A murderer who has never revealed where he hid his wife's body has been freed from jail.Russell Causley made UK legal history last year when he became the first prisoner to face a public parole hearing.He was handed a life sentence for killing Carole Packman, who disappeared in 1985, a year after he moved his lover into the family home in Bournemouth, Dorset.
Murder probe in east London after woman's body found in boot of car in Ilford
A 24-year-old woman's death is being treated as murder and was believed to be targeted.
Five injured and cars damaged after apparent acid attack at football fields
An acid attack in Corby left five treated for injuries, caused by young people on mopeds throwing a corrosive liquid.
Murderer Russell Causley freed from jail
A murderer who has never revealed where he hid his wife's body has been freed from jail.Russell Causley made UK legal history last year when he became the first prisoner to face a public parole hearing.He was handed a life sentence for killing Carole Packman, who disappeared in 1985, a year after he moved his lover into the family home in Bournemouth, Dorset.
Family-run royal attraction going all out' for King's coronation
A family-run attraction with thousands of items of royal family memorabilia has said it is going all out to celebrate the King's coronation.The Royal Room at the Jeyes of Earls Barton cafe in Northamptonshire, which displays donated royal memorabilia and items from the Jeyes family's personal collection, has curated a special exhibition dedicated to Charles and will be hosting a valuation day with auctioneer and TV personality Charles Hanson.
Community numb' after tragic road crash, funeral for siblings told
A local community in Co Tyrone has been left stunned, numb and speechless by the tragic crash which claimed the lives of three members of the same family, a funeral for two siblings has heard.Dan and Christine McKane, and their aunt Julia McSorley, 75, were killed in the crash last week on the A5 near Aughnacloy when the minibus they were travelling in was in a collision with a lorry.
Family-run royal attraction going all out' for King's coronation
A family-run attraction with thousands of items of royal family memorabilia has said it is going all out to celebrate the King's coronation.The Royal Room at the Jeyes of Earls Barton cafe in Northamptonshire, which displays donated royal memorabilia and items from the Jeyes family's personal collection, has curated a special exhibition dedicated to Charles and will be hosting a valuation day with auctioneer and TV personality Charles Hanson.
Community numb' after tragic road crash, funeral for siblings told
A local community in Co Tyrone has been left stunned, numb and speechless by the tragic crash which claimed the lives of three members of the same family, a funeral for two siblings has heard.Dan and Christine McKane, and their aunt Julia McSorley, 75, were killed in the crash last week on the A5 near Aughnacloy when the minibus they were travelling in was in a collision with a lorry.
Murder trial teacher claims not to remember much at all' about killing partner
A primary school teacher who stabbed her partner and buried his body in their back garden has told a court she does not remember much at all about the killing or the following months.Fiona Beal began giving her evidence to a murder trial jury by telling her barrister she accepted killing Nicholas Billingham, who prosecutors say fell victim to a plan outlined in a chilling confession written by her.
From city centre to riverside idyll, the massacre of our sylvan treasures has to stop | Henry Porter
Last Wednesday morning, the people of Plymouth woke to a scene on the city's Armada Way that looked very much like a landscape ravaged by war, trees felled and uprooted as if by artillery shells.And the shocking part was that the felling of more than 100 trees was plotted in secrecy and executed at night by the very people who are meant to love their city, protect its environment, and honour the wellbeing and wishes of its inhabitants the local council.
Boy, 13, thanks James Milner for turning sad occasion into a nice one'
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Footballer James Milner made a 13-year-old fan's day extra special by posing for photos with him at a Windsor Castle ceremony where the boy's former police officer grandfather was posthumously honoured.
Eight men sentenced for widespread violence' before FA Cup match
Eight football fans have been sentenced for their involvement in violent scenes before an FA Cup Fourth Round match which saw a bar and pub damaged.The group of Leicester City fans, aged between 23 and 60, were part of a larger group of supporters who threw chairs and bottles at two venues in Nottingham city centre and threatened customers inside on February 6 2022, ahead of the Foxes' match against Nottingham Forest.
