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340 stories from and about City of London, mostly courts, policing, community safety. The most recent ran on 29 October 2026. Page 1 of 17.

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Courts · City of London
Katie Price receives 'devastating news' amid mother's illness
Katie Price has revealed she received "devastating news" in an Instagram post, urging fans to "cherish every moment" with loved ones. She clarified the announcement was not related to her mother Amy, who is terminally ill.
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Courts · City of London
Master of the Rolls Retires, Cites AI's Role in Courts
As the Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, prepares for retirement on October 31st, 2026, he has highlighted the growing integration of AI in the legal profession and courts. AI platforms are assisting judges with evidence distillation and judgment drafting, with one judge reporting a six-fold increase in case handling capacity.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Man denies 14 attempted murders after train stabbing
Anthony Williams, 33, faces 14 charges of attempted murder. He denies all counts but admits intending to cause harm during a series of alleged attacks on an LNER train and in Peterborough on November 1 last year. A 73-year-old victim was repeatedly stabbed.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Royal Courts of Justice hosts 'Justice Without Limits' exhibition
An exhibition titled 'Justice Without Limits' has opened at the Royal Courts of Justice, showcasing the experiences of disabled people working across the legal system. The display, which features contributions from judges, will be available to view until December 2026, with a virtual version also accessible online.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Courts · City of London
Wesley Fofana faces questions over Chelsea future
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana's time at the club has been marred by a significant number of missed games due to injury and suspension, alongside costly on-field errors and off-field disciplinary matters. His future at Stamford Bridge appears uncertain as patience wears thin.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 60
Transport Crime · City of London
Person dies on Cannon Street Tube tracks
A person has died after an incident on the tracks at Cannon Street station. British Transport Police confirmed the death is not suspicious. Transport for London services experienced significant disruption during the emergency response.
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Courts · City of London
Man faces 14 attempted murder charges over train and DLR attacks
Anthony Williams denies 14 counts of attempted murder following a series of alleged knife attacks on a train between Peterborough and Huntingdon, in Peterborough, and on a DLR service in east London. The trial is considering his intent during the incidents on October 31 and November 1, 2025.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Community Safety · City of London
London heritage sites face fire risk due to LFB resource gaps
London's historic buildings are at increased risk of fire due to insufficient resources within the London Fire Brigade to assess and protect them. In 2025, 823 fire incidents occurred near heritage sites, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities.
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Transport Crime · City of London
Tourist claims pedicab driver pressured her for phone and card
An American tourist claims a pedicab driver pressured her for her phone and bank card after picking her up outside His Majesty's Theatre. The incident occurred weeks before new licensing regulations for pedicab drivers are set to take effect.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
US Embassy Officer Accused of Child Abuse Images Left UK
A senior US Air Force officer, Lt Col Michael Morris, stationed at the US embassy in London, is accused of possessing child sex abuse images. He was removed from the UK in August before British authorities could question him, sparking concerns over legal jurisdiction.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 68 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Russell Brand told police of 'promiscuous past' amid rape trial
Russell Brand told police his "very promiscuous" past has been "unfavourably reframed" into allegations of rape and sexual assault, his trial heard. The 51-year-old comedian denies seven offences against six women between 1999 and 2009.
City of London3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Russell Brand denies rape claims, citing 'promiscuous' lifestyle
Russell Brand has told police his "very promiscuous" celebrity lifestyle has been "unfavourably reframed" into rape and sexual assault claims. The comedian, who denies all charges, was questioned four times between November 2023 and July 2025.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Two men charged over alleged Iran-linked RAF Fairford plot
Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged under the National Security Act 2023. They are accused of involvement in a plot allegedly directed by an Iranian state-linked handler.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Husband Admits 56 Abuse Charges; Four Men on Trial
Philip Young has pleaded guilty to 56 charges related to the abuse of his former wife, Joanne Young. Four other men are now on trial at Winchester Crown Court, accused of sexually abusing Mrs. Young, who was allegedly drugged and restrained.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Two Londoners Charged Over Iran Intelligence Plot
Two British nationals from London, Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, have been charged in connection with a plot to assist Iran's intelligence service. The charges follow an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing into an incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
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Courts · City of London
Review into Henry Nowak murder announced
An independent review into the murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton has been announced. Alex Chalk will lead the inquiry, which will examine missed opportunities to intervene and the family's experience of the criminal justice system.
City of London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Mrs Justice Joanna Smith takes interim leadership role in Business and Property Division
Mrs Justice Joanna Smith has been appointed Deputy President of the Business and Property Division on an interim basis. The role, starting 1 November 2026, involves managing the division's daily operations, overseeing judge deployment, and case allocation.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 0
Courts · City of London
Lord Justice Green to lead Judicial College from November 2026
Lord Justice Green has been appointed the new Chair of the Judicial College, a body responsible for judicial training. His appointment begins on 20 November 2026, and he will take over from Lady Justice King.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 10
Courts · City of London
Man denies child rape charges at Inner London Crown Court
Richard Aboagye, 49, is on trial at Inner London Crown Court denying four counts of raping a girl under 13 and one count of assault by penetration. The prosecution presented evidence alleging he told the victim other men were 'evil'.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Canadian men jailed for City of London hotel stabbing
Two Canadian nationals have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a stabbing at a City of London hotel. The incident, which occurred during a drug deal, left the victim with life-threatening injuries. Police recovered drugs and cash from the scene.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45

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