The Met has improved how it tackles child exploitation but more needs to be done, a report says.
Month: February 2025
Trans woman charged with rape dies before court date
Maddison Wilson had been due to attend a plea hearing at Southampton Crown Court.
Abuse reported to church 17 years before police told
A claim against Anthony Pierce may have been made to the church years before police were told.
GPs accused of leaving bills unpaid and patients in danger
GP firm says it is “committed to delivering the highest standards of care” in wake of criticism.
Man admits stalking Strictly judge Shirley Ballas
Kyle Shaw, 37, pleaded guilty to stalking the Strictly Come Dancing judge between 2017 and 2023.
Ten Church of England clergy face disciplinary action
The report into prolific abuser John Smyth accuses several members of the Church of safeguarding failures.
Charli XCX named Brits songwriter of the year
The honour is revealed ahead of Saturday’s main ceremony, where the star is up for five more prizes.
Minister backs expansion of airports as Gatwick decision looms
A decision is expected later this week on whether Gatwick airport has won permission to expand its operations.
Brain surgery took my childhood memories – will new op make me forget my fiance?
A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.
Police misconduct probe over missing man claims
Matthew Caseby, 23, escaped from a mental health unit in 2020 and was fatally hit by a train.
