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Care assistant with breast cancer had ‘inappropriate’ surgeries – inquest told

By Stephanie Wareham, Reporter19th November 2024News England

A care assistant who had advanced disease when she was diagnosed with breast cancer underwent “inappropriate” surgery carried out by disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson, an inquest has heard. Giving evidence

Man, 25, convicted of murdering care home chef before bank card spending spree

By Matthew Cooper, Reporter13th September 2024News England

A killer who stabbed a care home chef in the neck and then used his victim’s bank cards at supermarkets and a takeaway has been found guilty of murder. Sakander

Former staff members face trial accused of ‘unchecked’ abuse at boarding school

By Matthew Cooper, Reporter16th August 2024News England

Six former staff members at a boarding school for boys with learning difficulties have gone on trial accused of a catalogue of offences linked to an alleged “culture of neglect”

Care home chef was stabbed in the neck at his flat, murder trial jury told

By Matthew Cooper, Reporter14th August 2024News England

A 25-year-old man killed a care home chef by stabbing him in the neck at his flat, a murder trial jury has heard. Sakander Hussain denies the murder of Wallis

City council requests huge bailout as plans reveal £200 million in cuts from social services

By Jonathan Bunn, Reporter20th February 2024News England

Birmingham City Council has requested a £1.25 billion bailout from the Government as it bids to recover from declaring effective bankruptcy, documents show. Budget papers published overnight also confirm the

Baby ‘shaken and battered by father before he died of catastrophic injuries’, court hears

By Stephanie Wareham, Reporter16th January 2024News England

A baby was “shaken and battered” by his father days before he died of catastrophic injuries in his mother’s arms in hospital, a court has heard. David Hollick, 29, denies

Care provider charged over death of vulnerable patient who absconded from hospital

By Josh Payne, Reporter6th November 2023News England

A care provider has been charged with exposing a patient to a significant risk of avoidable harm after a vulnerable man was hit by a train after absconding from a

Inquests opened into deaths of 10 more ex-patients of disgraced breast surgeon

By Sam Russell, Reporter6th October 2023News England

Inquests have been opened and adjourned into the deaths of a further 10 former patients of disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson. The coroner, judge Richard Foster, said he “had reason

Judge rules NHS trust involved in legal battle over teenager’s care can be named

By Jess Glass, Reporter29th September 2023News England

An NHS trust previously involved in a legal battle over whether a 19-year-old could be moved onto palliative care can now be named, a High Court judge has ruled. Sudiksha

Two ex-police constables jailed for sexual misconduct targeting vulnerable women

By Matthew Cooper, Reporter21st September 2023News England

Two former police constables have been jailed for misconduct after forming inappropriate sexual relationships or engaging in sexual activity with women they met on duty. Former West Midlands Police officers

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Care assistant with breast cancer had ‘inappropriate’ surgeries – inquest told

Man, 25, convicted of murdering care home chef before bank card spending spree

Former staff members face trial accused of ‘unchecked’ abuse at boarding school

Care home chef was stabbed in the neck at his flat, murder trial jury told

Baby ‘shaken and battered by father before he died of catastrophic injuries’, court hears

Care provider charged over death of vulnerable patient who absconded from hospital

Inquests opened into deaths of 10 more ex-patients of disgraced breast surgeon

Judge rules NHS trust involved in legal battle over teenager’s care can be named

Two ex-police constables jailed for sexual misconduct targeting vulnerable women

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

Four teenagers and man guilty of murdering two boys in case of mistaken identity

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Tag: Birmingham

Care assistant with breast cancer had ‘inappropriate’ surgeries – inquest told

Man, 25, convicted of murdering care home chef before bank card spending spree

Former staff members face trial accused of ‘unchecked’ abuse at boarding school

Care home chef was stabbed in the neck at his flat, murder trial jury told

City council requests huge bailout as plans reveal £200 million in cuts from social services

Baby ‘shaken and battered by father before he died of catastrophic injuries’, court hears

Care provider charged over death of vulnerable patient who absconded from hospital

Inquests opened into deaths of 10 more ex-patients of disgraced breast surgeon

Judge rules NHS trust involved in legal battle over teenager’s care can be named

Two ex-police constables jailed for sexual misconduct targeting vulnerable women