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Pochettino says Spurs deserved 2017 title over Chelsea
Courts—10 Sept 2026, 11:253 min readMauricio Pochettino has stated that Tottenham Hotspur should have been awarded the 2016-17 Premier League title. He believes Chelsea, who finished seven points ahead of Spurs that season, should have been stripped of the title due to historical breaches of competition rules.Read moreCampaigners demand 'Trew's law' for jailed officer convictionsCourts—10 Sept 2026, 05:254 min readA campaign is launching for 'Trew's law', which would mandate independent reviews of past convictions involving police officers who have been jailed for serious offences. The proposal follows decades of campaigning by Winston Trew, a victim of corrupt officer DS Derek Ridgewell.
Man denies murder over 2006 assault victim's deathCourts—9 Sept 2026, 20:453 min readA man is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murder after a victim of a 2006 assault died from an epileptic seizure more than 15 years later. Jordan Burton, 33, denies murder and faces an alternative charge of manslaughter.
Man charged with assisting Russian intelligence
Courts—9 Sept 2026, 19:463 min readA 31-year-old man, Joshua Cammidge, has been charged under the National Security Act with assisting a foreign intelligence service and preparatory conduct. He was arrested in Swindon and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Tate brothers denied bail in UK extradition fight
Courts—9 Sept 2026, 19:463 min readAndrew and Tristan Tate will remain in custody in Miami as they fight extradition to the UK to face serious charges including rape and sex trafficking. A US magistrate denied their bail request, citing flight risk and danger to the community.
Man Charged with National Security Act Offences
Courts—9 Sept 2026, 18:052 min readJoshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged with offences under the National Security Act, including assisting a foreign intelligence service and preparatory conduct. The investigation was led by Counter Terrorism Policing London.
Lister Hospital anticoagulation failure contributed to Lady Joan Branson's death, inquest finds
Courts—9 Sept 2026, 17:462 min readAn inquest has concluded that a failure by the Lister Hospital in Chelsea to provide preventative medication contributed to the death of Lady Joan Branson, 80. She died on November 24 after suffering a cardiac arrest following a pulmonary embolism.
Khan denies supporting Hamas at Old Bailey trial
Courts—9 Sept 2026, 17:253 min readUrslaan Khan is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of expressing support for Hamas. Jurors have viewed a video of Khan holding a placard and making a speech outside Downing Street on October 17, 2023.
Reform UK faces criminal probe over donation rule allegations
Courts—9 Sept 2026, 16:254 min readReform UK is under criminal investigation by the Metropolitan Police following allegations of breaching donation rules concerning foreign funding. The probe follows a Channel 4 News broadcast and involves the Met's Special Enquiry Team.
Hackney Council ordered to pay £4,500 for autistic boy's lost education
Courts—9 Sept 2026, 11:454 min readHackney Council has been ordered to pay £4,500 in compensation after delays meant an autistic boy missed months of education. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council failed to arrange alternative education within legal timeframes.
Soho club Trisha's wins later hours despite police objections
Courts—9 Sept 2026, 07:463 min readThe New Evaristo Club, known as Trisha's, has been granted permission to extend its opening hours to 2am. The decision by Westminster council came despite objections from the Metropolitan Police over concerns of crime and disorder.
Tulisa Contostavlos wears drug sting headlines dress at NTAs
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 19:252 min readSinger Tulisa Contostavlos attended the National Television Awards in London wearing a dress printed with headlines from a 2013 drug sting scandal. The charges against her were later dismissed after a key witness was jailed for evidence tampering.
Bromley Council withdraws building case against Eddie Nketiah
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readBromley Council has withdrawn legal proceedings against Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah. He had been accused of a building regulations failure related to works carried out in 2025, but the case was dismissed after he met the council's requirements.
No action against Tube passengers in exposure case
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readThree passengers who intervened when a man exposed himself on a London Underground train will face no further action. British Transport Police had investigated them on suspicion of affray, but prosecutors found no realistic prospect of conviction.
Man Charged After Shepherd's Bush Mother Stabbed to Death
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readA man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a mother was fatally stabbed at her Shepherd's Bush home. Her daughter was also injured when she tried to intervene in the attack.
Mistress of Mayfair restaurant can stay open after stabbing
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 16:253 min readThe Mistress of Mayfair restaurant in Mayfair has been permitted to continue operating after its licence was reviewed by Westminster City Council. New conditions have been placed on the venue following an incident on August 10th.
Man admits A10 death crash; second driver to face trial
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 13:462 min readSedor Olmez, 20, has admitted causing death by dangerous driving on the A10 in Edmonton after striking Laura Sone-Demetrious on a pedestrian crossing. A second man, Roderick Mirzakhanian, denies the same charge and will stand trial in June.
MP Stella Creasy harassed on Victoria Line train
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 13:463 min readLabour MP Stella Creasy was subjected to harassment on a Victoria Line train by Clifford Wilby, who blocked her exit and filmed her. Wilby received a suspended prison sentence and a five-year restraining order.
Man receives suspended sentence for Liverpool Street sexual assault
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 13:462 min readSofiane Belasri, 41, has received a two-year suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl and attempting to bribe her with a vape near Liverpool Street station. The incident occurred on July 4, 2024, and Belasri was arrested at the scene.