Company fined after worker suffers double amputation
A company has been fined £160,000 after an employee lost both legs whilst working at its site near Warrington. On 20 June 2022, Andrew McAuley, from Runcorn, an employee of William Stobart & Son Limited was picking orders at the firm’s warehouse in Appleton Thorn. The 64-year-old was working in close proximity…
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Relaxation Day 2024: Why it’s more important than ever for stress at work
In today’s fast-paced world, the pressure of balancing stress at work alongside your own personal life can often feel overwhelming. Stress at work is a significant issue faced by employees across all industries and can result in severe psychological harm and mental health issues if experienced over a prolonged period of time. …
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New figures reveal surge in violent attacks and sexual assaults on Britain’s railways
Recent data has revealed a concerning increase in violent and sexual crimes on Britain’s railways, raising significant safety concerns. Over the past two years, the number of violent incidents on trains has escalated by 50%, climbing from 7,561 cases in 2021 to 11,357 in 2023. Meanwhile, sexual assaults have risen by 10%…
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Greenwood School: ‘Father figure’ teacher banned after historic sexual abuse against pupils
A teacher once described as a “father figure” has been permanently banned from teaching after sexually abusing students more than three decades ago. The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) reviewed evidence from five former students of Greenwood School, a former girls’ boarding school in Halstead, Essex, where Christopher Charlton taught physical education and mathematics from…
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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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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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