Sting says governments ‘wilfully’ neglected North East The former Police frontman said the region’s significant historical contribution to national life had been ignored. Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025
Senior judge to chair inquiry into wrongful rape conviction of Andrew Malkinson Mr Malkinson had his 2003 conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal in July. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Toothbrushes, cloths or hand soap? How to care for jewellery at home Each metal or gemstone requires different cleaning methods, so it’s important to know what you’re working with. Or just call in the experts The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2023
Killer jailed for stabbing man to death in music video shoot has sentence reduced Brandon McNeil, 20, was handed a life sentence with a minimum of 24 years after admitting to murdering Shane Jerome, 23, in Brixton, south London, in July 2021 Daily Mirror · Mar 25, 2023
Man who murdered motorcyclist has minimum jail term reduced Brandon McNeil, now aged 20, admitted murdering Shane Jerome, 23, in Brixton, south London, in July 2021. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
‘It’s really desperate’: cost of living crisis spells bleak times for British arts venues Many in the UK’s creative sector are being hit hard by rising fuel costs and reluctant audiences The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2022
Man jailed for life after ‘ferocious’ killing of grandfather in south London in first televised sentencing from Old Bailey Cameras were allowed to film the judge in sentencing Ben Oliver in legal first Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2022
UK crown court judge's sentencing broadcast for first time A British judge has jailed for life a man who killed his grandfather in the first crown court sentencing to be televised in Britain The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022
Man jailed for life in first televised criminal sentencing in English court Ben Oliver, 25, killed his grandfather in a ‘ferocious’ attack while the pensioner was in bed. The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022
Killer who stabbed own grandfather jailed for ten years in first ever televised court sentencing 25-year-old Ben Oliver admitted manslaughter due to diminished responsibility at his trial The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022
First televised sentencing at Old Bailey makes legal history Judge Sarah Munro QC jailed Ben Oliver, 25, for the manslaughter of his grandfather. The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022
First televised sentencing to make legal history at Old Bailey Judge Sarah Munro QC is expected to be filmed as she passes sentence on Ben Oliver for the manslaughter of his grandfather. The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022
Boyfriend jailed for stabbing partner after making her take pregnancy test Mark Alexander, 29, of Brixton, south London, has been jailed for 15 years for the murder of girlfriend Azaria Williams, 26, after he forced her to take a pregnancy test before stabbing her 96 times Daily Mirror · May 27, 2022
Coroner’s report identifies ‘basic investigative failings’ in Stephen Port probe Sarah Munro QC published her findings following inquests into the deaths of Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth and Jack Taylor. The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022