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Russell Brand has been jailed. Now we have the power to identify more sex attackers like him | Helena Kennedy

The details that emerged from his case have been shocking and at times deeply disturbing. We have witnessed the bravery of the women who came forward to seek justice – and the brazen and brutal sense of entitlement…

‘Is anyone up for a fight?’ The battle for the soul of Samaritans

On the other end of the phone was a "very distressed" man. He had climbed scaffolding to the top of a building and was threatening to jump. As Mark talked to him, Carol called his local Samaritans to alert volunteers.…

The fans at the foggy FA Cup game no-one could see

But for 690 Notts County supporters, thick fog meant they could barely see it happen. Ian Kirke was among the Magpies fans whose view of Saturday's FA Cup first-round tie against Altrincham was obscured by fog, leaving…

I worked for the CIA. China knows how to exploit lonely old men better than most

But the allegations surrounding a prominent tech executive and a suspected Chinese intelligence operative – which it must be stressed remain unproven – are a reminder that one of espionage’s oldest weapons could still be…

Peterborough United have invited the circus into town

The “buy low, develop and sell on” strategy is becoming increasingly popular amongst owners of English Football League clubs who would like to limit their financial losses. Peterborough were doing it long before the…

I’m a food editor – five easy and delicious fish dinners I swear by

For this piece, I set out to find you a range of flavoursome fish dishes that should be easy to prepare, however experienced, or otherwise, you are in the kitchen . According to the Marine Stewardship Council, only one…

My small-ship Hebrides cruise with tiny islands, sea swims and stunning sunrises

He’s right about the Hebrides being remarkable. As a travel writer I’ve sailed all the world’s oceans and – hand on tartan heart – nothing trumps Scotland ’s island-studded, savagely beautiful, western littoral. I’d take…

How new power for ‘snooping’ banks could get your benefits cut

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) can now require banks to inform them whether there are signs that benefit claimants do not meet eligibility rules for the support they receive. The data they pass on – which can…

I spend £10 a week on prepping – these are my secrets of survival

But last month the Government launched the Be Ready campaign, advising households to gather water, food and other supplies in case of a civil emergency. It’s hard to imagine such a disaster happening, and the idea of…

Forget the pension lectures – Gen Z women need to know what’s in it for them

And yet, apparently, this is exactly when I should be thinking about my pension with experts telling us the sooner we can start saving, the better. I’m not oblivious to the importance of saving for my future. I have been…