Two nurses drugged patients on a hospital stroke unit for their “own amusement” and an “easy life” during work shifts, a jury has heard. Catherine Hudson, 54, and Charlotte Wilmot,
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A former police officer who admitted misconduct charges after engaging in sexual acts while on duty has been jailed for 20 months. Ex-police constable Shaun Wheeler (pictured), aged 56, was
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Eleven people have gone on trial accused of sexually abusing children and involving them in witchcraft. The seven men and four women face 32 charges between them, all of which
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A man convicted of the murder and sexual assault of his teenage sister in a “truly evil” attack has been ordered to spend at least 22 years behind bars. Connor
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One of the country’s most senior judges will lead the inquiry into serial killer nurse Lucy Letby’s crimes, the Health Secretary has said. Steve Barclay told MPs Lady Justice Thirlwall
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The inquiry into serial killer Lucy Letby’s crimes will become statutory, the Health Secretary Steve Barclay has announced. The move to a statutory footing grants the inquiry legal powers to
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A Scottish Labour councillor has been arrested and charged over allegations of child grooming. Councillor David Graham, who represents Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss on Fife Council, has been suspended from
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Child victims of violence and abuse will be given support at Scotland’s first “Bairns Hoose” which could save them going to courts and police stations to give evidence. They will
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A probation officer who quit his job after being subjected to monkey chants and racial abuse has won a payout. Lloyd Odain (pictured) said he felt “ignored and isolated” because
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An autistic man diagnosed with “chronic” kidney disease should not be forced to undergo dialysis despite the “potentially fatal consequence” of not having it, a judge has ruled after a
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