From today, drivers caught using their phone will receive six points and a £200 fine, doubling the previous punishment. This means new drivers who receive six points or more within their first […]
New drivers caught using phone to lose licence
Diverse voices from the women’s march on London
It’s being reported that 100,000 people took part in the women’s march on London on 21st January. On the first day of Donald Trump’s presidency the march aimed to unite different voices […]
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Today marks the International Day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia also known as IDAHOT. It’s a worldwide celebration of sexual and gender diversities. Events are taking place in Toronto, St Petersburg, Brisbane, […]
Charges could follow Hillsborough inquest decision
Hillsborough The Home Secretary Theresa May says there will be ‘no holding back’ in pursuing prosecutions after unlawful killing conclusion at the Hillsborough inquest 96 people died, and 766 were injured at the […]
Canada- assisted suicide bill
Thursday 14th April saw an introduction of a bill to legalise doctor assisted suicide in Canada. The government of Canada led by staunch advocate of the bill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have introduced this bill […]
Your boss can now read your private messages
Experts in work relations are warning that your boss could be looking over your shoulder more than you think. The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that employers are allowed to […]
Family of Police Officer shot by Raoul Moat sue Northumbria Police
The family of PC David Rathband who was shot by killer Raoul Moat have gone to the High Court in an action against his employer Northumbria Police. PC Rathband was shot in […]
Former News of the World royal reporter conviction quashed by Court of Appeal
A former News of the World royal reporter who was found guilty of getting scoops from one of Prince Harry’s comrades has had his conviction quashed. While working at the now-defunct Sunday […]
London remembers the dead and injured ten years on from 7/7
Events across London are being held to mark the anniversary of the terrorist suicide bombings on 7th July 2005. They include a national minute’s silence at 11.30 am. The period of quiet […]
Police marksman who shot dead suspected armed robber Azelle Rodney has been found not guilty by an Old Bailey jury
The experienced police marksman who shot suspected armed robber Azelle Rodney six times at short range has been acquitted of murder at the Old Bailey. This is the culmination of 10 years […]
Serco prison custody officer dies after alleged assault at Blackfriars Crown Court
A woman prison custody officer allegedly assaulted as she escorted a prisoner at Blackfriars Crown Court has died. 54 year old Lorraine Barwell worked for Serco. The Justice Secretary Michael Gove said: […]
Former News of Word Deputy Editor Neil Wallis Not Guilty of phone hacking conspiracy
The News of the World’s former deputy editor has accused police and prosecutors of a ‘vicious politically-driven’ campaign against the press after he was cleared of being part of the phone-hacking plot. […]
Judge says Trevor Gibbon guilty of ‘horrifying savagery’ and ‘merciless and deliberate attack of vengeance’
Old Bailey Judge Timothy Pontious has imposed a minimum recommendation of 28 years for the life sentence on Trevor Gibbon who stabbed to death Alison Morrison after a four-year neighbour dispute. Judge […]
Serco prisoner custody officer in critical condition after attack at Blackfriars Crown Court
Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating the serious assault of a Serco woman prisoner custody officer who is in a critical condition in hospital. The attack took place […]
Man charged with shooting murder in Denmark Hill
A 23 year old man has been charged with the shooting murder of Ogarra Dixon in Denmark Hill on 17th June. Shaden Cadette from Marcella Road, SW9 was charged on Saturday, 27th […]
At least 15 Britons killed in Tunisian beach massacre- PM warns The UK faces ‘severe terrorist threat”
At least 15 Britons are among the 39 holidaymakers killed in the Tunisian beach massacre and the Prime Minister warns the UK faces ‘a severe terrorist threat.’ Kalashnikov-wielding student Seifeddine Rezgui targeted […]
Television satellite engineer found guilty of murdering Which? manager after longstanding neighbour dispute
A TV satellite engineer from Harrow has been found guilty of stabbing to death his next-door neighbour after becoming incensed at losing a long-running dispute. The prosecution said 48 year old Trevor […]
Serial armed robber who raided a bank so often he shut it down for a short time- jailed for 11 years
An armed robber who carried out raids on banks in the Clapham and east Dulwich areas has been jailed for 11 years. The Met Police say 35 year old Marlon Noble was […]
