Stephanie Wareham

Crime

Pastor in court after London man drowns during baptism ceremony

Robert Smith, from Brixton, died during the ceremony in October 2023

12 Jun 2026
Crime

Jury retires in trial of teenager accused of shaking partner’s baby to death

Carl Alesbrook, now aged 19, denies murder and causing grievous bodily harm relating to alleged attacks on four-month-old Elijah Shemwell.
9 Jul 2024
UK

Dead XL bully found locked inside cage in canal

The RSPCA has not ruled out the possibility that the dog was alive and thrown into the canal in Birmingham.
26 Jun 2024
Money

Future homes standard ‘right for tackling cost-of-living crisis’ – Ed Miliband

The shadow energy secretary was speaking on a visit to a ‘zero-bills’ new-build in Staffordshire.
26 Jun 2024
UK

Murder investigation launched after man dies and four other people hurt in fire

One man died and a 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after the fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
25 Jun 2024
Crime

Teenager ‘may have accidentally shot friend in the head before shooting himself’

Jaydon Beckford, 17, was found dead days after he is believed to have accidentally shot his friend Diego Henry, 16.
24 Jun 2024
UK

The ‘no-nonsense man of action’ who rose through ranks before being dismissed

Nick Adderley is awaiting a Crown Prosecution Service decision on whether he will face any criminal charges.
21 Jun 2024
UK

Police commissioner calls for better vetting after chief constable dismissed

Nick Adderley, of Northamptonshire Police, was found to have committed gross misconduct.
21 Jun 2024
UK

Police chief who lied and exaggerated rank guilty of gross misconduct

A misconduct hearing panel said Nick Adderley had lied with ‘arrogant temerity’

21 Jun 2024
UK

Police chief did not ‘engage in campaign of dishonesty’, misconduct panel told

Nick Adderley’s barrister said the suspended chief constable had not ‘deliberately set out to deceive’.
20 Jun 2024
UK

Police chief told lies about brother’s Falklands service, misconduct panel hears

Nick Adderley had claimed the South Atlantic Medal he was pictured wearing on multiple occasions came from his brother.
20 Jun 2024
UK

Public urged to ‘do the right thing’ after boy’s death in hit-and-run

Police are appealing for information relating to the whereabouts of 21-year-old Dolars Aleksanders, who they believe is linked to the crash.

17 Jun 2024
Crime

Dangerous driver who killed mother and son on way back from birthday trip jailed

Joshua Hill played ‘automotive Russian roulette’ as he dangerously overtook a car, crashing head-on into Stephen and Angela Boyack’s vehicle.
7 Jun 2024
UK

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh share laughs with veterans at D-Day lunch

The lunch for veterans came before a poignant remembrance service to commemorate 80 years since D-Day.
6 Jun 2024
UK

Misconduct panel ‘must recuse itself’, suspended chief constable’s lawyer says

The barrister representing Nick Adderley, of Northamptonshire Police, said the panel chairman has a ‘closed mind’ about his client’s honesty.
31 May 2024
UK

Police chief misconduct case delayed as author who ‘quoted claims’ is contacted

Suspended Northamptonshire Police chief constable Nick Adderley is accused of telling lies about his naval history.
30 May 2024
UK

Suspended chief constable will not give evidence, misconduct panel hears

Nick Adderley’s barrister said his client would not be giving evidence ‘in light of legal advice given’.
29 May 2024
UK

War medal allegedly worn by police chief ‘110%’ a copy, misconduct panel told

Suspended Northamptonshire Police chief constable Nick Adderley is facing a misconduct hearing over claims that he exaggerated his naval service.
29 May 2024
UK

Suspended police chief’s Falklands medal ‘appears false’, misconduct panel hears

Nick Adderley has been accused of exaggerating his naval achievements and his rank and length of service.
28 May 2024
Crime

Teenager who killed girl while riding stolen motorbike detained for 64 months

Katniss Seleznev, seven, was playing just metres from her home in Walsall when she was hit and killed.
22 May 2024
Crime

Boxer who beat mother to death after taking ketamine ‘thought she was a demon’

Finn Henry, 21, was jailed for more than seven years for the brutal attack on his mother at their family home in May last year.
20 May 2024