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Heathcliffe Bowen, 50, from Bradford's Safeguarding Children Board, was found guilty of attempting to meet children for sex and possessing incident images of children.

Polish national Anna Kaminska, 26, allegedly approached the girl and told her 'just come with me' at the Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, in Edinburgh.

Sheffield Crown Court was told the 14 plants Dean Gilbourne was growing in Doncaster could yield 1.26kg. He was handed a 26-week prison sentence, suspended for 12-months.

A court reportedly heard how 25-year-old Umar Haque was found with a large knife wrapped in newspaper hidden in his car when police searched his property and vehicle.

A 19-year-old Brazilian girl has put her virginity up for auction in an attempt to support her family and buy her mum a house.

Zoe Hickey, 29, and her partner Imogen Mellor, 28, went on the run after attacking Kevin Garfoot with a rubber mallet and then kicked and punched him in the head in Blackpool.

New guidelines could see MPs lose their seats if they are found to have sexually harassed or bullied anyone.

Newcastle United were told to increase their offer for Feyenoord striker Nicolai Jorgensen before a deadline on Monday evening which has now passed.

Liverpool favourite Mark Lawrenson says Jurgen Klopp may reach out to the club's owners over another January signing.

Ali Gabr has completed his loan move from Zamalek to West Brom, although it remains to be seen if he is viewed as a replacement for captain and Arsenal target Jonny Evans.

More than 300 people have been detained for criticising Turkey's offensive into Syria on social media, as the government cracks down on dissenters.

Winston Dowarris was left traumatised from watching the neighbouring tower go up in flames on 14 June 2017. He spoke to a childhood friend trapped inside the building, who later died.

The problems with palm oil production include deforestation, contributing to climate change, human health and exploitation and animal welfare.

Spain international Gerard Pique says he would have hung up his boots if Barcelona had not offered him a new deal.

Mumbai's slum hotel is opening for tourists wishing to experience the reality of poverty in India's largest cities.

Chelsea have stuck a deal with AS Roma to sign Emerson Palmieri, but have ended talks over Edin Dzeko.

Two lorry trailers loaded with 44 tons of chocolate were stolen in southern Germany, with police still hunting for the sweet- toothed thieves.

Emily, 28, isn't keen on having more kids, while the father of four admits he would like another baby.

London police have released images of a silver Lexus they believe in linked to a shooting in Stratford on Sunday, 21 January.

Smart toys are in. Coding robot Botley was one of the stars of the 2018 London Toy Fair. The droid-like creation of Binary Bots aims to get kids excited about STEM topics.

In recent weeks the entire cryptocurrency industry has been rocked by a shocking amount of hacks, cyberattacks, mistakes and thefts. Here are the highlights.

Newcastle were expecting Sturridge to travel up north on Monday (29 January) but the Baggies have hijacked their move for the 28-year-old.

The EU has said it will offer a "status quo transition without national representation" from March 2019 until 31 December 2020.

Halimo Hussein and other Labour activists storm Blighty UK, Winston Churchill-inspired cafe, call wartime prime minister "racist" and say cafe "celebrates colonialism".

The owner of Val mineral water has taken out a lawsuit against two unnamed restaurants in Brussels for allegedly selling diners tap water in its bottles and passing it off as mineral water.

Maths teacher Richard Hill woke up to find a woman half his age in her bra and panties standing over him clutching a set of knives.

Jenner, 22, has modest expectations of potential suitors. The Victoria's Secret model is after great chemistry and "comfortability."

James Bond boss reveals singer would be the perfect candidate for 007 if a younger star was ever needed.

Pilot and passenger escaped unscathed after plane landed on 55 Freeway in Costa Mesa, south of Los Angeles.