Is Justice Becoming Too 'One-Sided' When Local Councils Go to Court? Prosecution of Persecution: The Birdman Trial Is About More Than Feeding Wildlife 31st May 2026 The continuing court case involving Hartlepool’s “Birdman” this week has opened up a much wider debate — one that goes far beyond the actions of a single pensioner accused of feeding wildlife. Without commenting on the evidence in an active criminal case, or attempting to influence the outcome of any future trial,

Jury Trial Ahead For Hartlepool ‘Bird Man’ After Not Guilty Plea Hartlepool ‘Bird Man’ To Stand Trial Before Jury Over Alleged Feeding Ban Breach 29th May 2026 A Hartlepool pensioner has pleaded not guilty to breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order linked to the feeding of wild animals, with the case now set to continue before Teesside Crown Court. Brian Wilkins, 77, known locally as Hartlepool’s “Bird Man”, appeared before Teesside Magistrates’ Court today charged with breachin

Former Hartlepool Based Acland Homes Went Bust Owing Creditors Over £1.4 Million Acland Homes Liquidation: Public Records Reveal Huge Creditor Claims... 29th May 2026 A Hartlepool Based Company which collapsed into insolvency has been found to have owed its creditors over £1.4 Million pounds before being plunged into liquidation. Acland Homes Ltd has revealed debts of more than £1.4 million, according to a Statement of Affairs filed as part of the company’s liquidation proces