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Teen Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of 14-Year-Old in London

A 16-year-old from Romford has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor, who was shot dead in Woolwich on 2 April. The accused will appear at Thames Magistrates Court.

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Charity Sentebale Sues Prince Harry for Defamation

Sentebale, a charity co-founded by Prince Harry, is suing him for defamation in a case filed in March 2025 amid a dispute over the charity's management.

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Drug Gang Sentenced for Arson Attack on Elderly Widow’s Home

Four men were jailed for torching an 82-year-old widow's home over her grandsons' drug debts, causing over £750,000 in damage and endangering lives.

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Labour MPs Propose Specialist Sexual Offence Courts to Address Trial Backlog

Labour MPs propose specialist sexual offence courts with fixed trial dates to counter government plans reducing jury trials, aiming to address court backlogs while preserving victims' rights.

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Seven Barbers Receive Suspended Sentences After Daytime Turf War Brawl

Seven men involved in a violent daytime brawl over barber shop rivalry in Blackwood received suspended jail sentences after causing public fear and injury.

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Peter Mandelson Faces £300 Fine for Public Urination in London

Peter Mandelson faces a £300 fine for public urination in London, but authorities have yet to issue the penalty due to lack of an address. Mandelson, recently dismissed as UK ambassador to the US amid Epstein links, is under criminal investigation.

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Police Arrest 15th Suspect in Operation Targeting Lyons Crime Gang

Police Scotland has made the 15th arrest in Operation Armorum targeting the Lyons crime gang, following international raids and the detention of gang leader Steven Lyons.

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Man Sentenced to Life for Murder After Hiding Body for Weeks

Jason Trundle was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Leon Pratt, whose body was found decomposed weeks later. Trundle concealed the body and used Pratt's bank card post-mortem. The court heard details of their relationship and the investigation.

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S4C Reaches Financial Settlement with Former Deputy Manager Following Dismissal Case

S4C has reached a financial settlement with former deputy manager Llinos Griffin-Williams following a High Court case. The dispute involved allegations of misconduct and data protection claims, with both parties agreeing to resolve the matter without admission of liability.

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Cyn-gynhyrchydd BBC yn euog o feddu ar ddelweddau anweddus o blant

Cafodd Dylan Dawes, cyn-gynhyrchydd BBC, ei ganfod yn euog o feddu ar dros 6,200 o ddelweddau anweddus o blant, gan gynnwys bron i 200 o luniau Categori A. Bydd yn cael ei ddedfrydu ar 14 Mai.

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Ex-BBC Producer Guilty of Possessing Over 6,000 Indecent Child Images

Dylan Dawes, former BBC Wales producer, found guilty of possessing over 6,200 indecent images of children, including 192 category A images. He claimed others used his devices. Sentencing pending.

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Mayor Khan Warns of Rising Disinformation Threat Targeting London Online

Mayor Sadiq Khan warns of a surge in online disinformation targeting London, driven by hostile groups and foreign actors, calling for greater transparency from social media platforms and tougher government regulation.

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