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Judge comments on ‘hard work’ of jury who have spent more than 27 hours deliberating in murder trial

12 February 2025
Judge comments on ‘hard work’ of jury who have spent more than 27 hours deliberating in murder trial

Judge comments on ‘hard work’ of jury who have spent more than 27 hours deliberating in murder trial

12 February 2025

“I can’t remember a case here I have seen a jury working harder,” were the words of the judge to a jury still deliberating a murder trial.


‘Designated driver’ who was seen driving erratically was three-and-a-half times drink limit

12 February 2025
‘Designated driver’ who was seen driving erratically was three-and-a-half times drink limit

‘Designated driver’ who was seen driving erratically was three-and-a-half times drink limit

12 February 2025

A “designated driver” who was found to be more than three times the legal drink-drive limit has been banned for almost two years.


Still no verdict as jury spends fourth day deliberating in Una Crown trial

11 February 2025
Still no verdict as jury spends fourth day deliberating in Una Crown trial

Still no verdict as jury spends fourth day deliberating in Una Crown trial

11 February 2025

After spending a fourth day deliberating, the jury still has yet to decide whether David Newton is guilty of murdering Una Crown.


Jury spends third day deliberating whether suspect, 70, is guilty of Una Crown’s murder

10 February 2025
Jury spends third day deliberating whether suspect, 70, is guilty of Una Crown’s murder

Jury spends third day deliberating whether suspect, 70, is guilty of Una Crown’s murder

10 February 2025

The jury has spent its third day deliberating if a 70-year-old murder suspect is guilty of killing his elderly widowed neighbour Una Crown.


Jury spend another day trying to reach verdict in murder trial

07 February 2025
Jury spend another day trying to reach verdict in murder trial

Jury spend another day trying to reach verdict in murder trial

07 February 2025

The jury still hasn’t made a decision as to whether a 70-year-old Wisbech man is guilty of murdering Una Crown.


Jury still hasn’t reached verdict in murder trial

06 February 2025
Jury still hasn’t reached verdict in murder trial

Jury still hasn’t reached verdict in murder trial

06 February 2025

The jury is still deliberating whether David Newton is guilty of murdering his 86-year-old widowed neighbour Una Crown.


Defence of murder suspect call police investigation into Una Crown’s death a ‘chaotic mess’

05 February 2025
Defence of murder suspect call police investigation into Una Crown’s death a ‘chaotic mess’

Defence of murder suspect call police investigation into Una Crown’s death a ‘chaotic mess’

05 February 2025

“Where was the dog?” was one of the main questions David Newton’s defence posed to the jury about his whereabouts when Una Crown was killed.


Johnathon, 7, commended by Mayor for work raising thousands for town’s lifeboat station

05 February 2025
Johnathon, 7, commended by Mayor for work raising thousands for town’s lifeboat station

Johnathon, 7, commended by Mayor for work raising thousands for town’s lifeboat station

05 February 2025

A West Norfolk youngster was congratulated by the Mayor for taking on a tremendous challenge for charity.


Murder suspect entered home of 86-year-old neighbour with no intention of killing her, prosecution suggest

04 February 2025
Murder suspect entered home of 86-year-old neighbour with no intention of killing her, prosecution suggest

Murder suspect entered home of 86-year-old neighbour with no intention of killing her, prosecution suggest

04 February 2025

Crown prosecutors believe that David Newton did not enter Una Crown’s home with the intention of killing her, a court has heard.


Police investigating death of man found in submerged car as family pay tribute to ‘amazing son and brother’

04 February 2025
Police investigating death of man found in submerged car as family pay tribute to ‘amazing son and brother’

Police investigating death of man found in submerged car as family pay tribute to ‘amazing son and brother’

04 February 2025

Police are investigating after a man was found in a car submerged in water as his family pays tribute to him.


Jury will hear no evidence from murder suspect, 70, who denies killing Una Crown during trial

03 February 2025
Jury will hear no evidence from murder suspect, 70, who denies killing Una Crown during trial

Jury will hear no evidence from murder suspect, 70, who denies killing Una Crown during trial

03 February 2025

Despite pleading not guilty, David Newton will not be giving evidence during his trial.


Live witnesses to be sworn in next week for defence of man who denies Una Crown’s murder

31 January 2025
Live witnesses to be sworn in next week for defence of man who denies Una Crown’s murder

Live witnesses to be sworn in next week for defence of man who denies Una Crown’s murder

31 January 2025

The trial of a man who denies murdering an 86-year-old widow in her own home will continue next week.


Jury set to return tomorrow for trial of Una Crown’s suspected murderer which is due to finish next week

30 January 2025
Jury set to return tomorrow for trial of Una Crown’s suspected murderer which is due to finish next week

Jury set to return tomorrow for trial of Una Crown’s suspected murderer which is due to finish next week

30 January 2025

The trial of 70-year-old David Newton who denies murdering his elderly neighbour Una Crown in 2013 is set to continue tomorrow.


Trial of suspect who denies murdering Una Crown set to continue tomorrow

29 January 2025
Trial of suspect who denies murdering Una Crown set to continue tomorrow

Trial of suspect who denies murdering Una Crown set to continue tomorrow

29 January 2025

The trial of a 70-year-old who has denied murdering his elderly neighbour in Wisbech is set to continue tomorrow.


Prosecution finishes providing evidence against murder suspect, 70

28 January 2025
Prosecution finishes providing evidence against murder suspect, 70

Prosecution finishes providing evidence against murder suspect, 70

28 January 2025

A murder suspect was seen on CCTV multiple times exchanging coins for notes while gambling on a fruit machine the day after Una Crown was killed.


Murder suspect had intruded on women’s privacy in the past, court hears

27 January 2025
Murder suspect had intruded on women’s privacy in the past, court hears

Murder suspect had intruded on women’s privacy in the past, court hears

27 January 2025

A jury has heard how a man accused of murder had intruded on women’s privacy in their own homes in the past.


36-year-old caught with cocaine and being in charge of BMW above alcohol limit just days after prison release

27 January 2025
36-year-old caught with cocaine and being in charge of BMW above alcohol limit just days after prison release

36-year-old caught with cocaine and being in charge of BMW above alcohol limit just days after prison release

27 January 2025

A 36-year-old who had only been out of prison for two days was found by police with cocaine.


Late wife of murder suspect recalled hearing husband talk of taking Una Crown’s keys to get one cut - court hears

24 January 2025
Late wife of murder suspect recalled hearing husband talk of taking Una Crown’s keys to get one cut - court hears

Late wife of murder suspect recalled hearing husband talk of taking Una Crown’s keys to get one cut - court hears

24 January 2025

The wife of a murder suspect believed to have killed his elderly neighbour confirmed that she believed her husband had taken Una Crown’s key.


Trial of murder suspect who denies killing elderly neighbour set to continue tomorrow

23 January 2025
Trial of murder suspect who denies killing elderly neighbour set to continue tomorrow

Trial of murder suspect who denies killing elderly neighbour set to continue tomorrow

23 January 2025

The trial of a 70-year-old who denies murdering his elderly neighbour is set to continue tomorrow as the jury is not sitting in court today.


‘Majority of clothing couldn’t be tested due to it being covered in blood or having been burnt’

22 January 2025
‘Majority of clothing couldn’t be tested due to it being covered in blood or having been burnt’

‘Majority of clothing couldn’t be tested due to it being covered in blood or having been burnt’

22 January 2025

A forensic scientist said she was “confident” that David Newton’s DNA was deposited onto Una Crown’s fingernails on the night of her murder.


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