Man jailed 24 years for drugging and raping victim
Lee Hampton, 50, crushed sleeping pills into flu tablets before raping woman while she slept. He has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. Read the full shocking details.
Lee Hampton, 50, crushed sleeping pills into flu tablets before raping woman while she slept. He has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. Read the full shocking details.
Chelsea Jones, 25, speaks out after spotting her childhood rapist working as a binman outside her Stoke-on-Trent home. She demands better protection for victims.
Parry Bains, 26, has been sentenced to nine years for rape after recording his attack on a sleeping woman's phone. Derbyshire police commend victim's bravery.
Sujanth Ketheeswararasa, 30, detained in Liverpool over alleged child rape in France. NCA officers made arrest as extradition proceedings begin. Full hearing set for March 2026.
An Afghan national has pleaded guilty to raping a teenage girl in a Birmingham park. The 21-year-old faces sentencing next month for the horrific attack.
A watchdog inspection found West Midlands Police's child abuse investigations require significant improvement. Discover the key findings and the force's response.
A Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested on suspicion of rape, Hertfordshire Police confirm. The alleged incident occurred in 2024, marking another blow for the BBC show.
Labour MP Josh Newbury bravely shares his sexual assault experience from a decade ago during International Men's Day debate, calling for an end to victim stigma.
HMRC urges UK households to call between 8am and 9am for quicker help with the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Learn about the income thresholds and repayment rules.
Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of Katie Price, will stand trial at Lewes Crown Court in December charged with rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. Read the latest court developments.
Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler appears at Crawley court, charged with rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. He denies all allegations. Full story and support information.
Former vet Jon Ruben, 76, laced sweets with sedatives and sexually assaulted children at his Midlands summer camp. Eight victims hospitalised in horrific case.
Reaz Dixon, 20, has been sentenced to 15 years for a Telford rape. Police commend the victim's bravery and urge others to report sexual offences.
Body-cam footage captures the moment a police dog tracked down a suspect concealed in a wheelie bin after a high-speed chase in Nottingham. Two men were arrested on suspicion of multiple offences.
Body-cam footage reveals moment police dog Seth tracked down suspect hiding in wheelie bin after car chase in Nottingham. Two men arrested on multiple offences.
PM Keir Starmer makes personal pledge to tackle Birmingham's child poverty emergency but faces mounting pressure to scrap controversial two-child benefit cap ahead of Budget.
Dramatic footage shows police dog PD Bear tackling a suspect in Dudley. The wanted man attempted to flee but was quickly detained. Read the full story here.
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
UK families to see a rise in Child Benefit payments from April 2025. Find out the new weekly rates and how to protect your State Pension eligibility.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the controversial two-child Universal Credit limit, giving millions of families extra financial support. Discover how this change could affect you.
Simon Tang, 56, has been convicted after a brutal baseball bat attack and rape in a Walsall car park. The victim's bravery helped secure the conviction.
A stunned Midlands parent reveals their shock after their child was groomed online, as new figures show such crimes have more than doubled across the region.
Jason Lane, a dangerous paedophile from Droitwich, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for 16 sexual offences against a boy. Police commend the victim's bravery.
A terrifying ordeal in Walsall as a car with a child in the backseat is stolen. The vehicle was found abandoned, and the girl was unharmed. Police are appealing for information.
Former Hollyoaks actor Rizwan Khan sentenced to 11 years and 9 months for raping two women and sexual assault. Read the full victim impact statements and court details.
A TikTok creator is challenging motorists misusing parent-child bays at UK supermarkets. Discover the etiquette, potential fines, and why these spaces matter for families.
Robert Gates, 70, from Ludlow, is behind bars after sharing indecent images of children for a second time. Police brand him a 'deeply disturbing individual'.
A new report reveals staffing crises and poor collaboration are hampering child protection in Dudley. Council committee demands urgent improvements.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests removing the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
HMRC has apologised and launched an urgent review after incorrectly suspending child benefit for thousands. The tax office vows to update its anti-fraud process. Read the latest.