JAN MOIR: Why is it OK to demean Priti Patel just because she’s a Tory?

Priti Patel has been Home Secretary for six months, almost to the day.  She seems to be tough and demanding, which is exactly what we want — well, it is certainly exactly what I want — from the person who wields the big stick in one of the great offices of State at this perilous … Read more

Mugshot gallery of suspects with strange beards and moustaches

Con hair! Hilarious mug shot gallery shows suspects with bizarre beards and mustaches These images prove that suspects really do come in all shapes and sizes  From handlebar mustaches to great big bushy beards, officers have seen it all  Here is a selection of the most comical mugshots taken at US police stations  By Sophie … Read more

Thieves steal cash and computer equipment from Hull hospice

Moment three ‘horrible little parasites’ ransack hospice before making off with cash and computer equipment worth thousands of pounds The crooks forced their way into Dove House Hospice, Hull, on Monday morning CCTV cameras captured them running to and from the door with stolen goods They took £2,000-worth of computer equipment as well as cash … Read more

‘No excuses’: Priti Patel tells police they MUST cut crime in exchange for 20,000 more officers

‘No excuses’: Priti Patel tells police chiefs they MUST ensure there is ‘less crime and safer streets’ in exchange for 20,000 more officers and £41.5million in extra funding Home Secretary used a speech in London to unveil an extra £41.5million funding Demanded there was ‘less crime, safer streets, no excuses’ addressing top cops  She added: … Read more