Thurrock Yacht Club coach convicted of child sexual abuse
An Essex man in his 60s has been convicted of sexually abusing a child. John Darby, 66, of Thames Road, Grays, Essex, was found guilty of 14 sexual offences at Basildon Crown Court on Friday. Essex Police revealed that Darby began abusing his victim when she was just eight years old, during his time…
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Thurrock Yacht Club coach convicted of child sexual abuse
An Essex man in his 60s has been convicted of sexually abusing a child. John Darby, 66, of Thames Road, Grays, Essex, was found guilty of 14 sexual offences at Basildon Crown Court on Friday. Essex Police revealed that Darby began abusing his victim when she was just eight years old, during his time…
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Church of England Abuse: Blackburn Cathedral priest posed ‘significant risk’ to children
Concerns have been raised after it was found that a Church of England priest was paid off after being assessed as a ‘potential risk to children and young people’. According to a BBC investigation, Canon Andrew Hindley, who worked in the Blackburn diocese from 1991 to 2021 – was subject to five police investigations,…
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Boy, 4, died of sepsis after being sent home from hospital three times
A four-year-old boy died of sepsis after being sent home from hospital three times in the week before his death, his parents have said. Mum, Lindita Alushi, 44, and dad, Kastriot Klosi, 50, said doctors told them to treat their son Daniel with Calpol and Ibuprofen on two of the visits. On…
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Girl, 13, dies after Costa Coffee hot chocolate error
A school girl has died from a severe allergic reaction after Costa Coffee allegedly gave her a hot chocolate made with cow’s milk by mistake. Hannah Jacobs, 13 suffered from a severe dairy intolerance all her life, but it was carefully managed after being diagnosed as a toddler. However, despite her mother cautiously ordering…
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Concern as NHS Trust exceeds patient deaths by 53%
The latest NHS England report has identified 15 hospital trusts in England where patient fatalities significantly exceed expectations, highlighting potential areas for further investigation. The report, covering April 2023 to March 2024, shows that concerningly, some trusts experienced over 50% more deaths than anticipated. The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust…
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Experts call for ban on artificial stone worktops over silicosis risk
The growing number of silicosis cases linked to artificial stone worktops has sparked experts to call for urgent action, including a potential ban on these materials. Silicosis is a fatal lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, which is prevalent in artificial stone due to its high silica content. The disease has no known…
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Strictly Come Dancing: Investigation into BBC show after abuse allegations
As celebrities head into training for this year’s BBC Strictly Come Dancing series this week, we look at the recent abuse allegations that some former contestants have said about their time on the show. In recent months, the star-studded BBC programme has been thrown into turmoil after multiple abuse allegations against their professional dance…
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Armed Forces forced to pay out £150m in compensation for hearing loss claims
Ministry of Defence chiefs have been forced to pay out £150 million in compensation to personnel and former Armed Forces members who claim their hearing was damaged by their time in service. According to figures obtained by The Telegraph, close to 10,000 serving and former members of the Armed Forces have been compensated for hearing…
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