Killer absent from court as he’s sentenced because he ‘couldn’t wait any longer’
One of Lee Owens’ victims only discovered his identity after reading the ECHO Lee Owens pictured when he…
Mum died just months after her own mum from same devastating illness
Julie Hatton knew something was wrong when she began experiencing weakness in her left arm Julie Hatton died…
Merseyside woman, 25, held in Dubai after drugs arrest
Antonia Bettridge is said to have moved to the country in November 2023 – just months after appearing…
‘Fatboy’ caught cowering naked in Spanish panic room after fleeing UK after drug trafficking arrest
Mark Lilley was sentenced to 23 years in prison in his absence after skipping the UK whilst under…
‘Big I Am’ shopped at Cheshire Oaks with ‘wad’ of cash after killing pensioners
Kevin Weetman was seen in Jack Wolfskin the day after giving the orders for a fire which caused…
Drug dealer told ‘see you rat’ as he’s jailed for life
A drug dealer has been jailed for life after ordering a house fire which killed an elderly couple.…
He heard a noise outside his house and minutes later he stabbed a man in the chest
Andrew Topping had a ‘moment of madness’ while ‘intending to scare away’ a suspected vandal who he believed…
Killer ‘found dead in wheelie bin’ after ‘taking a lot of drugs’ and having a bath
Paul Smith died only a week after starting the fire which killed 77-year-old Eric Greener and 83-year-old Sheila…
Killers smile and laugh as they’re cleared of murdering elderly couple in house fire
But Kevin Weetman and Kylie Maynard were convicted of the manslaughter of Eric Greener and Sheila Jackson, a…
‘Very loud’ explosion heard after police evacuation
One man told the ECHO that the controlled explosion was so loud people nearby said their “hearts were…
‘Suspicious powder’ removed from house linked to human remains probe as neighbours evacuated
Police said officers found the white powder while carrying out an “extensive forensic examination” 19:12, 01 Feb 2026Updated…
Dad collapsed and died after ‘drug wrap ruptured inside his stomach’
An inquest has begun today into the death of Alan Hunt Alan Hunt died at Whiston Hospital on…