Crime & Law Steven Franklin Receives 26-Year Sentence for Child Sexual Assaults Spanning Decades February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Steven Franklin, a 71-year-old resident of South Darenth in Kent, has been handed a 26-year prison sentence for committing a series of sexual assaults against two children over a three-decade…
Crime & Law Arrest Made in 1995 Disappearance and Suspected Murder of Josephine Dullard February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Irish police, known as gardaí, have announced the arrest of an individual in connection with the suspected murder of Josephine “Jo Jo” Dullard. Ms. Dullard, who was 21 years old…
Crime & Law Appeal to Reduce Sentences for Anglo-Saxon Coin Plotters Dismissed February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Appeals seeking a reduction in prison sentences for two metal detectorists, who intended to “delete history” through the unlawful sale of Anglo-Saxon coins, have been rejected. Roger Pilling, aged 76,…
Crime & Law E-scooter Fatality Prompts Family’s Safety Appeal February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The family of a man who died following a fall from an e-scooter has urged individuals to “think twice” before purchasing one as a gift, after an inquest into his…
Crime & Law Footpath Renamed Gracie Spinks Way in Honor of Stalking Victim February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A footpath has been renamed to commemorate Gracie Spinks, a 23-year-old woman who was murdered by her stalker. Ms. Spinks was killed by her former colleague, Michael Sellers, on 18…
Crime & Law Northern Irish Man Reports Trauma Following Arrest in UAE Over Negative Online Review February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A tourist held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after publishing an unfavorable Google review has stated that the experience has left him traumatized. Craig Ballentine, a Northern Irishman, was…
Crime & Law Man Faces Firearms Charges After Clydebank High-Rise Evacuation February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek An individual has faced firearms charges in court subsequent to the evacuation of a high-rise building in Clydebank. Chris Gates, 26, entered no plea during his appearance at Dumbarton Sheriff…
Crime & Law Murder inquiry launched after “renowned Jaguar expert’s” death February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The passing of a “world-renowned Jaguar expert” is now subject to a murder investigation. John Brown, aged 82, passed away in hospital on 29 November, after sustaining injuries during an…
Crime & Law Coventry to Host Vigil Honoring Women Killed by Male Violence February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A vigil paying tribute to women who have been killed by men is scheduled to be held in Coventry. Attendees will gather at the memorial on Smithford Way this Saturday,…
Crime & Law Romanian and Hungarian Police Dismantle Human Trafficking Network Exploiting Vulnerable Individuals February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Authorities in Romania and Hungary have announced the dismantling of a human trafficking operation. This ring reportedly coerced vulnerable individuals, a significant number of whom had recently left social care,…