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The Latest Breaking News from Warwickshire

Who is Ahmad Mulakhil? Afghan asylum seeker who abducted, raped 12-year-old girl jailed for 15 years in UK

An Afghan asylum seeker, Ahmad Mulakhil (23), has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the abduction, rape, and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, news agency Reuters reported.

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‘I wanted the rollercoaster of being emotionally invested’: Ian Bell on coaching, England and the 2005 Ashes WhatsApp

Five-times Ashes winner has since had a varied coaching career and believes the red ball is still fundamental to the modern player

The Guardian - UK

Teenage Reform council leader faces no confidence vote

George Finch was appointed leader of Warwickshire council aged 19 last year

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Teenagers killed themselves in Dorset after baby taken into care, inquest finds

Katie Powell, 17, and Jack Williams, 18, were found dead days after being arrested and child entering foster care in 2022

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Man, 80, dies from 'first suspected case of cholera in Britain since 1901'

The father-of-two sadly died in hospital in Warwickshire when his condition rapidly deteriorated after his family thought he had norovirus

Evening Standard

Afghan asylum seeker convicted of abducting and repeatedly raping 12-year-old

Ahmad Mulakhil’s attack on the child led to protests in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, and claims of a cover-up of his immigration status.

Evening Standard

‘I had to learn very quickly’: Reform UK leader, 19, defends council tax rise

Party accused of breaking election promise – but officials in Warwickshire say George Finch’s 3.89% rise still not enough to balance budget

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Rape trial jury shown CCTV of Afghan national with 12-year-old near crime scene

Images presented in evidence at Warwick Crown Court showed Mohammad Kabir and Ahmad Mulakhil leaving a park where the victim had been playing.

Evening Standard

Norman Gifford obituary

Slow left-arm spinner who played for England 15 times and was known for his friendly, open demeanour

The Guardian - UK

Police arrest two men accused of absconding from HMP Leyhill

Officers find murderer Matthew Armstrong, 35, in Warwickshire and Daniel Washbourne, 40, in Bristol

The Guardian - UK

Convicted murderer among two inmates on run after absconding from prison on New Year’s Day

Matthew Armstrong, 35, was convicted in 2009 of a murder that occurred during a robbery in Warwickshire

The Independent UK

Murderer among two inmates at large after absconding on New Year’s Day

Matthew Armstrong, 35, was convicted in 2009 of a murder that occurred during a robbery in Warwickshire, police said.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Snow day fun as bitterly cold snap grips the UK

The chilly weather was ideal for sledging and snowballs.

Evening Standard

Tuesday briefing: What would a Reform-led country look like?

In today’s newsletter: Local government may offer some answers – after winning 677 council seats, Reform’s triumph quickly gave way to reports of chaos, infighting, and scandal

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Reform councillors accused of ‘rash promises’ as council tax rises loom

Warwickshire board says maximum 5% tax rise needed for financial viability despite election promise to cut costs

The Independent UK

‘HS2 has made our beautiful village stink like rotten eggs – my wife wants to leave’

IN FOCUS: After years of traffic, dust and noise, villagers in Water Orton in Warwickshire are facing a new issue from the building of HS2. Alex Ross went to find out

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Former county cricket star charged after machete found in stolen car

Former Warwickshire fast bowler Recordo Gordon, 34, was arrested on Monday

Evening Standard

British Museum in £3.5m appeal to save Tudor Heart pendant linked to Henry VIII

The 24 carat gold artefact was discovered in a Warwickshire field by a metal detectorist in 2019.

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Man charged with manslaughter following fatal assault in Southwark

Michael John Edwards, 43, from Nuneaton in Warwickshire was rushed to hospital but died on September 17

The Guardian - UK

Farage criticises ‘disgraceful’ rhetoric after alleged attack on Reform council leader

George Finch, 19, says he was called a ‘racist’ and ‘fascist’ during incident in Warwickshire on Friday

The Independent UK

Farage condemns Starmer after street attack on Reform council leader

Warwickshire council leader George Finch said he was assaulted by a young man who told him he was a ‘racist’ and a ‘fascist’

Evening Standard

Sex assault trial ex-police constable ‘back-handed’ victim as a joke, court told

Former officer Daniel Gentles, 22, admits touching the woman while on duty with Warwickshire Police but denies a single count of sexual assault.

The Guardian - UK

Nottinghamshire lift trophy after win; Hampshire on brink of relegation – as it happened

Notts’ season ended with victory over Warwickshire, while Hampshire are nine wickets down needing 33 runs to beat Surrey

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Nottinghamshire crowned county cricket champions for the seventh time – as it happened

Nottinghamshire sealed their first title since 2010 – their seventh in all – ending Surrey’s reign

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Tributes to Dickie Bird as Nottinghamshire edge towards County Championship title

A minute’s applause was held at Bird’s spiritual home, Headingley, on the first day of the season’s last round of fixtures

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