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Charity slams ‘unjust inequalities’ in NHS heart care

Charity slams ‘unjust inequalities’ in NHS heart care

Charity slams ‘unjust inequalities’ in NHS heart care

04 October 2023

It comes after a new study found women and older people are less likely to receive gold-standard care.


Police call handlers faced major IT problems, fatal accident inquiry told

Police call handlers faced major IT problems, fatal accident inquiry told

Police call handlers faced major IT problems, fatal accident inquiry told

04 October 2023

Call centre manager Laura Henderson said IT systems often ‘disconnected calls’, the inquiry into the deaths of John Yuill and Lamara Bell heard.


Teenagers triumph over jellyfish to complete English Channel crossing relay

Teenagers triumph over jellyfish to complete English Channel crossing relay

Teenagers triumph over jellyfish to complete English Channel crossing relay

04 October 2023

The swim took place on Monday and was completed in under 10 hours.


Baby suffered ‘violent’ assault overnight by couple in caravan, court hears

Baby suffered ‘violent’ assault overnight by couple in caravan, court hears

Baby suffered ‘violent’ assault overnight by couple in caravan, court hears

04 October 2023

Jurors heard how 18-month-old Alfie Phillips had 70 visible bruises and injuries recorded in his post-mortem examination.


HS2 cuts throw away once-in-a-generation opportunity, warns David Cameron

HS2 cuts throw away once-in-a-generation opportunity, warns David Cameron

HS2 cuts throw away once-in-a-generation opportunity, warns David Cameron

04 October 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced HS2 will no longer extend beyond the West Midlands.


Covid triaging ‘abysmal’ as some denied treatment while ill, inquiry told

Covid triaging ‘abysmal’ as some denied treatment while ill, inquiry told

Covid triaging ‘abysmal’ as some denied treatment while ill, inquiry told

04 October 2023

Alan Wightman said young people, disabled people and the elderly deserved better treatment during the pandemic.


Co-op and Ben and Jerry’s among winners at farmer-led Fairtrade awards

Co-op and Ben and Jerry’s among winners at farmer-led Fairtrade awards

Co-op and Ben and Jerry’s among winners at farmer-led Fairtrade awards

04 October 2023

The three brands were recognised for their commitment to supporting social justice through trade as well as ethical and sustainable practices.


Motorist fined for taping a leaf to obscure their number plate

Motorist fined for taping a leaf to obscure their number plate

Motorist fined for taping a leaf to obscure their number plate

04 October 2023

Surrey Roads Police stopped a driver on the A3 at Guildford


Key dates of the HS2 rail project

Key dates of the HS2 rail project

Key dates of the HS2 rail project

04 October 2023

It has been controversial since plans for the rail line first emerged in 2009.


Woman claims Met officer raped her in tearful police interview shown to jury

Woman claims Met officer raped her in tearful police interview shown to jury

Woman claims Met officer raped her in tearful police interview shown to jury

04 October 2023

Rupert Edwards denies raping two women in 11 days after meeting them in bars while off duty, his trial has heard.


Covid-19 inquiry: Bereaved were ‘demoralised to see mistakes being repeated’

Covid-19 inquiry: Bereaved were ‘demoralised to see mistakes being repeated’

Covid-19 inquiry: Bereaved were ‘demoralised to see mistakes being repeated’

04 October 2023

People who lost relatives early on became concerned about decisions bring taken as the pandemic progressed.


Police probe as teenage soldier dies after sexual harassment by her boss

Police probe as teenage soldier dies after sexual harassment by her boss

Police probe as teenage soldier dies after sexual harassment by her boss

04 October 2023

Wiltshire Police said officers are ‘aware of reports of sexual offences’ and confirmed they are ‘already actively investigating’.


HS2: Investing in smaller transport schemes will not solve ‘core issue’ – expert

HS2: Investing in smaller transport schemes will not solve ‘core issue’ – expert

HS2: Investing in smaller transport schemes will not solve ‘core issue’ – expert

04 October 2023

The former boss of the Strategic Rail Authority said what has been announced ‘doesn’t address’ the main problem.


Burnham blasts Tories as HS2 plans hit buffers

Burnham blasts Tories as HS2 plans hit buffers

Burnham blasts Tories as HS2 plans hit buffers

04 October 2023

The mayor of Greater Manchester said he and others would now work to salvage the plans to make them work for his and other regions.


Alleged murder victim ‘said he deserved to be punished in video confession’

Alleged murder victim ‘said he deserved to be punished in video confession’

Alleged murder victim ‘said he deserved to be punished in video confession’

04 October 2023

The court was told Sheikh’s case was that the prosecution are wrong and Mr McKeever left the house alive.


Freshwater creatures recovering despite sewage pollution, study finds

Freshwater creatures recovering despite sewage pollution, study finds

Freshwater creatures recovering despite sewage pollution, study finds

04 October 2023

Long-term trends show their recovery has slowed since 2003 but is still improving.


Land on axed HS2 routes will not be protected

Land on axed HS2 routes will not be protected

Land on axed HS2 routes will not be protected

04 October 2023

Railway consultant William Barter described the decision as ‘ludicrous’ and an act of ‘spite’.


People seeking mental health help ‘should be asked about problem gambling’

People seeking mental health help ‘should be asked about problem gambling’

People seeking mental health help ‘should be asked about problem gambling’

04 October 2023

New guidance said people with depression or anxiety could be at a greater risk of gambling addiction


England’s Leah Williamson ‘more focused than ever to get back on the pitch’

England’s Leah Williamson ‘more focused than ever to get back on the pitch’

England’s Leah Williamson ‘more focused than ever to get back on the pitch’

04 October 2023

The Lioness defender was made an OBE by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.


Plans to cut HS2 platforms at Euston ‘totally unambitious’, says rail expert

Plans to cut HS2 platforms at Euston ‘totally unambitious’, says rail expert

Plans to cut HS2 platforms at Euston ‘totally unambitious’, says rail expert

04 October 2023

The central London station was due to have 11 platforms for high-speed trains but will now have six.


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