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Sophie Robinson
Crime
No murder trial for Valdo Calocane ‘robbed’ victims of justice – victim’s mother
Valdo Calocane was sectioned four times before he went on a violent rampage in Nottingham, killing three people.
By
Sophie Robinson
8 Jun 2026
Crime
Alleged stalker ‘sent disturbing messages to close friends of the McCanns’
Julia Wandelt, 24, is on trial accused of peddling the myth she is Madeleine McCann while stalking the girl’s parents.
By
Sophie Robinson
15 Oct 2025
Crime
DNA samples taken by police ‘conclusively prove alleged stalker not Madeleine’
Julia Wandelt, 24, is on trial after turning up at the McCanns’ home address, making phone calls and sending messages to them.
By
Sophie Robinson
14 Oct 2025
Crime
Alleged stalker ‘urged McCanns not to think Madeleine is dead in voicemails’
Julia Wandelt sent voicemails and text messages to Kate McCann last year claiming to be her missing daughter Madeleine.
By
Sophie Robinson
13 Oct 2025
Crime
Madeleine’s great-aunt tells jury alleged McCann stalker not missing girl
Julia Wandelt, 24, is on trial accused of stalking the McCann family, having claimed she was missing Madeleine.
By
Sophie Robinson
10 Oct 2025
UK
Imam pleads guilty to allowing illegal marriage of children at mosque
The Bangladesh-born British national was bailed to appear at Northampton Crown Court on November 20 for sentencing.
By
Sophie Robinson
9 Oct 2025
Crime
Gerry McCann criticises alleged stalker for damaging efforts to find Madeleine
Gerry and Kate McCann spoke of their distress at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday.
By
Sophie Robinson
8 Oct 2025
Crime
Kate McCann tells jury of distress at being visited at home by alleged stalkers
Mrs McCann was the first witness in the trial of Julia Wandelt – who has falsely claimed to be Madeleine McCann – and Karen Spragg.
By
Sophie Robinson
8 Oct 2025
Crime
Mother of missing Madeleine McCann gives evidence in stalking trial
Kate McCann gave evidence from behind a curtain at Leicester Crown Court.
By
Sophie Robinson
8 Oct 2025
Crime
Alleged stalker signed letter addressed to McCanns as Madeleine, court hears
Julia Wandelt, 24, who has claimed to be Madeleine McCann, and 61-year-old Karen Spragg are on trial accused of stalking the missing girl’s parents.
By
Sophie Robinson
7 Oct 2025
Crime
Alleged McCann family stalker claimed to be two other missing girls, court told
Julia Wandelt, 24, said in a message to Kate McCann that she remembered the night Madeleine went missing, jurors heard.
By
Sophie Robinson
6 Oct 2025
Crime
Polish woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann ‘stalked missing girl’s parents’
Julia Wandelt, 24, and Karen Spragg, 61, are on trial accused of stalking Kate and Gerry McCann.
By
Sophie Robinson
6 Oct 2025
Health
Ex-gynaecologist who took care shortcuts ‘contributed to severe physical harm’
Ex-consultant Daniel Hay ‘lacked clinical judgment’ and took shortcuts when caring for patients, a report has concluded.
By
Sophie Robinson
1 Oct 2025
Tech
Cyber attack on JLR should be a ‘wake-up call’ for British industry – minister
Industry Minister Chris McDonald visited a JLR supplier after the company announced it has extended its lockdown on production.
By
Sophie Robinson
23 Sept 2025
UK
Police appeal after St George’s Cross painted on funfair goose mascot
The vandalism of the Goosey the Goose statue in Nottingham has been described as ‘a step too far’ by the city council.
By
Sophie Robinson
22 Sept 2025
Celebrity News
Queen jokes about Pride And Prejudice lake scene during literary festival
Camilla attended a reception at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, alongside writers and actors.
By
Sophie Robinson
19 Sept 2025
Crime
Neglect by ambulance workers contributed to girl’s death, coroner finds
A coroner has found there were ‘gross failings to provide basic care’ to Zara Cheesman, 15, who died of meningitis in Nottingham.
By
Sophie Robinson
17 Sept 2025
Crime
US military airman raped woman at RAF base in UK, trial told
Keharron Lee Bogstad is accused of raping a woman while he worked at RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire.
By
Sophie Robinson
16 Sept 2025
Crime
Driver pleads guilty to causing death of taxi passenger in crash
Donna Brighton was killed and two other passengers were injured in Leicester in 2023.
By
Sophie Robinson
15 Sept 2025
Crime
Girl, 15, who died of meningitis ‘failed’ by ambulance service, inquest hears
Zara Cheesman, 15, became ill just days before she died of meningitis in December last year.
By
Sophie Robinson
12 Sept 2025
Crime
Former Premier League referee David Coote denies child abuse video allegation
The ex-official, 43, was charged after a video was recovered by Nottinghamshire Police officers in February.
By
Sophie Robinson
11 Sept 2025
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