Father to run length of M1 for charity following son's type 1 diabetes diagnosis
A father hopes his slightly mad idea to run the length of the M1 will help to raise awareness for type 1 diabetes, following his son's diagnosis during the pandemic.Jamie Austin, who lives in East Finchley, told the PA news agency that his 12-year-old son Henry's type 1 diabetes diagnosis in June 2020 acted as the catalyst behind the M1 challenge, which he is to start on January 23 at Garforth (the last M1 junction) and complete on February 4 at junction 1 by Brent Cross.
Meghan placed hands on Diana's grave and asked for guidance'
The Duchess of Sussex kneeled and put her palms on the grave of Diana, Princess of Wales and asked her for clarity and guidance on the 20th anniversary of her death, the Duke of Sussex has said.Harry said in his controversial memoir Spare that he and Meghan rowed out to his mother's final resting place on an island on the Althorp estate in 2017.
Murder trial teacher claims not to remember much at all' about killing partner
A primary school teacher who stabbed her partner and buried his body in their back garden has told a court she does not remember much at all about the killing or the following months.Fiona Beal began giving her evidence to a murder trial jury by telling her barrister she accepted killing Nicholas Billingham, who prosecutors say fell victim to a plan outlined in a chilling confession written by her.
From city centre to riverside idyll, the massacre of our sylvan treasures has to stop | Henry Porter
Last Wednesday morning, the people of Plymouth woke to a scene on the city's Armada Way that looked very much like a landscape ravaged by war, trees felled and uprooted as if by artillery shells.And the shocking part was that the felling of more than 100 trees was plotted in secrecy and executed at night by the very people who are meant to love their city, protect its environment, and honour the wellbeing and wishes of its inhabitants the local council.
Boy, 13, thanks James Milner for turning sad occasion into a nice one'
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Footballer James Milner made a 13-year-old fan's day extra special by posing for photos with him at a Windsor Castle ceremony where the boy's former police officer grandfather was posthumously honoured.
Eight men sentenced for widespread violence' before FA Cup match
Eight football fans have been sentenced for their involvement in violent scenes before an FA Cup Fourth Round match which saw a bar and pub damaged.The group of Leicester City fans, aged between 23 and 60, were part of a larger group of supporters who threw chairs and bottles at two venues in Nottingham city centre and threatened customers inside on February 6 2022, ahead of the Foxes' match against Nottingham Forest.
Father to run length of M1 for charity following son's type 1 diabetes diagnosis
A father hopes his slightly mad idea to run the length of the M1 will help to raise awareness for type 1 diabetes, following his son's diagnosis during the pandemic.Jamie Austin, who lives in East Finchley, told the PA news agency that his 12-year-old son Henry's type 1 diabetes diagnosis in June 2020 acted as the catalyst behind the M1 challenge, which he is to start on January 23 at Garforth (the last M1 junction) and complete on February 4 at junction 1 by Brent Cross.
Meghan placed hands on Diana's grave and asked for guidance'
The Duchess of Sussex kneeled and put her palms on the grave of Diana, Princess of Wales and asked her for clarity and guidance on the 20th anniversary of her death, the Duke of Sussex has said.Harry said in his controversial memoir Spare that he and Meghan rowed out to his mother's final resting place on an island on the Althorp estate in 2017.
Braverman appears to rule out safe and legal routes for refugees from Sudan
Suella Braverman has appeared to rule out introducing safe and legal routes to the UK for refugees trying to escape the conflict in Sudan.The Home Secretary confirmed on Tuesday the Government has no plans to consider making provisions for civilians from the war-torn country to access Britain.During a visit to Northamptonshire, Ms Braverman was asked about the prospect of turning efforts towards helping those trying to flee Khartoum once the evacuation of British nationals has been completed.
Sonic boom' heard over Leicestershire
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A loud explosion sound thought to be a sonic boom has been heard over Leicestershire which plane spotters believe came from a military jet.The sound was also reported across Northamptonshire and by people in Banbury and Oxford.
