Risky online behaviour ‘almost normalised’ among young people, says study EU-funded survey of people aged 16-19 finds one in four have trolled someone – while UK least ‘cyberdeviant’ of nine countries The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022
Delphi murders: What we know about suspect Richard Allen Richard Allen is a married 50-year-old man who worked in the local CVS store in the heart of Delphi – where Libby German and Abby Williams lived with their families The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
A .40 calibre round, ‘creepy’ man and Snapchat video: How police pinned the Delphi murders on Richard Allen Richard Allen had been on the police radar for the murders of Libby German and Abby Williams since 2017. Now investigators have revealed key evidence that led to his arrest more than five years on, Bevan Hurley and Rachel Sharp write The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Is my child too young for social media? Experts give advice on how to ensure kids are protected online. By Katie Wright. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
More than 1.6m social media accounts 'falsely registered by children claiming to be of an adult age' Survey shows 93% of youngsters aged 11 to 17 have an account with with Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter or YouTube Wales Online · Nov 29, 2022
Gang kidnapped crypto trader, threatened him with machete and stuffed binbags in his mouth The teenager was bundled into a car and hid hairs from the boot into his pockets in case he was murdered Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022
End of an era? Get to know the big bosses quietly reshaping how tech does business... With Elon mayhem at Twitter and mass firings at Meta, Silicon Valley is in chaos. Meanwhile, some low-key kingpins are quietly reshaping how tech does business (and you’ve probably never heard of them). Kate Wills reports Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2022
Gambling addicted EuroMillions lottery winner jailed for scamming thousands from friends Reece Casey, 31, blew his £164,000 lottery win before scamming £34,000 from 25 victims - some of which were long-standing family friends Chronicle Live · Nov 23, 2022
Killer driver who 'took Snapchat videos as teen pal died in car' walks free from court Thomas Beadle admitted causing death by careless driving after he crashed into the back of Blaine Darnell's vehicle last September. Daily Record · Nov 23, 2022
21 things you'll remember if you went to school in 00s Liverpool From scoobies to fat school ties, MSN and more Liverpool Echo · Nov 22, 2022
British Transport Police sergeant asked 12-year-old girls on Snapchat to send him revealing photos James Chatfield believed he was messaging a 12-year-old girl when he requested she “take your top off” for pictures Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2022
Co Down man who posed as young female to lure teenage boys spared jail Defence barrister said that following his arrest, accused sought “intensive and aggressive therapy” Belfast Live · Nov 17, 2022
Attack on Bobby Medcraft in 2020 had 'element of vigilante justice', court told One of those found guilty of the manslaughter of a Tasmanian man in 2020 had "no history of being involved in violence" while it was another's "first time in trouble", a court hears during sentencing. ABC News · Nov 16, 2022
Snapchat ‘being used by killers to lure victims into lethal traps and plan attacks’ Use of social media by gangs is discussed in study of homicides in the capital by City Hall’s Violence Reduction Unit set up by Mayor Sadiq Khan Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2022
Liverpool Echo · Nov 15, 2022 Pervert in court for not telling police about OnlyFans account Jodiee Hart was previously caught with child abuse images
Wales Online · Nov 15, 2022 Amazon reported to be looking to cut 10,000 jobs Meta, Twitter, Snapchat and Microsoft have also announced staff layoffs in recent months
Manchester Evening News · Nov 15, 2022 Woman caught with child abuse images didn't tell police about her OnlyFans account Jodiee Hart was handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order in 2017.
Liverpool Echo · Nov 14, 2022 Mum loses six stone with nan's wartime inspired recipes Dee Wright was 17 stone at her heaviest
Liverpool Echo · Nov 13, 2022 Worried Liverpool prepares for life under the 'direct rule' of government Expanded Whitehall intervention could have huge ramifications as the battered and bruised council prepares for major cuts to come
Los Angeles Times · Nov 12, 2022 Teen deaths from fentanyl rising quickly: 'It has a hold on me, and I don't know why' LOS ANGELES — The summer before 14-year-old Alexander Neville would have entered high school, he sat both of his parents down at the kitchen table in their Aliso Viejo home and told them he'd been taking Oxycontin pills he bought on Snapchat.
Liverpool Echo · Nov 12, 2022 'Huge queues' at new bakery taking on the mantle of Merseyside institution They have also confirmed a new store and when it will open
Liverpool Echo · Nov 12, 2022 Princes Park designer commemorated by Duke of Devonshire A tree was planted to commemorate the designer of Princes Park
Liverpool Echo · Nov 12, 2022 Bus stop branded a joke as no buses stop there for 'seven years' One person resorted to an unconventional method to make his point
Liverpool Echo · Nov 12, 2022 Dad hit with fine because of upside down parking ticket Chris Amery said he was "taken aback" by Liverpool Council's "dogged" pursuit of his fine, despite his evidence that he had a valid ticket
Liverpool Echo · Nov 12, 2022 Paedophile raped schoolgirl in fields after grooming her on Snapchat David McMullan groomed girl over Snapchat before assaulting her while she slept