Aaron Akram, a 27-year-old man from Painswick, Gloucestershire, has had his prison sentence extended after a Court of Appeal hearing. Akram was originally convicted last November of two counts of rape involving the same …
James Holder, co-founder of the fashion brand Superdry, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of raping a woman in her own home. The 54-year-old multimillionaire from Cheltenham was convicted at …
Oliwia Zawislak, a 19-year-old university student from Gloucester, has courageously spoken out after surviving a harrowing sexual assault by Abdolrahman Banafsha, a 20-year-old Iranian asylum seeker. The attack occurred late …
Alex Kingston, best known for her roles in Doctor Who and ER, has candidly spoken about her uterine cancer diagnosis and how she initially ignored the warning signs. At 62, the actress, who also appeared on Strictly Come …
A young driver responsible for a devastating crash in Gloucestershire that resulted in two deaths was found to have regularly filmed herself speeding and swerving into oncoming traffic, sharing these reckless moments on …
Authorities have released a troubling account of the severe and prolonged abuse endured by a victim held captive by Amanda Wixon for more than 20 years. The crimes described by police are nothing short of unimaginably cruel, …
Andy Hood, 53, a father of three, owes his timely testicular cancer diagnosis to a health message delivered by Jeremy Clarkson on the popular TV show The Grand Tour. After noticing frequent nighttime urination, Andy was …
BBC presenter and The One Show host Lauren Laverne has courageously opened up about her recent health journey following a cancer diagnosis. In early 2024, despite experiencing no symptoms, Lauren made the proactive choice to …
A courageous survivor has been widely praised for speaking out about the devastating ordeal inflicted on her by Samuel Rust. Now 23, Rust was convicted of multiple sexual offences, including rape, anal rape, and false …
A Gloucester man, Kian Westcarr, has been found guilty of raping a woman while she was asleep. The victim has courageously spoken out about the profound impact the assault has had on her life, revealing that she attempted to …
Stevie Davis, a resident of Stroud, faced a daunting challenge not only in surviving cancer but also in managing the aftermath of her treatment. Like many patients dealing with severe pain, she was prescribed co-codamol, an …
Thirty years ago, I was brutally raped—a trauma that shadowed my life for decades. For years, my abuser evaded justice, living freely while I struggled to heal. Today, that nightmare has taken a turn. At 80 years old, my …
Two courageous women, both survivors of Michael Brown—the Gloucestershire rapist—have chosen to waive their right to anonymity to speak openly about the profound impact his crimes have had on their lives. Their decision to go …
The BBC has officially axed the £30 million reboot of Survivor, ending hopes for the show’s revival in the UK. Hosted by Joel Dommett, who once predicted the series would run for 20 years, the reboot struggled to capture the …
Charlotte’s story is one of resilience and courage. After enduring horrific sexual abuse at the hands of her brother, she made the brave decision to come forward and report the crime. Her actions not only helped bring her …