12 h. ago Southport killer judged to pose no risk to others just days before attack

Rudakubana, then 17, was discharged from Alder Hey Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) on July 23 last year.

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14 h. ago Southport attacker’s psychiatrist had not read notes on past interest in Manchester Arena bombing

Six days before the attack, Rudakubana's risk to others was said to be "none"

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15 h. ago Southport killer assessed as posing no risk to others six days before attack

Axel Rudakubana was discharged from Alder Hey Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services on July 23 last year.

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16 h. ago Psychiatrist says Southport killer's parents 'manipulated' information about violent past

Dr Anthony Molyneux said Axel Rudakubana's parents had 'stage managed' their son's violent past when the teenager was referred to child mental health services

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16 h. ago Southport Inquiry hears how attacker's psychiatrist hadn't read notes on violent past

Axel Rudakubana was discharged from CAMHS days before he carried out the attack with his risk to others described as 'minimal'

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22 h. ago Eating one 8p fruit every day could help reduce risk of osteoporosis

People at risk or living with osteoporosis are urged to add one 8p fruit to their daily diet in order to help reduce the risk of getting fractures, according to studies

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7 d. ago Daily step count could lower risk of death with less than 10,000

Scientists have uncovered the exact number of steps needed per day to decrease the risk of mortality and cardiovascular issues

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1 week ago Three machetes. Two bows. Four grenades. How Southport killer Axel Rudakubana's parents let him build an arsenal of weapons in the family home

To the DPD driver who knocked on the door of 10 Old School Close, in Banks, Lancashire, shortly after midday on June 14, 2023, it was just another delivery.

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1 week ago Southport killer called Manchester Arena bombing 'a good battle', inquiry told

He also attacked a boy with a hockey stick

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1 week ago Southport killer referral ‘would have continued if officer saw internet history’

Ps Carmen Thompson of Counter Terrorism Policing North West gave evidence to the Southport Inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall on Thursday.

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1 week ago One can of diet fizzy drink a day may increase the risk of liver disease

A new study compared the impact of sugary versus non-sugary drinks

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1 week ago Blackout warning risk during two months this winter if there are ‘tight days’, says energy system regulator

WARNINGS of potential blackouts this winter have been issued, with "tight days" for energy supply expected in early December and mid-January. The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has warned that there may still be tight periods this winter where electricity supply struggles to meet demand. In these cases, system notices could be issued to increase...

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1 week ago Millions of Windows 10 users have just six days to take action or face security risk

Microsoft is stopping support meaning it would no longer receive new security updates, leaving millions vulnerable to hackers after October 14

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1 week ago Just one can of diet soft drink a day can raise risk of liver disease by 60%, study finds

New research finds both sugary and artificially sweetened beverages have significant impact on liver health

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2 w. ago Just one can of Diet Coke or Sprite a day could raise risk of deadly liver disease by up to 60 per cent, concerning research suggests

Chinese researchers have discovered just 250ml of fizzy drinks per day - less than one can - was enough to raise the risk of MASLD by up to 60 per cent.

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2 w. ago Police feared Southport killer could be ‘terrorist’ five years before attack

Axel Rudakubana killed Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, at the Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

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2 w. ago Laughing just once a day can cut risk of depression, study finds

Laughter is often said to be the best medicine, easing all troubles that may come our way. And it seems there may be some truth to the claim.

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2 w. ago Southport killer sold machete by firm whose boss was cautioned over blades

Joseph Wheeler was free to head the company - which sold weapons used in at least two other murders - despite a police warning for marketing knives as 'suitable for combat'

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2 w. ago Southport killer inquired about buying crossbows online in 'discreet packaging' when he was just 15, inquiry hears

Axel Rudakubana asked two firms if the weapons would be concealed in plain parcels and if he needed to prove he was over 18 when they were delivered.

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2 w. ago Southport killer 'tried to buy crossbows' aged just 15 – but it 'didn't cause concern'

An inquiry into the Southport killings found that not only was Axel Rudakubana obsessed with crossbows, he was trying to buy them several times when he was clearly underage

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