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Devastated family say their daughter, 17, killed in car crash had 'world at her feet'

Teenager Lily-May Vaughan, 17, was killed in a car crash on the A53 near Shawbury, Shropshire, earlier this month and her family have now shared a sweet tribute

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023

What is a 'dodgy box' amid police crackdown on illegal streaming?

Officers plan to visit thousands of homes in a major ongoing criminal investigation

Liverpool Echo · Jan 11, 2023

Households illegally streaming Premier League games to be visited by police in piracy crackdown

People streaming football games illegally will be warned by police that they could face serious consequences if they don't stop immediately

Chronicle Live · Jan 10, 2023

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Police to visit 1,000 homes in crackdown on illegal Premier League streams and "fire sticks"

Customers have been identified as part of a major ongoing criminal investigation and police will knock on the doors of people to warn they could also face prosecution

Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023

Manhunt launched after incident sees person suffer life-changing injuries

Anyone with information has been asked to call 999

Wales Online · Dec 21, 2022

Thousands raised for family of 'talented and kind-hearted' student who died after car mounted kerb

'We are all completely devastated by the loss of our beautiful girl Rebecca'

Manchester Evening News · Oct 12, 2022

Thousands raised for LFC fan killed after car mounted kerb

£6,255 has been raised for the University of Liverpool student

Liverpool Echo · Oct 12, 2022

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'Beautiful' woman, 22, dies after car mounts kerb outside takeaway

Rebecca Steer is believed to have been studying criminal justice at a university in Liverpool

Liverpool Echo · Oct 11, 2022

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman killed outside kebab shop

Rebecca Steer's family say they are 'completely devastated' after her death

Manchester Evening News · Oct 10, 2022

Woman who 'always had a smile' killed outside kebab shop

'We are all completely devastated by the loss of our beautiful girl'

Wales Online · Oct 10, 2022

Inside hell flats where yobs smoke weed, defecate and have 'noisy sex' in gardens

Fed-up tenants say their quality of life is suffering as a result of being terrorised by yobs and anti-social behaviour at Cranham Court, in Warndon, Worcester

Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022

‘Sweet and loving’ boy, 9, killed in crash on adventure course

‘He was such a kind, respectful and loving little boy,’ relatives say

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

Pc accused of Dalian Atkinson assault ‘terrified’ after taser failed

West Mercia Police officer Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith denies unlawfully assaulting the ex-footballer with a police baton prior to his death in 2016.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022

Jury selected to try police officer accused of assaulting ex-footballer

Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith denies using unreasonable force against retired Aston Villa player Dalian Atkinson.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

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The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

Trial of police officer accused of assaulting Dalian Atkinson to begin

The former Aston Villa footballer died an hour after being tasered near his childhood home in 2016.

Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022

Elderly couple with nightmare neighbours says police told them to 'buy earplugs or move'

John Taylor and wife Hilary, of Worcester, claim nightmare neighbours are making their lives a "living hell" and when they called the police, one officer told them to "buy earplugs or move house"

Wales Online · Aug 23, 2022

Police officer cleared of sending offensive text messages after legal argument

A magistrate found prosecutors failed to bring charges against PC Joann Jinks in time

Zenger · Aug 22, 2022

Police Resort To Cardboard Cut-out Cops To Entrap Speeders

The bizarre concept is already being used in Scotland.

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Zenger · Aug 5, 2022

Terminally-Ill Man Faces Trial For Mooning A Traffic Camera

The dad-of-two, who has a rare neurodegenerative disorder, was originally arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Terminally ill man arrested for mooning speed camera criticises ‘pathetic’ police as he is cleared by court

Stunt was on Darrell Meekcom’s bucket list but police did not see the funny side

Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022

Terminally ill man cleared after appearing in court for mooning speed camera

Retired university lecturer was on trial for resisting arrest after several police officers turned up at his house to detain him after he bared his backside at a mobile camera van

Wales Online · Aug 2, 2022

Terminally-ill lecturer who 'mooned speed camera' cleared of public order offence

Man was detained by several officers in back garden

Zenger · Jul 28, 2022

Convicted Gunman Sues Police For Accidental Shooting And ‘Life-Changing Injuries’

A gunman who sparked panic when he was seen with a weapon outside his ex-partner’s home is suing police after an armed cop accidentally shot him.

Daily Record · Jul 13, 2022

County lines drug gang bust as cops seize £64k of crack cocaine and cannabis in raids

Two men, aged 33 and 34, and a 27-year-old woman have been arrested and charged following the joint operation.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Police and council apologise ‘wholeheartedly’ to Telford child sex abuse victims

West Mercia Police said its actions ‘fell far short of the help and protection you should have had from us’.

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