Investigation

Nine O'Clock Service

A factual archive of media reporting on the ongoing trial.

Ongoing Began Updated

No articles have been published in this investigation yet. The introduction below explains what is being tracked.

This section is dedicated to tracking the media coverage of the investigation and legal proceedings concerning the Nine O’Clock Service (NOS).

Different newspapers and media outlets naturally find different angles and highlight different details for their readers. The aim here is to collate these factual reports in one place, providing a consolidated view of the information as it is made public.

Please note: In light of the active legal proceedings, this section will not contain any analysis or commentary. Whilst the proceedings are ongoing, this will be an archival project only.

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Daily Wrap Ups of Media Coverage

DateContents
1st July 2025Reports on the start of the trial
2nd July 2025Testimony from Rev Robert Warren, Dr Mark Stibber & Rev Marilyn Parry
3rd July 2025Testimony from Bishop Stephen Lowe
4th July 2025Testimony regarding alleged rape
7th July 2025Video and live testimony from a female complainant alleging a controlling relationship and sexual assault
8th July 2025Video testimony from former member on BBC praise, public humiliation and grooming
11th July 2025Testimony regarding abuse following Hillsborough disaster