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Lewisham man jailed for burglary after name overheard
Courts—19 Oct 2026, 16:463 min readTyrone Muir, 47, has been sentenced to three years and two months in prison for a burglary on Lee High Road. A police officer identified him after hearing his name shouted by an accomplice during the incident.Read moreTommy Robinson trial: 'Bully-boy tactics' used against journalists, court toldCourts—19 Oct 2026, 14:464 min readTommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of using 'bully-boy tactics' to threaten two MailOnline journalists. Prosecutors allege he circulated images of their homes and sent direct messages containing threats in August 2024.
Russell Brand denies rape claims at Southwark Crown CourtCourts—19 Oct 2026, 14:463 min readA TV worker told Southwark Crown Court she was not starstruck by Russell Brand during an alleged 2004 assault in a central London bar. Brand denies seven charges including rape and sexual assault.
Russell Brand denies rape and sexual assault charges at London trial
Courts—19 Oct 2026, 15:053 min readRussell Brand is on trial facing seven charges including rape and sexual assault. A complainant told police she felt she had to 'close her eyes and try not to be there' during an alleged attack at a London bar in 2004. Brand denies all charges.Uber wins bid to dismiss £340m black cab driver claims
Courts—19 Oct 2026, 13:452 min readUber has successfully had claims totalling approximately £340 million dismissed by the High Court. The claims were brought by around 13,000 London black cab drivers and two former private hire firms.Paul Ferris, convicted at Old Bailey, dies aged 62
Courts—19 Oct 2026, 13:452 min readPaul Ferris, who was convicted of arms trafficking offences at the Old Bailey in 1998, has died at the age of 62. His funeral took place in Glasgow. His life story was the basis for the film 'The Wee Man'.
Hayes murder trial date set for April 12
Courts—19 Oct 2026, 13:252 min readA trial date has been set for Daniel Sean James, accused of murdering Kirandeep Kaur in Hayes. The alleged attack occurred on 12 July, and James is currently in custody. His trial is scheduled to begin on 12 April next year at Isleworth Crown Court.Russell Brand rape accuser 'appalled' by MTV rehire
Courts—19 Oct 2026, 12:453 min readA woman told Southwark Crown Court she was appalled when MTV rehired Russell Brand as a presenter around 2006. She alleges Brand raped her in a Soho bar toilet in 2004. Brand denies all charges.
Man admits 14 offences in stabbing spree, denies attempted murder
Courts—19 Oct 2026, 13:462 min readAnthony Williams, 33, admitted 12 counts of wounding with intent and two of attempting to wound with intent at Cambridge Crown Court. He also pleaded guilty to affray, knife possession at Pontoon Dock DLR station, and other offences, but denies 14 counts of attempted murder. A trial for the remaining charges is scheduled for October 26.Russell Brand accused of Soho bar assault
Courts—19 Oct 2026, 12:054 min readRussell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court, accused of sexual assault and rape. An accuser told the court he had a 'maniacal grin' during an alleged incident in a Soho bar in 2004. Brand denies all charges, stating sexual encounters were consensual.
Ten families sue Waltham Forest Council over 'calming room' abuse
Courts—19 Oct 2026, 11:254 min readTen families, including Ricardo Gloria's, are suing Flourish Learning Trust and Waltham Forest Council over alleged abuse of autistic children in 'calming rooms' at Whitefield School. CCTV footage showed children being restrained and left in distress.Tommy Robinson faces harassment trial at Southwark Crown Court
Courts—19 Oct 2026, 10:462 min readTommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has arrived at Southwark Crown Court for a trial where he faces two counts of harassment causing fear of violence. The charges relate to alleged online posts and a phone call made in August 2024.Child murderer charged with attacking prison officer with boiling water
Courts—19 Oct 2026, 10:053 min readAxel Rudakubana, who is serving a life sentence for child murder, has been charged with attacking a London prison officer with boiling water. The alleged assault occurred at Belmarsh prison in south London.
Councillor calls for Wembley Stadium review of Marilyn Manson performance
Courts—18 Oct 2026, 15:054 min readWembley Stadium is in dialogue with a Brent councillor over Marilyn Manson's planned performance in 2027, following calls for the booking to be reviewed due to multiple sexual assault allegations against the artist.
Driver wins A20 speeding appeal over conflicting signs
Courts—17 Oct 2026, 14:263 min readA motorist has successfully appealed a speeding conviction on the A20 in Sidcup after a court found conflicting speed limit signs. John Abbott's fine was quashed, with campaigners calling for an investigation into Transport for London's handling of the enforcement.
Bexley men jailed for shooting, ULEZ bombing and monkey torture
Courts—17 Oct 2026, 13:254 min readFour men have been sentenced to significant prison terms for a range of serious offences. These include a shooting outside a Bexleyheath nightclub, the bombing of a ULEZ camera in Sidcup, and leading a network dedicated to torturing monkeys.