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 Sandhills Christmas Tragedy - The Killing of Kathleen
The Sandhills Christmas Tragedy - The Killing of Kathleen
News of the Times Episode 422 | 1919
In today’s episode it is Christmas time, 1919, in the resort area of Blackpool.
Kathleen, known as “Kitty”,…
The Case of the Mansfield Tragedy Serial Killing
The Case of the Mansfield Tragedy Serial Killing
News of the Times Episode 421 | 1895
In today’s episode it is 1895 Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
Mary, a respectable 48 year old widow with children and le…
The Aylesbury Murders & The Abergavenny Castle Massacre
The Aylesbury Murders & The Abergavenny Castle Massacre
News of the Times Episode 420 | 1822 & 1175
In today’s episode, we are in Aylesbury in 1822. Elderly couple, Mr and Mrs Needle are well known, …
The Case of the Shocking Murder of Mary Ann Snow
The Case of the Shocking Murder of Mary Ann Snow
News of the Times Episode 419 | 1867
Today’s case from 1867 takes place in London.
In the early morning house, Mrs Caroline Snow is awakened by the prese…
The Shocking Chicken Farm Case: Murder Most Fowl
The Shocking Chicken Farm Case: Murder Most Fowl
News of the Times Episode 418 | 1924
It is 1924 and typist Elsie Cameron has travelled to go and see her reticent fiancé, who runs a chicken farm, with …
A Round Robin of Murder: Chilling Christmas Stories You’ve Never Heard
A Round Robin of Murder: Chilling Christmas Stories You’ve Never Heard
News of the Times Episode 417 | 1888 - 1925
In today’s episode we take a look at some of the murderous activities from Decembers p…
The Infamous Case of the Murder of Lord George Sanger
The Infamous Case of the Murder of “Lord” George Sanger
News of the Times Episode 416 | 1911
It is 1911 and darling of society, consummate showman, and friend of the royal family, Lord George Sanger, i…
Murderous Cases of Real Life Sweeney Todds
Murderous Cases of Real Life Sweeney Todds
News of the Times Episode 415 | 1156 - 1895
The legend of Sweeney Todd has fascinated and horrified audiences for generations. While the infamous barber and …
The Case of the Rotherhithe Murder
The Case of the Rotherhithe Murder
News of the Times Episode 414 | 1893
1893 London, some four miles from Whitechapel, and ripper fear is still alive and well.
Screams have been heard in the early morni…
The Victorian Murder Case at the Byfleet Inn
The Victorian Murder Case at the Byfleet Inn
News of the Times Episode 413 | 1924
In today’s true crime documentary episode, we travel back to Surrey in 1924, where a shocking and violent death has unf…
The Victorian Murder Case of Wormwood Scrubs
The Victorian Murder Case of Wormwood Scrubs
News of the Times Episode 411 | 1893
In today’s episode it is 1893, London. Victorian England still remembers the ripper as the police divisions as a whol…
The Worst Woman on Earth - Serial Killer Lizzie Halliday
The Worst Woman on Earth - Serial Killer Lizzie Halliday
News of the Times Episode 410 | 1879 - 1893
In 1893, one woman was given the unique appellation, locally and in the international papers, of “wo…
Monsters of London - Discover London's Sinister Side
Monsters of London - Discover London's Sinister Side
News of the Times Episode 409 | 1790 - 1834
In today’s episode we look at three cases from London crime history where the perpetrator was labelled a…
Murderous Butcher Bichel - The Butcher and the Ripper
Murderous Butcher Bichel - The Butcher and the Ripper
News of the Times Episode 408 | 1808 & 1888
1888 London, and all of England is highly disturbed by the horrendous slashings taking place in Whitech…
The Blazing Car Murder
The Blazing Car Murder
News of the Times Episode 407 | 1930
In today’s episode it is 1930 and one case is leading in all the national papers for weeks.
A car is found in full blaze. People are horrifie…
The Infamous Starr Murders - Blackpool Ripper
News of the Times Episode 406 | 1896 & 1903
In today’s episode, we explore the case of Henry Starr, convicted of one brutal murder, but suspected of two.
In 1896, Henry Starr has been paying his attent…
The Case of Sweet Fanny Adams - Famous Victorian Murder
The Case of Sweet Fanny Adams - Famous Victorian Murder
News of the Times Episode 405 | 1867
In today’s episode, it is 1867 Alton, near Guildford. A crime so shocking and so brutal has taken place tha…
The Horrifying Hyde Park Murder
The Horrifying Hyde Park Murder
News of the Times Episode 404 | 1915
In today’s episode, we are in the heart of London in 1915.
Local resident, Alice Elizabeth Jarman, described as weak minded and suf…
The Marston Moor Murders - A Ghostly Tale
The Marston Moor Murders - A Ghostly Tale
News of the Times Episode 403 | 1903
In today’s episode, it is 1903, near Yorkshire at famed bloodbath location of the Marston Moors.
This renowned haunted loc…
The Campden Wonder - 17th Century Murder Mystery
The Campden Wonder - 17th Century Murder Mystery
News of the Times Episode 401 | 1660 - 1662
We launch our start of “Notorious” November with this very famous case from 1660 under the restoration reig…