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GP jailed for filmed sex assaults
A family doctor who used a secret camera inside his James Bond-style wristwatch to record himself abusing female patients has been jailed for 12 years after admitting a string of sex charges. Dr Davinder Jeet Bains, 46, used his position as a GP at a med
Bridger 'cannot recall April moves'
The man accused of abducting and murdering schoolgirl April Jones in a sexually motivated attack has told a jury he put her body "somewhere where it has not been found". On his second day of cross examination Mark Bridger, 47, of Ceinws,...
18 held in 'illegal immigrant' raid
Eighteen people have been arrested on suspicion of helping to smuggle Sri Lankan illegal immigrants into Britain in a series of dawn raids across Europe, including in London, Luton and Essex. Around 120 immigration and police officers from Home Office Im
Pair jailed for gangland murder
Two men have been jailed for life for shooting the stepson of gangland celebrity and author Dave Courtney. Drug dealer Genson Courtney, 23, was executed by his uncle David Pinto, who shot him through the left eye. Pinto, 33, and getaway driver Robert Ble
Grantham road to close for resurfacing works
Resurfacing work will take place next week in Stonebridge Road, Grantham, to repair the hole-ridden surface. Lincolnshire County Council has confirmed that the closure will begin on Tuesday and is expected to end on Friday. Diversions will be in place an
WOOLWICH ATTACK: Reports of Met Police searching an address in Lincolnshire
The Metropolitan Police is believed to have executed a search warrant at an address in Lincolnshire following yesterday's attack in Woolwich, London. A Lincolnshire Police spokesman is quoted as saying: “This is in connection with the ongoing investigati
Stewardess charged after drugs find
An air stewardess has been charged following the seizure of around six kilos of cocaine at Heathrow Airport. Border Force officers discovered the drugs on a bus which had been used to transport air crew following a flight from Lagos to London by Nigerian
Marie Curie nurses have a sad but very rewarding job
A dedicated and passionate team is on hand to help palliative care patients in their last year of life. A small team of nurses make up the Marie Curie rapid response service (RRS), covering Lincolnshire and with a team operating from a room at Grantham H
Holiday weather warms up - a bit
Warmer weather will make a welcome return over the bank holiday weekend. While those flying abroad head for hotspots such as Nice, Malaga and Rome, those staying in Britain can expect temperatures to reach 19C (66F) over the weekend. Some roadworks on mo
Ambulance service fined £3.5 million after missing targets
East Midlands Ambulance Service has been fined £3.5 million after missing key response time targets for patients with life-threatening injuries. Of the 10 trusts in the country, East Midlands Ambulance Service was last by a considerable margin for hittin
Nissan in safety recall on Micras
Motor company Nissan is recalling thousands of cars in the UK due to a potential steering wheel problem. The recall affects 133,869 Nissan Micras made between December 2002 and May 2006 and is part of a worldwide recall of 841,000 Micras. A Nissan Motor
Eight held over family fire deaths
Eight people have been arrested by police investigating an arson attack that left eight members of the same family dead more than a decade ago. Five children and three adults died in the house fire in Birkby, Huddersfield, in 2002. One man was convicted
Call for child abduction UK 'hub'
Experts are calling for better recording and sharing of information to help tackle child abduction in the UK. A national child abduction "hub" should be created to give a clearer picture of the problem and provide data and support to improve...
Dog attack boy, two, has surgery
A two-year-old boy has undergone surgery on his face after he was savaged by a family dog. Emergency services were called to an address in Gilbert Road, Cummersdale, near Carlisle, at around 2.40pm on Wednesday, Cumbria Police said. The toddler had suffe
Mandelson takes on ceremonial role
Lord Mandelson is to be installed in the ceremonial role of High Steward of Kingston Upon Hull. The former Business Secretary and European Commissioner will follow in the footsteps of his grandfather - Labour foreign and home secretary Herbert Morrison -
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