5 h. ago ‘Systemic failures’ led to unlawful death of girl at mental health unit – family

A jury inquest ruled the death of Ruth Szymankiewicz, who was left unsupervised at a children’s mental health ward, as unlawful killing.

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4 d. ago Change is needed after kick boxing tragedy led to death of much

Alex Eastwood collapsed after an unsanctioned kickboxing contest

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4 d. ago Second boxer dies from same Tokyo event as both athletes suffered brain injuries

The horrific double tragedy lead the Japan Boxing Commission to change the number of rounds in title fights under the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF)

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7 d. ago Western Isles Council fined £80k after care home failures led to 'preventable' death of vulnerable patient

The council was fined £80,000 at Lochmaddy Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

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7 d. ago Nurse who 'died' when heart exploded says 'no human word' can describe what she saw

A freak allergy attack led to a surreal near-death experience for nurse Julia Evans, and she passed into an otherworldly realm where she saw long-dead friends and relatives and, briefly, 'Jesus'

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9 d. ago Murder investigation launched after man shot dead on London road

Police say they believe the shooting, which led to the death of a 45-year-old man, was an isolated incident

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9 d. ago Yvette Cooper says ‘crammed’ small boats using shallow water launches behind rise in arrival numbers – UK politics live

Home secretary says both issues are being addressed as ‘one in, one out’ pilot scheme with France begins Keir Starmer has led tributes after the death of former Labour party general secretary Tom Sawyer.Tony Blair, who recruited Sawyer as Labour’s general secretary in 1994, said he was “instrumental” in helping the party to win in 1997. In his tribute Blair said:Tom Sawyer was the embodiment of strong but serious trade unionism allied to a brilliant understanding of the aspirations and values of working class Britain. He was an outstanding National Union of Public Employees officer, a great member of the Labour party national executive and in 1994 upon becoming Labour leader I was able to persuade him to take on the role of general secretary of the party. He was instrumental both in making the changes which Labour desperately needed to transform itself and in the landslide 1997 election campaign.He was loyal, tough and deeply committed to ensuring the Labour party could govern for a...

Politics

3 w. ago Police Scotland vow to make changes after death of tragic cop dog Zara

An internal review was then held into the handling of the young pup's death and has confirmed that actions that led to her being put down were in line with their policies.

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4 w. ago Massive VAR changes rock football as penalty plans could end 'unfair advantage'

Football's lawmakers are considering the introduction of several new rule changes, including the possibility of awarding a goal kick whenever a penalty is missed

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4 w. ago Boy who stabbed pupil to death tells jury being bullied led to anger issues

A 15-year-old is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose at a Sheffield secondary school.

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