My father paid £700 for art - I'm sure it's The Bard and worth £200m

A window cleaner who inherited a painting from his father is convinced it's the only portrait of William Shakespeare from his lifetime - and that it's worth a staggering £200million.Steven Wadlow, 58, has spent years trying to prove the 16th-century painting that has been in his family for decades is a genuine portrait of The Bard. He says he's had experts look over it and even been told it's worth the mas...

Businessman jailed over sexual abuse he carried out as a child

A successful businessman has been jailed for five years after it was revealed he put a young girl through a 'thunderous deluge of sexual abuse' when he was a child himself.Aidan Treglown, now 32, did not show any emotion as a judge described his behaviour as 'manupulative and callous' in front of his whole family who filled the public gallery in support.The court heard how he had not only abused the girl in his...

Defence witness called 999 two days after cycling crash in response to ‘strong anti-cyclist lobby’

A defence witness rang 999 two days after a cyclist “collided” with an elderly woman to hit back against a “strong anti-cyclist lobby”, a court heard.Polly Friedhoff, 81, died 12 days after Edward Bressan, 56, allegedly hit her as he tried to overtake the pensioner on a River Thames towpath.The elderly woman had been walking with friend Ewa Huggins – who described seeing Mrs Friedhoff “basically flying” before hitting the ground.However, on Tuesday, Mr Bressan told Oxford Crown Court he had rung...

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Cyclist 'killed elderly woman after crashing into her on towpath'

By Claire Duffin and Olivia Christie Published: 20:01, 8 July 2024 | Updated: 20:02, 8 July 2024 A cyclist killed an 81-year-old woman after he crashed into her while trying to overtake her as she walked with a friend along the River Thames towpath in Oxford, a court has heard. Polly Friedhoff was 'practically catapulted' into the air when she was hit from behind by Edward Bressan, 56, jurors were told. She suffered serious injuries to the head, arms and ribs and died in hospital 12 days...

Former Cambridge student found hanged was rejected from progressing his studies, inquest hears

A former Cambridge student was found hanged after missing out on a fourth year at the prestigious university by a few marks, an inquest has heard.

Benjamin Faux, 22, went instead to study at Reading University, but “completely disengaged” from his academic work in chemistry and felt he had “no future” before taking his own life on August 5 last year.

Prior to joining Reading University, he spent three years at the University of Cambridge between October 2019 and August 2022, and successfully o

Terrified passenger screamed at disorientated pilot flying just 50ft over houses

An aircraft passenger went through a "nightmare" when the pilot lost sight of the airstrip after sunset, nearly hitting high-voltage power lines and houses in his attempt to land, a judge heard today.

Licensed pilot Barry Scott, 63, appeared before a judge for negligently endangering an aircraft after he almost crashed his PA-28 Cherokee near Sandhurst, Berkshire, leaving his passenger shaking and shouting "for God's sake, climb!" as he flew only 50ft above houses in his attempt to land. The pi

Man 'hurled boy, 10, over 100ft cliff when he tried to stop him raping sister'

A MAN told a young girl he raped "I want to get rid of him so we can be together" before hurling her brother 100ft off a cliff, a court heard.

Anthony Stocks, 54, is accused of "grooming" the young girl and attacking her round the back of garages while confessing his "love".

When confronted by the alleged rape victim's brother, Stocks chucked him from a cliff in Brighton on to a concrete path below, it is said.

Jurors heard how horrified witnesses heard a "shriek" before seeing a "small shape

Man's five chilling words to girl, 13, 'he raped before hurling boy over cliff'

A man accused of pushing a boy from a 100ft cliff after the child tried to stop him raping his 13-year-old sister told the girl he was going to "get rid of her brother," a court heard.

