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Inquest into the death of Jade Hutchings, aged 18
A coroner concluded that failings by West Sussex County Council contributed to the death of 18-year-old Jade Hutchings of Haywards Heath.
Thousands of gig workers fight for fair pay against Uber rival Bolt
Tens of thousands of Bolt drivers could be entitled to compensation after years of being denied holiday pay and the National Living Wage.
Golf coach suffered stroke and cardiac arrest in prolonged heart operation
A professional golf coach who suffered a stroke and cardiac arrest as a result of negligent treatment during heart surgery has been secured a six-figure settlement.
British Eventing rider receives five-figure sum from York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after negligent surgery on her leg fracture
An eventing rider who was thrown from a horse experienced negligent medical care and inadequate surgery at Scarborough hospital, leaving her with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and requiring further surgery to correct the surgical mistakes.
Permission to appeal granted in Jodey Whiting case
The Court of Appeal has given the family of Jodey Whiting permission to appeal the High Court’s decision not to grant a second inquest into her death.
Grandmother died after Royal Marsden Hospital delay in treating sepsis
A retired civil servant died after a delay in being properly treated for the early signs of sepsis at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
Western Sahara Campaign UK has judicial review hearing over lawfulness of UK-Morocco trade agreement
A legal challenge to the UK-Morocco trade agreement will be heard in the High Court from Wednesday 5 October.
Rad Power Bikes tyre safety warning
A warning has been issued about the safety of some RadWagon 4 electric bikes after certain tyre blow-outs were reported.
Molly Russell’s family call for urgent changes to online safety
The family of 14-year-old Molly Russell have called for urgent changes to make children safe online after the inquest into her death concluded that depressive social media posts contributed to her death in a more than minimal way.
Wild Justice secures review of native birds shooting list in boost to campaign to protect Woodcock
Wild Justice has secured a pledge for a review that gives significant hope in their campaign to limit the shooting of the at-risk Woodcock.
Campaigner will take government to court over ‘failed’ Jet Zero strategy
A campaigner is set to take the government to court to challenge what he describes as its ‘failed’ strategy to make flying in the UK net zero by 2050.
Law firm representing Liverpool supporters echoes disbelief in vilification of fans at Champion’s League Final
Lawyers investigating claims against UEFA on behalf of hundreds of Liverpool FC fans have shared their shock at claims by the Guardian that UEFA pre-prepared a statement blaming “late” fans for causing the delay to the start of the Champions League final a “considerable time” before the day of the match.