Brian Farmer

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Campaigners opposed to new nuclear plant call on regulators after appeal fails

The Together Against Sizewell C group says it will keep fighting for the ‘soul of Suffolk’ despite losing the latest round of a legal battle.
21 Dec 2023
Crime

Southend United given more time to clear tax debt

Chairman Ron Martin told a judge on Wednesday that more time was needed to complete a sale of the club.
12 Jul 2023
Crime

Former politician fails in bid to overturn child sex abuse convictions

Three appeal judges dismissed an appeal bid by Lord Nazir Ahmed, 66, at a Court of Appeal hearing in London.
11 Jul 2023
Crime

Sir Frederick Barclay’s ex-wife still waiting for settlement cash, judge hears

Sir Jonathan Cohen said he had been told several times that Lady Hiroko Barclay was getting money and described the situation as a ‘charade’
7 Jul 2023
Crime

Judge says latest stage of Sir Frederick Barclay money fight is a ‘charade’

Sir Jonathan Cohen has heard that Sir Frederick, 88, and his ex-wife Lady Hiroko Barclay, who is also in her 80s, are trying to reach a settlement.
7 Jul 2023
Crime

Widow of Saudi royal in fight over house on ‘billionaires’ row’

Aljawharah Alibrahim has been sued by a Liechtenstein-based foundation which held Kenstead Hall for the benefit of the heirs of King Fahd.
6 Jul 2023
Crime

Sir Frederick Barclay having difficulties ‘arranging money’, judge told

A lawyer representing Sir Frederick’s ex-wife Lady Hiroko Barclay said she was being told that ‘cheques’ were ‘in the post’.
5 Jul 2023
Crime

Judge rules doctor was driving ‘too fast’ despite being under 30mph limit

Deputy High Court Judge Dexter Dias warned about the dangers of driving at ‘excessive and unreasonable’ speed after a child collided with the BMW.
5 Jul 2023
Crime

Wealthy Swede’s husband given suspended jail term for court breaches

Louise Backstrom and Martin Wennberg, who are both in their 30s, have been involved in a private family court dispute in London

4 Jul 2023
Crime

Sir Frederick Barclay and ex-wife trying to reach agreement on money, judge told

Sir Jonathan Cohen considered the latest stage of the dispute between the 88-year-old retired businessman and Lady Hiroko Barclay on Tuesday.
4 Jul 2023
Crime

Virgin company in High Court fight with US train operator

Lawyers representing Virgin Enterprises told a judge in London that allegations made by Brightline Holdings were ‘cynical and spurious’.
3 Jul 2023
Environment

Archivists give sports fans rare glimpse into early days of women’s football

The picture, published in The Sketch on March 27 1895, is part of a collection of historical artefacts stored at the London Metropolitan Archives.
2 Jul 2023
Crime

Child, nine, youngest unaccompanied migrant to be housed in hotel, judge told

Mr Justice Johnson was given Home Office figures while overseeing a dispute relating to the accommodating of migrant children.
30 Jun 2023
UK

Bankrupt ex-footballer wins court fight over ownership of house

Bankruptcy trustees wanted to take possession of a house they said Marcus Bent, who played for more than a dozen clubs, including Everton, owned
24 Jun 2023
Environment

Oil well ruling ‘could have significant repercussions’, Supreme Court told

Friends of the Earth said 59-year-old Sarah Finch’s legal battle with Surrey County Council was ‘critically important’.
21 Jun 2023
Environment

Environmental campaigner in Supreme Court fight over oil drilling

Sarah Finch was challenging Surrey County Council over its decision to allow a well near Gatwick to be retained and expanded.
21 Jun 2023
Crime

Liberty of wealthy Swedish businesswoman’s estranged husband ‘at stake’ – judge

Mr Justice Peel said Martin Wennberg was ‘guilty’ of ’10 separate breaches’ of orders made during a court fight over money with Louise Backstrom.
19 Jun 2023
Crime

Everton being sued by former manager Carlo Ancelotti

Online case listings show that Ancelotti, who is now in charge of Real Madrid, has taken High Court action against the Premier League club
12 Jun 2023
Crime

Ukrainian bank accuses former owners of ‘epic’ fraud at London trial

JSC Commercial Bank Privatbank has accused businessmen Igor Kolomoisky and Gennadiy Bogolyubov of misappropriating more than £1.5 billion.
12 Jun 2023
Crime

Russian racing driver loses latest round of fight against sanctions

Nikita Mazepin, who used to race in Formula 1 for Haas, wanted sanctions temporarily relaxed so he could negotiate with UK-based teams.
8 Jun 2023
Crime

Sanctioned Russian racing driver in latest round of High Court fight

Nikita Mazepin, 24, who used to race in F1 for Haas, wants sanctions lifted and has taken legal action against Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.
8 Jun 2023