Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Brand's ex Jemima Goldsmith accuses him of violence and abuse against her
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

She accuses the disgraced performer of "violence, coercive control and abuse" while the two were together.

What happened inside court as Brand was sentenced
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The BBC's Sima Kotecha was inside the court as the judge sentenced Brand to 10 years and six months in prison, after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.

'Baffling but brilliant' post-apocalyptic novel The End of Everything wins Booker Prize
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

M John Harrison becomes the oldest ever winner of the prestigious literary award at the age of 81.

Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England
Posted on Monday November 09, 2026

The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.