Police reveal reason behind Leicestershire sonic boom'
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Police have revealed that a loud noise heard across the UK was in fact a sonic boom from a jet flying faster than the speed of sound.The sound was heard across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, and by people in Banbury and Oxford with some reporting it made their homes shake.
RAF jets escort plane in distress to Stansted Airport
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A plane that lost communication because of a malfunction was escorted to safety by RAF jets, police have said.People had reported hearing sonic booms across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire at about midday on Saturday.
Government has blood on its hands, says survivor of transfusions scandal
A tearful survivor of the contaminated blood scandal said the Government has blood on its hands following the end of a four-and-a-half year inquiry.More than 30 people sat in a large viewing room in Aldwych House, west London, to watch a live feed of the inquiry on Friday.Many of them were infected with HIV and/or hepatitis C as a result of contaminated blood transfusions between the 1970s and 1990s.
Firefighters tackled nearly 25,000 wildfires during record-breaking summer
Fire services in England dealt with nearly 25,000 wildfires in June, July and August this year, almost four times the number in summer 2021 and the highest for this period in at least a decade, figures show.Some forces tackled more than 50 wildfires a day at the peak of the heatwaves, which also saw droughts declared in many areas and temperatures reach a record-breaking 40C.
Braverman appears to rule out safe and legal routes for refugees from Sudan
Suella Braverman has appeared to rule out introducing safe and legal routes to the UK for refugees trying to escape the conflict in Sudan.The Home Secretary confirmed on Tuesday the Government has no plans to consider making provisions for civilians from the war-torn country to access Britain.During a visit to Northamptonshire, Ms Braverman was asked about the prospect of turning efforts towards helping those trying to flee Khartoum once the evacuation of British nationals has been completed.
Sonic boom' heard over Leicestershire
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A loud explosion sound thought to be a sonic boom has been heard over Leicestershire which plane spotters believe came from a military jet.The sound was also reported across Northamptonshire and by people in Banbury and Oxford.
Police reveal reason behind Leicestershire sonic boom'
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Police have revealed that a loud noise heard across the UK was in fact a sonic boom from a jet flying faster than the speed of sound.The sound was heard across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, and by people in Banbury and Oxford with some reporting it made their homes shake.
RAF jets escort plane in distress to Stansted Airport
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A plane that lost communication because of a malfunction was escorted to safety by RAF jets, police have said.People had reported hearing sonic booms across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire at about midday on Saturday.
Government has blood on its hands, says survivor of transfusions scandal
A tearful survivor of the contaminated blood scandal said the Government has blood on its hands following the end of a four-and-a-half year inquiry.More than 30 people sat in a large viewing room in Aldwych House, west London, to watch a live feed of the inquiry on Friday.Many of them were infected with HIV and/or hepatitis C as a result of contaminated blood transfusions between the 1970s and 1990s.
Firefighters tackled nearly 25,000 wildfires during record-breaking summer
Fire services in England dealt with nearly 25,000 wildfires in June, July and August this year, almost four times the number in summer 2021 and the highest for this period in at least a decade, figures show.Some forces tackled more than 50 wildfires a day at the peak of the heatwaves, which also saw droughts declared in many areas and temperatures reach a record-breaking 40C.
Robbers killed drug dealer but failed to find cash in headboard, court told
A band of robbers stabbed a drug dealer to death and ransacked his flat but failed to find thousands of pounds in cash stashed inside his headboard, a court has heard.The Covid mask-wearing team burst into 25-year-old Olsi Kuka's home and attacked him with two knives and an air gun in an early morning raid, the Old Bailey heard.
Covid mask-wearing robbers killed drug dealer in early morning raid, court told
Covid mask-wearing robbers stabbed a drug dealer to death and ransacked his flat in pursuit of his ill-gotten gains, a court has been told.They burst into 25-year-old Olsi Kuka's home and attacked him with two knives in an early morning raid, the Old Bailey heard.The victim's cousin, Alush Kuka, who was living in the flat in Whetstone, north London, was also injured on May 11 last year.
