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Gerald Martin, 76, a disgraced funeral director serving a 20-year sentence for abusing teenage boys, has died behind bars. He passed away on 28 January 2026 at HMP Wymott near Leyland.

Grim Past Revealed

Martin, from Hartlepool, was convicted in 2016 of 14 offences. These included indecent assault, false imprisonment, and crimes now classified as rape and attempted rape. His victims were five boys aged between 12 and 15, abused during the late 1970s, 1980s, and mid-1990s.

Detectives have named the man fatally stabbed in Croydon early Sunday morning.

Police were called to Hesterman Way, Croydon, just after 1:15am on Sunday 15 February, following reports of a stabbing. Officers and paramedics found three men wounded. Tragically, 22-year-old Lorik Abazi was rushed to the hospital but died despite emergency efforts.

His family, supported by specialist officers, paid tribute to Lorik:

“Lorik was a caring, smart young man with a good sense of humour and his whole future ahead of him.

Deadly Fire Rips Through a Spanish Block

Five young people have died in a devastating fire that erupted in a storage space inside a residential block in north-east Spain. The blaze broke out late Monday night in Manlleu, a town about 50 miles north of Barcelona.

Alarm Raised as Flames Engulf Converted Storage Space

Catalonia’s fire brigade reported that residents alerted them shortly after 9pm local time. The fire raged through a five-storey building, sparking a frantic rescue effort. Four others were injured in the blaze.

Warning from UKHSA: Freezing temperatures threaten vulnerable people’s lives, with snow and heavy rain set to cause chaos across the country.

UKHSA Issues Cold Weather Health Alert

A cold health alert is in force across large swathes of England, running from 6am Friday to 8am Monday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns the plunging temps will put vulnerable groups at greater risk and push healthcare services to their limits.

Tragic Selfie Turns Fatal in Bangladesh

Tuk-tuk driver Mohi Uddin, 32, lost his life after standing on busy railway tracks to snap a selfie. The fatal incident happened near Bagmara market in Comilla, eastern Bangladesh, on Sunday morning.

Witnesses revealed that Mohi posed on the Dhaka-Chittagong railway line for a selfie, which he reportedly shared on Facebook moments before the tragedy.

Fatal Collision Confirmed by Police

A man who spun a wild yarn about being stabbed by a woman in Swindon has landed behind bars.

Fake Attack Lands Prus in Hot Water

Wojciech Prus, 24, from Rudziniec, Poland, fed Wiltshire Police a pack of lies, claiming that Slywia Thiede had plunged a knife into his arm. Swindon Crown Court heard his story was pure fiction, aimed at messing with justice.

He pleaded guilty to making false statements back in April 2021.

Judge Hands Down Slim Sentence Due to Immigration Status

Busy Kent Road Blocked as Cops Investigate Incident

A major police incident forced the closure of the A20 westbound near the Port of Dover in the early hours of Tuesday morning, causing disruption for drivers heading towards London.

Road Reopens After Police Investigation

Kent Police launched an investigation that saw the busy route shut for several hours. National Highways warned motorists to expect delays and leave extra time for their journeys.

Delays Start to Ease

Ghana is spearheading a bold United Nations resolution on 25 March to officially declare the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity. The move, backed by the African Union (AU), aims to force former colonial powers, including Britain, to face demands for reparations.

African Union and Caribbean Nations Unite Over Reparations

A much-loved Suffolk holiday park, famous for its golf course and retail village, has plunged into administration, sending shockwaves through the UK holiday scene.

Stonham Barns Hits Financial Trouble

Stonham Barns Holiday Park, nestled in the tranquil Suffolk countryside, has filed for administration as of February 16. The site, a favourite getaway since it opened in 1987, was taken over by its current management in 2001.

A Dutch court has handed down a shocking five-year sentence to Arnold Oforiwaa, 24, after he brutally killed his girlfriend, stabbing her at least 287 times. The court slashed the prosecutor’s original 10-year demand in half after discovering Oforiwaa has a “very low IQ.”

Brutal Murder of Young Mother

Oforiwaa was convicted of murdering 22-year-old Jihaneve in their Zoetermeer home last July. The young mother was viciously attacked while their two-week-old baby remained unharmed.