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Lorry driver who stockpiled guns and bombs for race 'war' jailed for 16 years
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (493+ words) Police seized loaded guns, a replica AK-47 assault rifle, explosives and a replica Sten submachine gun from Thomas McKenna's caravan in Essex. Friday 13 February 2026 17:15, UK A lorry driver who wanted to start a race "war" has been sentenced to 16 years…...
12 charged with manslaughter over death of Cambridge United fan attacked after match in 2015
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (378+ words) Cambridge United fan Simon Dobbin was attacked after watching his team play Southend United in Southend, Essex, on 21 March 2015. He was left permanently brain-damaged by the attack and died five years later, in October 2020. Wednesday 11 February 2026 17:27, UK Twelve men have…...
Leicester City docked points for breaching financial rules
1+ week, 1+ day ago (595+ words) The deduction leaves the 2016 Premier League champions just above the Championship relegation zone. Thursday 5 February 2026 19:22, UK Leicester City have been docked six points after being found to have breached profit and sustainability rules (PSR) for the 2023/24 season. Leicester, who play…...
Police appeal for 'heroic' witness who stepped in to help three women in Camden
2+ week, 4+ day ago (325+ words) It was only when reviewing CCTV footage as part of their investigation that the unidentified man's "heroic" role was revealed. Monday 26 January 2026 13:15, UK Police are appealing for a "heroic" witness to come forward after he stepped in to protect a…...
'Missed opportunity' to take footballer who died of flesh-eating infection to hospital, coroner rules
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (829+ words) Luke Abrahams's death was initially blamed on natural causes - but his parents pushed for an inquest, saying their son's infection was missed despite multiple "red flags". Friday 23 January 2026 17:22, UK There was a "missed opportunity" to take an amateur footballer who…...
£20,000 reward offered to catch 'Beast of Birkenhead"
3+ week, 2+ day ago (370+ words) Nearly 40 years after the murder of florist Diane Sindall, police say new DNA evidence could finally identify her killer. Thursday 22 January 2026 02:59, UK It's a brutal crime that's haunted the streets of Merseyside for decades." In 1986, Diane Sindall, 21, was raped and…...
Hillsborough Law debate withdrawn after backlash from campaigners and MPs
3+ week, 4+ day ago (506+ words) The government says it will work with campaigners and bereaved families to bring forward amendments when the bill reaches the House of Lords." Monday 19 January 2026 01:42, UK The government has pulled an amendment to its"proposed Hillsborough"Law amid concerns from…...
Hillsborough Law delayed after backlash
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (327+ words) Tuesday 13 January 2026 11:16, UK The government is delaying the Hillsborough Law next stage until next week because of a backlash by Labour MPs to attempts to water down "duty of candour" for the security services, Sky News understands. The Public Office…...
Aberdeen fan who struck and disfigured footballer Jack MacKenzie after throwing seat at game is jailed
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (654+ words) Footballer Jack MacKenzie was struck by a seat following a Scottish Premiership match between Aberdeen and Dundee United in May last year. Monday 12 January 2026 15:47, UK A football fan who left one of his players with a serious injury and permanent…...
Non-league Macclesfield knock holders Crystal Palace out of FA Cup in third round
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (755+ words) Saturday 10 January 2026 19:28, UK Non-league Macclesfield FC, of the National League North, have knocked holders Crystal Palace out of the FA Cup, beating them 2-1 in the third round in the competition's biggest ever upset. Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts got the…...