Sons ‘overjoyed’ as mother accused of hammer attack murder set to be released
The family of a woman who killed her husband in a hammer attack said they were “overjoyed” as she prepared to walk free from prison after almost a decade behind
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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities have been ‘comprehensively failed’ – report
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people in the UK have been “comprehensively failed” and ministers must set out how they will improve outcomes for the communities, the Women and Equalities Committee
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Woman who beat disabled husband to death after years of abuse to be sentenced
A 73-year-old woman who beat her wheelchair-bound husband to death with a wooden pole after years of abuse will be sentenced for his manslaughter. Packiam Ramanathan (pictured) went into a
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Better care of pregnant women expecting multiple births ‘would cut stillbirths’
More than 600 emergency Caesarean sections and up to 100 stillbirths could be prevented each year if NHS hospitals followed official guidelines on multiple births, a study has found. The
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Victim of coercive control to launch bid for bail after murder conviction was quashed
A woman who killed her husband in a hammer attack will launch a bid to be released on bail after her murder conviction was quashed. Georgina Challen, known as Sally
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Convicted paedophile jailed for life after murdering wife over immigration row
A convicted paedophile and illegal immigrant who murdered his estranged wife after she refused to support his application to stay in the UK will serve a minimum of 18 years
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Three jailed for daily abuse of teenagers under detention centre ‘regime of fear’
Three prison officers who subjected vulnerable teenagers to daily abuse at a detention centre in 1970s and 1980s have been jailed after a judge said their behaviour breached the public’s
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Witnesses to killings to be given access to specialist victim support scheme
People who witness killings will have access to the same specialist help as victims’ families under new Government plans. Until now, support given through the National Homicide Service has only
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Adjustable lifts among disability improvements announced at 73 train stations
Disabled access will be improved at 73 railway stations in Britain, the Department for Transport has announced. Measures such as lifts and adjustable ticket counters will be installed from £300
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Over-50s survey finds age discrimination rife with poorer health among those affected
Age discrimination is rife in England, with a quarter of over-50s taking part in a survey claiming they had been unfairly treated in stores, restaurants and hospitals. Ageism also appeared
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