News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime
Welcome to News of the Times!
Step into the shadowed alleyways and gaslit parlours of the 18th and 19th centuries with News of the Times — a meticulously curated journey through historical crime. Each episode draws from authentic reports and court records, bringing you the darkly fascinating tales that gripped Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian Britain.
With over 500 episodes and counting, we explore true accounts of mischief, murder, and mayhem from days gone by — all delivered with a wry nod and a love for the curious corners of the past.
🕵️ For those with a taste for the peculiar, you may also enjoy our new side project: Volume 1: Slightly Unreliable Memoirs — a whimsical collection inspired by the lives (and occasional misadventures) of our research team. Think cravats, crumpets, and the occasional cactus on the lam. Intrigued? Find it here:
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- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 707
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The Case of Backstabbing Henry Bevan
The Case of Backstabbing Henry Bevan
News of the Times Episode 487 | 1887
In today’s episode, we journey back to the year 1887—Crewe, Cheshire. A modest labourer, Henry Griffiths, returns home for a qu…
The Shocking Story of Mary Brophy and Her Family
Murderous Mary Brophy
News of the Times Episode 486 | 1886
In today’s episode, we journey back to 1886 Ireland, where a bitter sibling rivalry within the struggling Brophy family takes a shockingly vio…
A Derby Poisoning Case Whodunit
A Derby Poisoning Case Whodunit
News of the Times Episode 485 | 1881
Today’s episode brings something a little different for our fantastic subscribers and curious newcomers.
We’re heading back to Derby,…
Exploring The Sinister Case Of Mr Salmon In 1900
The Sinister Mr Salmon
News of the Times Episode 484 | 1900
Today, we take you back to East London in the year 1900, to the working-class district of Bow—a modest but respectable community.
At the heart…
The Killing in Couty Mayo
The Killing in Couty Mayo
News of the Times Episode 482 | 1881
n today’s episode, we journey to Balla, County Mayo, in the year 1881 — a quiet Irish village soon to be rocked by a brutal and deeply di…
Tragic Love Story Unfolds at Blackburn Mill in 1912
Tragic Love Story Unfolds at Blackburn Mill in 1912
News of the Times Episode 481 | 1912
Welcome to today’s episode. We’re going back to the year 1912, in the bustling industrial town of Blackburn, Lan…
The Grimsby Murder of 1887
The Grimsby Murder of 1887
News of the Times Episode 480 | 1887
In today’s episode, we travel back to 1887 in Grimsby — a quiet, murder-free port town... or at least it was. The last known murder here…
Investigating the Mysterious Death of Mary Jenkins
Investigating the Mysterious Death of Mary Jenkins
News of the Times Episode 479 | 1920
Welcome to today’s episode—set in 1920s Wales.
At the quiet Cross Hands Inn, nestled about ten miles from Carmarth…
The Chilling Story Of The 1920 Ipswich Murder Trial
The Chilling Story Of The 1920 Ipswich Murder Trial
News of the Times Episode 478 | 1920
In this episode, we delve into the harrowing and heart-breaking case of Mrs Howard — a woman in her 30s, mother …
What Really Happened In The Clonbrook Murder Case?
What Really Happened In The Clonbrook Murder Case?
News of the Times Episode 477 | 1902
In 1902 Ireland, a chilling crime captured international headlines and left one haunting question hanging in the …
A Case of Family Obsession and Murder
A Case of Family Obsession and Murder
News of the Times Episode 476 | 1920
In today's episode we dive back in time to 1920 Plymouth where a courting couple of two years is having relationship issues. …
Joseph Auerman's Descent Into Debt And Murder
Joseph Auerman's Descent Into Debt And Murder
News of the Times Episode 475 | 1806
In today’s episode, we dive into a gripping tale from the year 1806—a story of mounting debt, quiet desperation, and a…
Uncovering the Haunting Truth Behind the Walsoken Tragedy Case
Uncovering the Haunting Truth Behind the Walsoken Tragedy Case
News of the Times Episode 474 | 1885
Welcome to today’s episode — where we go back to the year 1885, deep in the countryside of Norfolk, E…
Uncovering The Shocking Truth Behind Edinburgh's 1818 Murder
Uncovering The Shocking Truth Behind Edinburgh's 1818 Murder
News of the Times Episode 473 | 1818
In today’s episode, we travel back to Edinburgh in 1818, where the chilling case of a missing 8-year-o…
The Case of the Murder of Mary Ann Weems
The Case of the Murder of Mary Ann Weems
News of the Times Episode 472 | 1818
Welcome to today’s episode, where we journey back to Cambridgeshire in 1818.
Our story follows Thomas Weems, a young man fro…
Exploring The Kingsland Murders Of 1890 In Victorian London
Exploring The Kingsland Murders Of 1890 In Victorian London
News of the Times Episode 471 | 1890
In today's episode, we step back in time to the unforgiving streets of Victorian East End London—a place…
The Murder of George Samuel Little - A Locked Room Mystery
The Murder of George Samuel Little - A Locked Room Mystery
News of the Times Episode 469 | 1856
Welcome to today’s episode, where we travel back to Dublin in 1856.
A railway cashier is discovered brutal…
The Bell Boy Murderer of 1831
The Bell Boy Murderer of 1831
News of the Times Episode 468 | 1831
While on his way to a job, a turf cutter loses his bearings and wanders into the dense woods. As he struggles to find his way, he make…
What Really Happened to Marie Empress the Missing Actress
What Really Happened to Marie Empress the Missing Actress
News of the Times Episode 467 | 1919
Welcome to today’s episode, where we journey back to 1919 to explore the baffling disappearance of Marie E…
The Case of Mary Maguire, the Ripper & Carrie Brown
Mary Maguire, the Ripper & Carrie Brown
News of the Times Episode 466 | 1891
In today’s episode, we explore the chilling claim of a 70-year-old woman admitted to an Irish workhouse, who insists she cam…