Robbers killed drug dealer but failed to find cash in headboard, court told
A band of robbers stabbed a drug dealer to death and ransacked his flat but failed to find thousands of pounds in cash stashed inside his headboard, a court has heard.The Covid mask-wearing team burst into 25-year-old Olsi Kuka's home and attacked him with two knives and an air gun in an early morning raid, the Old Bailey heard.
Covid mask-wearing robbers killed drug dealer in early morning raid, court told
Covid mask-wearing robbers stabbed a drug dealer to death and ransacked his flat in pursuit of his ill-gotten gains, a court has been told.They burst into 25-year-old Olsi Kuka's home and attacked him with two knives in an early morning raid, the Old Bailey heard.The victim's cousin, Alush Kuka, who was living in the flat in Whetstone, north London, was also injured on May 11 last year.
F1 Racing Simulator build from authentic Red Bull RB18 puts you right in the action - Yanko Design
The formula-1 2023 season kicked off in Bahrain and Red Bull yet again seems to have the championship-winning dominant package on track.With a goal to keep up the winning streak of last year's RB18 F1 car, this season's Red Bull racer is a hard competitor for other teams in the paddock to reckon with.
Recruits wanted for opportunity like no other' counting penguins in Antarctica
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Recruitment has begun for a team to take on an opportunity like no other living and working in Antarctica, where they will have no access to wifi or running water and tackle jobs including a daily penguin count.
Immunity loophole never intended' to be used for Anne Sacoolas ex-minister
A former Foreign Office minister who signed off an agreement which allowed the US government to assert diplomatic immunity on behalf of Anne Sacoolas has said it was never intended to be used in that way.Sir Tony Baldry, who was a junior minister when the documents were drawn up in the 1990s, told the PA news agency he was horrified when the US administration suggested there was a loophole in the original agreement following Harry Dunn's death.
Anne Sacoolas told police it's my fault' after killing Harry Dunn in car crash
A US citizen who is being sentenced over the death of British teenager Harry Dunn told police it's all my fault after the fatal road crash.Anne Sacoolas, 45, was charged with the 19-year-old's death after her Volvo, which she was driving on the wrong side of the road, hit the motorbike he was riding near military base RAF Croughton, Northamptonshire in August 2019.
1,300-year-old necklace among treasures found buried at housing development site
A 1,300-year-old necklace, discovered on the site of a new housing development, was buried in the grave of a woman who may have been royalty or a powerful Christian leader, archaeologists have said.The centuries-old treasure was found during excavations in April ahead of construction starting on a new housing development in Northamptonshire.
Recruits wanted for opportunity like no other' counting penguins in Antarctica
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Recruitment has begun for a team to take on an opportunity like no other living and working in Antarctica, where they will have no access to wifi or running water and tackle jobs including a daily penguin count.
Immunity loophole never intended' to be used for Anne Sacoolas ex-minister
A former Foreign Office minister who signed off an agreement which allowed the US government to assert diplomatic immunity on behalf of Anne Sacoolas has said it was never intended to be used in that way.Sir Tony Baldry, who was a junior minister when the documents were drawn up in the 1990s, told the PA news agency he was horrified when the US administration suggested there was a loophole in the original agreement following Harry Dunn's death.
Anne Sacoolas told police it's my fault' after killing Harry Dunn in car crash
A US citizen who is being sentenced over the death of British teenager Harry Dunn told police it's all my fault after the fatal road crash.Anne Sacoolas, 45, was charged with the 19-year-old's death after her Volvo, which she was driving on the wrong side of the road, hit the motorbike he was riding near military base RAF Croughton, Northamptonshire in August 2019.
