Weston-super-Mare's Michael Smith reflects on his famous goal against Germany as his non-league side face Chelmsford City for a place in the FA Cup third round. Read the full exclusive interview.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major court reforms, including judge-only trials for some offences, as crown court backlog hits over 78,000 cases. Critics warn of eroding fundamental rights.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle the record crown court backlog of over 78,000 cases. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle record crown court delays. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
Labour's proposed court reforms could eliminate jury trials for 95% of cases, threatening 800 years of legal tradition. Legal experts warn this could 'destroy justice as we know it'.
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes removing jury trials for most crimes to tackle record 78,000-case court backlog. Critics warn this could 'destroy justice as we know it'.
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
The UK government considers limiting jury trials to serious offences like murder and rape to tackle the record 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the proposed reforms.
The Bar Council warns the government against controversial plans to remove jury trials for some offences. Chair Barbara Mills argues fixing existing court inefficiencies should be the priority over a new, untested court system. Read the full analysis.
Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Lumineers headline State Fayre 2026 in Chelmsford. Get ticket details and full line-up information for the June festival.
Cameron Cheng, 18, has appeared in court charged with murdering his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend Lainie Williams and the attempted murder of her mother in South Wales. A trial date has been set for May 11.
Cameron Cheng, 18, appears in court charged with murder of 17-year-old Lainie Williams and attempted murder of her mother. Follow for breaking updates on this tragic case.
Exclusive: The Home Office confronts judicial review after being accused of failing to protect Liverpool's Crown Court from a suspected extremist threat, raising serious security concerns.
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Broadcaster Lucy Ward gives emotional testimony about fearing for her safety after former footballer Joey Barton targeted her with misogynistic social media posts in landmark online abuse case.
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson has been sentenced to prison after being found in contempt of court for filming defendants in an active criminal case and broadcasting the footage online.
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
Exclusive: Michael Hakin made desperate emergency call after discovering wife Samantha with fatal stab wound at their Essex home, as court hears harrowing details of the tragedy.
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Exclusive: Hadush Kebatu, convicted for firearms and assault offences, was accidentally released from HMP Chelmsford in a major security breach. The Category C prisoner remained at large for hours before being recaptured in Epping.
Convicted offender Hadush Kebatu escapes from HMP Chelmsford, prompting Essex Police to launch major manhunt with public warning not to approach.
Jonty Bravery, who threw a six-year-old boy from the Tate Modern viewing platform, has failed to reduce his 15-year prison sentence in a shocking court ruling that has gripped the nation.
French authorities have apprehended two suspects linked to the spectacular 2019 Louvre Museum robbery where priceless crown jewels worth €76 million were stolen in a brazen daylight raid.
Discover Grace Dent's verdict on Fête in Chelmsford, Essex - where British classics meet modern flair in a restaurant that's rewriting Essex's culinary story.
Hadush Kebatu, an Eritrean asylum seeker, was released from Chelmsford Prison after spending 16 months behind bars due to a case of mistaken identity, sparking serious questions about Home Office procedures.
Labour leader Keir Starmer's Essex visit was disrupted after police arrested a man on suspicion of making threats, raising questions about political security.
Exclusive: Shahid Malik's company Diagnostic Laboratory Solutions allegedly provided unreliable COVID-19 tests during pandemic while receiving millions in government contracts.
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A landmark Supreme Court decision has cleared the path for a Metropolitan Police officer to stand trial for the murder of Jermaine Baker during a 2015 police operation in Wood Green, redefining police immunity boundaries.