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Undated family handout photo issued by South Yorkshire Police (SYP) of Joshua Johnson, who died following a collision on Todwick Road, Rotherham, on December 13.

Family's 'unimaginable' ordeal after police mistakenly told them son survived fatal crash

Channel: UK UK January 8, 2026 By Sam Corbishley
PICTURED Kieran Cameron Officers from Cheshire Police are appealing to the public for help to trace a man who has absconded from HMP Thorn Cross. Kieran Cameron was reported missing from Warrington prison at 9.20pm on Tuesday 6 January 2026. The 43-year-old is currently serving a 23-year-prison sentence for an attempted murder in Dorset in 2016. Cameron is described as white, around 5? 6? tall, of medium build, with heavily receding hair and a ginger and grey beard.

Prisoner serving 23-year sentence for attempted murder on the run Cheshire prison

Channel: UK UK January 7, 2026 By Molly Lee
An Oxford community is using a historic Japanese method after a series of tyre slashings plagued the neighbourhood. Councillor David Henwood, who represents the Littlemore area of Oxford, said he is now patrolling four roads with a Hyoshigi, wooden clappers that have traditionally been used in Japanese theatres and by the country???s firefighters. Oxford, Oxfordshire. January 06 2026. A suburb has cut crime after locals unleashed a new deterrent - an historic Japanese method of banging sticks together.Residents in Oxford have turned to patrolling with Hy??shigi - after it was rocked by tyre slashings and even stabbings.Hy??shigi is a basic musical instrument consisting of two pieces of hardwood or bamboo connected by a thin ornamental rope. The clappers are played together to create a cracking sound - traditionally used in Japanese theatres and by night-watchmen.Its noise is used to let local people know that they are being watched over - and to warn would-be criminals away. Photo released 07/01/2026

'I use this ancient Japanese technique to ward off criminals in Oxford'

Channel: UK UK January 7, 2026 By Molly Lee

Killer on the run after New Year's Day escape caught by police

Channel: UK UK January 7, 2026 By Barney Davis
Play Video Miles Cross arriving at Mold Crown court to appear on charges where he supplied drugs for people to commit suicide

Man who helped people kill themselves by selling poison online for £100 jailed

Channel: UK UK January 7, 2026 By Sam Corbishley
A teenage girl 'fell out of the back of an ambulance' on the M6 while she was being rushed to hospital.

Teenage girl 'fell out of back of ambulance on M6 motorway'

Channel: UK UK January 7, 2026 By Sam Corbishley
Play Video Head teacher who hit deputy with spanner speaks about love triangle attack

Head teacher who hit deputy with spanner speaks about love triangle attack

Channel: UK UK January 7, 2026 By Sam Corbishley

CCTV released of person of interest after Ohio dentist and wife shot in their home

Channel: US US January 6, 2026 By Molly Lee
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Driver was so drunk it took eight attempts to blow into breathalyser

Channel: UK UK January 7, 2026 By Molly Lee
MOL Caption - Local media claims the businesswoman, who founded an electric car rental company named Car B, may have poisoned the girls in a calculated bid to take revenge on her former lover Businesswoman ?kills two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries over affair' Zulma Guzman Castro was allegedly having a fling with one of the teen's fathers Credit: Ladbible

Woman arrested after two girls died when they ate poisoned raspberries

Channel: World World January 6, 2026 By Molly Lee
Documents that were included in the U.S. Department of Justice release of the Jeffrey Epstein files are photographed Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

