‘i’ve never heard her say she’s sorry’

Seventeen years ago, the fake kidnapping of Shannon Matthews, nine, shook the nation. As a new documentary revisits the infamous crime, Bella speaks to local resident Julie Bushby, who was at the centre of the search

Would the mystery of this tragic tot ever be solved?

This week’s crime story...

Seeing her mum lying lifeless on the floor, Roann tried to reason with her attacker. Then he came at her with a knife…

Ann Ming MBE now works with police to improve how they engage with victims of violent crime. Here, she shares her story

A year after the Southport knife attacks, there are remarkable tales of hope and resilience from the little girls that survived…