Scandal

Saturday, May 3, 2025 bribery corruption scandal construction bribe cranbrook e.on contracts fraud money laundering

Six individuals have been found guilty in a £2 million construction bribery scandal involving the development of a new town in the South West. Cranbrook, situated near Exeter, fell victim to the corrupt practices of certain … Read More

Saturday, May 3, 2025 construction bribery scandal cranbrook corruption fraud bribery scandal e.on criminal conspiracy money laundering

Six individuals, including a man from Somerset, have been convicted in connection with a £2million bribery scandal linked to the construction of Cranbrook, a new town near Exeter in the South West. The corrupt build bosses … Read More

Sunday, April 20, 2025 austen aunt scandal shoplifting trial museum history gaol family anniversary

Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot, found herself embroiled in scandal when she was accused of shoplifting a card of white lace. While awaiting trial, she was hosted by the governor of Ilchester Gaol and his large … Read More

Sunday, April 20, 2025 austen scandal shoplifting history museum jane trial ilchester victorian gaol

During the 18th century, Jane Austen’s aunt, Jane Leigh Perrot, was embroiled in a notorious shoplifting scandal that shook the town of Bath. Accused of stealing a card of white lace, Leigh Perrot found herself awaiting … Read More