Mentally ill cage fighter who killed an 82 year old grandmother in Edmonton detained for indefinite hospital treatment
A mentally ill cage fighter who beheaded a grandmother with a machete in her own back garden has been found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity by a jury at […]
Stockwell man appears in court accused of terrorism offences
A 33-year-old man from south London has appeared at Westminster Magistrates charged with 13 terrorism offences. Mustafa Abdullah from Binfield Road, Stockwell has been remanded in custody to appear at the Old […]
Two teenagers to appear in court accused of murdering Stefan Appleton
Two teenagers are to appear in court accused of the murder of 18-year-old Stefan Appleton in Islington last Wednesday. The 16-year-old boys will appear in custody at Highbury Corner Youth Court on […]
Burglar jailed after being filmed on ‘Fox Family’ camera
A man has been jailed for burglary after he was filmed on a ‘Fox Family’ camera installed in a neighbouring property to film urban wildlife. 43 year old Nigel Batton from Marischal […]
28 year old man appears in court accused of murdering Tommy Blackmore
A 28 year old man from Southwark has appeared in court charged with murdering Tommy Blackmore near Tower Bridge on Saturday 13th June. Lloyd Smythe from Staple Street, Tabard Gardens Estate, SE1 […]
36 year old man charged with murder of his mother in Newham
A man has been charged with the murder of his mother in Newham. 36 year old Mark Hayes is accused of murdering Phyllis Hayes at their address in Idmiston Road, E15. He’s […]
Baker Street HSBC raiders jailed at Blackfriars
A gang who targeted and violently attacked a security guard delivering cash to HSBC bank on Baker Street, W1 have been jailed for conspiracy to commit robbery. All four were sentenced at […]
Three men jailed for stealing building lorries worth more than £1 million
Three men who stole 13 lorries and two cement mixers worth in excess of £1 million have been jailed for over 12 years at Snaresbrook Crown Court. On 17th November 2014 the […]
Kennington woman jailed for being ‘Twitter Terrorist.’
An Old Bailey judge has jailed a woman responsible for thousands of posts on Twitter encouraging people to engage in terrorism. 22 year old Alaa Abdullah Esayed from Kennington received three-and-a-half years imprisonment. She […]
Met Police open 9 new victim interviewing suites
The Met Police has commissioned and opened nine new video interview suites to improve the experience of crime victims. The programme has included the refurbishment of 43 old victim interview suites. This […]
Hackney man loses legal compensation bid after serving seven years for murder he was cleared of
A Hackney man who served seven years behind bars before his ‘unsafe’ murder conviction was overturned has lost his High Court bid for compensation. Sam Hallam asked two judges to rule that UK […]
How Met Police helicopter helped catch an armed gunman in the middle of the night
The ‘camera in the sky’ of the Met Police helicopter became the vital evidence in the case of a 24 year old man caught in possession of a loaded firearm in the middle […]
Two men given minimum life terms of 35 and 26 years for Leytonstone double murder
Two men have been jailed for life at the Old Bailey with a recommendation they serve at least 35 and 26 years for their involvement in the murders of 21-year-old Aaron Carriere […]
Doctor and two nurses charged with manslaughter over abortion in London
A doctor and two nurses have been charged with the manslaughter of a woman from Ireland who had an abortion in London. 62 year old Dr Adedayo Adedeji, 31 year old Gemma […]
Three men remanded in custody at Old Bailey accused of murdering 75 year old in Tooting
Three men have appeared at the Old Bailey accused of murdering 75 year old Peter Lee in Welham Road, Tooting. They’ve been remanded in custody. They are: 33 year old Jason Lewin […]
Jury can’t agree on Old Bailey prosecution of couple for sex act during Paloma Faith Hyde Park concert
An Old Bailey judge says a couple on trial in the famous number One court for outraging public decency during a family Paloma Faith concert in Hyde Park have had ‘a chastening […]
Former teacher at Barnes Prep school spared jail for having indecent images of children on his computers
A former teacher who stored over 2,000 indecent images of children on his computers at school and home has been given a suspended jail sentence at Kingston Crown Court. 58 year old […]
London based charity welcomes High Court ruling on criticising delays for disabled on benefits
A London based charity has welcomed a High Court ruling that the Government took an ‘unlawful and unacceptably long time’ to pay new welfare benefits to two unnamed disabled people. Z2K campaigns […]
Sean Heiss convicted of murdering his mother in Kingston and fleeing to Spain where he killed again- jailed for life.
