Jury trial restrictions proposed amid court backlogs
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes limiting jury trials to tackle England and Wales' 78,000-case backlog. Critics warn this could erode public trust in justice system.
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes limiting jury trials to tackle England and Wales' 78,000-case backlog. Critics warn this could erode public trust in justice system.
A mother speaks out after her daughter's manipulative abuser, Charles Benson-Clark, is jailed for 6.5 years. Read her powerful message and learn how to get support.
Coventry drug dealer Steven 'Big Wolf' Woolridge, jailed for running a £12m cocaine empire, has been ordered to pay back less than £9,000. Discover the staggering details of the Proceeds of Crime hearing.
Joshua Checksfield, 23, imprisoned for 18 months after breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order for fourth time. Police discovered hidden mobile phone during unannounced visit.
Andrew Murray, 31, sent a sexually explicit video to a 13-year-old girl after a random phone call. He was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Read the full story.
Persistent thief Aaron Kelly jailed for 52 weeks after tormenting shop staff with relentless offending and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. Read the full story.
A notorious Solihull massage parlour has been closed after police uncovered evidence of exploitation and sex trafficking. Discover the full story and the court's ruling.
Paul Doyle, 54, pleaded guilty to all charges relating to the Liverpool FC victory parade crash that injured over 130 people. Read the full court details.
Birmingham City Council's busking ban sparks debate. Explore the arguments over noise complaints, cultural impact, and the search for a compromise. Read the full story.
Cambridgeshire drivers face new fines as a Public Spaces Protection Order is approved for Milton Park and Ride. The move follows strong public support to tackle speeding and noise.
A Nottingham teenager who was stabbed with his own machete during a gang confrontation has been told by a judge that the public will say he 'got what he deserved'. Discover the full story.
Joanne Butler from Kidderminster receives community order after waging harassment campaign against ex-boyfriend, causing over £10,000 in damage. Read the full court details.
Dylon Kirkham, 26, receives three-year football ban after provoking violence following Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion match. Read the full court details.
A woman who booked a flight but never flew had her Child Benefit stopped. HMRC faces a data protection probe over 23,500 similar cases. Discover the fallout.
Airbus launches the second phase of its share buyback programme to support employee ownership, following a major aircraft order at the Dubai Airshow. Discover the details.
Thomas McGinn, 33, subjected his victim to months of stalking, including 100 daily calls and fake social media profiles. He has now been jailed and given a lifetime restraining order.
A Telford man has been jailed and given a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from specific shops after a spree of thefts and assaults on staff. Read the full story.
Niall Griffiths, a registered sex offender, admitted failing to notify police of his 'Horny Master' online alias. Discover the details of his breach and sentencing.
Take a nostalgic trip through 7 iconic mail-order catalogues that provided escapism before online shopping. Remember circling your dream gifts?
Prolific thief Anthony Jarvis jailed for nine months and banned from Sutton Coldfield shops with a Criminal Behaviour Order. West Midlands Police report 60% rise in shop theft arrests.
Dudley Council faces union pressure over CCTV recordings capturing staff conversations. UNISON demands answers as investigation continues into data breach allegations.
McDonald's UK introduces an 'Order Ahead' app feature using your phone's location to prepare food in 3-5 minutes, cutting queues for a faster collection.
A spike in bird flu cases on UK farms prompts a national housing order. Discover the risks to humans and the new biosecurity measures in place. Stay informed.
Exclusive developments emerge from the Liam Payne inquest as UK coroner discloses troubling circumstances surrounding the One Direction star's untimely death at 31.
A Birmingham mother has been convicted after secretly keeping nine cats in her home, blatantly violating a lifetime ban on owning animals following previous convictions for cruelty.
A retired teacher from Solihull has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of sexually abusing young boys during the 1970s and 1980s, following a courageous investigation into historical offences.
Dirk Howell, convicted of murdering nine-year-old Alfie Steele in a brutal bath punishment, has been refused permission to appeal his life sentence in a landmark court decision.
West Midlands Police implement 48-hour dispersal order around Aston Villa's stadium following concerning intelligence about potential disorder during crucial European match.
Exclusive insights into serial killer Lucy Letby's prison life show her fixation on children's television programmes and canteen privileges while serving a whole-life order.
A sophisticated fraudster from the Midlands has been convicted after orchestrating an elaborate banking scam that nearly netted him £1.3 million. Discover how his complex deception unravelled.