How detectives solved a meticulously-planned murder and put a gangster and his ex-girlfriend behind bars for life

Sophia Scorziello editor Gordon Proudfoot was both a lawyer and a disc jockey. Before the internet provided quick answers to almost any kinds of questions, Gordon ran an on-air “dial-a-law” segment where listeners could call him with legal queries about car accidents or whatever trouble they may have gotten into.

Christopher Vourlias Three decades ago, just a few years after the fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in a new era of hope and promise in Europe, Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland made the historical drama “Europa, Europa,” which follows the harrowing ordeal of a Jewish teenager who goes to impossible lengths to survive the Holocaust. The title, says Holland, was meant to express “the duality of the European tradition: Europe of our aspirations, the cradle of culture and civilization, the rule of law and democracy, human rights, equality and fraternity, but on the other hand, Europe as the cradle of the worst crimes against humanity, selfishness and hatred.” Throughout her career, the three-time Academy Award nominee has found inspiration in “the great and tragic subjects of the 20th century,” powered by the conviction that “history is relevant, that what happened is relevant,” Holland tells Variety.

Anita Rani has reportedly split from her husband after 14 years of marriage. The TV presenter, who regularly appears on The One Show and Countryfile – and who partnered Gleb Savchenko on 2015's Strictly Come Dancing – married Bhupinder Rehal in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in 2009. But now a source has told The Mirror that they pair have decided to separate.

A man who murdered and sexually assaulted his teenage sister has been jailed for life. Connor Gibson, 21, attacked his sister, Amber Gibson, in woodland in Hamilton, Scotland, in November 2021.

Top DJ George Bowie is to star at a music event to raise money for a cancer-fighting four-year-old who’s heading to America for a life-saving vaccine.

It has been a busy month in our region's courts.

A motorcyclist is fighting for life in hospital after a horror collision with a campervan in the Highlands. Emergency services were called to the scene on the A87 at Glen Shiel at around 5.20pm on Friday, August 25.

Westlife’s Mark Feehily is sharing a positive health update ahead of the band’s first ever tour of North America.

As they took in the majestic surroundings of the Caribbean, Michael Hillier and Rachel Fulstow looked just like any other loved-up couple. They had flown to Jamaica for a two-week trip of a lifetime.

The couple who murdered a dad in cold blood have been sentenced to life in jail today.

This is the horrifying moment Liam Smith was shot outside his home in Wigan.

Camila Alves is opening up about a few monster-in-law stories with Matthew McConaughey’s momma.

A former couple who plotted the killing of an electrician before he was shot and doused in acid have both been found GUILTY of murder. Michael Hillier blasted dad-of-two Liam Smith in the face yards from his home in Wigan, before throwing sulphuric acid over his body.

A guest who appeared on the latest episode of Antiques Roadshow was left gasping after discovering the value of an item he was gifted from his mother. Sunday night's edition of the BBC programme (August 20) saw hosts Fiona Bruce and the show's antique experts gather at Brodie Castle in Morayshire, Scotland to help appraise items brought in by locals.

Nurse Lucy Letby will die behind bars after being found guilty of the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six others. The judge told the nurse she acted "in a way that was completely contrary to the normal human instincts of nurturing and caring for babies", as he handed down his sentence at Manchester Crown Court this afternoon.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor NBC’s acclaimed and award-winning drama “This is Us” encapsulated a beautiful ensemble of actors from all walks of life. From the raw emotions of Sterling K. Brown and Justin Hartley to the heartbreak and bravery of Mandy Moore and Chrissy Metz, there was talent on display for its 106 episodes.

on And Just Like That… as the airs its season two finale. (It has yet to be renewed for season three, but here’s hoping.)By all accounts, that took place in a car and was filmed without any other cast members.

A teenage boy is fighting for his life after a horror two-vehicle crash on a Scots road.

Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California is bracing for a potentially historic weather event this weekend as Hurricane Hilary barrels up the Mexico coast. The National Weather Service today issued the first-ever tropical storm watch for the region from San Diego northward through L.A. and Ventura counties as Hilary threatens to strengthen into a walloping Category 5 storm.

Meghan Markle was all smiles as she made a rare appearance on the gram!On Wednesday, the Duchess of Sussex appeared on the Highbrow Hippie Instagram account as she dined with one-half of the wellness blog's founders, Kadi Lee, and poet Cleo Wade.In a picture shared on the account's Instagram Story, Meghan smiles as she wraps her arms around her girlfriends and they pose cheek-to-cheek for the picture.«Belated bday celebrations w/ these lovely muses. missing sweet @sergenormant,» Kadi captioned the photo. For the casual girls day out, the 42-year-old royal wore a black tank and had her hair pinned back away from her eyes.