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Mother claims ex-husband has ‘abducted’ their three young children and taken them to…
A mother today told how she had been left 'distraught' after her ex-husband apparently abducted their three young children and took them to north Africa.Dawn Daley, 43, claimed former partner Fares Aljehani, 33, had tricked her into…
MPs want probe into collapsed scheme that lost families millions – after FCA ‘ignored…
MPs and peers are demanding an inquiry into the collapse of a property investment scheme that lost devastated families their life savings.There are calls for a 'root-and-branch' probe into Blackmore Bond, which squandered around £45million…
Britain and EU at loggerheads as Brussels ‘blocks UK from science programmes agreed in Brexit…
Britain is to lodge a formal complaint with the EU after being frozen out of three science research programmes despite access being agreed under the Brexit deal.The UK agreed continued participation in the Copernicus earth observation…
So who will be the next University Challenge host?
Jeremy Paxman is stepping down as the host of University Challenge after 28 years, the BBC announced today - prompting a rash of speculation about who will replace him. The 72-year-old, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease last…
Dog attack: Police make second arrest of man, 33, after four-year-old boy mauled
A second arrest has been made following a savage attack on a four-year-old boy by a dog, as neighbours have been praised for reportedly hitting it over the head with a golf club.Emergency services were called to Wellesbourne Place in Norris…
Food study that turns understanding of snacking on its head: Claims ice cream is better than granola
If you thought you were up to date with the latest science on healthy eating — think again.US researchers have created the Food Compass which turns common assumptions about snacking on their heads.The results are bad if you thought you…
Woman stabbed to death in London as female ‘known to victim’ is arrested on suspicion of…
A 58-year-old woman has been stabbed to death in the fifth killing in London in just four days as a 21-year-old female is in custody on suspicion of murder.Police, paramedics and an air ambulance rushed to an address near Acton Town tube…
‘Queen’s stunt double’ jailed for 18 months after pushing his girlfriend down…
A stuntman who jumped from a helicopter while doubling for the Queen at the London Olympics will serve 18 months in jail after he 'lost his temper' and pushed his former girlfriend down the stairs.Gary Connery, 53, who parachuted into the…
Country folk share the complaints of ‘entitled townies’ who moan about rural life
Twitter users have mocked 'entitled townies' clashing with locals in the countryside after a man was caught on video complaining a farmer's combine harvester had 'ruined his family picnic'. Footage shared across social media yesterday…
Sussex Police seize hundreds of packets of cannabis edibles disguised to look like children’s…
Police have seized hundreds of packets of 'incredibly dangerous' cannabis edibles disguised to look almost identical to the popular 'Sour Patch Kids' sweets.Two men were arrested after officers raided properties in East Sussex on Monday, 8…
