Investigation sought into health trust after 369 patients take their own lives following treatment
During the course of the inquest, the coroner felt he had to write to the trust for a second time, to warn them that vulnerable patients were…
Pensioners serving longer jail terms push prison population to record high
Peter Dawson, the director of the Prison Reform Trust, said that the growing numbers of the elderly posed major challenges for the design of prisons and healthcare…
Prosecutors under fire after innocent teacher dragged through court in sex abuse case
The schoolgirl, who was aged between 12 and 14 at the time, claimed that he made her stay behind after class before touching her beneath the table….
Thunderbirds are go: Training exercise sees US pilots take to the skies in Mexico
The United States Air Force Air demonstration squadron the “Thunderbirds” practice during the team’s inaugural winter training trip at Spaceport America, New Mexico. The trip provides the…
‘My father took out a hit on me for ratting on him’: Inside Italy’s mega trial of the ‘Ndrangheta mafia
It is these sorts of values that public prosecutors in Calabria are trying to finally break during the biggest court case against a mafia group in Italy…
Chinese pay the price as Beijing clamps down on freedoms ahead of Winter Olympics
Sports arenas and hotels part of the ‘bubble’ have been barricaded, with 24-hour uniformed and plainclothes guards stationed every few hundred metres along the perimeter. Many have…
Britain claims Vladimir Putin is plotting a puppet regime in Ukraine
‘Western unity is key’ for Prime Minister Mr Johnson has warned leaders against “naivety” over Mr Putin’s demands to de-escalate the Ukraine crisis, including a ban on…
Chief Whip denies saying Nusrat Ghani’s ‘Muslimness’ was raised at meeting that led to her sacking
Boris Johnson’s Chief Whip broke cover on Saturday night to deny incendiary claims by Nusrat Ghani, a 1922 Committee vice-chairman, that a whip said her “Muslimness” was…
Nicola Sturgeon vows to start process of second independence referendum
The Tories urged her to put Scotland’s Covid recovery first and said her intervention showed “as we know well by now, Nicola Sturgeon’s first, last and only…
Sue Gray report into Downing Street parties may not be published in full, Dominic Raab suggests
Angela Rayner, Labour’s deputy leader, stressed that “all accompanying evidence” must be disclosed after Ms Gray presents her report to the prime minister. She said: “Boris Johnson…
Katie Price could be jailed for alleged breach of restraining order terms
It is understood that Ms Penticost contacted Sussex Police after receiving a series of text messages on Friday afternoon which caused her distress. Officers then attended a…
Jeremy Clarkson asks councils to ‘cut farmers some slack’ after his plan to build a cafe was rejected
As owner of the Diddly Squat farm in Chipping Norton, he has become something of an unexpected champion of rural life after branching out from his career…
Nusrat Ghani hits back at Boris Johnson amid Islamophobia row, claiming he said he ‘could not get involved’
She concluded: “I have many things that I want to achieve in politics, not least my campaigns on human rights and genocide, and I am deeply disappointed…
‘Women and children first’ onto the Titanic lifeboats was a myth, historian claims
“They survived because first officer William Murdoch, who evacuated that side, didn’t prevent them from getting in. “On the port side, second officer Charles Lightoller had the…
Queen arrives at Prince Philip’s Sandringham home as she faces Platinum Jubilee of quiet reflection
It is understood she plans to mark Accession Day – the anniversary of her becoming Queen upon the death of her father, George VI – at Sandringham…
Chris Woakes among five England regulars deciding to sit out IPL auction
Chris Woakes was the surprise among five England Test regulars to rule themselves out of selection for the upcoming mega auction for the Indian Premier League season….
England facing uphill Ashes battle after second match abandoned due to heavy rain
England’s second Ashes match against Australia was abandoned after just 25 balls due to persistent rain at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday. Having already lost the first…
England matches closer to returning to Headingley after first members’ forum since racism shame
Barry O’Brien, the interim chair of the ECB, was said to be present at Saturday’s meeting and listening to Patel’s efforts to gain support from the membership…
Nick Kyrgios accuses Croatian trainer of trying to fight him in locker room
Kyrgios’s allegation was then repeated by Kokkinakis, who cited the Ultimate Fighting Championship in his own Twitter message: “That was crazy!! Mans thought it was @ufc”. In…
‘Panicked’ Dan Evans knocked out of Australian Open by ruthless Felix Auger Aliassime
“I found out [about Rinderknech’s withdrawal] and was like, ‘Well, this is good,’” Evans said. “And then I had so much time. It’s never happened to me…
Professional wheelchair basketball league brings breakthrough for para sport
On a basketball court in Worcester on Saturday, history was made for para-sport. In front of nearly 2,000 fans, the first match of the British Wheelchair Basketball…
Harry Randall dazzles for Bristol Bears in resounding win over Scarlets
Scarlets 21 Bristol Bears 52 Pat Lam claimed Bristol will be serious contenders for club rugby’s most prestigious trophy if they become even more ruthless. The Bears’…
Wayne Rooney pleads for end to Derby takeover saga as Nottingham Forest win feisty ‘Brian Clough Trophy’
It may be some time before the Brian Clough Trophy is contested again, and Derby County are now facing a crucial 10 days in their future. With…
Spurs fans warned over ‘outdated’ use of ‘anti-Semitic insult’ as CPS threaten criminal action
Tottenham Hotspur have been urged to take action over the “abusive and outdated” use of the word ‘Y–’ after the Crown Prosecution Service warned that supporters could…
Claudio Ranieri close to Watford sack after just three months in charge
Claudio Ranieri is facing the sack at Watford after just three months in charge. Ranieri is close to leaving the Premier League club following 11 defeats in…