Tom Pilgrim
TV14 Nov 2024
Wagatha Christie timeline: the Vardy v Rooney libel battle
How did it all unfold? With Coleen Rooney set to go into the I’m A Celebrity jungle, we explain
Crime
Duke of Sussex in bid to bring second legal challenge over UK security provision
The early stage legal action is among five other civil cases that the duke is pursuing through the court in London.
By Tom Pilgrim
16 May 2023
Crime
Murderer wins High Court case over transfer to open prison conditions
Former soldier Stephen Wynne killed mother-of-three and dismembered her body - but her remains have never been recovered
By Tom Pilgrim
11 May 2023
Celebrity News
Actor accused of being ‘mole’ by Coronation Street cast, hacking trial told
Michael Turner, known professionally as Michael Le Vell, has played Kevin Webster in the soap for 40 years.
By Tom Pilgrim
10 May 2023
Crime
Union boss to pay damages to firefighter over ‘reckless’ tweets, court told
Paul Embery said UCU general secretary Dr Jo Grady had caused him ‘considerable distress’.
By Tom Pilgrim
9 May 2023
Crime
Animal welfare campaigners lose High Court case over cosmetics testing ban
Cruelty Free International (CFI) brought legal action against the Home Office.
By Tom Pilgrim
5 May 2023
Crime
Two Windrush victims lose High Court compensation fights with Home Office
Surjit Kaur brought legal action against the Home Office over being denied a compensatory award for decades of lost work and benefits.
By Tom Pilgrim
5 May 2023
Crime
TfL pursues ‘final’ High Court injunctions against environment protesters
Activists from Just Stop Oil and Insulate Britain have caused chaos by blocking major roads around the capital and other disruptive actions.
By Tom Pilgrim
4 May 2023
UK
Eva Green found High Court battle ‘painful and damaging’ experience
The Casino Royale star has won her claim to a million-dollar fee for abandoned sci-fi movie A Patriot
By Tom Pilgrim
28 Apr 2023
Business News
Nursing union’s strike plans for May 2 would be unlawful, High Court judge rules
Health Secretary Steve Barclay took legal action against the union.
By Tom Pilgrim
27 Apr 2023
Crime
Afghan women’s rights activist loses resettlement scheme legal challenge
The prosecutor and women’s rights activist argued she was ‘wholly excluded’ from the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme.
By Tom Pilgrim
19 Apr 2023
Environment
Park authority members back appeal against Dartmoor wild camping ruling
Farmers Alexander and Diana Darwall brought the successful legal challenge against the DNPA, claiming some campers cause problems to livestock.
By Tom Pilgrim
14 Apr 2023
Crime
Park authority can appeal against Dartmoor wild camping ruling
In January, a judge concluded that a nearly 40-year-old piece of legislation did not provide a right to wild camp on Dartmoor.
By Tom Pilgrim
5 Apr 2023
Crime
Government wins challenge to tribunal ruling over ex-Irish soldier who joined IS
Before her conviction, Lisa Smith was made the subject of a Home Office-issued exclusion order, preventing her from entering the UK.
By Tom Pilgrim
5 Apr 2023
Crime
Judges end contempt of court proceedings involving ‘Bitcoin inventor’
Dr Craig Wright was facing allegations that he may have deliberately leaked details of a High Court ruling.
By Tom Pilgrim
5 Apr 2023
Business News
Judges reject energy firms’ challenge over sale of collapsed provider Bulb
Scottish Power, British Gas and Eon had challenged the Government’s handling of an ‘unfair sale process’ as ‘flawed and unlawful’.
By Tom Pilgrim
31 Mar 2023
Business News
Energy suppliers lose High Court challenge over sale of collapsed provider Bulb
Scottish Power, British Gas and Eon took legal action against the Government’s handling of the sale.
By Tom Pilgrim
31 Mar 2023
Crime
Judges to rule on High Court challenge over sale of energy company Bulb
Scottish Power, British Gas and Eon have claimed that the sale of the collapsed company to Octopus was unfair.
By Tom Pilgrim
31 Mar 2023
Crime
Harry not at High Court for third day of hearing in privacy claim
Proceedings in the High Court resumed on Wednesday without the Duke of Sussex.
By Tom Pilgrim
29 Mar 2023
Crime
Stephen Lawrence murder ‘exploited’ by Daily Mail for profit, says mother
Baroness Doreen Lawrence is bringing High Court breach of privacy claim against Associated Newspapers Limited.
By Tom Pilgrim
27 Mar 2023
Crime
Actresses and ex-MP reveal ‘distress’ over alleged phone hacking
Associated Newspapers Limited says the allegations are ‘firmly denied’.
By Tom Pilgrim
27 Mar 2023