Maeve Boothby-O’Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" four months before her death.

Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest

Multiple storage buildings caught fire at the site in Lower Lulham on Tuesday.

Wood firm fire could take days to put out

A murder investigation has begun after a man was shot dead in east London. A man in his early 30s was shot in Weavers Fields, Bethnal Green, on Tuesday evening. He was found dead at the scene by emergency services. The victim is yet to be formally identified, the Metropolitan...

Man in 30s shot dead in east London

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The leader of an organised crime group (OCG) involved in supplying Class A drugs in Nottinghamshire has been jailed for 13 years. Mark Malone, 36, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and to possession of a firearm and ammunition when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday.

Crime group leader jailed over drugs supply charges

Suffolk's police and crime commissioner says the force is doing "everything possible" to solve them.

Police facing pressure in wake of two murders

The 53-year-old is in custody after police received a complaint about a post that incited hatred.

Woman arrested over hate-related Facebook post

An American woman who was found chained to a tree "screaming" in a forest in the western Indian state of Maharashtra had shackled herself, police and her doctor have told the BBC. Lalita Kayi, 50, was rescued about 10 days ago from the dense forests of Sindhudurg district after her...

US woman found chained to tree in India tied herself, say police

A report into a patient's death highlights a mental health team's "lack of professional curiosity".

Suicidal woman repeatedly called funeral firms

A man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap after a teenager was allegedly held against her will in woods in Nottinghamshire. Police were called to Whinney Lane, New Ollerton, at 6.20pm on 17 July after the girl was approached in nearby Boughton Brake. The girl was released unharmed a...

Kidnap arrest after girl 'held against will' in woods

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A Metropolitan Police officer exposed by the Standard for sleeping with a suicidal woman during a welfare visit is to face a new gross misconduct hearing after a dramatic U-turn.Married PC Philip Hunter, 60, retired and worked as a London black cab driver when his initial 2020 disciplinary panel was held in secret.It upheld complaints from a then 38-year-old mother who he first tried to kiss weeks after being sent to her property in August 2017. She was struggling to cope with her brother killing himself.Hunter whose conduct breached standards of authority, respect and courtesy, confidentiality and discreditable conduct would...

Met officer who slept with suicidal woman in her home facing second misconduct panel

A woman who suffered multiple miscarriages has said she was "astonished" to learn that her 12-week pregnancy scan would be delayed by four weeks at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital in Belfast. The Belfast Health Trust confirmed to BBC News NI that there is now a four-week wait for patients...

Pregnant woman's shock at four-week scan delay

A “shocking” level of chaos at scandal-hit HMP Wandsworth was the result of sustained decline that happened “in plain view of leaders”, a report by the prisons watchdog has concluded.Prison staff displayed an “inability to account for prisoners during the working day”, despite an investment of almost £900,000 since Daniel Khalife’s alleged escape in September 2023, a report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) found.The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said it was deploying extra specialist staff and redirecting £100 million from across the prison service that will be spent over five years to “deliver urgent improvements” at the southwest London...

‘Shocking’ chaos at HMP Wandsworth was ‘in plain view of leaders’, report finds

The Independent

The owner of Holiday Inn has called for calm to be restored after rioters attacked several of its UK hotels housing asylum seekers over the weekend.InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) said on Tuesday: “This is a troubling and challenging situation, and we hope for calm to be restored as soon as possible.“The safety and security of our colleagues and anyone staying in our hotels is always our priority.“We continue to work closely with the authorities at a small number of properties, and the Home Office are in the best position to answer further questions.”At least 10 police officers were injured, with...

Holiday Inn owner urges calm after attacks on two hotels housing asylum seekers

Three people have pleaded guilty to the false imprisonment of a 14-year-old boy in a Derbyshire village. Thomas Brown, 27, Heather Hart, 22, and Connor Wheelhouse, 24, all made their pleas during a hearing at Northampton Crown Court on Wednesday. Derbyshire Police previously confirmed the teenager was safe and well...

Three plead guilty to false imprisonment of boy, 14

A hotel which the government was planning to use to house migrants until it emerged it was then owned by a convicted criminal, could now be used by homeless people. Milton Keynes City Council is considering using 140 rooms in Harben House in Newport Pagnell as short term temporary accommodation.

Hotel could be used to house homeless people

The US Sun

A BRIT tourist has died after being put in a martial arts chokehold known as the “Lion Killer” while on a night out in Gran Canaria. Spanish police have arrested a 32-year-old suspect after he allegedly put the holidaymaker in the grapple. Police believe there was a confrontation between the Brit, 47, and the man […]

Brit tourist dies after being put in ‘Lion Killer’ chokehold ‘by member of bar staff while on night out in Gran Canaria’

Cambridgeshire Police said it prioritised diverting children and young people from custody, despite difficulties moving them into alternative accommodation. A report into the effectiveness of custody services in Peterborough and Cambridge found despite police requests, the local authority did not move many children. It added the constabulary’s approach to detainee...

Low numbers of children moved from custody to accommodation

The family of a man who died after being restrained by up to 17 prison officers is suing the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), the Crown Office and Scottish ministers over his death. Allan Marshall died days after being held face down by prison officers at HMP Edinburgh in 2015. In...

Family to sue prison service over death of inmate

The man was caught as part of police operation to crack down on drug dealing in Keigley.

Man jailed after undercover drugs operation

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Watchdog to fine NHS IT firm £6m after medical records hack

The 2022 breach included medical records and information on gaining entry to the homes of 890...

Watchdog to fine NHS IT firm £6m after medical records hack

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