Crime

Coronavirus UK: Longer criminal trials to be postponed

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Criminal trials likely to run longer than three days will be postponed to prevent coronavirus contamination in courtrooms.   Lord Chief Justice Lord Burnett – the most senior judge in England and Wales – has decided no fresh case should start in any Crown Court unless it is expected to last fewer than three days. As … Read more

CRIME 

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A second sweeping and ambitious novel from the talented Australian Hammer, whose debut, Scrublands, last year won a string of literary prize nominations.

CRIME  | Daily Mail Online

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CRIME By Geoffrey Wansell for the Daily Mail Published: 22:02 GMT, 20 February 2020 | Updated: 00:17 GMT, 21 February 2020 THE GUEST LIST by Lucy Foley (HarperCollins £12.99, 384pp) Foley burst on to the crime scene with her debut The Hunting Party last year, and this second outing confirms her exceptional talent. The premise … Read more

France implements harsh new law that makes it illegal to hot rod e-bikes

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France implements harsh new law that makes it illegal to hot rod e-bikes to make them go faster, punishable by up to a year in prison, a $34,000 fine, and a three year license suspension A new law in France makes it a crime to hot-rod e-bikes to make them go faster The legal limit … Read more

Britain at its best: Tea at Bettys and Turkish baths in Harrogate

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Britain at its best: Tea at Bettys and an invigorating Turkish bath in pretty Harrogate The Daily Mail’s Harriet Sime checked into Grantley Hall near Harrogate She enjoyed champagne and tangy lemon scones at Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms Another highlight was an invigorating two hours at the Turkish Baths By Harriet Sime for the Daily … Read more