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City of London Corporation to defend cafe contract decision in High Court
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 16:263 min readThe City of London Corporation must defend its decision to award cafe contracts on Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. A High Court judge found Hoxton Beach has an arguable case that the bidding process was flawed. The judicial review is expected by December 17.Read moreBexley Magician Jailed for Child Abuse and Indecent ImagesCourts—15 Oct 2026, 15:062 min readA former Bexley teacher and magician, Kevin Doig, has been sentenced to two years and two months imprisonment for sexually abusing a girl under 13 and possessing thousands of indecent images of children. He was also a child protection officer for The Magic Circle's Young Magicians Club.
Seven charged over unfit meat and animal crueltyCourts—15 Oct 2026, 14:052 min readSeven people have been charged by the Crown Prosecution Service following a lengthy investigation into unfit meat and animal cruelty. Three of the defendants are from London and appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Musa Salih guilty of murdering Harley Purdue in Chatham
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 14:253 min readMusa Salih, 19, has been found guilty of murdering Harley Purdue, 19, in Chatham. Salih lured Mr Purdue to a basement intending to steal money before stabbing him eight times. He is due to be sentenced in November.Man found guilty of murder after Chatham stabbing
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 15:063 min readA 19-year-old man has been convicted of murder following a stabbing in Chatham. Musa Salih lured his victim to a basement with the intent to steal, before attacking him. He was arrested in Lewisham the same day.Cynthia Erivo film Prima Facie exposes legal system flaws
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 13:253 min readThe film Prima Facie, starring Cynthia Erivo as a criminal defence barrister, highlights weaknesses in the British legal system's handling of sexual assault cases. While Erivo's performance is praised, the film is noted for disjointed moments and unfulfilled potential.Russell Brand accuser feared pregnancy after 1999 Labour conference alleged rape
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 13:053 min readA woman told Southwark Crown Court she feared she might be pregnant after alleging Russell Brand raped her at a Labour Party conference in 1999. The trial continues with Brand denying all charges.Russell Brand rape accuser details hotel room encounter
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 12:254 min readA woman alleging Russell Brand raped her at a Labour Party conference in 1999 has described feeling 'dirty' and fearing pregnancy after the encounter. She told Southwark Crown Court she kept quiet for years due to Brand's rising fame. Brand denies all charges.Barnet nursery worker jailed for 18 years over 56 sexual offences
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 11:053 min readVincent Chan, a former nursery worker at Bright Horizons in Barnet, has been jailed for 18 years after admitting 56 sexual offences. Affected families are calling for a full investigation after learning concerns were raised in 2021 but not reported to police.
Woman jailed for 25 months for smuggling £512,000 of cannabis
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 10:463 min readAmy Jayne Durban has been sentenced to 25 months in prison for smuggling 51.2kg of cannabis from Thailand into the UK. The drugs had an estimated street value of over £512,000.Mike Tyson in £1.5m High Court fight over pigeon mascot deal
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 10:463 min readMike Tyson and his firm Tyrannic are in a High Court dispute over a £1.5m sponsorship contract with gambling brand Rabona. Medier Ltd claims Tyson breached the deal by walking away from a campaign involving a giant pigeon mascot, which Tyson's wife described as 'ridiculous'.
Blue plaque unveiled for Gertrude Tuckwell at Westminster Mansions
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 10:053 min readOn 14 October 2026 a blue plaque commemorating Gertrude Tuckwell was unveiled at Westminster Mansions. The event was led by the Lady Chief Justice and MP Bridget Phillipson, marking Tuckwell’s role as the first female magistrate in London and one of the first seven women appointed after the 1919 Act.
UK judges given AI tools as China court speeds up cases
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 09:453 min readThe UK judiciary is providing judges with AI tools, mirroring developments in countries like China where courts are using artificial intelligence to significantly accelerate case processing. Master of the Rolls Sir Geoffrey Vos highlighted these trends, noting the growing reliance on AI for legal advice and judicial assistance.
Met Police ordered to reinvestigate Graham Linehan arrest over discrimination claim
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 08:253 min readThe Metropolitan Police must reinvestigate a complaint about the arrest of Graham Linehan at Heathrow Airport. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found failings in the Met's initial investigation and has directed them to re-examine a discrimination claim made by the writer.
Mahrah Al Nahyan receives community order for child neglect
Courts—14 Oct 2026, 22:463 min readMahrah Al Nahyan, 32, admitted child neglect after being found unconscious next to a man while a toddler played barefoot near traffic. She received a two-year community order and a fine.Bromley Councillor Resigns from Reform UK After Alleged Racist Remarks
Courts—14 Oct 2026, 21:053 min readBromley councillor Dean Miller has resigned from the Reform UK party following allegations of making racist remarks about black children and King Charles. The claims emerged from an undercover investigation by ITV.Millwall Manager Criticises Match Stoppage Over Abuse Claim
Courts—14 Oct 2026, 18:253 min readMillwall manager Alex Neil has voiced his criticism regarding the temporary halt of their match against Swansea City due to alleged racist abuse. The incident, which occurred during the second half, is now under investigation by the Metropolitan Police.Westminster church assistant died by suicide, inquest finds
Courts—14 Oct 2026, 18:062 min readAn inquest into the death of Keelan Shorten, 23, heard he died by suicide on October 7, 2025. The senior coroner found no failures in the lead-up to his death.