Law

Published: 20 November 2025 Thursday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A man accused of stealing precious Bronze Age gold jewellery from a Welsh museum has appeared in court and denied all charges, in a case that has sparked widespread interest across the UK due to the historic and cultural value of the items involved. Gavin John Burnett, 43, from Berrywood Close in Northampton, appeared via video-link...

Published: 20 November 2025 Thursday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A 66-year-old man has spoken out after being falsely accused of shoplifting due to a facial recognition error, warning that such mistakes could happen to anyone and highlighting the risks of relying heavily on surveillance technology. Byron Long, from Cardiff, was accused of stealing £75 worth of items during a visit to a B&M store at...

Published: 20 November 2025 Thursday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A Reform Party politician has been suspended from the Welsh Parliament for two weeks after using a racial slur to describe Chinese people, an incident that has prompted widespread criticism and a discussion about conduct in public office. Laura Anne Jones, the only Reform member in the Senedd, will be banned from participating in parliamentary proceedings...

Published: 20November 2025 Thursday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Two police officers were left injured after their vehicle was deliberately rammed by a van in Maghera, Northern Ireland, in an incident that has been described by local authorities as both dangerous and traumatic. The suspect, an 18-year-old male, has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently under investigation for a range of offences...

Published: 20November 2025 Thursday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A man has been formally charged in connection with the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, the senior officer who was shot multiple times while off duty in February 2023. The arrest marks a significant development in a high-profile case that has drawn widespread attention across Northern Ireland and the wider United Kingdom. The 73-year-old...

Published: 20November 2025 Thursday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online David Carrick, the former Metropolitan Police officer whose name has become synonymous with some of the most appalling breaches of trust in recent British policing history, has been found guilty of additional sexual offences, reinforcing the shocking scale and duration of his criminal conduct. Already serving a life sentence for a litany of sexual crimes, Carrick’s latest...

Published: 20November 2025 Thursday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The tragic deaths of Philip and Elaine Marco have brought to light serious concerns over Liverpool City Council’s response to recurring flash floods on Queens Drive. The couple, aged 77 and 76 respectively, drowned on the night of 26 August 2023 after their car became trapped in rapidly rising floodwater, prompting an ongoing inquest into the circumstances...

Published: 20November 2025 Thursday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A former government minister and his business partners are facing serious allegations of misconduct related to a coronavirus testing company, with testimony in court describing chaotic conditions and unsafe practices. At Bradford Crown Court, teenage employees were described as having “run amok” at RT Diagnostics, a firm established during the pandemic by former Labour MP Shahid Malik...

Published: 20November 2025 Thursday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A major legal dispute is set to unfold over the controversial plans to significantly expand the Wimbledon tennis complex, as local campaigners prepare to take their challenge to the Court of Appeal. The proposals, approved by the Greater London Authority (GLA) in September 2024, would see the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) almost triple its footprint...

Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A shocking hit-and-run in Newport has left a local man with severe injuries and no memory of the incident, after being struck by an electric bike in what police are describing as a “dangerous and reckless” collision. The incident, which occurred on 11 November, only came to light when a neighbour’s CCTV footage revealed the full...