Former Care Minister has bid to legalise cannabis blocked by MPs
A move to legalise cannabis by Liberal Democrat MP Norman Lamb has been blocked by MPs. Mr Lamb (North Norfolk) brought a 10 Minute Rule Bill on the issue because
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Two more healthcare workers arrested in hospital poisoning probe
Detectives investigating allegations of mistreatment and neglect of stroke victims at a hospital have arrested two more people. A man and a woman, described by Lancashire Police as healthcare professionals,
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Nursing home ‘utterly shocked’ as murder probe launched over woman’s death
A seaside nursing home has said it is “utterly shocked” after the suspected murder of an elderly woman. The 79-year-old woman suffered fatal injuries at Langley Lodge Nursing Home in
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Westminster Council given £10,000 donation to tackle homelessness and loneliness
A £10,000 donation has been given to Westminster City Council as part of a new scheme to combat loneliness, help rough sleepers and provide training for young people. The donation
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Duchess visits children’s hospital following announcement she will be its new patron
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met young patients at Evelina London Children’s Hospital following the announcement the duchess was to become its new patron. William and Kate were greeted
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Unprecedented demand sees sexual assault support services ‘at crisis point’
Sexual assault victims are waiting up to 14 months for counselling as specialist support services struggle to cope with “unprecedented demand”, MPs have warned. A report by the All-Party Parliamentary
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Lord Lester resigns amid allegations he offered peerage in exchange for sex
A peer accused of groping a woman and promising her a peerage in exchange for sex has resigned from the House of Lords, it has been reported. Lord Lester of
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Relative charged with murder of 79-year-old woman at nursing home
A man has been charged with the murder of a 79-year-old woman at a seaside nursing home. June Knight suffered fatal injuries at Langley Lodge Nursing Home in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex,
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LGBQ children as young as 10 more likely to suffer depressive symptons – study
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and “questioning” children as young as 10 are more likely to suffer depressive symptoms and self-harm with suicidal intent, a study has revealed. Researchers found that depressive
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Squeezed funding and staff shortages leaving home care sector ‘extremely fragile’
Squeezed funding and staff shortages are creating “extremely fragile” home care services, a report has warned. A leading think tank and a university said fees for home care services are
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