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The boy also claimed he had a ‘crossbow for killing Jews’ 15:04, 29 Aug 2025Updated 15:04, 29 Aug 2025 A crossbow seized by police A Midlands teenager had a stash of deadly weapons and discussed whether to ‘shoot up’ his own school, a court has heard. The self-proclaimed ‘Nazi’ developed …

70% of Brits have been at risk of these particular scams in recent weeks Scams are one of the most common crimes across the UK because they can be carried out online.(Image: PA) Approximately 70% of UK consumers have received scam messages, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by information …

Brits are being warned of texts from scammers pretending to be from delivery services Scammers are pretending to be from Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, and DHL(Image: InYourArea) Brits are being warned about a new ‘phantom parcel’ scam that is costing people hundreds of pounds every day. Con-artists are sending texts …

The ‘phantom parcel’ scams are sweeping the nation and it’s crucial to be aware of them. If you have any doubt about the authenticity of a message, contact the company directly(Image: Getty) We’re all acquainted with that restless excitement while waiting for a delivery to turn up. Whether it’s that …

We all know the feeling of eagerly awaiting a delivery, whether it’s a special occasion outfit or a much-needed household item. The countdown begins the moment you click ‘order’. So when a text message from ‘Royal Mail’ pops up saying your parcel requires a £2 customs charge, you probably won’t …

The deaf community in East London have paid tribute to a ‘humble and sweet’ woman who was killed in the Chadwell Heath area of Romford. Zahwa Salah Mukhtar, known as Zee, died after being found with serious injuries on Chadwell Heath Lane, with the emergency services responding to reports of …

A “grossly-overconfident” young driver whose female passenger cheated death in a “horrendous” high-speed crash has been given an eight-year ban. Jonathan Hicks, 21, was driving at 76mph in a built-up area of Bargeddie when he lost control of his high-performance Ford Fiesta ST. It hit a wall then rebounded across …

Officers were called to an industrial estate off Woodburn Road this morning Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman’s body was discovered in Smethwick. A scene remains in place after officers were called to an industrial estate off Woodburn Road this morning (Monday, August 11). West Midlands Police …

Thousands of people have fallen victim Stoke City fans with a huge flag of their badge (Photo by Matthew Ashton/AMA/Corbis via Getty Images)(Image: Matthew Ashton/AMA/Corbis via Getty Images) Finance giant Lloyds Bank has warned that a particular scam is on the rise as the new football season kicks off. Newly-released …

An animal charity has offered a four figure sum for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of heartless abusers who set a hedgehog alight in Plymouth. Last week PlymouthLive reported on the appeal by officers from the Devonport and West Neighbourhood policing team who had been alerted to …