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Craig Finch, who had been based at St Aldates’ police station, pleaded guilty at High Wycombe Magistrate’s Court.

Sharon Gaffka campaigns around women's safety and was a victim of spiking in 2020.

Oxbridge colleges are “less flexible” in admitting the brightest school leavers, a headteacher has warned.

A teenager commuted from London to Bristol for her A levels will attend Lady Margaret Hall.

A leader in diversity and inclusion has warned of educational barriers post-Covid.

The Royal Air Force took steps to "artificially inflate" its diversity numbers in a bid to hit a key government target for female and ethnic minority recruits, three defence sources have claimed and leaked documents have suggested.

A member of the so-called IS "Beatles" has been jailed for life after being convicted over his role in the murder of four American hostages in Syria.

Michael Gove has backed Rishi Sunak to be the next Conservative leader and prime minister, as he accused Liz Truss of taking a "holiday from reality".

The family of Thomas O'Halloran, who was killed in a violent attack while on his mobility scooter, have spoken of their "complete numbness" since his death.

Finland's prime minister says she has taken a drugs test "for her own legal protection" after videos emerged this week of her at a "wild" party with friends in a private home.

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been banned from Facebook and Instagram for violating its policies around dangerous individuals, their parent company Meta has said.

A man from Pennsylvania has been charged after he allegedly bought stolen body parts from a mortuary for resale on Facebook, police have said.

Sir Alex Ferguson has told a court that Ryan Giggs has a "fantastic temperament" and he never saw him lose his temper, as he gave evidence at his former player's assault trial.

Cineworld, the world's second-largest cinema chain, is preparing to file for bankruptcy within weeks, the Wall Street Journal reports, after struggling to rebuild attendance following the COVID pandemic.

New virtual reality-style goggles are to be trialled by nurses on home visits, in an effort to maximise the amount of time spent with patients, the NHS has said.

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been banned from Facebook and Instagram for violating its policies around dangerous individuals, their parent company Meta has said.

British TV actress Josephine Tewson has died at the age of 91, her agent has said.

David Harewood will interview BBC chairman Richard Sharp at this year's Edinburgh TV Festival.

Cineworld, the world's second-largest cinema chain, is preparing to file for bankruptcy within weeks, the Wall Street Journal reports, after struggling to rebuild attendance following the COVID pandemic.

Pop Idol winner Will Young, and Hollywood actor Gerard Butler have both paid tribute to singer and actor Darius Campbell Danesh following his sudden death last week.

Workers on the London Underground are staging a 24-hour walkout in a continued row over jobs and pensions.

A suspected meteor streaking across the sky in the US has been caught on camera.

Former Manchester United director Michael Knighton is putting his own ambitions to buy the struggling club on hold to back Sir Jim Ratcliffe to become the new owner.

A member of the so-called IS "Beatles" has been jailed for life after being convicted over his role in the murder of four American hostages in Syria.

The Royal Air Force took steps to "artificially inflate" its diversity numbers in a bid to hit a key government target for female and ethnic minority recruits, three defence sources have claimed and leaked documents have suggested.

Michael Gove has backed Rishi Sunak to be the next Conservative leader and prime minister, as he accused Liz Truss of taking a "holiday from reality".

Sir Alex Ferguson has told a court that Ryan Giggs has a "fantastic temperament" and he never saw him lose his temper, as he gave evidence at his former player's assault trial.

At least two people were killed when two planes collided while trying to land at an airport in California.

This is the scalp-searing moment a Wizz Air jet passed by the heads of tourists before landing on a Greek holiday island.

A man has been charged with the murder of 87-year-old Thomas O'Halloran, who was stabbed to death on his mobility scooter.

The music video for Janet Jackson's 1989 hit Rhythm Nation was a sensation in terms of its choreography and direction.

Medieval friars living in Cambridge were "riddled with parasites" because of questionable gardening practices, a study suggests.

Baking a salted owl and grinding it into powder to treat gout is one of the bizarre suggestions found among thousands of medieval medical remedies.

A suspected meteor streaking across the sky in the US has been caught on camera.

This is the scalp-searing moment a Wizz Air jet passed by the heads of tourists before landing on a Greek holiday island.

Millions of pounds worth of art work stolen from an elderly widow in an alleged plot involving a soothsayer has been found by police in Brazil.

Animal rights group PETA has called for officials in Leicester to rename the city's Pork Pie Roundabout to promote healthier food and help the environment.

As Kenya's two leading presidential hopefuls vie for votes in the upcoming election, a third candidate has emerged on a campaign of marijuana and hyena testicles to help solve the country's economic problems.

Southend United have found themselves the subject of mockery after the renaming of one of their stands resulted in an unfortunate name check of notorious serial killer Rose West.

A Tokyo clothing maker has teamed up with vets to create a wearable fan for pets to help them get through hot summers.

Manchester City do not want to sell Bernardo Silva and are not expecting other clubs to bid for the midfielder.

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United did not show "fighting spirit from minute one" in last weekend's defeat at Brentford - as the focus turns to the Monday Night Football clash with Liverpool, live on Sky Sports.

Skipper Ben Stokes dismissed the idea that England should backtrack from their gung-ho style of play following their crushing innings-and-12-run defeat to South Africa at Lord's.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is interested in buying Manchester United if the club is for sale.

Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk will not make their ring walks before 10pm as the heavyweights reignite their rivalry in Saturday's huge rematch.