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“Unacceptable” MoD data breach increases risk to safety of Afghan interpreters
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has apologised for a data breach that revealed the email addresses and other personal details of more than 250 Afghan interpreters who worked for British forces and are seeking relocation to the UK.
Dr Who set builder exposed to asbestos while working at the BBC
The family of a man who built film and television sets for the BBC is taking legal action against the corporation following his death from mesothelioma.
Tyrone Murray Castles jailed for 25 years over abuse at Glebe House School, Hunstanton
Former teacher Dr Tyrone Murray Castles has been given a 25-year jail term for the sexual abuse of young boys while working at Glebe House School in Hunstanton, Norfolk.
National gymnastics coach sentenced for sexual abuse of a child
Gymnastics coach Stuart Woods has been given an 11-year prison sentence after being convicted of sexual offences against children.
£1m settlement for family of man whose childhood contact with British Rail asbestos caused his death at 58
A widow has been awarded almost £1 million after her husband died of cancer caused by childhood contact with asbestos on the clothing of his father, a former British Rail worker.
High Court rejects application for second Jodey Whiting inquest
The High Court has rejected the application by the mother of Jodey Whiting for a second inquest into her death.
Topical steroid cream use linked to burns side effects
People prescribed topical steroid creams have been advised that burns side effects have been experienced after stopping their use after a long period of time.
Settlement against construction companies highlights widespread asbestos use in 1960s and 70s
A six-figure settlement for a retired building labourer has highlighted the fatal consequences of the widespread use of asbestos in the construction industry in the 1960s and 70s.
Leigh Day cyclists make light work of 66-mile Manchester bee bike ride
Leigh Day cyclists made light work of a Manchester-bee shaped route to raise awareness of safer cycling for all abilities at the weekend.
Former head teacher Duggie Speight jailed for sex crimes against boys
Former head teacher Duggie Speight has been jailed for 12 years after admitting 15 charges of sexual crimes against boys.
Gross failures and significant missed opportunities by Surrey authorities involved in the care of Oskar Nash
The inquest into the death of 14-year-old Oskar Nash from Staines has concluded that his suicide was contributed to by neglect from Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Rev Yvonne Clarke supporters challenge racism in proposals to dissolve her parish
Rev Yvonne Clarke, the first black woman to become a deacon in the Church of England told a hearing that plans to axe her south London parish feel “personal”.