The Latest Breaking News from Derby Crown Court

Inquest opens into death of man allegedly murdered at solstice event in the Peak District

An inquest has been opened into the death of Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, who was allegedly murdered "in the most brutal way" at a summer solstice event near the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in the Peak District . Mr Clare-Watts' body was discovered on Monday, June 22, near the Bronze Age…

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Jack Bentley Jailed For 28 Months After Mobile Gambling Distraction Forced Emergency C-Section

Jack Bentley, 30, was online gambling for almost his entire two-hour drive before crashing into a pregnant woman's car at 71mph on the A50 in Derbyshire.

International Business Times UK · Feb 27

Woman guilty of murdering girlfriend she cut up and buried in garden

Anna Podedworna was convicted by a jury at Derby Crown Court.

Evening Standard · Feb 10

Teenager who fatally stabbed man with rambo-style knife after drug deal found guilty of murder

Charles Hartle, who was 17 at the time, fatally stabbed Noah Smedley, 18, in the heart

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Teenager with ‘unhealthy interest’ in knives guilty of 18-year-old’s murder

Charles Hartle, who was 17 at the time, grinned before fatally stabbing Noah Smedley, 18, in the heart before going to a party.

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025

Mother went ‘over whole car’ when 4×4 ploughed into motorbike, murder trial told

Alana Armstrong, 25, died when a vehicle collided with an electric motorcycle she was riding pillion on in Derbyshire in November last year.

Evening Standard · May 23, 2025

Charles Hanson cleared of domestic assault allegations after four-hour jury wait

The Bargain Hunt star said ‘the truth has finally come out’ after being unanimously cleared following four hours of jury deliberations.

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025

Wife of Charles Hanson ‘not controlled in any sense of the word’ – defence KC

Sasha Wass KC claimed Rebecca Hanson had been vindictive towards the Bargain Hunt auctioneer and ‘had an agenda’ after launching divorce proceedings.

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025

Messages sent by Charles Hanson are ‘confessions’ to charges, prosecutor claims

The Bargain Hunt auctioneer’s trial was told WhatsApp messages provide a ‘clear window’ into his relationship with his wife, Rebecca Hanson.

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025

Auctioneer Charles Hanson expressed regret at ‘jolting’ his wife, jury told

The 46-year-old TV auctioneer used his final day of evidence to claim his wife had brought ‘factually wrong’ allegations.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025