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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

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1871: The Story of: The Boulton and Park Prosecution...

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2023/03/03

News of the Times Short #142 | 1871 The Boulton and Park Prosecution - Victorian LGBTQA famous case in its day revolving around a gay couple regularly appearing at events and highly public locations dressed as women.Even worse, according ot the news of the day, some men were unable to tell that it was a man dressed as a woman and would begin courtship. Highly controversial in its day.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian

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1832: The Story of: Charlotte Lawson - Beating Her...

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2023/03/02

News of the Times Short #5128 | 1832Charlotte Lawson - Beating her brains out and cutting her to piecesThe story of Charlotte Lawson, a chambermaid of a lady in France, and the extreme methods she used to divert suspicion.Pre-planned, violent and rather gruesome.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian MurderYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comIf you like this, here are links to

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1888: The Story of: Another Woman Attacked in...

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2023/03/01

News of the Times Short #140 | 1888 Another Woman Attacked in Whitechapelin 1888, there were a string of violent attacks on women in the Whitechapel area. Was this Jack the Ripper, a copycat, or another?Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian MurderYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comIf you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos: 1888: The Story of: Willful

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1828 - 1831: The Burkers - Feeding The Dissectors |...

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2023/02/28

News of the Times Episode #32v | 1828 - 1831 The Burkers - Feeding The Dissectors"Burking" became a Victorian term after the infamous case of Burke and Hare. Burkers are not to be confused with Resurectionists, otherwise known as grave robbers. Burkers murdered as cleanly as possible in order to avoid marks upon the body, usually by smothering, and then sold the body on to medical schools for dissection. Hence: feeding the dissectors. In this episode, we focus on the stories of:1828:

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1871: The Story of: Punishment of a 13 year old child...

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2023/02/27

News of the Times Short #147 | 1871 Punishment of a 13 year old child for attempting suicideA 13 year old child is stopped by police from her attempt to commit suicide and is brought before the courts for her illegal actions.What is interesting and telling is the Police and mother's reaction to her second suicide attempt. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian MurderYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail:

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6:49

1871: The Story of: The Baronet's Son and His...

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2023/02/26

News of the Times Short #138v | 1871The Baronet's Son and His Murderous Mistress A story of an unhappily married woman, a new fellow on the side, a choice to be made, and the winner of the lady in question losing interest now that he has won her. This famous case involving love, spousal cheating, illicit affairs, and finally manslaughter with a touch of the upper classes involved - the victim is a Baronet's son.A great victorian crime drama.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes

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1900: The Story of: The Mystery Woman Found Strangled...

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2023/02/25

News of the Times Short #139v | 1900 The Mystery Woman Found Strangled on Yarmouth BeachA huge case at the time that involved murder, fraud, and bigamy. A very pretty young woman is found strangled with a boot lace in a secluded lovers corner of the beach. She cannot be traced initially.Very racy stuff at the time.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail:

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1871: The Story of: The Bizarre Illegal Sale of...

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2023/02/24

News of the Times Short #136 | 1871The Bizarre Illegal Sale of Arsenic in BulkBefore there were internet drug sales, there was that little old woman in the back corner shop illegally selling arsenic en masse. Oops! Did I kill someone?Great story.. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comLove stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories:

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1871: The Story of: Violent murder in a drunken rage...

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2023/02/23

News of the Times Short #135 | 1871 Violent murder in a drunken rageA couple drinking with accusations of cheating coming out. This story recounts the aftermath of a couple's drinking spree.This could easily be 2023 instead of 1871.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comLove stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories:

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1888: The Story of: Stabbed in the Throat | Short #127

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2023/02/22

Stabbed in the ThroatIn 1888, Whitechapel was renowned for the poverty and the violence - especially directed towards women. This case, although unrelated to Jack the Ripper, is one of the many violent crimes in this general location at this time.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comLove stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories:

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32:44

1820 - 1900: Stories of MATRICIDE - When Children...

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2023/02/21

Stories of MatricideWhen children kill their mothers. Three stories of matricide from history for different reasons: to regain the attention of a lover that has discarded her; for the money; and the most disturbing case of the young Coombs boys who just seemed to find their mother standing in the way of their fun. Hosted by Robin Coles. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comLove stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories:

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1888: The Story of: Drunk and Disorderly in...

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2023/02/20

News of the Times Short #133 | 1888Drunk and Disorderly in Whitechapel"Shocking" abuse and obscene language from a woman picked up in Whitechapel. This was around the time and place of the Jack the Ripper murders.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comLove stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@simplystoriesIf

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1813: The Story of: Cruelly Deceived by Her Lover |...

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2023/02/19

News of the Times Short #132v | 1813Cruelly Deceived by Her LoverA cautionary tale of what happens to an innocent girl swept up in the attentions of a handsome officer in uniform.The perceived stain on the family honour would have made it extremely difficult for her to return home in 1813.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comLove stories? Our sister

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1892: The Story of: Frederick Bailey Deeming - Serial...

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2023/02/18

News of the Times EP27-3v| 1892Frederick Bailey Deeming - Serial KillerHistorically, Frederick Bailey Deeming's name has come up in more than one quarter as being Jack the Ripper. This is most certainly partially due to how horrific his crimes were. His story unfolds in both England and Australia. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comLove

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1873: The Story of: Attempted suicide due to jealousy...

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2023/02/17

News of the Times Short #134 | 1873Attempted suicide due to jealousyTeenage angst was still a thing back in the day. This story recounts the suicide attempt of a 19 year old jilted girl. Sympathies are clearly not with her due to her "showy" attire.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comLove stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories:

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1871: The Story of: Violent drunken murder of his...

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2023/02/16

News of the Times Short #141 | 1871 Violent drunken murder of his wifeQuiet loving unassuming shoemaker by day, drunken violent and crazed man by night. What happens when he has had a day out drinking and comes home.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comLove stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@simplystoriesIf you

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1871: The Story of: Murder of a child by its parents...

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2023/02/15

News of the Times Short #126 | 1871Murder of a child by its parentsThe story of administering sulphuric acid to a child of 4. Two of their previous children had died young under mysterious circumstances.Poisoning by sulphuric acid is an extremely painful way to die.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comLove stories? Our sister channel, Simply

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1850 - 1890: The Story of: Murderous Love Triangles |...

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2023/02/14

News of the Times Full Episode #30v | 1850 - 1890Murderous Love TrianglesMurderous love triangles are as old as time! In this episode we look at 3 cases from England's history: Mary Reeder / Reader the young girl who murdered her sister 00:52:21 Mary Britland, who poisoned everyone in her path, including her daughter, to get her dream man 12:52:02 Mary Pearcey - the highly bloody murder including beheading the rival and the suffocation of a baby by the mother's dead body 24:06:15All

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1752: The Story of: Strange Case of Love Powder |...

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2023/02/13

Strange Case of Love Powder What starts off as a prank turns deadly on an unsuspecting young lad of 18 in this very strange case from 1752. In time for Valentine's Day! Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian MurderYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comLove stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@simplystoriesIf you like this, here are links to

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1871: The Story of: Breach of Promise | Short #125

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2023/02/12

Breach of Promise In our run-up to valenetines day. Breach of promise story abound, with what was sometimes £1000's of pounds. This is a story of what happens when marriage promises take a bad turn in Victorian England. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian MurderYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comLove stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories:

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