Paedophile nursery worker admits filming himself abusing children A nursery worker who filmed himself sexually abusing four children has pleaded guilty to 26 offences. Vincent Chan, 45, of Stanhope Avenue, Finchley, north London, admitted his “calculated and predatory pattern of abuse” at Wood Green Crown Court on Wednesday. He worked at a nursery in north
Home hand-painted by artist goes on the market as £2 million British artist Emily Powell has transformed her terraced home into a lived-in artwork and is now putting it on the market with a guide price of £2 million. The five-bedroom property in Brixham, Devon, is adorned with floor-to-ceiling pieces which Powell, 35, has hand-painted
Britain must not shrink back from ‘chaotic world’, says Starmer Britain must not shrink back from a “chaotic world”, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he underlined his commitment to internationalism. In his annual Guildhall speech on foreign policy, the Prime Minister accused opposition politicians of offering a “corrosive, inward-looking attitude” on international affairs. Taking
First look at Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover shows explosive crash A first look at the upcoming crossover between two ITV soaps has revealed that a multi-vehicle collision on a country road will be at the centre of the drama. The teaser trailer has been released by the broadcaster ahead of a special crossover episode
Justice Secretary to set out reforms to tackle ‘courts emergency’ Plans to free up crown courts to deal with serious crimes swiftly and hand more support to victims are set to be announced by the Justice Secretary as part of efforts to tackle the “courts emergency”. David Lammy, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, will
Rock drilled from Great Glen Fault gives rare look into distant geological past Geologists have been given a “one-of-a-kind” window into Scotland’s geological past as they analyse core rock drilled from the Great Glen Fault during investigations for a hydro-storage scheme. The Great Glen Fault is the largest geological fault structure in the UK at
Ending new HIV transmissions by 2030 ‘within reach thanks to action plan’ The Government’s goal to end new HIV transmissions by 2030 is now within reach thanks to a new action plan, the Health Secretary has said. The HIV action plan, being unveiled by Wes Streeting on World Aids Day on Monday, is set to
Last-minute knee surgery cancellations ‘cost millions and ramp up waiting lists’ Cancelling knee replacement surgeries is “unforgivable”, academics have said, as a new study highlighted how postponing operations is costing the NHS millions and increasing hospital waiting lists. As well as the economic cost, cancelled procedures come at a “great cost” to patients, researchers from
Eighth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing Actress Alex Kingston has become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing. The Doctor Who star and her professional dance partner Johannes Radebe have left the show after losing the dance battle to EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon. The couples performed their routines
Lando Norris bid for F1 glory goes to decider as Max Verstappen takes Qatar win Lando Norris’ bid to become champion of the world will go to a season finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend after Max Verstappen cashed in on a calamitous McLaren strategy decision to win the Qatar Grand Prix. Norris, who finished