Anthony Stocks is alleged to have lured the 10-year-old boy on a trip to London to see the Chelsea football stadium, Stamford Bridge, as he knew the boy was a keen Chelsea supporter. Jurors today heard a recording of the girl's police interview, in which she said Stocks, 54, approached her and said: "I'm going to

Vandal who glued nails to playground also left threatening note

'Final warning, or else!' Vandal who glued NAILS to children's playground also scrawled threatening message demanding 'no more f***ing music' on the night a village hosted annual fete
• Sick thug glued nails onto slides and climbing frames before leaving threat
• Parents and locals say the vandalism came after a village party with live music

A vandal who glued nails to children's play equipment in a sleepy Oxfordshire village also scrawled a terrifying note calling for 'no more f***ing music' f

Defence witness called 999 two days after cycling crash in response to ‘strong anti-cyclist lobby’

A defence witness rang 999 two days after a cyclist “collided” with an elderly woman to hit back against a “strong anti-cyclist lobby”, a court heard.Polly Friedhoff, 81, died 12 days after Edward Bressan, 56, allegedly hit her as he tried to overtake the pensioner on a River Thames towpath.The elderly woman had been walking with friend Ewa Huggins – who described seeing Mrs Friedhoff “basically flying” before hitting the ground.However, on Tuesday, Mr Bressan told Oxford Crown Court he had rung...

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Cyclist 'killed elderly woman after crashing into her on towpath'

By Claire Duffin and Olivia Christie Published: 20:01, 8 July 2024 | Updated: 20:02, 8 July 2024 A cyclist killed an 81-year-old woman after he crashed into her while trying to overtake her as she walked with a friend along the River Thames towpath in Oxford, a court has heard. Polly Friedhoff was 'practically catapulted' into the air when she was hit from behind by Edward Bressan, 56, jurors were told. She suffered serious injuries to the head, arms and ribs and died in hospital 12 days...

Former Cambridge student found hanged was rejected from progressing his studies, inquest hears

A former Cambridge student was found hanged after missing out on a fourth year at the prestigious university by a few marks, an inquest has heard.

Benjamin Faux, 22, went instead to study at Reading University, but “completely disengaged” from his academic work in chemistry and felt he had “no future” before taking his own life on August 5 last year.

Prior to joining Reading University, he spent three years at the University of Cambridge between October 2019 and August 2022, and successfully o

Terrified passenger screamed at disorientated pilot flying just 50ft over houses

An aircraft passenger went through a "nightmare" when the pilot lost sight of the airstrip after sunset, nearly hitting high-voltage power lines and houses in his attempt to land, a judge heard today.

Licensed pilot Barry Scott, 63, appeared before a judge for negligently endangering an aircraft after he almost crashed his PA-28 Cherokee near Sandhurst, Berkshire, leaving his passenger shaking and shouting "for God's sake, climb!" as he flew only 50ft above houses in his attempt to land. The pi

Man 'hurled boy, 10, over 100ft cliff when he tried to stop him raping sister'

A MAN told a young girl he raped "I want to get rid of him so we can be together" before hurling her brother 100ft off a cliff, a court heard.

Anthony Stocks, 54, is accused of "grooming" the young girl and attacking her round the back of garages while confessing his "love".

When confronted by the alleged rape victim's brother, Stocks chucked him from a cliff in Brighton on to a concrete path below, it is said.

Jurors heard how horrified witnesses heard a "shriek" before seeing a "small shape

Man's five chilling words to girl, 13, 'he raped before hurling boy over cliff'

A man accused of pushing a boy from a 100ft cliff after the child tried to stop him raping his 13-year-old sister told the girl he was going to "get rid of her brother," a court heard.

Anthony Stocks is alleged to have lured the 10-year-old boy on a trip to London to see the Chelsea football stadium, Stamford Bridge, as he knew the boy was a keen Chelsea supporter. Jurors today heard a recording of the girl's police interview, in which she said Stocks, 54, approached her and said: "I'm going to

Vandal who glued nails to playground also left threatening note

'Final warning, or else!' Vandal who glued NAILS to children's playground also scrawled threatening message demanding 'no more f***ing music' on the night a village hosted annual fete
• Sick thug glued nails onto slides and climbing frames before leaving threat
• Parents and locals say the vandalism came after a village party with live music

A vandal who glued nails to children's play equipment in a sleepy Oxfordshire village also scrawled a terrifying note calling for 'no more f***ing music' f

Police launch urgent probe after young man attacked by a stranger on the street

Police have launched an urgent investigation after a young man was attacked by a stranger on the street.


