‘Turmoil for years’: Victims of rapist Russell Brand tell judge of their anguish

Delivering his sentence, Mr Justice Bennathan told the 51-year-old he had become a “sexual predator” as he was starting to become famous. The former comedian and actor was found guilty on Thursday at Southwark Crown…

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Arsenal handed injury boost as William Saliba plan revealed: 'No need to panic'

Read our privacy notice . William Saliba came through his appearance for Arsenal ’s Under-21s without any fresh injury concerns. The Frenchman started against Aston Villa on Sunday, as he continues to step up his…

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Russell Brand sentencing LIVE: Victim tells of 'shock and turmoil' as convicted rapist faces years in jail

The disgraced star is expected to be handed a “significant” prison term when he is sentenced for rape and three sexual assaults on Monday. Brand, 51, spent the weekend at Wandsworth Prison after being convicted on…

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Strict traffic controls could ‘shut down’ historic east London market, traders warn

Read our privacy notice . Traders at a historic market have hit out at a council’s plans to curb traffic in east London, warning it could force them out of business. The traffic control proposals would prevent cars from…

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DJ Hannah Laing makes 'heartbreaking' decision to cancel 2027 Doof in the Park

Laing said "valuable planning time" had been lost due to "behind the scenes" issues that needed to be resolved. She said, as a result, her team did not have enough time left to "deliver the festival to the standard that…

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Scotland’s first drug-checking service begins operations

The facility will open as part of the same hub which houses Scotland’s first safer drugs consumption rooms (Paul Faith/PA) PA Archive News Briefings Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories…

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Russell Brand prays and tells wife ‘it’ll be okay’ as sentencing hearing begins

Read our privacy notice . Russell Brand started to pray and told his wife “it’ll be okay” as he entered the dock to be sentenced for raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three other women. The former comedian…

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Lulu pays tribute to ex-husband John Frieda after his death aged 75

The former couple were married from 1977 to 1991 (Peter Jordan/PA) PA Archive The Weekender Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed…

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Clients 'cautious' on use of AI, says software firm boss

The company recently won a £111m "digital borders" contract with the Home Office to be delivered over the next four years. Mooney said there were "parallel conversations" on AI with "buzz and excitement" about its…

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Find out who's in the running for this year's Booker Prize

Jamaican writer James is nominated this year for his latest novel The Disappearers; while Scottish author Stuart is shortlisted for John of John. This year's other contenders are award-winning US novelist Elizabeth…

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