1,300-year-old necklace among treasures found buried at housing development site
A 1,300-year-old necklace, discovered on the site of a new housing development, was buried in the grave of a woman who may have been royalty or a powerful Christian leader, archaeologists have said.The centuries-old treasure was found during excavations in April ahead of construction starting on a new housing development in Northamptonshire.
TV vicar Richard Coles's shock at late partner's obscene joke about senior cleric
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Celebrity vicar Richard Coles has spoken of his terror at the Jekyll and Hyde drunken rages of his late partner.Mr Coles, 60, said he had contemplated ending his relationship with David because of his abuse.
Snowstorms to hit England and Wales after coldest night of the year at -16C
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Snowstorms are due to affect large parts of England and Wales on Thursday after the coldest March temperature in more than a decade was recorded overnight.
Judi Dench hails heroic' Ada Salter as blue plaque unveiled
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Dame Judi Dench has described Ada Salter as a heroic woman as a blue plaque was unveiled to the former green space campaigner.The Oscar-winning actress, 88, is patron of the Salter Centenary, which last year celebrated the 100th anniversary of the year the social reformer became London's first female mayor and Britain's first female Labour mayor when she was elected mayor of Bermondsey in 1922.
Children found injured with their mother were strangled, inquest hears
Two children who were found seriously injured along with their mother and later died in hospital were strangled, an inquest has heard.Six-year-old Jeeva Saju and four-year-old Janvi Saju both died after being found with serious injuries at a property in Petherton Court, Kettering, Northamptonshire, on December 15 last year, alongside 35-year-old NHS nurse Anju Ashok.
Chris Heaton-Harris apologises after Twitter account hacked
Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has apologised after he said his Twitter account was hacked and "posted some deeply unpleasant stuff".The account for the Conservative MP for Daventry in Northamptonshire posted a series of tweets which included swear words and a racial slur.After deleting the posts, he said he had been "hacked" but that post was deleted and a further string of tweets were posted, which suggested security had once again been compromised.
Summer wildfires in England in 2020, 2021 and 2022, by fire service
Here is a list of the number of wildfires recorded by fire services in England in the months of June, July and August in 2020, 2021 and 2022.The figures are based on data obtained by the PA news agency through Freedom of Information requests.Of the 44 fire services in England, 39 provided monthly data.
What is diplomatic immunity and how does it apply to Harry Dunn case?
US citizen Anne Sacoolas has been handed a suspended prison sentence for causing the death of Harry Dunn by careless driving, during virtual proceedings at the Old Bailey.Here, the PA news agency looks at how diplomatic immunity affected the 19-year-old's case, and why Sacoolas was able to appear in court via video-link from her home country.
What is diplomatic immunity and how does it apply to Harry Dunn case?
US citizen Anne Sacoolas will be sentenced for causing the death of Harry Dunn by careless driving outside the American army base RAF Croughton.Here, the PA news agency looks at how diplomatic immunity affected the 19-year-old's case, and why Sacoolas was able to appear in court via video-link from her home country.
What is diplomatic immunity and how does it apply to Harry Dunn case?
US citizen Anne Sacoolas has been handed a suspended prison sentence for causing the death of Harry Dunn by careless driving, during virtual proceedings at the Old Bailey.Here, the PA news agency looks at how diplomatic immunity affected the 19-year-old's case, and why Sacoolas was able to appear in court via video-link from her home country.
What is diplomatic immunity and how does it apply to Harry Dunn case?
US citizen Anne Sacoolas will be sentenced for causing the death of Harry Dunn by careless driving outside the American army base RAF Croughton.Here, the PA news agency looks at how diplomatic immunity affected the 19-year-old's case, and why Sacoolas was able to appear in court via video-link from her home country.
Reports into Unite's Birmingham hotel find potential criminality'
Unite has passed information to the police after two independent reports into the construction of a near-100m hotel and conference centre in Birmingham uncovered what the union said were very serious concerns about potential criminality.The trade union's plan to build the 170-room complex which begun under the leadership of former general secretary Len McCluskey was forecast in 2015 to cost about 35m, but is now expected to run to 98m.