New documents have revealed that the decision to grant immunity to prison officers over the death of Allan Marshall in custody was “incorrect,” according to a Crown Office review seen by the BBC. Marshall died after being restrained by 17 prison officers at HMP Edinburgh in March 2015. The subsequent Crown Office decision not to… Continue reading Allan Marshall: Prison officer immunity over death was 'incorrect'
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King Charles: First minister sends best wishes after cancer diagnosis
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, although it is not prostate cancer. The diagnosis came during treatment for an enlarged prostate. The type of cancer has not been disclosed, but it was announced that the King began “regular treatments” on Monday. First Minister Mark Drakeford sent his best wishes to the King, with… Continue reading King Charles: First minister sends best wishes after cancer diagnosis
King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace says
Buckingham Palace has stated that King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer; however, the type of cancer has not been revealed. The cancer was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate but is not prostate cancer, according to a statement by the Palace. The King started “regular treatments” on Monday… Continue reading King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace says
Prince Harry to visit King Charles in coming days
According to sources close to Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex is planning to travel to the UK to visit King Charles in the coming days after Buckingham Palace announced that the King had been diagnosed with cancer. Despite the strain in their relationship, Prince Harry spoke to his father about the diagnosis and will… Continue reading Prince Harry to visit King Charles in coming days
Man charged after police officers and firefighter 'set alight'
Six emergency personnel have been attacked with petrol in Leicester, leading to a man being charged with six counts of attempted murder. Police said that five officers and one firefighter were targeted with a flammable liquid in Oxford Street, though they escaped injury as the flames were extinguished immediately. Ako Faraji appeared in court on… Continue reading Man charged after police officers and firefighter 'set alight'
Boy, 15, charged with murder of bus driver in Elgin
A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a bus driver in Elgin. Keith Rollinson, 58, died at Dr Gray’s Hospital in the Moray town following an alleged assault at the bus station in the St Giles Road area on Friday night. The accused, who’s from the Moray area but cannot… Continue reading Boy, 15, charged with murder of bus driver in Elgin
Newport man died after private weight loss surgery
An inquest has revealed that a man died four days after undergoing weight loss surgery at a private hospital. Phil Morris, an actor, writer, and university lecturer who was a founding member of Wales Arts Review, died at the Spire St. Anthony’s Hospital in Cheam, Surrey, in December 2021 after having sleeve gastrectomy surgery. It… Continue reading Newport man died after private weight loss surgery
Kate Garraway praises 'extraordinary bravery' of her children ahead of GMB return
Kate Garraway has spoken out about the bravery of her children in her first appearance on Good Morning Britain since the death of her husband, Derek Draper. Garraway appeared on the show via video call, describing how her family’s emotions were still running high after the funeral on Friday. Draper passed away in January due… Continue reading Kate Garraway praises 'extraordinary bravery' of her children ahead of GMB return
Jaywick dog attack: Man bailed after woman killed by dogs
A man has been released on bail after being arrested in connection with the death of a grandmother who was attacked by dogs. Esther Martin, 68, was fatally injured in a home in the seaside village of Jaywick, near Clacton-on-Sea in Essex on Saturday afternoon. The victim had been visiting her 11-year-old grandson when the… Continue reading Jaywick dog attack: Man bailed after woman killed by dogs
Mathew Pickering jailed for life for Georgina Dowey murder
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