A former scout leader who assaulted children as young as seven over almost three decades has been convicted.

A group of men who diverted electricity to supply cannabis farms run by organised crime gangs have been jailed for more than 28 years.

Congratulations to Hannah Sidaway, Elizabeth Swift and Pari Patel, who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their exceptional contributions to law and order.

The Crown Prosecution Service has today announced Anthony Russell, 43, has been charged with the murder of Ian Huntley at HMP Frankland.

Subhan Ahmed, 18, has been charged with assisting an offender in connection with an arson on volunteer-led ambulances run by the Jewish community in Golders Green.