30 year old Sean Heiss has been jailed at the Old Bailey for life with a minimum recommendation he serves at least 27 years and three months. An Old Bailey jury […]
Belmarsh Prison officer jailed for 20 months for being paid for information by popular press
A Belmarsh prison officer trade union rep who received more than £10,000 for confidential information he gave to a journalist has been jailed for 20 months at the Old Bailey. 54 year […]
Prolific burglar who raided 83 year old victim in Brockley jailed for 10 years
A prolific burglar and drug addict has been sentenced to ten years in prison after he robbed and burgled an 83 year old man in Brockley. The court heard that in the […]
Newham teenager sentenced to eight years for grooming a young man with learning difficulties to carry out a Lee Rigby copycat killing
A 19-year-old man from Newham has been sentenced to eight years detention for preparing to commit acts of terrorism. This included planning to make a ‘pipe bomb’ and hatching a plot to […]
Only Sun journalist found guilty of paying a police officer for stories given suspended sentence at the Old Bailey
An Old Bailey judge has decided to suspend the prison sentence imposed on the only Sun newspaper reporter so far to be found guilty of breaking the law by paying a public […]
Jail for Mayfair luxury store motorbike raiders
Two men who carried out a ‘smash and grab’ raid lasting just over one minute at a Mayfair luxury goods store have been jailed at Blackfriars Crown Court. They were caught on CCTV […]
First banker to go on trial for alleged interest-rate rigging
A City trader has gone on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of dishonestly manipulating Libor rates. Libor is a financial trading mechanism by which banks set borrowing rates. The jury heard 35 year […]
Met Police welcome new legislation to crack down on ID fraudsters
A new crime comes into force today enabling the police to crack down more effectively on identity fraud. Under the new Specialist Printing Equipment and Materials (Offences) Act 2015, police officers across […]
Drug smuggling gang chief who used children’s presents to smuggle cocaine jailed for 15 years
The head of an international drug smuggling gang which disguised £5 million-worth of cocaine as children’s presents has been sentenced to 15 years in jail. 44 year old Raheem Bailey from Southwest […]
Third man jailed for Stratford aggravated burglary where machete was used
A 26-year-old East Ham man has become the third man to receive a prison sentence for taking part in a violent aggravated burglary in Stratford where a machete was used. Dexter Lateef […]
Ninth man charged with involvement in Hatton Garden burglary
Flying Squad detectives investigating the Hatton Garden burglary have charged a ninth man in connection with the investigation. 42 year old John Harbinson of Beresford Gardens, Benfleet, Essex appeared in custody at […]
Whitechapel man jailed seven years at the Old Bailey for killing his girlfriend
A man who beat and killed his girlfriend in her own home has been jailed for seven years after pleading guilty to manslaughter midway through his trial at the Old Bailey. Judge […]
London black cab driver from Wembley guilty of making bomb that murdered US sergeant in Iraq insurgency of 2007
Legal history has been made at Woolwich Crown Court with the conviction of a London Black cab driver for murder by being involved in bomb-making during the Iraq insurgency in 2007. 38 […]
High security as alleged ‘Dad’s Army’ Hatton Garden burglars go to court for the first time
Eight men nicknamed ‘Dad’s Army’ alleged Hatton Garden burglars have been escorted under heightened security to their first court appearance this morning. They’ve appeared at Westminster Magistrates accused of conspiring to burgle […]
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