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Serial killer 'definitely murdered others'

Serial killer 'definitely murdered others'

Serial killer Peter Tobin - who buried two victims in his back garden - definitely killed others, according to an ex-policeman who worked on the case.

Man in court over 'murder bid'

Man in court over 'murder bid'

A man charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm and arson after an alleged knife attack has appeared in court.

Farmer uses tractor to fight fire

Farmer uses tractor to fight fire

A farmer created a fire break with a tractor and plough to stop a suspicious field blaze spreading.

Man charged with attempted murder

Man charged with attempted murder

A man has been charged with attempted murder, GBH and arson after an incident where a woman and two children were harmed

Man charged with rape

Man charged with rape

A 20-year-old man has been charged with rape after an alleged early-morning incident.

Appeal to help family following attack and fire

Appeal to help family following attack and fire

A fund has been set by by a group of mums for a family involved in an attack which also left their home badly damaged by fire.

Driver tried to entice young girl into van

Driver tried to entice young girl into van

A man with a South African accent is being hunted by police after approaching a child as she walked along the street and asking her to get in his van.

Ex-partner left black and blue after attack by thug

Ex-partner left black and blue after attack by thug

A terrified teenage girl cradled her mother after a beating by her ex-partner.

Thug savagedly beat his partner in public

Thug savagedly beat his partner in public

Police found a violent man covered in a woman's blood after being called by concerned neighbours.

'Having a toilet is not a luxury, it is a basic human need'

'Having a toilet is not a luxury, it is a basic human need'

A mum who struggles to find public toilets for her disabled son is campaigning for more facilities.

Judge: 'Women are not punch bags'

Judge: 'Women are not punch bags'

A former drug addict has been jailed after beating his ex-partner three times in three months.

Video: Woman serious after 'stabbing' attack

Video: Woman serious after 'stabbing' attack

Three people have been injured and taken to hospital and a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an attack in the early hours.

Bride weds on day release from hospice

Bride weds on day release from hospice

A bride who got married while battling cancer, before returning to a hospice the following day, has thanked staff for being her "guardian angels".

Couple devastated by unborn son's rare heart condition

Couple devastated by unborn son's rare heart condition

A couple devastated by the news their unborn son has a serious and potentially fatal heart condition are raising awareness among other parents.

Boy missing for two weeks found

Boy missing for two weeks found

A 13-year-old boy who had not been seen for more than two weeks has been found safe and well.

Three held on suspicion of rape

Three held on suspicion of rape

Detectives investigating an alleged early-morning rape have arrested three men.

Ukip deputy mayor could be forced to resign over anti-Muslim jibe

Ukip deputy mayor could be forced to resign over anti-Muslim jibe

A Ukip councillor has been told to publicly apologise for airing her views about Muslims during the London mayoral election race.

Vandals attack iconic Dreamland building

Vandals attack iconic Dreamland building

An Art Deco tower undergoing restoration at the Dreamland amusement park has been targeted by graffiti vandals.

Controversial RNLI lifeboat station plans axed

Controversial RNLI lifeboat station plans axed

The RNLI's bid to build a two-storey lifeboat station and boathouse on a town's beach has been withdrawn after a swell of opposition.

MP demands inquiry into council's hotel and homes plan

MP demands inquiry into council's hotel and homes plan

Plans for a new development on a former funfair site are at the centre of a row between a Kent MP and the council.

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