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Devon and Cornwall battening down the hatches ahead of Storm Austen

Wind gusts of up to 80mph (130km/h) are forecast to bring disruption across the South West.

Everyone hates Oxford Street. Will pedestrianisation save it?

In a few days the busiest shopping street in Europe will be closed to traffic. The hope is that an unloved and polluted thoroughfare will turn into somewhere that people actually want to spend timeIn February, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced that Britain’s best-known thoroughfare, Oxford Street, would be pedestrianised. To the surprise of every Londoner that I have spoken to in the past

Criminals who skip sentencing will face solitary confinement or lose social visits

Judges will be given new powers to impose tougher prison punishments on offenders who refuse to face their victims' families during sentencing.

Fatal Custody

Two mothers warned family courts their children were in danger. Fault Lines investigates why warnings were ignored.

Mystery of man found dead in wetsuit deepens as inquest questions ethnicity

An international appeal was launched after the man's body was discovered in a reservoir two years ago.

TV star's brother 'never recovered' from her death

Paul Flack was "everyone's favourite person" but this "took its toll", an inquest hears.

Senior detective accused of using AI for decisions

It is alleged the officer used the technology "inappropriately during criminal investigations".

Grandparent hugging consent ad pulled after criticism

Jim O'Callaghan described the video as "inappropriate and demeaning to grandparents".

Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hears

The friend of a woman claiming to have been raped by Russell Brand says she said he was "quite aggressive".

US military failed to notify UK police of drink-driving allegation against airman based in England

British authorities were unable to investigate case of Christopher Mooty, who went on to commit another offenceThe US military failed to notify British police of an allegation that one of its airmen had been drink-driving in Suffolk, preventing the British authorities from being able to investigate the offence.The failure broke a longstanding formal agreement with British police that enables the U

Women targeted by police who 'abused the badge'

Two women preyed upon by serving police officers describe their ordeals and why they are speaking out.

Royal Navy lacks resources to counter Russian threat in high north, MPs warn

Committee cites shortfalls of submarines and warships and says ‘dramatic progress’ needed by end of decadeBritain risks failing to deter future Russian aggression in the high north beyond the UK because of shortfalls in the number and availability of Royal Navy submarines and warships, MPs on the defence select committee have said.The committee focused on the slow deployment of HMS Dragon to Cypru

Orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of laughter, study suggests

Apes in study more likely to choose treats linked to sound of peers having fun, suggesting emotions influence learningOrangutans base their food choices on whether others appear to be having a good time, research suggests.Scientists studying captive orangutans have found that when the great apes heard the sound of their peers laughing before they searched a bowl for a tasty treat, they valued the

Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears

The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.

Lawyer caught offering to make illegal-worker fine go away

Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.

MP harassed for 'being English' by man who took axe to pub

Michael Glover left a note on MP Henry Tufnell's office door and claimed he knew where he lived.

Tributes paid to 'bravest' woman who died of 'stab wounds' after crash

It is understood Eleanor Barnfield, from Bridgend, had been stabbed before the crash.

Aberfan disaster 'most tragic of days imaginable' says King on 60th anniversary

In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.