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Ishmael Duncan, 24, of Kennington, south east London, has admitted blackmailing dozens of young girls worldwide into sending indecent pictures and videos of themselves by posing as a model agency scout on social media Picture: NCA/SWNS

Blackmailer made young girls send him sexual pictures and videos

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Watch first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of 2025 release

FILE PHOTO Carol Vorderman.

Carol Vorderman outraged over King's claim on Lancashire money

This was moments after police pulled a mobility scooter over after it was spotted travelling along the M6 at 30mph.

Mobility scooter seized after being spotted driving on the M6

Preston Weekender has been postponed until May 2024.

Preston Weekender delayed due to RAAC

The Prince and Princess of Wales visit a school where outdoor learning is prioritised within the day-to-day curriculum to enhance children's physical and mental wellbeing. Photo: David Rose via Getty Images

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Bus crash in Venice kills 21 and leaves dozens injured

Stand-up comedian James Nokise said he was among “hundreds” of passengers ordered off an Avanti West Coast train and left stranded at Preston station on Monday night (September 25). (Picture by James Nokise)

Comedian's 'insane’ 11-hour train journey after cancellation chaos in Preston

Pedestrians walk past a branch of a NatWest bank in London.

Natwest makes pledge after glitch with its cash machines

Russell Brand was a self-confessed sex addict during the early and mid noughties, when he supposedly slept with thousands of women. Photo by Getty Images.

Victoria Derbyshire wades into Russell Brand media storm

The iconic Red Arrows cancelled their planned display at Southport Air Show (Credit: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Red Arrows display cancelled due to ‘unexpected heavy showers’ in Blackpool

Jack Sonni was known as “the other guitarist” during the London band’s Brothers in Arms era. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/

Jack Sonni: Dire Straits guitar legend dies at the age of 68

Ben Whiteman’s contract is up this summer and fans want him to remain at Deepdale

Preston fans make feelings clear on Ben Whiteman contract situation

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Rachel Riley has made it perfectly clear what she would do if Mason Greenwood was to return to the Manchester United team.

Wilko launches huge money-saving sale

Wilko launches huge administration sale with 1000s of reductions

Police seize a dog who attacked a child in Birmingham

Child ‘mauled by bulldog’ in horrific dog attack as police seize pet

Lancashire Police defend use of meme format to report crime despite criticism

Andrew Tate: Amanda Holden hits back at former kickboxer

Cows on M6 cause chaos as drivers left in 3-mile long traffic jam

Pictured: Cows cause chaos on Britain’s busiest motorway

Andrew Tate: ex-kickboxer leaves vile comment under Amanda Holden post

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Jeremy Clarkson has issued a warning after his bottles of Hawkstone Cider have been recalled

Jeremy Clarkson’s cider brand recalled as bottles ‘could explode’

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Elon Musk reveals new Twitter ‘X’ logo as iconic bird scrapped

A police officer on the beat.

Police reopen road after it was closed due to two cars crashing

 A man has been accused of being ‘selfish’ for proposing to girlfriend at a graduation ceremony.

Man gets backlash for proposing to girlfriend at graduation ceremony

A man has been accused of being ‘selfish’ for proposing to girlfriend at a graduation ceremony in a clip that has gone viral.

Ex-BBC star criticises the BBC over their coverage of Huw Edwards

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Blaise has enjoyed the new app Threads

Blaise Tapp: Life stood still for a moment as I was hanging by a ‘Thread’

 Blue singer Lee Ryan is alleged to have been physically assaulted on a flight after putting his feet on the seat. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)

Blue singer Lee Ryan ‘physically assaulted’ on flight

The opening page of Threads, an Instagram app, near the Meta logo. (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

What is Threads? Celebrities join Twitter rival

Desantis Peaky Blinders: Cillian Murphy & BBC cast denounce ‘homophobic’ video shared by Republican candidate

Cillian Murphy & Peaky Blinders hit out at ‘homophobic’ video

This is what Meta’s Threads won’t let you do if you decide it’s not for you.  (Photo Illustration by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Threads won’t let you delete app without also deleting Instagram

Meta has launched a Twitter rival called Threads

New Twitter rival Threads receives over 10 million sign ups at launch

Meta is set to launch a Twitter rival called Threads this week amid restrictions imposed by Twitter CEO Elon Musk on non-paying users (Photo by Emin Sansar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Meta to launch Twitter alternative called Threads

Rosie Jones faces backlash of ableist slur in title of new TV show

Chris Evans quits Instagram amid engagement rumours to Alba Baptista

Virgin Media customers across the country have reported an outage with internet service

Virgin Media customers frustrated as internet provider goes down

Hannah Smethurst was sent the inappropriate messages, inset, by an Etihad worker

Etihad worker disciplined for sending woman inappropriate messages

Hundreds of customers have been experiencing issues with the banking service this morning

Hundreds of customers frustrated as popular banking app goes down

Kirsty Manley at Glastonbury wearing the PNE hat she found. She now hopes to reunite the hat with its owner

Festival-goer’s bid reunite PNE hat lost at Glastonbury with owner

England's Johnny Bairstow carrying a Just Stop Oil protestor off the pitch  during day one of the second Ashes test match at Lord's, London. Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Just Stop Oil protesters invade Lord’s Test match for The Ashes

Lewis Capaldi performs on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Lewis Capaldi quits touring ‘for foreseeable future’

Glastonbury revellers stuck for ‘hours’ trying to leave festival

Glastonbury 2023: revellers stuck for ‘hours’ trying to leave festival

Morecambe based boxer Tyson Fury tells fans to "keep tuned" for a big announcement (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

"We’re bringing a whole lot of pain": Tyson Fury promises a big announcement

HSBC customers have said they are having issues logging in to the app today

Hundreds of customers frustrated as popular banking app goes down

The Royal family has released a new image of Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Louis for Father’s Day

Royal Family release sweet new image of family for Father’s Day

Facebook Messenger goes down for hundreds of users - what is being affected

Facebook Messenger goes down for thousands of users

Love Island fans left furious as Ruchee brutally dumped from the island

Love Island fans furious as Ruchee brutally dumped from the island

Nottingham Forest pay tribute after 3 people found dead in city centre

WhatsApp are set to release a new Twitter-like feature

WhatsApp to add Twitter-like follow feature

X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson has called for an independent inquiry into reality shows

Rebecca Ferguson calls for independent inquiry into reality shows

Wrestling legend The Iron Sheik has died

WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Iron Sheik dies aged 81

Bournemouth beach deaths inquest: Children died of drowning

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