Category: UK News

The Thirwall Inquiry has heard that a hospital director felt “out of her depth” when dealing with senior doctors’ concerns about the serial killer nurse Lucy Letby. Karen Townsend, divisional director of urgent care at the Countess of Chester Hospital, said she did not take more action when senior doctors told her they were worried… Continue reading Urgent care director felt 'out of depth' over Lucy Letby claims

Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden will not be participating in this year’s competition, according to a BBC spokesperson. Dowden was taken to hospital as a “precaution” after feeling unwell during the main show two Saturdays ago. The professional dancer shared on Instagram that she was forced to pull out of the series due to a… Continue reading Strictly: Amy Dowden will not return to show this year

A warning has been issued by Lincolnshire Police regarding a missing pitbull-type dog. The force has cautioned the public not to approach the animal as they are unsure of its temperament. Officers have been searching for the dog since it was reported missing on Monday morning in Shepeau Stow, near Spalding. Instead of approaching the… Continue reading Police hunt escaped 'pitbull-type' dog in Shepeau Stow

Two young men have been sentenced to prison for supplying MDMA to a group of teenagers, including 16-year-old Lucy Hill who died after taking the drug. James Greaves, 19, was sentenced to three and a half years in a young offender institution and Taylor Rowsell, 18, was handed a two-year sentence. Greaves had emptied prescription… Continue reading Pair sentenced for drug supply after teenager died in Exeter

A coroner has ruled that the death of a five-year-old boy, who fell into a swimming pool while on holiday in Egypt, was an accident. Kelan Logan-Derench, from Sutton Coldfield, died after falling into a pool at the Mirette Hotel in Hurghada, on Egypt’s east coast. He was found without his armbands at the bottom… Continue reading Death of five-year-old on holiday in Egypt ruled accidental

A tragic incident occurred in North Yorkshire, England, on Friday, resulting in the death of a 10-year-old girl named Savannah Bentham. Reports suggest that the cause of death was a dog bite, inflicted by the family’s pet. Savannah received serious injuries and despite efforts, medical professionals could not save her life. In a statement to… Continue reading Girl, 10, who was killed by pet dog is named

The Education Secretary is expected to announce changes in university tuition fees in England later today in a statement to MPs in Parliament. Increases are widely anticipated as universities continue calling on the government for financial support. The maximum tuition fees in England tripled in 2012 to £9,000 and rose only once to £9,250 in… Continue reading University tuition fees set to rise in England

Scottish former rugby captain Stuart Hogg has pleaded guilty to a domestic abuse charge against his estranged wife. Appearing at the Selkirk Sheriff Court, he admitted shouting, swearing, and acting in an abusive manner towards Gillian Hogg. Stuart also admitted repeatedly tracking Gillian’s movements and sending messages of an alarming and distressing nature. The court… Continue reading Rugby star Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse of estranged wife

Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected Conservative leader, has begun her appointments for the top positions in her shadow cabinet ahead of the meeting on Tuesday. Badenoch has appointed Laura Trott, the former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, as the shadow education secretary and Neil O’Brien as the shadow education minister. Meanwhile, Nigel Huddleston and Lord… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch begins appointing new Tory shadow cabinet

Concerns have been raised that the tax increases announced in the latest Budget could put significant strain on private GP practices. The rise in National Insurance (NI) and the National Minimum Wage could create a “huge upset” for surgeries that operate independently, such as Delapre Medical Centre in Northampton, according to Dr Jamie Green, who… Continue reading Northampton GP warns tax hikes will put strain on surgeries