A teenager accused of killing a four-month-old baby denied being “unduly angered or irritated” by the child, but called him a “c***” in a Snapchat message, a court heard. Jurors
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Children’s services have apologised after a review found safeguarding practice was inadequate in the final weeks of the life of a baby murdered not long after being handed back to
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Two people charged in connection with the death of a woman at a care home in Derby have pleaded not guilty. Shirley Froggett, 84, died in October 2018 following a
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Four people have been charged in connection with the death of a woman at a care home in Derby. Shirley Froggett, 84, died in October 2018 following a fall at
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A couple’s daughter suffered a “very serious” knife wound while they were involved in a “heated” row in their kitchen-diner, a High Court judge heard. Mrs Justice Lieven heard how
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A county council could cease all non-essential spending to plug a £46.4 million budget gap. Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet will discuss measures to bring down its forecasted overspend at a
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A man has been found guilty of murdering his 10-month-old stepson who was found dead in his cot with dozens of injuries. Jacob Crouch was found dead at his Derbyshire
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A care worker has been jailed for abusing three care home residents with dementia almost 40 times. Sharlene Bosita (pictured) was seen on CCTV making it look like she was
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A 10-month-old baby was made to eat his own vomit and was “assaulted on a regular basis” by his mother and stepfather who went on to murder him, a trial
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A mother and father who murdered their “perfect” baby son on Christmas Day have been jailed for life and will serve respective minimum terms of 27 and 29 years. Shannon
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