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Ontario to sell Crown land for Crown Royal whisky

Ontario's government, led by Premier Doug Ford, plans to sell 43 acres of public land to a spirits giant for a new Crown Royal facility. Critics call it a 'sweetheart deal'. Read the full investigation.

Norwich's £4,000 pigeon hawk scheme fails

A £4,000 hawk deployed to scare pigeons from Norwich's medieval market has failed after locals fed the birds 'industrial amounts' of seed. The council pauses the scheme amid public backlash.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit Needs Lung Transplant

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces a lung transplant after her pulmonary fibrosis deteriorated. The palace confirms preparations are underway. Read the latest on her health and royal duties.

Court backlog hits record high, jury trial plans questioned

The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.

Jury trials scrapped in some cases to tackle court backlog

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle the record crown court backlog of over 78,000 cases. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.

Jury trials scrapped in bid to tackle court backlog

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle record crown court delays. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.

Bar Council: Don't Scrap Jury Trials for Court Backlog

The Bar Council warns the government against controversial plans to remove jury trials for some offences. Chair Barbara Mills argues fixing existing court inefficiencies should be the priority over a new, untested court system. Read the full analysis.

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