Family centre to move to new venue after Southport knife attack
A family centre where three girls were fatally stabbed in an attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class will continue its work in a new venue. Bebe King, six, Alice
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Council say they have ‘robust’ contingency plans in place for strike by social care workers
A council said it has “robust” contingency plans in place to deal with a strike by adult social care workers. Members of the Unison union in Lancashire are taking industrial
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Staff in social work teams employed by Lancashire County Council to go on strike
Staff in social work teams are to strike for five days from Friday in a dispute over salary grades and working cover. Around 200 social care support officers and hearing
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Teenager charged with Southport murders named as he appears in court
A 17-year-old charged with the murder of three girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class has appeared in court, where a judge ruled he could be
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Social work teams to stage strike over salary grades and working arrangements
Staff in social work teams are to stage a four-day strike in a dispute over salary grades and working arrangements. Around 200 social care support officers and hearing impairment officers
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Childminder branded ‘a monster’ by family of baby she shook to death
A heartbroken mother said a childminder who shook her baby boy to death is a “monster” who should be “haunted” by her actions. Karen Foster (pictured), 62, was also branded
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Surgeon accused of string of sex offences against six hospital colleagues
A senior heart surgeon has been charged with numerous sexual assaults against six female members of staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Amal Bose, 54, of Thurnham, near Lancaster, will appear
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Inmates ‘developing drug problems over mental health services waiting times’
Inmates are developing drug problems after being jailed because of long waiting times for mental health services, a report has found. An inspection report for HMP Wymott, near Leyland in
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Inquest into death of baby girl delayed following concerns from ‘whistleblower’
An inquest into the death of a baby girl has been delayed following concerns received by a “whistleblower”. A hearing into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ida Lock in
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Stroke unit nurse who drugged patients for an ‘easy life’ is jailed for seven years
A nurse who drugged patients on a hospital stroke unit for an “easy life” and to “exercise contemptuous power” has been jailed for seven years and two months. Catherine Hudson
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