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Robert Albon, a 54-year-old unregulated sperm donor known as 'Joe Donor', has lost a custody battle concerning two children he fathered, after a mother described feeling suicidal following their encounter. The family court in Middlesbrough ruled against his requests for increased contact and parental responsibility, citing concerns about his attempts to control vulnerable women who seek his services. Justice Poole emphasized the inherent risks of using unregulated donors like Albon, including potential health issues and...

A McDonald's in Franconia, Virginia, has implemented a ban on customers under 21 from dining inside due to a series of violent incidents involving local high school students, including a recent brawl. The restaurant has installed a doorbell for entry approval and will allow children with adult chaperones, while aiming to enhance security to ensure a safe environment for patrons and staff. This policy, effective on school days, was developed in collaboration with local school...

Summary A 14-year-old girl was found dead at her home in Hartlepool on May 5, with her death being treated as 'unexplained' by Cleveland Police. A 55-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman were arrested in connection with the incident but have since been released on bail as investigations continue. Cleveland Police expressed their condolences to the girl's family and friends during this difficult time. Full Article

A teenager who ran over a pedestrian just seconds after she inhaled nitrous oxide from a balloon at the wheel has been detained for 20 months. Louisa Tunstall, 19, inhaled from gold balloons while driving her Fiat 500 in Wigan, causing her car to veer onto the pavement and hit teaching assistant Tracey Holman, 50, who sustained severe injuries. Tunstall admitted to serious injury by dangerous driving and was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court, with...

The arrest of married couple Fred and Rose West on suspicion of murder 30 years ago marked the beginning of a horrific saga that has left a lasting impact on the nation. In February 1994, a detective, disturbed by a joke about their missing daughter Heather being 'under the patio', prompted a search of their home, leading to Fred's confession of her murder and the discovery of multiple bodies buried in their garden, ultimately totaling...

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater is set to introduce the Assisted Dying Bill in Parliament, aiming to give terminally ill individuals in England and Wales the right to choose to end their life, with stringent safeguards involving two doctors and a High Court judge to prevent coercion. The bill has undergone significant amendments since its initial passage, reflecting a robust approach to assisted dying, and is currently in the report stage after a free vote in...