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Chico pleads not guilty to drink-driving in court
Former X Factor star Chico has pleaded not guilty to a drink-driving charge. The singer, accused of exceeding the legal limit in North London, will face trial on 9 April. Read the full details.
Student recalls John Carey's 'sharp' Oxford tutorials in 1958
A former student remembers literary critic John Carey's formidable teaching at Oxford in 1958-59 and reflects on his complex relationship with the university's class consciousness. Read the full tribute.
Russell Brand Charged With Two Further Sexual Offences
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to two new women. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest details.
Russell Brand Charged With Two Further Sexual Offences
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with an additional count of rape and sexual assault. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest developments.
Teen walks free after playground indecency and damage
Callum Green, 19, received a community order for an indecent act and criminal damage at a Hartlepool playground. Read the full court details and sentencing.
Duke of Marlborough charged with strangulation offences
Charles James Spencer-Churchill, the 12th Duke of Marlborough, faces three charges of non-fatal intentional strangulation against his wife. Read the latest court details.
Duke of Marlborough charged with strangling estranged wife
The 12th Duke of Marlborough, Charles James Spencer-Churchill, is accused of three counts of intentional strangulation. Read the latest on the court proceedings.
Court backlog hits record high, jury trial plans questioned
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.
Duke of Marlborough charged with strangulation offences
The Duke of Marlborough, Charles James Spencer-Churchill, is summonsed to Oxford Magistrates' Court on three non-fatal strangulation charges. Read the latest on this developing story.
Duke of Marlborough charged with intentional strangulation
The Duke of Marlborough, Jamie Spencer-Churchill, is due at Oxford Magistrates' Court on three intentional strangulation charges. Read the latest on this high-profile case.
Duke of Marlborough charged with three strangulation offences
The Duke of Marlborough, Charles James Spencer-Churchill, faces three counts of intentional strangulation. He is due at Oxford Magistrates' Court. Read the latest.
Jury trials to be scrapped for minor criminal cases
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to end jury trials for cases likely to result in under three-year sentences. Will this clear court backlogs or is it just a cost-saving measure? Explore the implications.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
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.
Man cleared of harassing Sir Ed Davey and wife
Inigo Rowland found not guilty of harassing Lady Emily Davey after two visits to the family home. Judge says actions did not meet criminal standard. Read the full verdict.
Women fined for taxi fare dodge after social media brag
Two women from Bournemouth have been ordered to pay £200 after boasting on social media about dodging a taxi fare. The court heard the driver has stopped night work due to anxiety. Read the full story.
Drunk driver smashes van into Gloucester home, narrowly misses kids
Shocking footage captures a drink-driver, three times the limit, ploughing his van into a family home in Gloucester, narrowly missing three children. The 53-year-old builder was sentenced in court.
Rage bait is Oxford Word of the Year 2025
Lexicographer Susie Dent explains the meaning of 'rage bait', the Oxford Word of the Year 2025, which beat 'aura farming' and 'biohack'. Discover its origins and modern usage.
'Rage-bait' named Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press names 'rage-bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a troubling trend in digital media. Discover what this says about our online discourse.
Man banned from all UK Tesco, Sainsbury's, Co-op stores
Christopher Moran receives a five-year criminal behaviour order banning him from major UK retailers after pleading guilty to 10 thefts. Read the full court details.
Oxford Student Admitted Celebrating Charlie Kirk Shooting
George Abaraonye, ousted Oxford Union president, confessed to 'celebrating' Charlie Kirk's shooting to 'get a laugh'. Read the full story of the controversy that rocked the historic debating society.
Holly Willoughby Charged with Careless Driving
TV presenter Holly Willoughby is set to appear at Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court over a careless driving charge. Discover the potential penalties and the context of her recent challenges.
Oxford Union President Apologises for Charlie Kirk Remarks
George Abaraonye, the ousted Oxford Union president-elect, issues a public apology after celebrating the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. Read the full story and its consequences.
Chelsea FC worker admits £208k fraud, faces prison
Chelsea FC assistant treasury manager Claire Walsh pleads guilty to defrauding club of £208,521.65. Faces crown court sentencing. Read the full details.
Woman jailed for harassing MP Ellie Reeves
Tracey Smith sentenced to 26 weeks for a sinister harassment campaign against Labour MP Ellie Reeves, including threatening messages and a false court summons. Read the full story.
Tate Modern attacker convicted of nurse assault
Jonty Bravery, jailed for throwing a child from the Tate Modern, has been found guilty of attacking two nurses at Broadmoor Hospital. Read the latest court details.
Jonty Bravery guilty of assaulting Broadmoor nurses
Jonty Bravery, convicted of throwing boy from Tate Modern, found guilty of attacking two female nurses at Broadmoor Hospital. Read the full details of the shocking assault.
Graham Linehan convicted of transgender harassment
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan found guilty of harassing transgender woman. Read the full details of the Westminster magistrates court ruling and its implications.
Father Ted's Graham Linehan cleared of harassment
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been found not guilty of harassing trans activist Sophia Brooks and criminal damage. Read the full story from Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Linehan cleared of harassment, convicted of damage
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been acquitted of harassing a trans activist but found guilty of criminal damage at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Read the full story.
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