Five years’ jail for corrupt head of Bradford free school praised by David Cameron

Five years’ jail for corrupt head of Bradford free school praised by David Cameron THE FOUNDER of a flagship free school in Bradford has been jailed for five years for defrauding the Department for Education of thousands of pounds from … Continue reading →

Dr Alan Billings: My right to ask chief constable David Crompton to resign over Hillsborough

 Dr Alan Billings: My right to ask chief constable David Crompton to resign over Hillsborough Dr Alan Billings has defended his decision to dismiss South Yorkshire chief constable David Crompton. FOR some time, South Yorkshire Police has been in a … Continue reading →

MP Sarah Champion tells of abusive relationship

SHADOW domestic violence minister Sarah Champion told of her shame after admitting being arrested for an attack on her ex-husband. It happened in 2007 when the Rotherham MP was working for an arts centre and in the process of divorcing … Continue reading →

Child sex abuse trial: Defendant’s “shock” at “false rape allegation”

A FORMER taxi driver said he was “shocked” and “gutted” when a rape complainant identified him as her attacker, a court heard. Asif Ali (31) is on trial at Sheffield Crown Court, along with seven other men for historic sexual … Continue reading →

Dr Alan Billings, has made his decision to call for Chief Constable David Crompton to resign, with immediate effect

At the conclusion of a lengthy statutory process, the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Dr Alan Billings, has made his decision to call for Chief Constable David Crompton to resign, with immediate effect. Mr Crompton was suspended by the … Continue reading →

Child sex abuse trial: Alleged victim “made up” rape claims

A MAN accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl has told a court she had made up the allegations because he “didn’t get on with her former partner.” Ex-boxer Waleed Ali (34) is charged with rape and indecently assaulting the … Continue reading →

Rotherham abuse trial: Accused brands allegations ‘false’

A man accused of sexually abusing three girls in Rotherham has said he would “never do such a thing”. Ishtiaq Khaliq, 33, is on trial at Sheffield Crown Court charged with rape and three counts of indecent assault. However, he … Continue reading →

‘Vile’ sex offenders jailed for 50 years over exploitation of teenage girls in Dewsbury

Four men will face a combined sentence of 50 years behind bars after being convicted of the rape, trafficking and sexual exploitation of young victims. Former taxi driver Ismail ‘Ishy’ Haji, 39, of Rotary Close, Dewsbury, his brother, Imran Haji, … Continue reading →

‘Labour needs to help young onto housing ladder’ – Healey

A LABOUR MP has argued the party should prioritise housing help for young people after uncovering figures showing a major drop off in home ownership in Yorkshire. Wentworth and Dearne MP John Healey highlighted figures showing the number of homeowner … Continue reading →

Child sex abuse trial: Police “paid victim £140 after losing evidence”

Child sex abuse trial: Police “paid victim £140 after losing evidence” POLICE reimbursed a rape complainant with £140 after losing the clothes she claimed she had been sexually assaulted in, a court heard. Sheffield Crown Court heard the 13-year-old girl … Continue reading →