Man jailed for life for murdering his father at his Bath home

Post published:December 23, 2025
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Sarah TurnnidgeWest of England Avon and Somerset PoliceChristopher Monro, 30, was arrested at his home in Oxford the day after his father's death A man who murdered his own father has been jailed for life. Christopher Monro, 30, was told he would serve a minimum of 12 years in prison for killing 73-year-old Peter Monro at his home in Bath, Somerset.Emergency services were called to the house in Kelston View around midday on 11 February, where Mr Monro…

Russell Brand charged with new rape and sexual assault offences

Post published:December 23, 2025
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Russell Brand has been charged with two further offences including one count of rape, the Metropolitan Police has said.In a new statement, the police force said the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised an additional charge of rape and a charge of sexual assault relating to two further women. The broadcaster, comedian and actor previously pleaded not guilty to five charges including two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault in…

Philip Young in court charged with drugging and raping ex-wife

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Clara BullockWest of EnglandPracedoPhilip Young, 49, is charged with 56 offencesA former councillor has appeared in court accused of a string of sexual offences against his ex-wife over a 13-year period.Philip Young is charged with 56 offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy his former spouse Joanne Young, who has waived her legal right to anonymity. Appearing at Swindon Magistrates' Court earlier, the 49-year-old - formerly of Swindon but now of…

Calstock Advent windows light village up for Christmas

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A village on the Cornwall and Devon border has been lit up, one day at a time, for Christmas.Calstock's Advent windows have seen a new festively decorated window light up each day at 17:00 GMT during December as part of a trail.Themes featured ranged from the Do You Know How Much I Love You books to The Grinch, and each also features a hidden pottery pasty made by children at the local primary school, organisers said.Fleur Lagunowitsch-Cousins said…

Police end investigation over Glastonbury performance

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BBCAn investigation by Avon and Somerset Police into chants made during a Bob Vylan performance at Glastonbury has concluded no further action will be taken."We have concluded, after reviewing all the evidence, that it does not meet the criminal threshold outlined by the CPS for any person to be prosecuted," the force said in a statement."No further action will be taken on the basis there is insufficient evidential for there to be a realistic prospect of conviction."The investigation…

Israel will never fully withdraw from Gaza, defence minister says | Israel-Palestine conflict News

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Israel Katz says military units will be established inside the Palestinian enclave, in contravention of the truce agreement.Published On 23 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said the Israeli military will never fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip and that an army unit will be established inside the Palestinian enclave.Speaking on Tuesday, Katz said Israeli forces would remain deployed throughout Gaza, despite a United States-backed peace plan signed by…

‘Heartbroken’ family’s tribute to man after fatal Plymouth crash

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Devon and Cornwall PoliceThe family of Michael Cockburn-Hilton paid tribute to their beloved son, brother and partnerTributes have been paid to a 23-year-old man who died following a road collision in Devon.The family of Michael Cockburn-Hilton said his death had left them "heartbroken beyond words" and described him as a beloved son, brother, and partner.Devon and Cornwall Police said the motorbike rider was pronounced dead at the scene of the two-vehicle collision also involving a car at about…

CCTV appeal after 20-year-old’s unexplained death in Penryn

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Police have issued a CCTV photo of two men they would like to talk to in connection with the unexplained death of a 20-year-old man in April.Devon and Cornwall Police said the man's body had been found underneath Collegewood Viaduct in Penryn at 08:40 BST on 27 April.It said the men in the CCTV footage may have come in to contact with the 20-year-old earlier in the evening before he died.Efforts have been made to identify the men…

Dawlish guide dog wins award for life service

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A guide dog has been given a national award to recognise his life of service.Ridley, an 11-year-old black Labrador-cross golden retriever, from Dawlish, Devon, scooped the Hero Dog Award at the Guide Dogs People Awards for 2025.It recognised his work, not only as a guide dog, but his continued contribution as an ambassador dog, therapy dog, and loyal companion to his owners Peter and Marylou Boston, ceremony organisers said.Mr Boston said: "Ridley is an extraordinary dog whose life…

Woman in her 90s dies after crash with lorry in St Blazey

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A woman in her 90s has died after the car she was a passenger in was involved in a crash with a lorry, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said the woman had been travelling in a silver Vauxhall Astra on Cornhill Road in St Blazey when the collision with a heavy goods vehicle took place at about 16:50 GMT on 28 November.It said the woman from St Blazey had suffered injuries in the incident and had been…

Trump recalls dozens of career diplomats in ‘America First’ push | Donald Trump News

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American Foreign Service Association says multiple ambassadors ordered to go by mid-January with no reason given.The United States government is recalling dozens of ambassadors and other senior career diplomats to ensure embassies are aligned with President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities, in a move some predict will erode the country’s credibility on the world stage.The State Department declined to provide a list of the diplomats being recalled, but a senior official told the Reuters news agency on Monday…

Boy, 14, seriously injured in Plymouth stabbing

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A 14-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was stabbed in a city centre.The attack happened on Monday evening at 18:50 GMT in the Notte Street and Athenaeum Street area of Plymouth.When officers arrived, they found the boy had been stabbed multiple times. He was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries, Devon and Cornwall Police said.The force said there would be an increased police presence in the area as officers…