Man jailed for grooming girls on Snapchat
Tye Hunt, 23, has been sentenced to nearly three years for using Snapchat to groom two young girls. The court heard of the devastating impact on his victims. Learn more about the case and support available.
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Jury Trial Cuts: Victims, Lawyers & Judges Voice Alarm
Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials in England and Wales faces fierce backlash. A defendant, victim, KC, and judge warn it risks fairness and democracy. Read their powerful testimonies.
Prison tutor's affair exposed by locked classroom door
A Chelmsford prison tutor admitted misconduct after a relationship with an inmate was discovered. The affair came to light when a colleague found their classroom locked from the inside.
London men charged over vehicle theft conspiracy
Two men from London have been remanded in custody, charged with conspiring to steal vehicles and commit burglary in Essex. Read the latest on this police investigation.
Labour to Scrap Jury Trials in Certain Cases
The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious offences, sparking a major debate on justice reform and civil liberties in the UK. Read the full analysis.
Labour's jury trial cuts face backlash over justice rights
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes scrapping jury trials for offences with sentences under three years. Critics warn it removes a pillar of British justice without evidence it will clear the 78,000-case backlog. Read the full analysis.
London teen charged with nine Leicestershire robberies
A teenager from Southgate, North London, faces nine robbery charges and one of intentional suffocation following incidents in Leicestershire. He has been remanded in custody.
Lammy plans to scrap some jury trials to clear court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces radical court reforms, moving thousands of cases to judge-only trials to tackle a record 80,000-case backlog. Discover the plans and the controversy.
Holly Willoughby guilty over scooter crash in West London
TV presenter Holly Willoughby pleads guilty to driving without due care after knocking a man from his scooter in Barnes, resulting in serious injuries including a fractured neck. Full details of the court hearing and sentence.
Jury trials scrapped for sentences under three years
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms, ending jury trials for offences likely to get three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division' and what it means for the justice system.
Jury trials scrapped for sentences under 3 years
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major court reforms, ending jury trials for defendants likely to receive sentences of three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division'.
Holly Willoughby pleads guilty to careless driving
Former This Morning host Holly Willoughby admits guilt over August driving incident that knocked a scooter rider off their bike in London. Full details of the court hearing.
Lammy backs down on plans to scrap most jury trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy is set to scale back radical plans to restrict jury trials, following cabinet discussions. He will propose a higher threshold, but critics warn of unfairness.
Holly Willoughby charged with careless driving
TV presenter Holly Willoughby is due in court over a careless driving charge. Discover the potential penalties and the latest on her planned TV comeback.
Jonty Bravery guilty of assaulting Broadmoor nurses
Jonty Bravery, who threw a boy from Tate Modern, has been found guilty of attacking two nurses at Broadmoor hospital. Read the full details of the shocking assaults.
Lammy Proposes Scrapping Jury Trials for Backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to remove jury trials for most criminal cases to address England and Wales' record court backlog. Read the controversial reforms.
Christmas at Hampton Court Palace 2025
Experience a Tudor Christmas at Hampton Court Palace. From festive feasts to ice skating, discover 6 ways to celebrate the season at Henry VIII's historic home.
Linehan cleared of harassment but guilty of damage
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan found not guilty of harassment but convicted of criminal damage to trans activist's phone. Read the full court verdict details.
Hardeep Singh Kohli appears in court on rape charge
Comedian and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli appears at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with rape and a domestic abuse offence. He was granted bail.
Father Ted writer cleared of harassment at court
Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan found not guilty of harassing trans activist Sophia Brooks but convicted of criminal damage. Full details from Westminster court case.
Bar Council Warns Against Jury Trial Overhaul
Bar Council chair Barbara Mills argues proposed crown court reforms risk constitutional change without evidence. The government should first fix existing inefficiencies plaguing the justice system.
Sacked TalkTV host faces hate speech investigation calls
Former TalkTV presenter Mike Graham faces demands for police investigation following inflammatory speech at Chelmsford protest. Read the full story and see the video evidence.
New State Fayre Festival 2026 Line-Up Announced
Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Coral lead the bill for the brand new State Fayre music festival in Chelmsford. Tickets on sale November 28.
Government Plans to Curtail Jury Trials
Radical proposals by Sir Brian Leveson aim to remove jury trials for thousands of cases in England and Wales to prevent 'total system collapse'. Explore the controversial reforms.
Katie Price's Ex in Court Over Teen Rape Allegations
Kieran Hayler, former husband of Katie Price, appears at Crawley Magistrates' Court charged with raping a 13-year-old girl. He strongly denies all allegations.
West London pensioner jailed for harassing girls
A 66-year-old man from Ealing has been sentenced to five months in prison for sexually harassing two teenage girls in a Watford shopping centre. Learn more about the case and police response.
Man jailed for life for murdering his 96-year-old grandma
Joshua Powell, 27, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 26 years for the murder of his 96-year-old grandmother, Emma Finch, in a brutal attack motivated by inheritance money.
Failed asylum seeker denies Bournemouth rape charge
Mohammed Fathi Eltbie, a failed asylum seeker, appears in court charged with raping a woman in Bournemouth. He denies the offence and remains in custody ahead of December plea hearing.
Boxer in court over five animal cruelty offences
Former heavyweight boxer Alexander Warren denies five animal cruelty charges following a MyLondon investigation into a series of cat deaths across South London. Read the full story.
Epping hotel asylum seeker ruling: Council loses case
High Court dismisses Epping Forest council's legal challenge against housing asylum seekers at Bell Hotel. Justice criticises lack of evidence in council's claims.
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