Court Overhaul Could End Jury Trials for Serious Crimes Amid Record Backlog Wednesday, July 9, 2025 justice backlog leveson courts reform jury crowncourt magistrates delays trials The British judicial system is grappling with an unprecedented backlog of nearly 77,000 cases in Crown Courts, with some hearings delayed until 2029. This growing crisis has sparked calls for sweeping reforms aimed at … Read More
Property Closed by Court Order Amid Drug and Anti-Social Behaviour Concerns Wednesday, July 2, 2025 closure drugs antisocial policing community devizes magistrates law safety wiltshire A property on Bridewell Street in Devizes has been officially closed under a court order due to persistent issues involving drug activity and anti-social behaviour. Swindon Magistrates granted a three-month closure order on … Read More
Future of Yeovil Labour Club Awaits Magistrates’ Verdict After Licensing Hearing Cancelled Thursday, May 29, 2025 yeovil licensing labourclub magistrates appeal dps somerset antisocial suspension court The future of Yeovil Labour Club, also known as Unity Hall, hangs in the balance as the town’s magistrates’ court prepares to hear its appeal following the cancellation of a crucial licensing hearing. Situated on Central Road … Read More
Adam Parsons Charged with Multiple Offences, Including Vehicle Theft Thursday, April 10, 2025 somerset man charged vehicle theft offences court adam parsons magistrates taunton A 21-year-old man named Adam Parsons, hailing from Wellington, Somerset, is set to face magistrates in Taunton today (Thursday, April 10). He has been charged with a string of offenses, including taking a motor vehicle … Read More