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Adjourning the inquest until 14 September, senior Essex coroner Lincoln Brookes offered his "deepest condolences" to Wright's family, friends and loved ones.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Adjourning sentencing, Judge Michael Topolski KC granted the electrician continued conditional bail.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2023

Adjourning the case, Mr Justice Soole excused the jurors from future jury service for the next seven years.

From The Guardian • Nov. 9, 2020

Adjourning proceedings until 30 October, Judge Bagnall said: "I would urge the prosecution to endeavour to prepare this case as quickly as possible."

From The Guardian • Sep. 4, 2014

Adjourning to the breakfast room, the events of the night were discussed over the porridge, the hot rolls and coffee and the other good things provided.

From Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life by Campbell, John