Six Men Convicted in South West New Town Bribery Building 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
The Scandalous Trial of Jane Austen's Aunt for Shoplifting 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
The Scandalous Shoplifting Trial of Jane Austen's Aunt 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