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An NHS trust has been fined £1.3 million after it admitted to failing to provide safe care to two patients who died. Passing sentence on the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust , Paul Goldspring, Senior District Judge, said the families of two patients who died at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2019 and 2020 had suffered “unimaginable grief”. The trust, which was recently the subject of a highly critical report into the maternity services it offered between 2000 and 2019, admitted three offences of failing to provide safe care through its barrister at Telford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. The court heard one of the offences related to the death of 31-year-old Mohammed Ismael Zaman, known as Bolly, who suffered severe blood loss while undergoing dialysis in 2019. Another charge was brought against the trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after the death of Max Dingle, 83, whose head became trapped between a bed rail and a mattress in 2020. The trust also … [Read more...] about NHS trust fined £1.3m as it admits care failings led to two patient deaths

Published 7 days ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Wrexham will welcome judges for the 2025 UK City of Culture later as it steps up its bid to win the title. The town is competing against Bradford, County Durham and Southampton to be named City of Culture on 26 May. The panel will visit a youth centre, the Pontcysyllte aqueduct and Wrexham AFC, as the Hollywood star-owned club chase promotion to the Football League. UK Arts Minister Lord Parkinson said even a nomination would have already had an impact on Wrexham. Aerial show for City of Culture celebrations Wrexham 'so proud' to make City of Culture final Culture capital 2025 judges visit Bradford He said the competition was about "shining a spotlight on places and giving them the opportunity to tell their stories". 'Creating that legacy' "We've had 20 places bidding this time round so … [Read more...] about Wrexham: City of Culture judges visit as bid steps up

PMQs: Boris Johnson slams Starmer's 'lust to raise taxes' Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Prime Minister is battling the Labour leader in the House of Commons for this week's session of Prime Minister's Questions. The debate has largely focussed on the cost of living crisis. Sir Keir is demanding a windfall tax to mitigate the impact of soaring inflation. Mr Johnson replied: "Nothing could be more transparent from this exchange than their lust to raise taxes." THIS LIVE BLOG IS NOW CLOSED - READ COVERAGE BELOW... Johnson faces Starmer in first showdown since key elections announced (Image: GETTY) Trending 6 hours ago … [Read more...] about PMQs: That’s the reality! Boris silences Starmer with dig at Labour’s ‘lust for tax’

Teddington School, the scene of the incident (Image: Google ) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The shocking incident occurred outside Teddington School in Richmond upon Thames just after midday on Tuesday. Police officers rushed to the scene on Broom Road following reports that a teen boy had been stabbed. Early reports suggest the child was a Year-11 pupil at the school. Related articles Man detained over fatal stabbing as victim named and pictured Bristol horror: 14 vehicles set on fire in 'deliberate' arson rampage The teenage student was found with knife wounds outside the school gates upon officers arriving at the scene. Police … [Read more...] about Parents panic after boy stabbed at school gates in broad daylight attack in affluent area

Two more cases of monkeypox have been identified in England, health officials have said. It brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country since 6 May to nine. One of the latest viral infections was detected in London, while the other was in the South East. The two new cases have no travel links to a country where monkeypox is endemic, so it is possible they were infected through community transmission, said the UK Health Security Agency. The latest ones do not have known links with previous confirmed cases announced on 7, 14 and 16 May. Advertisement The agency said the virus does not usually spread easily between people and the risk to the UK population remains low. Recent cases are predominantly in gay, bisexual or men who have sex with men (MSM). More on Monkeypox Monkeypox: Four more cases of rare viral infection have been confirmed in England Monkeypox: How do you catch it, what are the symptoms, and how … [Read more...] about Monkeypox: Two more cases identified in England amid fears of community transmission

A British family said they have been forced to travel to Brazil for a dentist appointment and said it's cheaper than the UK. The Woodmanseys said they travel 6,000 miles from Yorkshire just so they can get a check-up after struggling to get seen by the NHS . Stuart, 43, came up with the solution as an alternative to spending £1,000 on private treatment in the UK. Instead, the security consultant takes his wife Kedma, 41, and their son Jacob to the dentist in Kedma’s home city of São Paulo, when they are meant to be enjoying their holiday. The dad says he last had a check-up abroad just before the pandemic hit, but plans to visit during his next getaway, reports The Sun. The revelation comes after it was found that nine in 10 dental practices were unable to welcome new NHS patients. Stuart, of Market Weighton, East Yorkshire, said: “I can’t get an appointment in our area, I’ve been trying for years. "I have to go in Brazil when we’re there on holiday.” He … [Read more...] about Brit family travel to Brazil for dentist appointment because its cheaper than UK

Sir Kenneth Branagh has completely transformed into Boris Johnson for his new role – and the photos from set prove that you can barely tell them apart. The thespian actor, 60, bore an absolutely uncanny likeness to the Prime Minister as he strolled through set with his head down, and a mop of blonde hair on his head. Thanks to prosthetics and make-up, Branagh was remarkably spot on with everything, even Johnson’s forward leaning walk. His new stolen look is all part of new drama This Sceptred Isle , which is currently filming in Worcestershire, recreating a real visit from Johnson back in March last year. The five-part series will track Johnson and the Government’s efforts during the first months of the coronavirus pandemic, and how he led the country through the uncertain times. This will include the efforts surrounding the NHS, the daily news briefings held to maintain updates, and the successes as well as the failings to contain the virus. This Sceptred … [Read more...] about Kenneth Branagh is spitting image of Boris Johnson as he takes on Prime Minister role in new Sky drama

We have had some freakily accurate TV transformations in the past year, from Michael Sheen playing Chris Tarrant to Brendan Gleeson taking on Donald Trump . And it’s time to add Sir Kenneth Branagh playing Boris Johnson to that hall of fame. The first picture of Sir Kenneth playing the Prime Minister has been released, and we are seeing double. The 60-year-old actor stars in the upcoming Sky Original drama This Sceptred Isle, which is set to air next year. Sky TV tweeted the first look at Branagh’s transformation and wrote: ‘No, you’re not seeing things. That’s Kenneth Branagh as U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the first day of filming This Sceptred Isle. ‘This Sky Original drama will be coming to your TVs in Autumn 2022…’ The teaser has had mixed reaction, with many stunned by how little Sir Kenneth looks like… well, Sir Kenneth. One person tweeted: ‘I mean props to the make up department I cannot pull Branagh out of those prosthetics…’, while … [Read more...] about Kenneth Branagh transforms into Boris Johnson for new pandemic drama and it’s kind of terrifying