CRIME & COURTS
Pow! Man in Batman costume chases down suspected Norwich handbag thief
A man dressed as Batman helped recover a stolen handbag in Norwich by chasing down the suspected thief.
Coroner appeals to families linked to jailed surgeon
A coroner has appealed to families connected to surgeon Ian Paterson, who is serving a 20-year sentence for botched and unnecessary operations.
'Our wedding present left us gutted': Couple join dozens in car seller dispute
Thirty-four customers are seeking refunds after purchasing faulty cars while Trading Standards investigates the seller.
Man City found guilty of majority of 115 financial rule breaches
Manchester City was found guilty of committing the majority of 115 financial rule breaches by the Premier League between 2009 and 2018.
Court quashes 1976 theft convictions over link to corrupt London police officer
Two men have had theft convictions from 1976 overturned after evidence linked them to a corrupt London police officer.
PM rules out giving Wales independence referendum powers
The Prime Minister has ruled out granting Wales the power to hold an independence referendum.
Rwandan man charged with crimes linked to 1994 genocide in first case brought in UK
A Rwandan man has been charged in Westminster magistrates court with seven offences related to the 1994 genocide, marking the first such case brought in the UK.
'No turning back' in independence journey, says first minister at rally
The first minister of Wales attended a Yes Cymru march for independence for the first time.
Our family enjoyed a boomerang year with our daughter | Brief letters
A reader's daughter has returned from university, marking what the family describes as a boomerang year.
Watch: The arms race in space and how the UK is defending itself
The UK has jammed satellites to defend itself from hostile threats, according to the BBC.
Reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways rise by fifth in a year
Reported assaults on Great Britain's railways increased by a fifth in one year, reaching nearly 25,000 incidents involving workers and the public.
Criminals recruiting students on social media to be ‘parcel mules’, say police
West Yorkshire police say organized crime groups are recruiting students via social media to transport packages containing drugs or weapons in exchange for cash.
Couple jailed for at least 21 years for murder of vulnerable man in their care
A couple received sentences of at least 21 years for murdering a vulnerable 28-year-old man in their care.
Jeffrey Donaldson could face more than 10 years in jail for child sexual abuse, court told
Former Democratic Unionist party leader Jeffrey Donaldson faces potential imprisonment of over 10 years for child sexual abuse.
