The judge sums up

10 Jan: "A tragic and disturbing case"
 'The summing up is expected to last till next Wednesday

Closing speeches

7 Jan: Evidence unreliable, says Shipman defence

6 Jan: Shipman had 'no motive'
 Stephen Cape reports from Preston Crown Court

5 Jan: Shipman deaths 'no coincidence'
 'Dr Shipman told bare-faced lies'

13 Dec: Final evidence in Shipman trial

10 Dec: GP 'fabricated' cremation form

9 Dec: GP certified death 'before seeing body'

8 Dec: Shipman account 'complete fabrication'

7 Dec: Shipman accused of 'bare-faced lie'

6 Dec: GP denies 'means and opportunity' to kill

3 Dec: GP 'wicked' to call patient addict

2 Dec: Shipman quizzed over missing drugs

1 Dec: Murder trial doctor weeps

30 Nov: Shipman patient 'had life-threatening illnesses'

29 Nov: GP 'decided not to resuscitate patient'

26 Nov: Shipman patient 'refused more tablets'
 'Dr Shipman admitted back-dating entries'

25 Nov: Shipman takes the stand
 'Dr Shipman denied forging a will'

18 Nov: Trial adjourned for a week

17 Nov: GP prescribed drug 'after patients' deaths'

16 Nov: Shipman patient 'refused treatment'

15 Nov: Doctor 'lied about having morphine'

12 Nov: Doctor 'kept morphine in bedroom'

10 Nov: Shipman defence attacks morphine theory

9 Nov: GP's 'victims had lethal morphine dose'

8 Nov: Doctor 'forged victim's medical history'
 'On Tuesday the jury will hear from expert witnesses'

2 Nov: Doctor 'made bereaved family feel guilty'

1 Nov: Doctor 'paid victim surprise visit'

29 Oct: 'Shipman declared live patient dead'

28 Oct: Patient 'died during tea with friend'

27 Oct: Patient found dead 'seconds' after GP left

26 Oct: GP's alleged victim 'fine' before visit

25 Oct: GP called dead patient a 'nuisance'
 'Shipman considered her a nuisance'

22 Oct: 'GP's morphine victim had sleeve rolled up'
 'Mr Steel's voice broke as he recalled touching her hand and finding it cold'

21 Oct: 'GP's morphine victim had sleeve rolled up'
 'Mrs Mellor had total confidence in Dr Shipman'

20 Oct: GP's alleged victim had 'good health'
 'Neighbours said he didn't seem to be bothered'

19 Oct: Shipman patient was poisoned: pathologist
 'Patient's illness not responsible'

18 Oct: GP 'backdated medical records'
 'Entries made the day after death'

15 Oct: GP 'tricked' witnesses into signing will
 'A police expert has examined the document'

14 Oct: Will received 'hours before death'
 'Dr Shipman: admired and liked in the community'

13 Oct: Daughter's suspicions 'led to doctor's arrest'
 'During cross examination she broke down'

12 Oct: GP's patient 'left dead in surgery'
12 Oct: Patient 'killed as friend sat next door'
 'Patient regarded as a nuisance'

11 Oct: GP 'murdered women for enjoyment'
 'Prosecution alleged he enjoyed killing his patients'