The former manager of a Norfolk care home refused to answer a string of questions in court about the death of a resident who took his own life.Kevin Courtman was found dead in his room at St Michaels Court care home in Aylsham following a deliberate act to end his own life. He was 62. […]
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The biggest environmental pollution legal action ever brought in the United Kingdom will be filed in the High Court on Wednesday, over allegations of severe degradation of the River Wye. In a landmark case, almost 4,000 residents and business owners are seeking substantial damages and a legally mandated clean up order against Avara Foods, which
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A Nottinghamshire based care group is celebrating a remarkable milestone, 20 years since acquiring its first home, marking two decades of providing compassionate, person centred care to thousands of people across the community. Founded by Lucy and Patrick Atkinson in 2005, Church Farm Care has grown from a single home into a respected group with
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The taxman has intensified its pursuit of unpaid tax in professional football, clawing back an estimated £90 million from clubs, players and agents in the past year, a sharp rise from £67.5 million the year before. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information request by accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young, reveal that 12 clubs,
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A new study suggests that evolutionary changes that enabled humans to think more complexly may also help explain the origins of autism. Researchers found that as certain brain cells evolved to enhance human cognition, their genetic activity also shifted in ways that may increase the likelihood of autistic traits. The findings contribute to ongoing debate
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A computer science teacher in Farnborough has been banned from teaching indefinitely after slapping a student who laughed at a classmate unable to answer a question. Bernard Aquilina, 35, formerly employed at Cove Secondary School in Hampshire, was found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct by a teaching conduct panel. He was dismissed from the school
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Kemi Badenoch has been accused of having a “death wish” for the Conservative Party following her pledge to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and introduce mass deportations. The warning came from former attorney general Dominic Grieve as Badenoch unveiled a series of hard-right policies aimed at reviving Tory fortunes
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Tobias Janowitz watched his mother enter the final stages of cancer. While the physical decline was expected, what struck him was her loss of appetite and interest in daily life. “She was getting increasingly less interested in things: reading her favourite books, listening to music, watching television,” he recalls. Eventually, she said: “My body is
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In June 2023, a large crowd gathered to watch a music video being filmed on the Elthorne Estate in Archway, north London. The evening turned tragic when five masked men armed with machetes attacked, stabbing onlookers Leonardo Reid, 15, and Klevi Shekaj, 23, who both died, and Abdulla Abdullahi, 28, who survived. The attackers collectively
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Business lender Shawbrook has announced plans to explore a potential stock market listing in London, offering a welcome boost to the City’s equity markets. The private equity-backed firm confirmed it is “considering an initial public offering (IPO)” to list on the London Stock Exchange. Reports suggest the company could be valued at up to £2
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