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Boy born with one hand to get ‘robot arm’ as benefactor offers to pay £13,000
Louie’s mother Hannah Morgan said her son was ‘so excited’ that he is going to get the Hero Arm.
By Sam Russell
Jun 22, 2023Crime
Man extradited to UK from Morocco to stand trial for fatal Essex shooting
Nana Oppong, 43, was arrested for allegedly trying to enter the North African country using a fake passport in September 2022.
By Sam Russell
Jun 22, 2023UK
Viking artefact unearthed by metal detectorist to be sold at auction
Jason Jones had previously found two medieval silver coins in the field in Norfolk.
By Sam Russell
Jun 21, 2023UK
Qatari served his two-month sentence over death crash, claims Gulf state
Victim Raffy Tsakanika’s parents ‘do not believe a word’ of the Qatari authorities’ claim, a family spokesperson said.
By Sam Russell
Jun 16, 2023Crime
Custody sergeant murder accused tells court he has hypermobility
Louis De Zoysa denies murdering Sergeant Matt Ratana at a custody block in south London in September 2020.
By Sam Russell
Jun 15, 2023Crime
Custody sergeant murder accused tells court he fired gun during ‘panic attack’
Louis De Zoysa denies killing Sergeant Matt Ratana at a custody block in south London in September 2020.
By Sam Russell
Jun 14, 2023UK
Tiger cubs explore their enclosure at Norfolk zoo
The pair have taken their first steps out into their enclosure at Banham Zoo.
By Sam Russell
Jun 14, 2023Crime
Neighbours raised concerns months before killing of Alfie Steele, nine
Alfie Steele had 50 injuries all over his body and was found submerged in a bath in Droitwich, Worcestershire.
By Sam Russell
Jun 13, 2023Crime
Mother and partner guilty over death of nine-year-old Alfie Steele
Prosecutors said that Alfie Steele was repeatedly assaulted, beaten and put in a cold bath
By Sam Russell
Jun 13, 2023UK
Man with muscle-wasting condition to take on Ironman triathlon for charity
Chris Stennett is gearing up for Ironman Austria later this month.
By Sam Russell
Jun 13, 2023UK
World’s joint-biggest cargo ship leaves UK after first visit
The MSC Loreto vessel is capable of holding 24,346 standard containers.
By Sam Russell
Jun 2, 2023UK
Queen feeds mint to retired racehorse on visit to British Racing School
Camilla unveiled a plaque to mark the 40th anniversary of the training centre near Newmarket, Suffolk.
By Sam Russell
Jun 1, 2023Crime
Boy, 12, died after wall collapsed on him as he helped his dad
Scott-Swaley Stevens was crushed under a garage wall at his home in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, in October 2022
By Sam Russell
May 31, 2023UK
Animal activists ‘take three lambs from King’s Sandringham Estate’
Images from Animal Rising show three activists loading the sheep into the back of a vehicle.
By Sam Russell
May 25, 2023Crime
Lamborghini driver handed ban after crash while using road ‘like a racetrack’
Gull Khan was given a 20-month driving ban over the incident in Peterborough last March.
By Sam Russell
May 23, 2023Crime
Man, 23, found guilty of stabbing murder inside shopping centre
Michael Ugwa, 29, was killed at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Thurrock.
By Sam Russell
May 22, 2023UK
Tributes to ‘charmer’ Joe Cattini as funeral held for D-Day veteran
Joe Cattini was just 21 years old when he took part in the Normandy landings on June 6 1944.
By Sam Russell
May 19, 2023UK
Choir climbs 163ft tower and sings from rooftop in Cambridge college tradition
Each year, members of the choir of St John’s sing the Ascension Day carol from the rooftop.
By Sam Russell
May 18, 2023UK
Giant mechanical fox puppet to tour high streets
Hi! Street Fest is part of the High Streets Heritage Action Zones programme, designed to secure lasting improvements to high streets.
By Sam Russell
May 18, 2023Crime
Man handed life prison sentence for murders of wife and daughter, 12
Peter Nash was jailed for life with a minimum term of 40 years for killing Jillu and Louise Nash at their home in Suffolk.
By Sam Russell
May 17, 2023Crime
Co-op robber who left his provisional driving licence at crime scene is jailed
Patrick Muddiman, 38, threatened staff at the Co-op store in High Street, Brampton, and demanded cash, Cambridgeshire Police said.
By Sam Russell
May 16, 2023