Murder accused’s phone used to google ‘how do police find DNA’, court hears
A phone belonging to a teenager accused of the abduction, rape and murder of a six-year-old girl was used to google “how do police find DNA”, a court has heard.
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Tributes paid as long-standing Labour MP Paul Flynn dies aged 84
The long-standing Labour MP Paul Flynn has died aged 84, the party has announced. Mr Flynn, who represented Newport West for 32 years, was described as an “independent thinker” who
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Parents ‘extraordinary progress’ sees council review decision on removing children
Council social services bosses have changed their minds about taking four children from their parents’ care, a judge has said. Three had been earmarked for adoption and one placed with
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NHS managers ‘not bureaucratic burden’ but adding value to health system
Having more NHS managers improves efficiency and the quality of healthcare provided in hospitals, researchers have said. A study by the Universities of Bristol, Warwick and Leeds involved data on
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Sexual assault victims to be consulted over changes to forensic examinations
Improvements to forensic examinations for victims of rape and sexual assault in Scotland are being considered. Proposals to strengthen the medical treatment of victims are being consulted on by the
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Concerns raised over reporting of harassment and bullying in NHS Scotland
Harassment and bullying by members of Scotland’s health boards is more widespread than in other public organisations, the Standards Commission has found. Almost a quarter of health board members say
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New guidelines needed for sexual assault sentences, say Scottish Labour
The case of a teenager who walked free from court after sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl shows sentencing guidelines must be updated as a “matter of urgency”, Labour have said.
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Virtual reality sessions helped children with autism overcome phobias
Virtual reality sessions have helped children with autism overcome their fears with 45% of test cases free from their phobias six months after treatment, a study has found. The sophisticated
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Almost three quarters of adults have no end-of-life care plan, survey
Almost three quarters of adults have no plans in place for their end-of-life care, potentially leaving others to make decisions on their behalf, a consumer group has warned. Some 71%
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Alesha MacPhail was smothered and had catastrophic injuries, murder trial told
The Alesha MacPhail murder trial has been told the six-year-old schoolgirl was smothered and suffered “catastrophic” injuries to her genital area. Pathologist John Williams said the youngster suffered more severe
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