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Rod Minchin
UK
Police watchdog launches investigation into explosion deaths
Jo Shaw and former partner Ryan Kelly died in Bristol in the incident last month.
By
Rod Minchin
2 Jun 2026
UK
Officer facing gross misconduct hearing after death of teenagers in e-bike crash
Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, died in May 2023 when they crashed on a Sur-Ron bike in Cardiff.
By
Rod Minchin
28 Aug 2025
Crime
School stabbing pupil was considered for Prevent programme, report finds
The 13-year-old was found with a knife at a school in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire.
By
Rod Minchin
27 Aug 2025
UK
Annual river football clash goes ahead despite waterlogged pitch
Two teams braved chilly water to take part in the annual Football In The River match in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.
By
Rod Minchin
25 Aug 2025
Politics
Bursary student looks to break boundaries in professional cricketing world
South African-born student Caleb Falconer has joined Middlesex on an academy contract and hopes to turn professional
By
Rod Minchin
14 Aug 2025
Politics
Teenager wins university place after poolside chat led to life-changing bursary
Former competitive swimmer-turned rower, Felix Merritt, 18, gained a 110% bursary to attend Millfield School in Somerset.
By
Rod Minchin
14 Aug 2025
Crime
Ex-PE teacher admits sexual communication with a child
Bronwen James, 29, pleaded guilty to one charge of engaging in sexual communication with a child but she denied a total of 11 other offences.
By
Rod Minchin
12 Aug 2025
Crime
Man left ex-partner’s body on sofa in his flat for years, court told
Jailing Stevens for 14 months, Judge Anna Richardson said: ‘This is an absolutely tragic case.’
By
Rod Minchin
11 Aug 2025
Crime
Mother and son died after collision with school bus, inquest finds
Sian Goffin had taken cocaine before the accident, the assistant coroner said.
By
Rod Minchin
11 Aug 2025
UK
Terminally-ill woman plans solo round-the-world sailing voyage
Jazz Turner, 27, lives with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a debilitating genetic condition that affects connective tissue.
By
Rod Minchin
6 Aug 2025
UK
Police make renewed appeal on 37th birthday of man missing since 2012
Kyle Vaughan was 24 when he disappeared in Newbridge, Gwent.
By
Rod Minchin
3 Aug 2025
UK
Fire crews and mourners line streets to honour fallen firefighter Martyn Sadler
The 38-year-old was given a full ceremonial fire service funeral, with mourners paying tribute to his bravery, fearlessness and dedication.
By
Rod Minchin
31 Jul 2025
UK
Take two as rowing crew head back to the start line for epic challenge
The ROW4MND crew are now attempting to reach John O’Groats via the east coast of the UK rather than the Irish Sea due to the weather
By
Rod Minchin
30 Jul 2025
Celebrity News
Accountant-turned-fireman honoured in song celebrating 200 years of rail
Working with steam engines connected Joanne Ormesher to her late grandfather and gave her strength during her battle with an aggressive cancer.
By
Rod Minchin
30 Jul 2025
UK
Police and crime commissioner apologies for ‘dead bodies’ claim
Alison Hernandez told a meeting of the Devon and Cornwall police and crime panel that ‘dead bodies’ had been found in woodland near St Austell
By
Rod Minchin
25 Jul 2025
UK
Detectives deny crime commissioner’s claims over ‘bodies’ found in woodland
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez told councillors that ‘dead bodies’ had been found in woodland near St Austell.
By
Rod Minchin
25 Jul 2025
Crime
Brother who killed sister with hammer detained indefinitely
Richard Law bludgeoned his sister Judith at their home in Newton Poppleford, Devon, in January this year.
By
Rod Minchin
25 Jul 2025
UK
Led Zeppelin guitar given away for free could sell for £50,000 at auction
The 1957 Gretsch Chet Atkins 6120 electric guitar was the prize in a competition run by New Musical Express magazine.
By
Rod Minchin
25 Jul 2025
Crime
Questions remain unanswered over murder of premature baby, say family
Brendon Staddon was killed by his father, Daniel Gunter, at Yeovil District Hospital in March 2024.
By
Rod Minchin
24 Jul 2025
Crime
Schoolboy died from head injuries in zoo trip coach crash, inquest hears
Oliver Price, 10, was killed when the vehicle left the A396 near Minehead a week ago.
By
Rod Minchin
24 Jul 2025
Crime
Father found guilty of murdering premature baby son in hospital
Daniel Gunter, 27, inflicted ‘catastrophic injuries’ to the head, neck, legs and jaw of two-week-old Brendon Staddon.
By
Rod Minchin
24 Jul 2025
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