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SummaryJustice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a significant overhaul of the sentencing system, the most substantial in a generation, aimed at prioritizing rehabilitation and reducing reoffending rates. Amy-Clare Martin explores the potential effectiveness of this new approach, questioning whether it will truly achieve its goals. The focus on reforming the system reflects a shift in perspective regarding how justice is administered and the importance of addressing the root causes of criminal behavior. Full Article

Expert ghost detector Barry Ghai, known for hosting 'Help! My House Is Haunted', investigated the Prince Charles cinema in London, which has a history of alleged hauntings and has faced recent unexplained phenomena like floods and flickering lights. Ghai's overnight investigation revealed the presence of floating energies and even a childlike voice through audio devices, suggesting that the cinema may indeed be haunted. Despite the lack of visible ghosts during the investigation, Ghai concluded that...

Beth Martin, a 28-year-old British mother from Portsmouth, died unexpectedly on holiday in Turkey, where she became delirious and later passed away in hospital. Her husband, Luke, reported that authorities accused him of poisoning her and that her heart was removed without family consent during an autopsy in the UK. Luke described the traumatic experience of losing his wife, how he had to inform their children of her death, and has since raised nearly £140,000...

Summary Diageo has announced a £73 million investment in a new Guinness microbrewery and culture hub in London’s Old Brewer’s Yard, set to open later this year, which is expected to attract 500,000 visitors annually. While the venue will not brew Guinness, it aims to capitalize on its popularity as an Irish cultural symbol; however, local pub owners fear this development will drive up prices, making Guinness more of a luxury drink than a staple...

A driver faced court over a bumper sticker reading ‘don’t be a c**t’ has criticized a persistent police officer for repeatedly stopping her. Georgia Venables, 29, decorated her Peugeot 108 with humorous stickers, spending £80 on 40 designs, but was charged with displaying signs likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress. The case was dropped after a review by the CPS, and Georgia expressed relief, stating she felt targeted by the same officer, although her...

In the summer of 2023, PC Shaun Reeve reopened the cold case of Sarjit Kaur Mann, a 20-year-old student who went missing in 1976 during a trip to France with her family. After reviewing the case, which included a mysterious phone call from an unknown woman claiming Sarjit had drowned, Reeve made extensive inquiries worldwide to determine her fate, emphasizing the hope she might still be alive. Despite hundreds of inquiries and limited photographic evidence,...