22 h. ago Creepy crisis worker keeps job after saying he 'couldn't trust himself' to visit service user 'alone'

James McConville, who works as a support worker for a homelessness charity, made the comment to two colleagues on different occasions in 2023.

Events

67 h. ago 'Dishonest' school support worker jailed for fraud failed to declare convictions

Amy Warhurst will be allowed to continue working in schools in Wales but a reprimand will lie on her file until 2027

Events

2 d. ago Law firm 'very busy with calls' from former patients of disgraced surgeon Neil Hopper jailed after amputating his own legs, journalist tells Mail podcast

Hopper, 49, was jailed after pleading guilty on Thursday at Truro Crown Court to two charges of fraud by false representation and three of possessing extreme pornographic images.

Science

9 d. ago Hamilton Guide Dogs worker to take on Kiltwalk in support of charity

New volunteers are also wanted to foster guide dogs who are in training at the Auchingramont Road centre

Politics

1 week ago Ukraine moves to ban an Orthodox church it says is linked with pro

The Ukrainian government has declared that a branch of the Orthodox Church has failed to sever all ties with Moscow — and could soon be banned

Politics

1 week ago NHS surgeon 'obsessed' with amputation jailed for fraud over removal of his own legs

The court how the 49-year-old had a 'sexual interest in becoming an amputee'

Events

1 week ago NHS surgeon jailed for fraud over amputation of his own legs

Neil Hopper, of St Erme, Truro, Cornwall, entered guilty pleas to the five charges against him at Truro Crown Court.

Events

1 week ago NHS surgeon who had his legs removed to satisfy sexual interest is jailed for fraud

Neil Hopper took nearly £500,000 from insurers after falsely claiming he needed amputation because of sepsisA surgeon who froze his legs so they would require amputation to satisfy a sexual obsession before making nearly £500,000 in insurance claims has been jailed.Neil Hopper, a 49-year-old vascular surgeon, was given 32 months after he pleaded guilty to two charges of fraud by false representation. This related to claims made to insurance companies that his legs had been amputated because of sepsis rather than self-inflicted injury. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Surgeon Neil Hopper who had own legs amputated for sexual gratification jailed

Surgeon Neil Hopper, who bought grotesque videos from a 'Eunuch Maker', pleaded guilty to two charges of fraud at Truro Crown Court, and has now been jailed

Events

2 w. ago Family ripped apart as mum of man killed by jealous girlfriend passes away

Alice Wood mowed down charity support worker Ryan Watson outside their Rode Heath home in 2022 with the murderer told to serve at least 18 years in prison

Events

2 w. ago Blind date: ‘She loves rock music and even knew the song lyrics on my arms – Nick Cave and Roberta Flack’

Bryn, a social worker, meets Jane, a mental health support worker. They are both 63What were you hoping for? To meet someone new, find some common ground and have a wonderful afternoon. Continue reading...

Culture

2 w. ago DVLA alert as 10 million drivers could be fined £1,000 for failing to declare this

The DVLA has warned that motorists can be fined up to £1,000 if they fail to declare certain medical conditions.

Economics

3 w. ago Evri delivery driver who falsely claimed £235,000 in benefits saying he couldn't bend over or walk more than 20 metres is jailed for three years

Paul Churchman told the Department for Work and Pensions he could barely walk without being in 'agonising pain', and roped his wife Gemma (pictured) into the scam.

Economics

4 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway support worker who stole money from daughter of supported person struck off

Eilidh Whyte was also found to have accepted a loan from the daughter but didn’t pay back the full amount.

Economics