The victim, a man in his 20s, was left with injuries to his head and wrist in after assault on the evening of April 21 in Newbury, Berkshire. He also had his phone stolen by his attacker, who police said was not known to him. A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: "Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to an incident of grievous bodily harm in Newbury.

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Defence witness called 999 two days after cycling crash in response to ‘strong anti-cyclist lobby’

A defence witness rang 999 two days after a cyclist “collided” with an elderly woman to hit back against a “strong anti-cyclist lobby”, a court heard.Polly Friedhoff, 81, died 12 days after Edward Bressan, 56, allegedly hit her as he tried to overtake the pensioner on a River Thames towpath.The elderly woman had been walking with friend Ewa Huggins – who described seeing Mrs Friedhoff “basically flying” before hitting the ground.However, on Tuesday, Mr Bressan told Oxford Crown Court he had rung...

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Cyclist 'killed elderly woman after crashing into her on towpath'

By Claire Duffin and Olivia Christie Published: 20:01, 8 July 2024 | Updated: 20:02, 8 July 2024 A cyclist killed an 81-year-old woman after he crashed into her while trying to overtake her as she walked with a friend along the River Thames towpath in Oxford, a court has heard. Polly Friedhoff was 'practically catapulted' into the air when she was hit from behind by Edward Bressan, 56, jurors were told. She suffered serious injuries to the head, arms and ribs and died in hospital 12 days...

Former Cambridge student found hanged was rejected from progressing his studies, inquest hears

A former Cambridge student was found hanged after missing out on a fourth year at the prestigious university by a few marks, an inquest has heard.

Benjamin Faux, 22, went instead to study at Reading University, but “completely disengaged” from his academic work in chemistry and felt he had “no future” before taking his own life on August 5 last year.

Prior to joining Reading University, he spent three years at the University of Cambridge between October 2019 and August 2022, and successfully o

Terrified passenger screamed at disorientated pilot flying just 50ft over houses

An aircraft passenger went through a "nightmare" when the pilot lost sight of the airstrip after sunset, nearly hitting high-voltage power lines and houses in his attempt to land, a judge heard today.

Licensed pilot Barry Scott, 63, appeared before a judge for negligently endangering an aircraft after he almost crashed his PA-28 Cherokee near Sandhurst, Berkshire, leaving his passenger shaking and shouting "for God's sake, climb!" as he flew only 50ft above houses in his attempt to land. The pi

Man 'hurled boy, 10, over 100ft cliff when he tried to stop him raping sister'

A MAN told a young girl he raped "I want to get rid of him so we can be together" before hurling her brother 100ft off a cliff, a court heard.

Anthony Stocks, 54, is accused of "grooming" the young girl and attacking her round the back of garages while confessing his "love".

When confronted by the alleged rape victim's brother, Stocks chucked him from a cliff in Brighton on to a concrete path below, it is said.

Jurors heard how horrified witnesses heard a "shriek" before seeing a "small shape

Man's five chilling words to girl, 13, 'he raped before hurling boy over cliff'

A man accused of pushing a boy from a 100ft cliff after the child tried to stop him raping his 13-year-old sister told the girl he was going to "get rid of her brother," a court heard.

Anthony Stocks is alleged to have lured the 10-year-old boy on a trip to London to see the Chelsea football stadium, Stamford Bridge, as he knew the boy was a keen Chelsea supporter. Jurors today heard a recording of the girl's police interview, in which she said Stocks, 54, approached her and said: "I'm going to

Vandal who glued nails to playground also left threatening note

'Final warning, or else!' Vandal who glued NAILS to children's playground also scrawled threatening message demanding 'no more f***ing music' on the night a village hosted annual fete
• Sick thug glued nails onto slides and climbing frames before leaving threat
• Parents and locals say the vandalism came after a village party with live music

A vandal who glued nails to children's play equipment in a sleepy Oxfordshire village also scrawled a terrifying note calling for 'no more f***ing music' f

Police launch urgent probe after young man attacked by a stranger on the street

Police have launched an urgent investigation after a young man was attacked by a stranger on the street.


The victim, a man in his 20s, was left with injuries to his head and wrist in after assault on the evening of April 21 in Newbury, Berkshire. He also had his phone stolen by his attacker, who police said was not known to him. A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: "Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to an incident of grievous bodily harm in Newbury.

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