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Mother of woman who died after NHS failings fears more people will come to harm
North East London NHS Foundation Trust was found guilty of health and safety failings over the death of Alice Figueiredo.
Jude Bellingham misses England training due to funeral but could face Senegal
Jude Bellingham missed training on Monday due to a family funeral but will be available for England’s season-ending friendly against Senegal. The 21-year-old started Saturday’s snoozefest in Barcelona ...
Building materials firm Lords Group buys rival CMO in rescue deal
The deal will secure the future of around 120 workers at Plymouth-based CMO, who will join the wider Lords group.
Winter fuel payment should be restored for NI pensioners – Lyons
Around 250,000 pensioners in NI were affected when the payment was cut last year in a cost-saving measure by the new Labour government.
Uriah Rennie remembered as ‘epitome of a role model’ after death at 65
Uriah Rennie, the Premier League’s first black referee, has been remembered as a “trailblazer” and the “epitome of a role model” following his death at the age of 65.
Steve Smith not thinking about Ashes as Australia prepare for World Test final
Steve Smith is not yet giving any thought to this winter’s Ashes as he attempts to help Australia retain their World Test Championship crown. England have been vocal about their long-term planning ...
Meerkat pups welcomed at safari park
Meerkat pups are settling in and starting to “show a bit of character” in their home at a safari park. The four pups were born on May 10 to parents Cardi B and Biggie at Blair Drummond Safari Park ...
Winter fuel U-turn should have come a long time ago, Reeves told
The decision to reinstate the winter fuel payment should have been made “a long time ago”, Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary has said. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said on Monday that nine million ...
School loses Supreme Court bid over Christian staff member sacked for LGBT posts
Kristie Higgs, a Christian mother of two, was sacked from her role at Farmor’s School in Fairford, Gloucestershire, for sharing Facebook posts.
Lady Iman likely to swerve Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot
Lady Iman, a leading fancy for the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot next week, is not a definite runner. Trainer Ger Lyons is considering other options for the unbeaten Starman filly, with the ...
Spurs close in on Thomas Frank after making official approach to Brentford
Ryan Mason left his role as Spurs first-team coach last week to take over as West Brom boss, which opens the door for Frank to bring in some of his own staff – with current Brentford assistant Claus ...
Lazy Griff connections keep options open after Derby exploits
Options in France, Germany and Ireland are under consideration for Lazy Griff following his fantastic effort to fill the runner-up spot in the Betfred Derby at Epsom on Saturday.