 10-year order after vigilante group exposed online communication with a child. Read the full details.
Diogo Bettencourt receives life sentence for the brutal murder of neighbour Anthony Sharma in an Erdington HMO. The killer, who has schizophrenia, hid the body and tried to use the victim's bank card.
Stephen Briscoe, 60, was confronted at his home by vigilante group Broken Dreams. He received a suspended jail term and must register as a sex offender.
Diogo Bettencourt has been sentenced to life for the brutal murder of Anthony Sharma in an Erdington HMO. The killer, who has schizophrenia, concealed the body in a sleeping bag. Read the full court report.
Shoppers are raving about Next's cosy £42 knitted midi dress, calling it the 'colour of the season'. With gold buttons and a machine-washable wool blend, it's a stylish winter staple. Discover why it's a hit.
Tameside Council confirms festive bin collection dates for Christmas 2025. No brown bin collections from Dec 25 to Jan 7. Check your revised green, black, and blue bin days.
Jane Hill, 57, received a suspended sentence for killing Jean Bentley, 85, in a hit-and-run collision in Bridgwater. The victim's family speaks of their devastating loss.
Daniel Carr, 41, received a suspended sentence for assault, stalking, and attacking a police officer. Read the shocking details of the abuse and court outcome.
A bus driver's 17-second TikTok challenge in a car park ended in tragedy, leaving his friend with a severe brain injury. Read the full court details and police warning.