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Champion jockey's ex-wife charged with assault

Melanie Nicholls, the former wife of champion jockey Adrian Nicholls, has been charged with assault by beating following an alleged incident in Yorkshire. The 43-year-old is set to appear before magistrates next month.

Derby-winning jockey Geoff Lewis dies aged 86

The horse racing community is in mourning following the death of Geoff Lewis, the iconic jockey who rode Mill Reef to Derby glory in 1971. Tributes pour in for the champion.

O'Brien Jockey Hit with 13-Day Ban & Fine for Whip Offence

Jockey Seamus Heffernan, riding for powerhouse trainer Aidan O'Brien, has been handed a severe 13-day ban and a hefty fine for a whip violation during the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot 2024, casting a shadow over the prestigious meeting.

Trading Standards Officers Barred from London Court

Officials from Somerset Council were refused entry to Inner London Crown Court to present crucial evidence in a major fraud case, raising serious concerns about public safety and legal procedures.

Jockey Jailed for Meth Trafficking in Queensland

Professional jockey Robert John Warren has been sentenced to jail in a Queensland court after being convicted of dealing and possessing the dangerous drug methamphetamine, also known as 'ice'.

Ghislaine Maxwell Epstein Victim Transcripts Unsealed

Explosive new court documents from the Ghislaine Maxwell case reveal harrowing testimonies from Jeffrey Epstein's victims, detailing the sophisticated network of abuse. The unsealed files expose the depth of the scandal that implicated powerful figures.

Legendary Jockey Bruce Raymond Dies Aged 82

The horse racing community is in mourning following the passing of revered jockey and racing manager Bruce Raymond. The 82-year-old legend lost his courageous fight against cancer, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in the sport.

Legendary jockey Ron Turcotte dies aged 91

The racing world mourns the loss of Ron Turcotte, the iconic Canadian jockey who piloted the legendary Secretariat to an unprecedented Triple Crown victory in 1973. Remembering his incredible career and enduring legacy.

Secretariat's jockey Ron Turcotte dies aged 86

The racing world mourns the loss of Canadian icon Ron Turcotte, the legendary jockey who rode the immortal Secretariat to an unprecedented Triple Crown victory in 1973. Tributes pour in for the Hall of Famer.

Secretariat's Jockey Ron Turcotte Dies Aged 83

Ron Turcotte, the celebrated Canadian jockey who rode the legendary Secretariat to an unprecedented Triple Crown victory in 1973, has died aged 83. Tributes pour in for the racing icon.

Secretariat's Jockey Inducted into UK Hall of Fame

Ron Turcotte, the celebrated jockey behind the legendary Secretariat's 1973 Triple Crown triumph, is inducted into the prestigious British Hall of Fame at the National Horse Racing Museum in Newmarket.

Noel Clarke loses libel case against The Guardian

Actor Noel Clarke has suffered a major legal defeat in his libel claim against The Guardian, with the High Court dismissing his case over the newspaper's investigation into serious sexual misconduct allegations.

Jockey Disqualified for Racist Slur in Queensland Scandal

Professional jockey Ben Callow has been handed a disqualification and a hefty fine by Queensland racing officials after being found guilty of using a deeply offensive racist term towards a rival rider, rocking the racing community.

Lehrmann Appeals to High Court in Higgins Defamation Case

Bruce Lehrmann's barrister, Matthew Richardson SC, seeks special leave to appeal to the High Court, challenging the Federal Court's ruling on the controversial Channel Ten interview with Brittany Higgins. The appeal argues significant legal errors in the

Man arrested after climbing roof of London courthouse

A major security alert was triggered in North West London after a man was seen climbing the roof of Willesden Magistrates' Court. Discover the full story of the dramatic incident and the police response.

Jockey Arrested in Horse Racing 'Fix' Scandal

A professional jockey has been arrested by City of London Police on suspicion of race-fixing and corruption, sending shockwaves through the UK horse racing world. The investigation centres on alleged betting offences.

Trans woman jailed for sexual assault by deception

A transgender woman, Sapphire Walters, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting a man after deliberately concealing the fact she had male genitalia. The judge ruled the concealment invalidated the victim's consent.

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