Premier League footballer blackmail trial: Messages between defendants revealed
A former Take Me Out contestant sent a message stating that a Premier League footballer’s “days are numbered” before allegedly blackmailing him, a court heard.
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Murder accused ‘saddened’ by Jodie Chesney’s death, court hears
A young man claimed to be “deeply saddened” at the death of teenager Jodie Chesney as he refused to help police, a court has heard.
Pictures of ‘ninja eggs’ allegedly for use in terror attack shown to jury
Jurors in a trial of an alleged Islamic State supporter suspected of plotting an attack on the British army or police were shown photos of “ninja eggs” on Tuesday.
‘Major showdown’ predicted after Parliament suspension ruled unlawful
A “major showdown” at the UK’s Supreme Court has been predicted after Scotland’s highest civil court ruled Boris Johnson’s suspension of Parliament is unlawful.
Prime Minister’s plan to prorogue Parliament lawful, judge rules
A judge at the highest civil court in Scotland has found Boris Johnson’s planned prorogation of Parliament is lawful.
Judge to decide whether PM’s plan to prorogue Parliament is lawful
A judge will announce his decision on whether Boris Johnson’s planned prorogation of Parliament is lawful, following claims the PM wants to limit MPs’ scrutiny and their attempts to stop a no-deal Brexit.
Suspension of Parliament ‘considered as early as mid-August’
The UK Government appears to have been considering suspending Parliament as early as mid-August, documents submitted to a Scottish court suggest.
UK Parliament suspension challenge returns to Court of Session
Legal action aimed at stopping Boris Johnson’s ability to suspend Parliament is to be heard at Scotland’s highest civil court on Tuesday.
PM could face day in court to explain reasons for suspending Parliament
Boris Johnson could face cross-examination at Scotland’s highest civil court to explain his reasons for suspending Parliament, according to a legal expert.
‘Cunning and cruel’ fraudsters jailed for £240,000 romance scam
Romance fraudsters who pretended to be lovers with victims to persuade them to give them more than £240,000 have been jailed.
Driver jailed after own car’s dashcam recorded him selling drugs
A drug dealer has been jailed after he was caught in the act by his own car’s dashboard camera.