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Peter Sullivan in line for £1m payout after 38 years in jail for murder he didn't commit

A man who has spent 38 years in prison for a 1986 murder he didn't commit could be in line for a £1million payout after his conviction was quashed at the Court of Appeal. Peter Sullivan, who was 30...

Why was Peter Sullivan not freed earlier?

Why was Peter Sullivan not freed earlier?3 hours agoDominic CascianiHome and Legal Correspondent•@BBCDomCJULIA QUENZLERPeter Sullivan is the victim of the longest miscarriage of justice experienced...

Why was Peter Sullivan not freed earlier?

Why was Peter Sullivan not freed earlier?52 minutes agoDominic CascianiHome and Legal Correspondent•@BBCDomCJULIA QUENZLERPeter Sullivan is the victim of the longest miscarriage of justice...

Peter Sullivan conviction overturned after he spent 38 years in jail for murder

Quashing the conviction, Lord Justice Holroyde, sitting with Mr Justice Goss and Mr Justice Bryan, quashed the conviction, stating they had "no doubt that it is both necessary and expedient in the...

Man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years

Man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 yearsJust nowDominic Casciani & Phil McCannBBC NewsReporting fromRoyal Courts of JusticeJonny HumphriesBBC News, LiverpoolMerseyside PoliceA man who...

Banned baby names in UK including 'Cyanide' and 'Lucifer' - official rules listed

Parents in search of a unique baby name should check the rules first (Image: Getty)In the UK, new parents enjoy a considerable degree of flexibility when it comes to naming their little ones....

Brits with gardens urged to leave a spoon outside for 'emergency' reason

The helpful gesture could be work wonders for a bee in need (Image: Getty)As the UK basks in a hot weather this weekend, Brits are being reminded to not only protect themselves from the sun but also...

Footballer banned for trans comment wants FA apology

Dan RoanSports editor@danroan3 hours agoA teenage amateur footballer who was banned by the Football Association over remarks she made to a transgender woman opponent has demanded an apology from the...

I’m in Ukraine - last night Putin and Russia showed me their evil worst

I knew it was going to be a night where devastating revenge would be wrought. Yesterday morning, Russia accused Ukraine of a drone attack on Moscow, a claim that carries added bitterness given the...

Jeremy Vine issues ‘upsetting’ announcement after receiving 'death threats' online

Jeremy Vine has issued an “upsetting” announcement to fans after the broadcaster received “death threats” over his cycling videos. On Monday morning (April 28), the 59-year-old took to X –...

Watch: Tourists seen racing for sunbeds dubbed 'idiots' in staggering video

There’s nothing quite as blissful as a sun-drenched getaway to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life and simply relax. However, with everyone vying for a spot around the pool, it can...

Simon Cowell shuts down fix claims as he argues BGT audition 'wasn't set up'

Simon Cowell has hit back at claims that singer Max Fox's Britain's Got Talent audition was 'set up'. The music mogul appeared on ITV's This Morning on Friday (25 April) with fellow BGT judge Bruno...

VE Day update as pubs allowed to open later to celebrate 80th anniversary

Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 1am on the 80th anniversary of VE Day so Brits can "raise a toast to veterans," according to Government plans for the celebration. The plans to commemorate the...

Alan Bates fury over Post Office 'Horizon' scandal victims still waiting for compensation

Sir Alan Bates has urged victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal to take the Government to court over delays paying out compensation. He was backed by Labour chair of the House of Commons Business...

World's richest WAG worth £355m who has £30m more than Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy

While Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy have created a substantial amount of wealth for themselves, their fortune is squashed by another WAG who has more money than the two famous wives combined....

Animal charity PETA demands Nigel Farage stop using 'cruel' bulldogs in campaigns

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been urged by animal charity PETA to stop using bulldogs in his campaigns because they have been “cruelly bred”. On Tuesday, the Clacton MP revealed he had got a...

Ex-Barca defender Alves has rape conviction <b class='text-danger'>quashed</b>

Ex-Barca defender Alves has rape conviction quashed

Getty Images1 hour agoFormer Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves has had a rape conviction overturned on appeal by a Spanish court.The appeals division of Catalonia's High Court of Justice...

Father Brown's Lady Felicia star Nancy Carroll's life from famous husband to reduced role

Father Brown, the popular BBC crime drama, may have concluded its 12th season, but fans are already eagerly anticipating the next instalment. The good news is that filming for season 13 is expected...

Christine Keeler's son vows to clear her name after appeal rejected over Profumo scandal

Christine Keeler court case, where she is on trial for perjury and conspiring to obstruct the course of justice, London. Pictured, Christine Keeler and her housekeeper Olive Brooker on their way to...