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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been forced to repay nearly £5m after falsely claiming to have offered safe care to mothers and babies, mistakes that were discovered after inquiries from the health service’s litigation arm, NHS Resolution. The trust acknowledged that it did not meet the required standards in care and staffing, leading to… Continue reading Leeds NHS trust forced to repay £5m over maternity failings

US President Trump’s speech at the UN General Assembly has caused a stir, with The Daily Telegraph highlighting his comments that the West is “going to hell over migration.” Alongside this, the president took aim at London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, suggesting he wanted to impose sharia law, a claim Khan labeled as “appalling and… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'West going to hell' and 'Kate and William's support' for Southport

I was told what to sing, what to wear, how to walk, how to talk… I was completely controlled,” she says. The lack of control spilled over into her personal life, where she struggled to form healthy relationships. “I had no idea who I was, so how could I know what I wanted?” she says.… Continue reading Lulu comes clean: I'm an alcoholic. I kept it from a lot of people

In a recent address to the United Nations, US President Donald Trump made controversial statements regarding London’s alleged desire to adopt sharia law. During his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, Trump criticized London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan and expressed his concerns over the city’s supposed transformation. He stated, “I look at… Continue reading Donald Trump tells UN meeting London wants “to go to sharia law”

Leoni Clancey, a 21-year-old young woman, had dreams of moving out of her parents’ home and into her first rental property with her boyfriend. After saving for years, they finally made the move, only to find themselves back at home just nine months later due to the high cost of living. Now, Leoni shares a… Continue reading More young people say rising bills now stopping them moving out

Suzy Ward, the caretaker of a young adult with complex needs in Londonderry, has expressed dissatisfaction with the care system that she believes is failing individuals like her son, Eoin Ward. Aged 19, Eoin has been diagnosed with Down’s syndrome, autism, and ADHD, requiring round-the-clock care due to his challenging behaviors and complex needs. Suzy,… Continue reading Son with complex needs being failed by system, says mum

The proposed bill ensuring every school pupil in Scotland is entitled to a week of residential outdoor learning is on track to continue advancing after receiving additional funding. Originally introduced by Conservative MSP Liz Smith, the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) bill faced potential setbacks until the government presented a financial resolution. This bill garnered… Continue reading Outdoor learning week bill expected to reach next stage as funding secured

Eve Graham endured nearly 50 years of abuse at the hands of her husband, suffering physically, mentally, and financially. Despite incidents where he pushed her into the sea and left her scarred by biting her nose, she stayed with him to protect their children and due to financial constraints. Discovering a passion for welding and… Continue reading How I found the confidence to leave my abusive husband after 47 years

BBC journalists Kelly Bonner and Barry O’Connor reported on the case of Oliver James MacCormack, a man convicted of human trafficking, whose sentence was recently increased by two years. MacCormack had originally received a seven-year sentence, with half to be served in jail and half on licence, but senior judges deemed this term to be… Continue reading 'It's a life sentence for us, it should be for him' says trafficking victim

The eagerly anticipated release of a report examining the sexual abuse perpetrated by a paedophile head teacher has been unexpectedly postponed at the last minute. Neil Foden, who served as the head of Ysgol Friars in Bangor and held a high-ranking position at Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle in Penygroes, was sentenced to 17 years in prison… Continue reading Neil Foden Gwynedd sex abuse report publication delayed