David Lammy defends jury trial shake-up after Labour MP threatens to step down

David Lammy insisted the Government's proposal to scrap thousands of jury trials and replace them with 'swift courts' will be ...

Chatham and Aylesford MP Tris Osborne supports government’s proposals to tackle crown court backlogs

A Kent MP believes defendants are trying to take advantage of major court delays by opting for a crown court appearance.

Labour MP says Starmer 'should be ashamed with himself' over bid to scrap jury trials - and accuses David Lammy of 'falling for civil servant tricks'

Karl Turner, a former barrister, said removing the right to a jury trial in some cases is 'not something the Labour Party ...

Paddock Wood footballer who attacked Tonbridge FA referee during Sunday League match at the Memorial Ground appears in court

An amateur footballer who was red-carded by an FA referee attacked the official from behind after a grassroots Sunday league ...

Man whose loaned his van to cannabis fly tippers in court

A BRADFORD man has admitted his role in a fly tipping incident that saw 60 bin-bags of cannabis dumped on a residential street.
Penarth Times

Penarth and Dinas Powys drivers have cases heard in court

THESE defendants have been in court recently accused of drink-driving, having no insurance, and being in charge of a vehicle whilst drunk ...
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Magistrates' court results from end of December to early January

HERE is a round-up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, for the end of December 2025 to early ...

Defendant said to be in coma 'seen in Tesco'

A businessman who was allegedly in an induced coma is wanted in court after magistrates were told there was no evidence he ...