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Moses Itauma to fight for IBF heavyweight title at London's O2 Arena
Courts—28 Aug 2026, 19:453 min readMoses Itauma will face Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title at the O2 Arena in London on August 29, 2026. Itauma seeks to make history as boxing's youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson.Read more
Influencer denies role in £137k Mayfair watch robberyCourts—28 Aug 2026, 17:053 min readAn influencer accused of being involved in the robbery of a £137,000 watch in Mayfair has told a court he had no idea an attack was happening. One co-accused has pleaded guilty.
Four admit arson attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders GreenCourts—28 Aug 2026, 15:053 min readFour men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in an arson attack in Golders Green, north London. The incident caused an estimated £1 million in damage, and prosecutors believe it was targeted at the Jewish community. Sentencing is scheduled for spring 2027.
Prince Charles Cinema faces landlord rent rise battle
Courts—28 Aug 2026, 14:053 min readThe Prince Charles Cinema is heading to court to contest its landlord's demands for a rent increase and the addition of a break clause. The cinema, operating since the 1960s, has garnered significant public support and is designated an Asset of Community Value.
Sidcup martial arts teacher jailed for 25 years for child abuse
Courts—28 Aug 2026, 13:254 min readTony Swanson, a martial arts teacher from Sidcup, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing a pupil. He was found guilty of 15 child sex offences, including four counts of rape, at Woolwich Crown Court.
Welling mother Yaszmin Simpson's death in childbirth to be examined at inquest
Courts—28 Aug 2026, 11:463 min readYaszmin Simpson, 29, died at King's College Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest following an emergency caesarean section. Her newborn daughter survived. An inquest is set to begin next Tuesday at London Inner South Coroner's Court.
Baby died after hospital monitor alarm set too low
Courts—28 Aug 2026, 11:253 min readA baby died after a hospital monitor alarm was set too low to be heard during a medical emergency. The coroner has raised concerns and issued a report to the alarm manufacturer.
Nurse suspended after mixing up medications due to poor English
Courts—28 Aug 2026, 07:053 min readA nurse at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital has been suspended for 12 months after a tribunal found her English language skills were insufficient to practice. Maureen Jindu Ugbah nearly administered cough syrup instead of a laxative to a patient. She alleged racism, but the tribunal found no evidence to support this.
Barnet Teacher Banned Indefinitely for Crystal Meth Use
Courts—27 Aug 2026, 18:053 min readA North London teacher with almost 40 years of service at Dwight School in Barnet has been banned from teaching indefinitely after admitting to using crystal meth. Charles Miles, 64, was discovered after police attended his Hackney home for an unrelated matter.
Barnet A&E care failure led to mum's death, coroner finds
Courts—27 Aug 2026, 17:463 min readA coroner has ruled that a failure to provide basic medical care contributed to the death of Anna Gaia Esposito, 31, after she was sent home from Barnet Hospital's A&E. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has apologised.
Two men charged with murder over fatal Hounslow flat fire
Courts—27 Aug 2026, 17:463 min readTwo men have appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murder and arson following a fire at a Hounslow block of flats on August 19. Anna Kowalska, 50, died in the blaze, and eight other residents were injured.
Driver admits killing passenger in M4 crash
Courts—27 Aug 2026, 16:252 min readA 31-year-old driver has admitted causing the death of a rear passenger and serious injury to two others when his Mercedes overturned on the M4 near junction three. Sentencing is scheduled for November 23.
No inquest for student killed by rapper Ghetts
Courts—27 Aug 2026, 16:253 min readA full inquest will not be held into the death of Yubin Tamang, who was killed in a hit-and-run by rapper Ghetts. The rapper, real name Justin Clarke-Samuel, was speeding and over the drink-drive limit when he struck the 20-year-old student.
Finchley Teacher Found Guilty of Indecent Assaults
Courts—27 Aug 2026, 16:052 min readSally-Anne Bowen, a former teacher at Christ's College in Finchley, has been found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault against two pupils. The assaults took place in the late 1980s when the victims were teenagers. Bowen, 65, was granted bail and awaits sentencing.
Teacher convicted of indecently assaulting two pupils
Courts—27 Aug 2026, 15:463 min readChemistry teacher Sally-Anne Bowen has been convicted of indecently assaulting two male pupils at Christ's College in Finchley. A jury at Harrow Crown Court found her guilty of seven counts after hearing evidence of sexual encounters in the late 1980s.
Jamie Carragher faces bankruptcy petition over £800,000 tax bill
Courts—27 Aug 2026, 15:463 min readFormer Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is facing a bankruptcy petition filed by HM Revenue and Customs over an alleged unpaid tax bill estimated to be between £700,000 and £800,000. The petition was filed at the High Court.
Jenni Murray died after car crash injuries, inquest rules
Courts—27 Aug 2026, 14:052 min readBroadcaster Jenni Murray died on March 12, 2026, eight days after a car crash on Wildwood Road. An inquest heard she was dazzled by headlights, sustaining fractures that led to bronchopneumonia.
Sidcup beauty parlour owner jailed for rape
Courts—27 Aug 2026, 15:463 min readA former Sidcup beauty parlour owner has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison for the rape of a heavily intoxicated woman. Javaughn Brown was found guilty by a unanimous jury at Woolwich Crown Court.
Met Police send file on man in his 80s to CPS over assaults
Courts—27 Aug 2026, 13:464 min readThe Metropolitan Police has submitted an evidence file to the Crown Prosecution Service concerning a man in his 80s for a charging decision. The file relates to two indecent assaults on women in London. Seven suspects have been interviewed under caution as part of the ongoing investigation.