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During the Covid inquiry, the head of a health visiting charity criticized the NHS for its decision to redeploy health visitors during the pandemic, stating it was “fundamentally flawed” and resulted in harm to children. Alison Morton, CEO of the Institute of Health Visiting, expressed concerns over the redeployment of health visitors to other parts… Continue reading Children harmed by decision to redeploy health visitors, Covid inquiry hears

Baroness Doreen Lawrence has called for urgent police action after the murderer of her son, Stephen Lawrence, admitted to being part of the group responsible for the fatal racist attack. David Norris, who is seeking release from his life sentence for Stephen’s murder, confessed his involvement multiple times since his incarceration, with the first admission… Continue reading Stephen Lawrence's mother calls for new investigation after killer admits attack

In Leicester Crown Court, Kate McCann shared troubling details about an alleged stalker contacting her daughter Amelie, calling it the tipping point that led her to involve the police. Alongside her husband, Gerry McCann, they provided emotional testimonies behind a privacy screen in the trial of Julia Wandelt, 24, and 61-year-old Karen Spragg. The two… Continue reading Alleged McCann stalker contacted Madeleine's sister, court told

The tragic incident at the Manchester synagogue, where two Jewish men lost their lives, was orchestrated by the assailant, Jihad Al-Shamie. Al-Shamie, 35, made a 999 call pledging allegiance to the self-proclaimed Islamic State before being shot dead by the police outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue. The attack involved Al-Shamie driving into worshippers and… Continue reading Jihad Al-Shamie pledged allegiance to 'Islamic State' in 999 call

The prime minister has suggested that further restrictions on protest laws could be implemented, including targeting specific chants used during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the need to expand on the measures introduced last week, granting police more authority to limit repetitive protests. This proposal has been met with criticism from protest group Defend… Continue reading Government could crack down on pro-Palestinian protest chants, PM says

The Conservative Party, known for their electoral success, now finds themselves in a dire and unprecedented position after a crushing defeat in a recent general election. Their opinion poll ratings are at an all-time low, putting pressure on leader Kemi Badenoch. However, at the Conservative Party conference, there has been a focused effort to introduce… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch hopes to grab attention with policy blitz

During the production of the popular TV adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper’s novel Rivals, actors on set fondly described her as “impish and joyous”. She surprised everyone with a cameo appearance in the series last year, adding to the excitement and nostalgia for fans of her work. Unfortunately, the literary world has lost a beloved… Continue reading Watch: Jilly Cooper's surprise cameo in hit TV series Rivals

A man who frequently presents himself as a lawyer on TikTok has been convicted of causing the death of an elderly woman in a car accident. Leigh Sutherland, 31, was driving at a high speed with faulty brakes when he collided with a Peugeot 108 driven by Margaret Allan in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire. The 77-year-old… Continue reading TikTok creator guilty of killing woman by dangerous driving

Political reporter Brian Wheeler reported that Kemi Badenoch, in her first conference speech as party leader, made a surprising announcement that the next Conservative government would eliminate stamp duty on main homes. This declaration garnered a standing ovation from Tory activists in Manchester, with Badenoch emphasizing that this move would aid in achieving the dream… Continue reading Conservatives would scrap stamp duty, Badenoch announces

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