Josh Payne
UK
UK detectives granted additional £108,000 in Madeleine McCann probe
Home Office sources said the figure had been approved for 2025-26.
By Josh Payne
17 Apr 2025
Crime
Security guard ‘heartbroken’ chats about Willoughby kidnap plot have come out
Gavin Plumb denies masterminding plans to kidnap, rape and murder the TV presenter.
By Josh Payne
28 Jun 2024
Crime
Holly Willoughby plot accused ‘disgusted’ at previous kidnap attempts
Gavin Plumb has previous convictions for attempted kidnap and false imprisonment.
By Josh Payne
28 Jun 2024
Crime
Security guard admits Willoughby kidnap and rape chats ‘massively regrettable’
Gavin Plumb gave evidence from the witness box on Friday.
By Josh Payne
28 Jun 2024
Crime
Undercover cop felt security guard was ‘imminent threat’ to Willoughby
The witness said it was ‘quite alarming’ to receive an image of what he described as an ‘abduction kit’
By Josh Payne
27 Jun 2024
Showbiz
Security guard says Willoughby kidnap plot would put him on ‘death row’
Gavin Plumb denies inciting rape and kidnap and soliciting murder
By Josh Payne
26 Jun 2024
Crime
Security guard sent potential Willoughby plot accomplice video of restraint kit
Plumb’s ‘kit’ of materials included ankle shackles, ball gag, rope, metal cable ties and handcuffs.
By Josh Payne
26 Jun 2024
Crime
Security guard ‘looked at abandoned farm with cells to hold Holly Willoughby’
Gavin Plumb denies masterminding a plot to rape, kidnap and murder the TV presenter.
By Josh Payne
26 Jun 2024
Crime
Willoughby plot accused searched how to meet people who plan celebrity kidnaps
Gavin Plumb denies masterminding a plot to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby.
By Josh Payne
25 Jun 2024
Celebrity News
Security guard planned to take Holly Willoughby to ‘dungeon’, court told
Gavin Plumb is accused of soliciting murder and encouraging rape and kidnap.
By Josh Payne
24 Jun 2024
Crime
Holly Willoughby accused 'attempted to kidnap women in the past'
Gavin Plumb had previously tied a 16-year-old girl’s hands behind her back with rope and tape, Chelmsford Crown Court heard.
By Josh Payne
24 Jun 2024
Crime
Security guard spoke of ‘ultimate fantasy’ to kidnap and rape Holly Willoughby
Gavin Plumb is accused of a hatching a plot to murder, kidnap and rape the TV star.
By Josh Payne
24 Jun 2024
Celebrity News
Security guard on trial for Holly Willoughby rape and murder plans
The TV presenter waived her right to anonymity in connection with a charge against Gavin Plumb of assisting or encouraging rape.
By Josh Payne
24 Jun 2024
UK
Officers narrow in on small buildings near where Jay Slater’s phone last pinged
Searches for the British teenager appeared to focus on the small area at the bottom of a ravine in Rural de Teno Park.
By Josh Payne
23 Jun 2024
UK
Mother of Jay Slater issues direct ‘we just need you home’ plea to son
Debbie Duncan said she has ‘not slept’ since the 19-year-old disappeared.
By Josh Payne
22 Jun 2024
UK
Firefighters scour hillsides for missing British teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife
The 19-year-old from Lancashire disappeared following an attempt to walk back to his accommodation after attending the NRG festival.
By Josh Payne
22 Jun 2024
UK
Hunt for missing teenager Jay Slater enters sixth day
Officers reconvened at Rural de Teno Park in Tenerife on Saturday following another day of no major breakthroughs.
By Josh Payne
22 Jun 2024
UK
Jay Slater's family 'drained beyond words' as search continues
The 19-year-old was last heard from on Monday morning
By Josh Payne
21 Jun 2024
UK
Jay Slater search party focuses on ravine near to where he was last heard from
The 19-year-old disappeared after attempting to walk back to his accommodation in Tenerife.
By Josh Payne
21 Jun 2024
UK
British teenager’s family and friends ‘drained beyond words’ as hunt continues
Jay Slater was last heard from on Monday morning.
By Josh Payne
21 Jun 2024
UK
Hunt for British teenager who disappeared in Tenerife enters fifth day
Jay Slater was last heard from when he called his friend on Monday.
By Josh Payne
21 Jun 2024