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Grieving son hits out at Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic

A grieving son has blamed his vulnerable mother’s Covid-19 death on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic. Jacqueline Anne Lyons, known to her family as Jackie, was rushed to hospital less than 72 hours after catching Covid from ...

13 Apr 2022 at 14:55

‘Shocking disparities’ in support for deaf pupils revealed

Research has revealed “shocking” disparities in support for deaf pupils across England, with 40 out of 150 councils now having no specialist teaching units for deaf children. The research showed that nearly one in 10 units – 9% – had closed in ...

24 Feb 2022 at 02:25

Burglar convicted of murdering two pensioners in separate ‘vicious’ robberies

A serial raider has been found guilty of murdering two pensioners who died in hospital after being brutally attacked during separate “vicious” burglaries. Amos Wilsher was found guilty on Monday of killing 88-year-old Josephine Kaye by a jury,...

21 Feb 2022 at 14:25

Mother to take fight over landfill site to European Court of Human Rights

A mother who claims a Staffordshire landfill site is emitting noxious gases that risk shortening her son’s life has said she will take her legal fight against the environmental regulator to the European Court of Human Rights. Rebecca Currie, ...

03 Feb 2022 at 19:55

Indoor ski centre law change bid gathers pace after boy’s ‘avoidable’ death

Parents campaigning for a change in the law after the death of their 12-year-old son at an indoor ski centre have had their case raised before Government ministers. Louis Watkiss, of Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, died after being ...

20 Jan 2022 at 16:55

Some fire services ‘need urgent action’ to improve safety

Urgent change is needed to improve the performance of fire services in parts of England, a watchdog has warned. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) identified “some encouraging ...

27 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Vintage clothing enthusiast crowned Hobby Hero in national competition

A vintage clothing enthusiast whose pastime is to dress in 1940s outfits has been crowned Eventbrite’s Hobby Hero in a national competition. Teresa Fisher, 50, from Stone in Staffordshire, dresses as a 1940s ...

01 Aug 2022 at 06:59

Commonwealth Games equipment to be given to community groups

Schools, community sports and voluntary groups could benefit from a Birmingham Commonwealth Games “legacy” giveaway of equipment left over from the competition. More than 16,000 items used at the 11-day ...

15 Aug 2022 at 15:59

Argentinian man accused of murdering Crufts dog breeder dies ahead of trial

An Argentinian national accused of murdering a Crufts dog breeder has died in custody while awaiting trial. Alex Verdu Munoz was pronounced dead on May 15 at HMP Strangeways in Manchester, ...

01 Jun 2022 at 16:06

William meets Southgate ahead of World Cup campaign during football centre visit

The Prince of Wales has met England manager Gareth Southgate ahead of final preparations for next month’s World Cup. The Three Lions will be kicking off their campaign on November 21, ...

05 Oct 2022 at 17:09

Mother ‘heartbroken’ by 13-year-old son’s offer to get a job amid mortgage rates

A single mother said she is “heartbroken” by rising mortgage costs as her 13-year-old son has considered getting a job to help her cover monthly payments. Lizzie Devine, 37, took out ...

01 Oct 2022 at 19:20

Police ledger with mugshot of woman convicted of 1917 PM murder plot to be sold

A century-old police ledger featuring a mugshot of a one-time suffragette and anti-war campaigner convicted on the evidence of a British spy of conspiring to kill the prime minister ...

03 Oct 2022 at 13:25

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