The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.
Liam Wall, 36, is back in police custody after escaping HMP Prescoed. The drug gang member was arrested following a public appeal. Read the full story.
Gwent Police are searching for Liam Wall, 36, who absconded from HMP Prescoed. The public is warned not to approach the convicted drug dealer. Call 101 with information.
A mother-of-three and midwife was found dead after taking painkillers for chronic back pain. The Preston coroner recorded a conclusion of misadventure. Read the full story.
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.
Anthony Manson sentenced to eight years for a six-year campaign of coercive control and violence against his partner, leaving the former nurse with PTSD. Learn how she found the courage to report him.
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.
Parents who lost their daughter demand legal enforcement of coroners' reports after a study reveals systemic NHS failures are being routinely ignored, leading to preventable deaths.
Shocking research reveals 62% of coroners' prevention reports for maternal deaths in England and Wales go unheeded. Urgent NHS maternity investigation needed.
First picture of nine-month-old Jonte William Bluck, who died from a compressive head injury after being bitten by the family's XL Bully. Read the latest from the inquest.
A nine-month-old baby, Jonte William Bluck, died after being bitten by the family's XL Bully dog at his father's home. Police investigation continues. Read the latest updates.
An 18-year-old has been charged with the murder of Lainie Williams, 17, in Cefn Fforest. A second woman was injured. Police urge the public not to speculate online.
An 18-year-old has been charged with murder following the death of 17-year-old Lainie Williams in South Wales. Police urge the public to avoid online speculation.
Gwent Police launch urgent search operation in Afon Lwyd river after reports of man in water near Edlogan Way. Emergency services continue efforts through the night.
Gwent Police launch urgent search in Cwmbran's Afon Elwyd after man seen in water. Emergency services responding to welfare incident. Follow for live updates.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a teenage girl in Cefn Fforest, South Wales. Police confirm they are not seeking anyone else.
A 17-year-old has died and a woman is in hospital following a serious assault in Cefn Fforest. Gwent Police have made an arrest on suspicion of murder. Follow for live updates.
A woman was brutally attacked by an XL Bully dog in a Gwent park, sustaining serious injuries to her arm and hand. The dog owner has been arrested as police investigate this disturbing incident.
Gwent Police and DEFRA join forces in major rural operation, recovering suspected stolen equipment worth thousands in coordinated farm inspections across Monmouthshire.
A nine-month-old baby has died after being attacked by an XL Bully dog in Gwent, prompting a police investigation and renewed calls for dangerous dog breed regulation.
Gwent Police have issued an urgent appeal to trace 51-year-old Anthony Williams, last seen in the Cwmbran area. Authorities and family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Police force faces backlash after distributing leaflets suggesting particular community members should register their electronics to prevent theft, sparking discrimination concerns.
A murder investigation is underway in South Wales after a man's body was discovered in Wentwood Forest, with police treating the death as suspicious and appealing for witnesses.
A 71-year-old woman has died following a horrific dog attack in the quiet village of Rogiet, Monmouthshire, as Gwent Police launch investigation.
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.
A Detroit court hearing descends into chaos as multiple defendants appear virtually without trousers, prompting stern judicial rebuke and raising questions about remote proceedings decorum.
In a dramatic political upset, Plaid Cymru has defeated both Labour and Reform UK in the Blaenau Gwent by-election, signalling a major shift in Welsh politics and dealing a significant blow to Keir Starmer's party.
Exclusive investigation reveals coroners' repeated warnings about allergy care failures after preventable anaphylaxis deaths, with experts demanding urgent NHS reforms.
Former President Donald Trump's high-profile legal team, including Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, made a striking appearance at a San Francisco appeals court hearing, signalling intense focus on a crucial case with significant implications.
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could face jail time after allegedly filming defendants outside Leeds Crown Court and confronting a police officer during heated exchange.