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High Court hearing for legal challenge opposing demolition of Bastion House and Museum of London
A legal challenge opposing the demolition of the historic Bastion House and Museum of London buildings in the Barbican area of London will be heard in the High Court this week.
Inquest concludes into the death of Ted Farmer, aged 19
The inquest concerning the death of Ted Farmer, aged just 19, concluded last week.
Husband and father died after his encephalitis symptoms were overlooked by hospital, says family
The wife of a man who died from encephalitis has raised serious concerns over his care after the condition was not picked up by medical staff at Leighton Hospital, meaning he went a week without diagnosis.
Police officers respond to Home Secretary's attempt to block court challenge to 100-year-old ban on police union membership
Police officers challenging the statutory ban preventing them from joining or forming a trade union have filed further submissions following attempts by the Home Secretary and the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) to stop their case from being heard.
Legal challenge launched against Oxford United stadium complex
A legal challenge has been threatened opposing the decision to green light plans for a new Oxford United football stadium complex, which received planning approval last month.
Wheelchair user to object to multi-million-pound Kent footpath diversion over inaccessible stepped bridge
A wheelchair user is preparing to formally object to Kent County Council’s decision to approve the diversion of two public footpaths over a proposed railway bridge that will be inaccessible to disabled people.
Ofcom faces judicial review over alleged failure to act on intimate image abuse location-based forums
Ofcom has been warned it could face a judicial review over its alleged failure to act against platforms hosting non-consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Seven homes identified as “high risk” due to PFAS contaminated soil in Thornton-Cleveleys
Investigations into the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS in soil near an industrial site in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, has identified seven nearby homes as “high risk”.
Residents launch legal challenge against Government’s approval of Chinese “super‑embassy”
The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association (RMCRA) has filed a High Court challenge to the UK Government’s decision to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of the Royal Mint Court site into a new Chinese “super-embassy”.
Statement by the family of Yubin Tamang following Justin Clarke-Samuel sentencing
The family of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang who died in a hit-and-run collision involving a car driven by Justin Clarke-Samuel have released a statement following the rapper’s sentencing.
Employment tribunal to decide level of compensation for Addison Lee drivers bringing worker status claim
An employment tribunal is set to decide how much compensation more than 900 drivers are entitled to receive from Addison Lee in their ongoing worker status claim, with potential payouts of tens of thousands of pounds.
Harrods settlement scheme for abuse survivors to close in March 2026
Survivors of abuse linked to the former owner of Harrods Mohammed Al Fayed have until 31 March 2026 to seek compensation through the Harrods Redress Scheme.