Prison cashier sobs in dock as she is jailed for affair with inmate who boasted about their fling before fellow convict reported them
Yolanda Briggs (pictured), 52, from Boston, Lincolnshire, pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office and was given an eight-month sentence at Lincoln Crown Court on Friday.
The village terrorised by gang of foxes: Drivers forced to set traps to catch animals chewing through brake wires and scratching their cars
Drivers in Portchester, Hampshire, have lost thousands of pounds to the pesky vixens and dogs (pictured) who they say are 'obsessed' with damaging their vehicles.
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy declares he would 'go to the bookies and put money on' Labour being in power for a record number of years this century
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is prepared to put his money where his mouth is as he believes Labour will be in power this century for a record number of years.
Soham child murderer Ian Huntley is 'given prison privileges back' including Xbox - after being accused of 'taunting' victims' families with Manchester United-style shirt
Guards stormed the killer's cell at HMP Frankland, Durham in July following reports he had been 'strutting around' in a red Manchester United-style shirt similar to those worn by his victims.
Revealed: The most hellish driving routes to avoid if you are on a journey with children
As many as 72 per cent of parents will be embarking on a car journey with their kids in the October half term or at Christmas. Pictured: File photo of summer holiday traffic
I'm the witch who cursed Charlie Kirk. I want to speak to Erika directly because she deserves to hear the truth
The Kirks were so concerned by the curse that they asked a Catholic priest to undo the curse the night before the conservative commentator was shot dead.
Videogame Giant Electronic Arts Nears Roughly $50 Billion Deal to Go Private
Videogame maker Electronic Arts is in advanced talks to go private in a roughly $50 billion deal that would likely be the largest leveraged buyout of all time, WSJ is reporting, citing people familiar with the matter. From the report: A group of investors including private-equity firm Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner's investment firm Affinity Partners could unveil a deal for the publisher best known for its sports games as soon as next week, the people said.
EA has long made games including FIFA, the soccer videogame now known as FC, and the football game Madden NFL as well as The Sims and other titles. The California-based company had a market value of around $43 billion before The Wall Street Journal reported on the talks, which sent the stock up nearly 15% Friday. Its shares closed at $193.35, a record high, giving the company a market value of around $48 billion.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit the Vatican and meet with Pope Leo XIV for the first time next month
King Charles, 76, and Queen Camilla, 78, will travel to Vatican City in late October to meet Pope Leo XIV to celebrate the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Jake Knapp's girlfriend gushed over romance with golf star in heartbreaking final post before sudden death at 28
The news was announced on White's Instagram account on the opening day of the Ryder Cup - however no details surrounding the cause of death have been revealed.
Why hasn't D4vd been arrested? Experts explain after body of Celeste Rivas, 15, was found in his Tesla
Authorities are under mounting pressure to explain why singer D4vd has not been arrested after a dismembered body was discovered earlier this month inside a Tesla registered in his name.
Dele Alli PAYS £6,000 to jeweller who called him out in furious rant - with ex-England star resolving new public spat after Como cancelled his contract
Ard Adz, a rapper turned jeweller who claims he was recently released from prison, aired his grievances in a video posted on his Instagram on Friday morning.
I'm the reason autism has soared in America. Here's what I think about Trump's Tylenol warning
The professor emeritus and leading psychiatrist has responded to Trump telling expectant mothers not to take Tylenol, or generic acetaminophen, during pregnancy.
Cleared Jill Dando murder suspect Barry George is charged with rape and indecent assault of 14-year-old girl
The man who was wrongly convicted of the murder of Jill Dando has today been charged with rape and indecent assault.
Penny Lancaster claims Gregg Wallace 'body shamed' women on the set of MasterChef
Penny Lancaster has accused sacked MasterChef host Gregg Wallace of 'body shaming women' during her stint on the hit TV show.
Many employees are using AI to create 'workslop,' Stanford study says
Remember when AI was supposed to make us more productive, not hate each other?
ai-pocalypse Workers are getting lazy about using AI to do their jobs for them, and the results are both costly and increasing distrust in the workplace.…
Hope for MS sufferers over drugs that 'can repair damaged nerves': Scientists say they are on the brink of creating breakthrough treatment
MS causes the body to attack myelin, the protective membrane around nerve cells, causing debilitating symptoms such as fatigue, pain, spasms and problems with walking.
Thousands on antidepressants could be at risk of life-threatening heart problems if they are taking another common drug, experts warn
A new study has revealed taking anti-depressants with a common medication can cause heart problems.
Fellow Love Island winner Amber Davies steps forward to fill Dani Dyer's dancing shoes on Strictly after star fractured ankle during rehearsals
Ms Davies, 28, who won the ITV reality dating show the year before Ms Dyer (pictured), will have had just one day of training with professional Nikita Kuzmin before the pair are thrust on to live TV.
The ultimate autumn shopping guide, from the best jeans and trainers to the only coats worth buying. These are the stylish, anti-ageing items every woman should own, hand-picked by fashion expert JOANNE HEGARTY
It's that most delicious time in the fashion calendar: glorious autumn.
The seasons have changed, the nights are longer and the air is crisp.
Tom Holland and fiancée Zendaya forced to spend '£1K-a-day' on security after 'fans began turning up at their West London home for selfies' - following his on-set Spider-Man injury
The Spiderman stars, both 29, who confirmed their engagement earlier this year, were said to want to live a 'normal life' but are being inundated with autograph hunters and requests for selfies.