The US has only released '1%' of the Epstein files so far

Channel: US US January 6, 2026 By Sarah Hooper
Play Video Story From Jam Press (Burglars Steal Dog) Pictured: Eliz with Simba. Teacher left devastated as burglars ransack family home and steal beloved pet dog A teacher has been left devastated after burglars ransacked her family home and stole their beloved pet dog. Eliz Yusuf was given little Simba as a present for her 16th birthday. But the Yorkshire Terrier Poodle cross was taken during the raid. The 26-year-old has reported the burglary to cops. Other valuables were also stolen by the crooks. They included diamonds, gold coins and medals. She is willing to pay a reward to get her pooch, nine, back. ?He means the world to me,? Eliz told?NeedToKnow. ?Simba was a present from my father 10 years ago.? The pale tan dog was stolen from their house in leafy Meadowcroft Close, in Palmers Green, north London. The average house price in the area is ?600,000. English teacher Eliz added: ?Honestly, I?d say that our lives have been turned upside down. ?This has been truly devastating for all of us. ?We just want him back with us. He?s been such a big part of my life since I was 16.? She continued: ?I?m not asking for an explanation, I?m simply asking for him back. ?He is a senior dog and needs to come home.? Talking directly to the burglars, she said: ?I will pay you, please just return Simba safely.? Eliz works in Japan but jetted home to comfort her mum Chimen. The burglary took place on 16 December. But nearly three weeks on they have had no positive news. Pal Elle Mac said: ?I hope you get him back. ?It?s a horrible thing for anyone to do. ?It?s like stealing a baby.? Another added: ?Hopefully he returns home.? The Met Police has been approached for comment. ENDS EDITOR?S NOTE:?Video Usage Licence:(NON-EXCLUSIVE) We have obtained a non-exclusive licence from the copyright holder. A copy of the licence is available on request. Video Restrictions: None.

Owner of family dog snatched in burglary says ‘they took my baby’

Channel: UK UK January 5, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Postman ‘tries to run over ten-year-old boy after mistaking him for parcel thief’

Channel: US US January 5, 2026 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Gotta snatch them all: Real life Team Rocket steal Pokémon cards but miss rarest one

Channel: UK UK January 5, 2026 By Sarah Hooper
Play Video Three teenage drug runners have been sentenced to a total of more than 23 years for killing a 51-year-old man, after selfies and videos taken on the night were used to place them at the scene. Anthony Marks, 51, was hit with a car bonnet before being chased down, stamped on and beaten with a gin bottle in a vicious county lines retribution attack. He was found by the Met Police with serious injuries to his face and arms at King?s Cross Station at around 05:25am on Saturday, 10 August 2024. He died from his injuries in hospital on Saturday, 14 September 2024. Photos from the night show the teenagers ? who can now be named as they are aged over 18 ? posing for selfies both before and after they carried out the brutal killing. Met detectives secured the conviction after tracking the assailants across CCTV footage, identifying suspects from across London and tracing the drug gang through forensic analysis of mobile phones to piece together the events of the night. Jaidee Bingham, aged 16 at the time of the attack and known as ?Ghost?, Eymaiyah Lee Bradshaw-McKoy, then aged 16, and Mia Campos-Jorge, then aged 17, were convicted at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 30 October 2025.

Teenagers who killed homeless man caught after selfies placed them at the scene

Channel: UK UK January 5, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Manhunt after woman sexually assaulted on the District Line

Channel: UK UK January 5, 2026 By Sara Odeen-Isbister
BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833) Pic: LlandudnoTownCouncil/BNPS PLEASE LEGAL Pictured: The suspected imposter (left). An investigation has been launched after a suspected imposter dressed as a highly decorated naval officer took centre stage at a town's Remembrance Sunday event. The mystery man turned up unannounced at the war memorial in Llandudno, north Wales, wearing the Royal Navy uniform of a Rear Admiral. He impressed local dignitaries with his magnificent display of military medals pinned to his chest including the prestigious DSO. It was only afterwards when the local town hall started getting messages from people questioning whether the man was an imposter that suspicions grew.

Man admits blagging his way into Remembrance ceremony with a fake uniform

Channel: UK UK January 6, 2026 By Sara Odeen-Isbister
Play Video Duke of Marlborough arrives at High Wycombe Magistrates Court Duke of Marlborough at High Wycombe Magistrates Court, Wycombe, UK on 05 Jan 2026. (Credit: Photo by James Veysey/Shutterstock)

Duke of Marlborough will plead not guilty to strangling estranged wife

Channel: UK UK January 5, 2026 By Jen Mills
Pictured left is Melissa Kohberger, the sister of Bryan Kohberger (pictured right), who stabbed four US college students to death in November 2022.

Mystery behind Bryan Kohberger's 'creepy' black heart drawing revealed

Channel: US US January 5, 2026 By William Hallowell
Murderer among two violent prisoners on run after New Year's Day jail escape

Manhunt launched after murderer and violent prisoner flee jail on New Year's Day

Channel: UK UK January 4, 2026 By Sam Corbishley

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