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Inquest into the death of 40-year-old Gareth Evans finds gambling caused him to take his own life
An inquest into the death of 40-year-old Gareth Evans from Surrey has found that a Gambling Disorder contributed to his death by suicide. Gareth died at his flat in Croydon in early November 2021, having left a note to his family indicating that he had taken his own life due to gambling.
Lawyers representing 1.6 million vehicle owners are considering whether to seek permission to appeal following today's High Court judgment in the Dieselgate trial
Following a 13-week trial, after considering 20 representative vehicles across five car manufacturers, a High Court judge found that three vehicles – one Mercedes and two Peugeot/Citroen models – contained Prohibited Defeat Devices (PDDs).
Leicestershire glass blower appeals for help from former colleagues after asbestos cancer diagnosis
A glass blower from Leicestershire is appealing to former colleagues for help after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a type of cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure.
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