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Scotland abuse case: three family members avoid prison after 'house of terror' ordeal
Three adults – a mother, grandmother and stepfather – were found guilty or pleaded guilty of cruel and unnatural treatment of three children in Balloch and Aberdeen between 2003 and 2012, described in court as a 'house of terror'. They received non-custodial sentences: probation and unpaid work with restrictions on liberty rather than prison. The victims, now adults, spoke of lifelong trauma and said the sentence feels inadequate, while the judge said nothing could repair their childhoods and prosecutors urged continued support for abuse survivors.
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Public purse bears Banksy bill of nearly £150k and counting
Taxpayers have spent nearly £150,000 on cleaning and security for three Banksy works, including over £85,000 for a mural at the Royal Courts of Justice, with costs likely to rise as authorities clean, guard the sites, and consider further restoration.
Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism probe
Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at Cambridge, resigns as new information about his academic qualifications and honorary appointments prompts an university inquiry, with Jesus College launching its own review. Arday says he needs time to heal and that stepping away should not be read as a loss of faith in scholarship, while the university notes ongoing complaints of misconduct are being handled under policy.
Inquest finds quitting smoking caused fatal clozapine toxicity in man with schizophrenia
An inquest concluded that Jack Burton, who had paranoid schizophrenia and was prescribed the antipsychotic clozapine, died from clozapine toxicity after quitting smoking on holiday, prompting a warning that doctors lack guidance on adjusting clozapine dosage when patients stop smoking.
Memorial marks 60 years since Welsh boat tragedy claimed a family
Sixty years after the Prince of Wales pleasure boat sank on the Mawddach Estuary in 1966, killing 15 people including Peter Watts’s family, a memorial listing the victims has been unveiled. A Board of Trade inquiry found the boat overcapacity and lacking lifebelts, leading to changes in maritime safety and insurance rules. Peter Watts recalls waiting for his relatives as the tragedy unfolded and the lasting impact it had on him and the community.
Dating-app scammer posed as Army major jailed for romance fraud
David Griffiths, 52, from Malvern, posed as a wealthy pilot and former Army major on dating apps to fleece two women of thousands of pounds. He pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by misrepresentation and was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison. The victims—Joanne and Helen—urge others to beware and hope the case deters future scammers; investigations showed his claimed roles were false, and a proceeds-of-crime hearing is scheduled for 23 November.
Harry closes UK trip with goat-yoga and water bombs after family reunion
Prince Harry wrapped up his UK visit with a playful goat-yoga session at Scotty’s Little Soldiers’ summer festival at Maxstoke Castle in Warwickshire, where he ducked water balloons and took selfies with attendees, hours after a private family reunion with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove.
Harry highlights talking and activity as coping with grief at UK charity event
Prince Harry wrapped up his UK visit by visiting Scotty's Little Soldiers, where he spoke with bereaved military children about marking anniversaries and coping with grief. He underscored that exercise, time in nature, talking with others, and moments of humor—like his lemon drizzle cake tradition on his mother’s death anniversary—help manage stress. He urged openness about difficult days, emphasizing that sharing feelings and staying active can aid healing.
Media chaos mars Harry and Meghan's UK visit
Harry and Meghan’s UK visit was overshadowed by a fierce media battle and Harry's court defeat against the Daily Mail publishers. Meghan did not appear at public events, Invictus Games coverage was overshadowed, and a private family reunion failed to shift the narrative.
Harry’s Invictus countdown appearance in Birmingham without Meghan
Prince Harry attended a countdown event for the Invictus Games at Birmingham’s NEC, watching wheelchair rugby and playing pickleball, while Meghan Markle did not attend public UK events this week amid security concerns and ongoing royal-family spotlight.
Meghan to sit out UK Invictus events amid security row
Meghan Markle will not join Prince Harry at Invictus Games events in Britain this week due to a security dispute, with public engagements scrapped and private visit plans unclear.