Former Plymouth solicitor denies sex abuse and rape of clients

Post published:November 26, 2025
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Stephen Richards/GeographAlan Harris is accused of sexually abusing clients in the cells at Charles Cross Police Station (pictured) and Plymouth Magistrates' CourtA former criminal defence solicitor has denied he sexually abused and raped clients.Alan Harris, of Thorn Park, Plymouth, Devon, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of 18 charges of indecent assault, eight charges of sexual assault, three charges of rape and one of another serious sexual offence.The 72-year-old, who has denied all 30 charges, is…

Georgia judge drops election interference case against Trump | Donald Trump News

Post published:November 26, 2025
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BREAKINGBREAKING, Judge Scott McAfee in the southern state of Georgia rules that the case against Trump ‘is hereby dismissed in its entirety’.Published On 26 Nov 202526 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareA Georgia prosecutor has dropped pending charges against Donald Trump over allegations of 2020 election interference by the United States president and his allies.Judge Scott McAfee granted the request to terminate the prosecution on Wednesday, putting an end to the last set of criminal charges…

Police carry out ‘important’ knife crime operation in Cornwall

Post published:November 26, 2025
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Almost 30 knives have been handed in as part of a police operation in south east Cornwall.Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police carried out a series of activities between 17-23 November in Liskeard, Saltash, Torpoint and Looe, which included amnesty bins, patrols on trains and visits to shops.The force said the exercises, which were part of Operation Sceptre - a national initiative focused on tackling knife crime - led to 29 knives being dropped off in amnesty bins.Insp…

Italy adds ‘femicide’ to the criminal code to curb violence against women | Women News

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has supported a bill to punish ‘femicide’ with life imprisonment.Published On 26 Nov 202526 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareItaly’s parliament has formally added the crime of femicide – the deliberate killing of women and girls due to their gender – to its criminal code, with a punishment of life imprisonment.The bill was unanimously approved on Tuesday, marking what Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described as a sign of “political cohesion…

Strange But True Crime – Body of Proof

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Contains some scenes of a sexual nature and scenes which some viewers may find disturbing.Available for over a yearNHS surgeon Neil Hopper was hailed as a hero when he returned to work after having both his legs amputated, however, he hides a dark secret. His secret? The damage to his legs was self-inflicted. Get in touch via email: behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk. Presenter: Rima Ahmed. Reporter: Tamsin Melville. Written and produced by Luke de Costa. Researcher: Bethan Davies. Social Media: Fede…

What are the risks of Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions escalating? | News

Post published:November 25, 2025
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More attacks in both countries despite peace efforts.Pakistan has been accused of launching air strikes that killed civilians in Afghanistan, a day after three Pakistani security personnel were killed in a bombing.Recent peace efforts and a temporary ceasefire have failed.What’s driving the violence – and what are the risks?Presenter: Imran KhanGuests:Obaidullah Baheer – Adjunct lecturer at the American University of AfghanistanSahar Khan – Security analyst focusing on South AsiaHameed Hakimi – Associate fellow in the Asia-Pacific Programme at…

Devon and Cornwall Police ‘deal with 60 protests a month’

Post published:November 25, 2025
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Alison StephensonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCPolice commissioner Alison Hernandez said she would take intelligence from councillors over gatherings that cause problemsDevon and Cornwall Police deal with about 60 protests a month as a result of community unrest, a police and crime panel has been told.Police and crime commissioner Alison Hernandez said many of the protests were small but police undertook "significant tactical planning and engagement with community leaders" ahead of the larger demonstrations.The panel meeting on Friday also heard…

US-backed GHF ‘aid mission’ in Gaza ends – a timeline of violence | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Post published:November 25, 2025
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the US and Israel to oversee the distribution of aid in Gaza, has announced it is ending its controversial “mission” and is closing aid distribution sites following a US-brokered ceasefire agreement.Under increasing international pressure to allow aid into the besieged Gaza Strip earlier this year, Israel and the US backed the GHF as an independent agency to administer aid. Israel completely blocked aid to the Strip from March this year, claiming…

Teenager in hospital following Taunton assault

Post published:November 25, 2025
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A teenage boy is in hospital with "potentially life-changing injuries" following an assault, police say.The incident happened in Priorswood Place in Taunton, Somerset, at about 17:50 GMT on Monday, Avon and Somerset Police said.The force said a boy in his mid-teens and an 18-year-old man remained in custody after being arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.Neighbourhood Insp Steve Jones said the teenager in hospital was in a stable condition. He appealed for anyone with CCTV, doorbell or…

Bodmin crematorium staff ‘hurting’ after £50k of equipment stolen

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Crematorium bosses say thefts have left staff distraught and having to deal with complaints about the state of the site.Bodmin's Glynn Valley Crematorium was targeted by burglars on separate occasions in May and June with about £50,000 worth of gardening equipment stolen from the 10-acre (40,470 sq m) site.Business manager Karen Stewart said staff had been forced to transport their equipment to a separate storage unit off-site and had issues maintaining the crematorium, leading to complaints from grieving…

Viola Ford Fletcher, survivor of 1921 Tulsa Massacre, dies age 111 | Obituaries News

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Fletcher fought for greater recognition of one of the deadliest incidents of race violence in US history.Published On 25 Nov 202525 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareViola Ford Fletcher, one of the last survivors of Oklahoma’s 1921 Tulsa Massacre, has died at age 111.Despite her advanced age, Fletcher was a well-known activist thanks to her work trying to win justice for the victims of one of the worst episodes of racial violence in United States history.Recommended…

Devon man faces no further police action after fatal house fire

Post published:November 24, 2025
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A man arrested in connection with a fatal property fire will face no further police action, a force has said.A murder investigation was launched into a fire at a terraced house on Honestone Street in Bideford on 28 October and a number of arrests were made.A man in his 30s, from Bideford, was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and was released on police bail. Devon and Cornwall Police said following an extensive investigation,…