Fraudster who posed as MI6 agent must pay £125k
Mark Acklom, a serial conman who posed as an MI6 agent, has been ordered to repay £125,000 to his victim. Discover the full story of this complex romance fraud case.
Mark Acklom, a serial conman who posed as an MI6 agent, has been ordered to repay £125,000 to his victim. Discover the full story of this complex romance fraud case.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and MI6 agent, has been ordered to pay his victim £125,000 after a five-year court battle. Read the full story.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and spy, must pay £125k compensation after a five-year court battle. Read the full story of the devastating romance scam.
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The celebrated British photographer Martin Parr, famed for his vivid and satirical chronicles of modern life, has passed away at 72. Explore his enduring legacy.
Celebrated British photographer Martin Parr, famed for his vivid and ironic depictions of everyday UK life, has died at his Bristol home aged 73. Discover his legacy.
The Martin Parr Foundation announces the death of the celebrated British documentary photographer, a CBE recipient and former Magnum Photos president. Discover his legacy.
Martin Parr, the celebrated Magnum photographer famed for his acute observations of British society and class, has died. We look back at his iconic career in pictures.
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Seven men face over 40 charges for child sexual exploitation against 11 Bristol teenagers. Police describe the case as a 'huge shock' to communities. Read the latest developments.
Seven men face over 40 charges for alleged child sexual exploitation against 11 teenage girls in Bristol. Police investigation continues as community awareness efforts expand.
Seven men charged with over 40 offences against teenagers in Bristol child sexual exploitation case. Police confirm victims were aged in their mid to late teens. Follow for latest updates.
Seven men have been charged with over 40 offences against 11 teenagers in a major child sexual exploitation investigation in Bristol. Follow for live updates.