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 Mysterious Murder of Nellie Rault
The Mysterious Murder of Nellie Rault
News of the Times Episode 465 | 1919
In today’s episode, we’re traveling back to Bedford in 1919.
Nellie Rault, a bright and beautiful 21-year-old serving in Queen …
Dark Secrets Of Double Black Widows Revealed
Cases of Double Black Widows
News of the Times Episode 464 | 1851 & 1875
In today’s episode, we delve into two chilling cases where a wife’s murderous intent wasn’t satisfied with just one husband.
Our …
The 1893 Mysterious Murder at Poplar
The 1893 Mysterious Murder at Poplar
News of the Times Episode 463 | 1893
In this episode, we travel back to London, 1893, where a shocking crime has stunned the public. Mrs. Ann Darby, a 79-year-old w…
The Mysterious Manchester Murders
The Mysterious Manchester Murders
News of the Times Episode 462 | 1905-1906
In this epsidoe, we journey back to Manchester in 1905.
A rag and bone man, searching for discarded treasures, makes a horrif…
The Mysterious Murderer Enabler of Norfolk: Hannah Shorten
The Mysterious Murderer Enabler of Norfolk: Hannah Shorten
News of the Times Episode 461 | 1832 & 1835
In today’s episode, we’re traveling back to Norfolk in the 1830s—a place left shaken by not one, b…
Exploring The McKay Mother Murder | A Chilling 1927 Scottish Crime
Exploring The McKay Mother Murder | A Chilling 1927 Scottish Crime
News of the Times Episode 460 | 1927
In today’s episode, we are heading back to 1927 in Glasgow, Scotland.
A man rowing along the Rive…
The Isle of Wight Murder of 1877
The Isle of Wight Murder of 1877
News of the Times Episode 459 | 1877
Welcome to today’s episode, where we travel back to 1877 and uncover a shocking crime on the Isle of Wight.
Maria Barber, seeking a …
Case of the Harley Street Murder Mystery of 1880
Case of the Harley Street Murder Mystery of 1880
News of the Times Episode 458 | 1880
Welcome to today’s episode, where we step back in time to 1880 and uncover a chilling mystery in London’s prestigi…
Deadly Betrayal: The 1828 Mother’s Assassination Conspiracy
Deadly Betrayal: The 1828 Mother’s Assassination Conspiracy
News of the Times Episode 457 | 1828
Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into a gripping tale from 1828—one that reveals a dark and twi…
Exploring a Deadly Case of Jealousy and Murder
Exploring a Deadly Case of Jealousy and Murder
News of the Times Episode 53 | 1840
Welcome to today’s episode, where we travel back to 1881, to an isolated farm near St Columb.
Mrs. Chapman, a mother o…
The 1905 Case of the One-Armed Bigamist Murderer
The 1905 Case of the One-Armed Bigamist Murderer
News of the Times Episode 455 | 1905
Today, we take you back to 1905 in Birkenhead, near Liverpool.
The community is left reeling when William Hancock, a…
The Sinister Plot of Murderous Mary-Anne and Her Paramour
The Sinister Plot of Murderous Mary-Anne and Her Paramour
News of the Times Episode 453 | 1831
We’re traveling back to Coventry in 1831, where a shocking murder case has captured public attention. Mar…
The Morton Murder Mystery | What Really Happened at the Farm
The Morton Murder Mystery | What Really Happened at the Farm
News of the Times Episode 452 | 1933
In today’s episode, we take you to Towton in 1933, where a devastating fire has reduced a well-known ca…
A Hatchet, A Gunshot & A Widow’s Denial | The Chilling Case of David Buchanan
A Hatchet, A Gunshot & A Widow’s Denial | The Chilling Case of David Buchanan
News of the Times Episode 451 | 1881
Step back to 1881 in Derry, where a truly gruesome crime has taken place.
82-year-old e…
Who Killed William Swann in 1903?
Who killed William Swann in 1903?
News of the Times Episode 450 | 1903
Today, we take you to Wombwell, near Barnsley in South Yorkshire. The year is 1903.
William Swann and his wife, Emily decide to tak…
The Case of the Cambridge Killing
The Case of the Cambridge Killing
News of the Times Episode 449 | 1881
Today, we travel back to Cambridge in 1882, where a shocking and suspicious death has rattled the community.
Mrs. Emma Howell, the …
The Case of the St. Neot's Murder
Case of the St Neots Murder: A Widow's Secret Romance Leads to Murder
News of the Times Episode 448 | 1898
In today's episode from Victorian England, we have a story of scandal, betrayal, and dark secr…
The Twisted Case of The Stepney Murder
The Twisted Case of The Stepney Murder
News of the Times Episode 447 | 1860
Today, we take you to 1860 Stepney, East London.
When wealthy widow Mary Emsley vanishes, concerned neighbours alert the polic…
The Case of the Fatal Refusal
The Case of the Fatal Refusal
News of the Times Episode 446 | 1863
In today’s episode, we journey to Derbyshire in 1863.
Elizabeth “Bessie” Goodwin, 22, is known for her kindness and remarkable talents.…
Uncovering the Brutal 1878 Limerick Dung Heap Murder
Uncovering the Brutal 1878 Limerick Dung Heap Murder
News of the Times Episode 445 | 1878
Today, we journey back to Limerick in 1878, where a gruesome discovery shocks the community. What begins as rou…