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Man convicted of manslaughter over fatal Balham e-bike row punch
Courts—29 Oct 2026, 16:462 min readAndre Wright-Walters has been convicted of manslaughter after punching pensioner James Gbadamosi, 67, in Balham High Street. Mr Gbadamosi died 12 days after the August 2025 incident, which followed him confronting a youth about e-bike speed.Read moreMaster of the Rolls Retires, Cites AI's Role in CourtsCourts—29 Oct 2026, 14:463 min readAs 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.
Man denies 14 attempted murders after train stabbingCourts—29 Oct 2026, 13:053 min readAnthony 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.
Royal Courts of Justice hosts 'Justice Without Limits' exhibition
Courts—29 Oct 2026, 12:462 min readAn 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.Wesley Fofana faces questions over Chelsea future
Courts—29 Oct 2026, 12:253 min readChelsea 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.
Sutton man charged over Balham fatal motorbike crash
Courts—29 Oct 2026, 13:052 min readA 53-year-old man from Wallington has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision in Balham that resulted in the death of pedestrian Seidi Abdulkhadir. The case has been sent to the Old Bailey for further proceedings.Three jailed for people smuggling gang operating from London
Courts—29 Oct 2026, 10:463 min readThree men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a people smuggling operation that moved migrants from London to France. The gang, which ran 10 smuggling operations between July 2025 and January 2026, charged migrants approximately £1400 per journey.
Camden Council failed vulnerable woman who died after hotel placement, inquest finds
Courts—29 Oct 2026, 08:453 min readAn inquest has found that Camden Council failed in its duty of care towards Colleen Madden, an "extremely vulnerable" 31-year-old woman who died shortly after being placed alone in a hotel. Agencies missed opportunities to provide adequate support, the coroner concluded.Man faces 14 attempted murder charges over train and DLR attacks
Courts—29 Oct 2026, 13:054 min readAnthony 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.Pimlico resident sues council over Montenegro embassy
Courts—29 Oct 2026, 06:253 min readA Pimlico resident is suing Westminster city council, alleging it did not consider her mental health when approving the conversion of a family home into the Montenegro embassy. The case highlights growing tensions between new diplomatic missions and London residents.Ex-Councillor Athwal Denies Fraud Charges
Courts—28 Oct 2026, 09:462 min readGurbachan Singh Athwal, a former Hounslow Labour councillor and current Independent councillor for Heston East, has pleaded not guilty to fraud by abuse of position. The charges relate to his time as treasurer of Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall, where he allegedly misappropriated £12,682 between 2021 and 2022.