48 m. ago Furious Labour MPs compare David Lammy to PUTIN as he says right to trial by jury will be abolished for all but most serious crimes in 'chilling' assault on ancient liberties

David Lammy was assailed from all sides as he declared that tens of thousands of defendants will be deprived of the 800-year-old right in a desperate bid to cut a massive backlog of cases.

Events

49 m. ago Juries to be scrapped in thousands of cases, David Lammy confirms

The justice secretary has announced sweeping reforms to the courts system including limiting the right to a jury trial

Politics

58 m. ago Jury trials to be scrapped for certain crimes, justice secretary confirms

David Lammy announces new 'swift courts'

Society

84 m. ago California shooting marks 17th US mass killing this year – a 20

Experts warn this likely points to ‘regression to mean’ after recent spike in mass killings rather than continued declineA shooting last weekend at a children’s birthday party in California that left four dead was the 17th mass killing in the US this year – the lowest number recorded since 2006, according to a database that tracks them.The mass killings – defined as incidents in which four or more people are killed in a 24-hour period, not including the killer – are tracked in a database maintained by the Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Why David Lammy's plan to scrap jury trials should TERRIFY you

While welcoming efforts to lower the case backlog, Mary Prior KC said she has no idea 'where on Earth' Lammy had been given the advice to scrap juries.

Events

1 hour ago Ant and Dec SCREAM as whimpering Shona McGarty walks the plank above treetops for I'm A Celebrity trial

EastEnders star Shona McGarty, 34, is tackling Walk The Plank in the latest bid to win stars for camp.

Politics

1 hour ago Star to walk the plank in trial on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!

Walk The Plank will see one celebrity walk a high-altitude plank suspended in the air to earn stars for the camp.

Politics

1 hour ago Holly Willoughby broke scooter rider's neck after knocking him over in her Mini Cooper

The former This Morning host, 44, had been accused of committing the offence at the wheel of her vehicle near her £3million home in London on August 28.

Politics

2 h. ago Stranger Things One Way or Another characters and timeframe explained

Nancy Wheeler and Robin Buckley reunite in a new Stranger Things novel

Politics

2 h. ago Driver 'murdered pedestrian and injured others in drunken car rampage through London's West End'

Anthony Gilheaney, 30, is accused of killing one man and injuring several others while driving ‘like a maniac’ in Shaftesbury Avenue

Events

2 h. ago Inside Stranger Things One Way or Another from plot to returning characters

Nancy Wheeler is back as she chases a new mystery within the Stranger Things universe.

Politics

2 h. ago Holly Willoughby fractured scooter rider's neck after knocking him over in her £25,000 Mini Cooper

The former This Morning host, 44, had been accused of committing the offence at the wheel of her vehicle near her £3million home in London on August 28.

Economics

2 h. ago Holly Willoughby pleads guilty to knocking scooter rider off bike while driving her £25,000 Mini Cooper

The former This Morning host, 44, had been accused of committing the offence at the wheel of her vehicle near her £3million home in London on August 28.

Economics

2 h. ago Mobile phone thieves shouldn't be able to delay rape cases by demanding trial by jury, suggests David Lammy

The Justice Secretary was unveiling reforms to deal with a ‘courts emergency’

Events

3 h. ago Ant McPartlin gives viewers a health update after sparking concern on I'm A Celebrity

The presenter, 50, appeared noticeably hoarse while introducing a segment ahead of Lisa Riley’s trial on Sunday

Politics

3 h. ago I’m a Celeb 2025 live: Fourth elimination looms as Shona takes on scary trial

Ex-’Eastenders’ star is hoping for Bushtucker glory following Vogue Williams’ exit from ITV series

Politics

3 h. ago Killer whales 'violently' attack yacht carrying terrified family in the middle of the night with vessel then limping to shore in Portugal and tipping over

The attack took place off the coast of Nazare, a municipality in the Portuguese district of Leiria, as the family were sailing from Lisbon to Porto.

Events

4 h. ago Antidepressant shows surprising impact in reducing domestic violence, major trial finds

A study has tested whether sertraline – a commonly prescribed antidepressant – could reduce violent tendencies in reoffending men

Events

4 h. ago I'm a Celebrity fans have same complaint about Ruby Wax trial

Ruby Wax took on the Misfortune Tellers trial in the latest episode of the ITV reality show

Politics

4 h. ago London teen horrified to discover itchy eye was killer brain infection

Sophie Bell, 17, had been suffering from a cold and daily headaches for around a month before making the discovery

Events