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Inquest finds “gross failure” in the care of 77-year-old man who died after surgery at a Brighton hospital
An inquest has found there was a “gross failure” in the care of a 77-year-old grandfather who died after intestinal surgery at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and that he could have survived if he was offered other treatments.
Coroner to issue Prevention of Future Deaths report to NHS trust over domestic abuse and suicide risk following death of 36-year-old
A coroner will issue a Prevention of Future Deaths report to Devon Partnership NHS Trust following an inquest into the death of Erika Francis, after raising concerns about the trust’s training on the relationship between domestic abuse, deteriorating mental health and suicide risk.
Inquest into the death of Professor Jason Arday
An inquest into the death of Professor Jason Arday was opened at London Inner South Coroners Court on Wednesday 26 August 2026.
Gaza rebuild academic in legal struggle to be reunited with his wife and two children
An academic focused on the rebuilding of war-torn Gaza is waging a major legal fight to have his wife and two young children brought to safety to join him in Salford.
Al Fayed abuse lawyers say Metropolitan Police data breach likely to incur significant fine and repeat call for public inquiry
Lawyers who represent survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed say a data breach by the Metropolitan Police undermines still further their clients' faith in the force's investigation into the scandal.
Unsafe e-bikes can cause life-changing injuries, warns product safety lawyer following Orbea recall
A product safety solicitor has warned unsafe e-bikes can cause life-changing injuries if they fail while being ridden, after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) announced an Orbea recall.
Hove mum Gemma Robins died weeks after giving birth following missed chance to investigate dangerous pregnancy condition, inquest concludes
The inquest into the death of 30-year-old Gemma Robins from Hove has concluded there was a missed opportunity to investigate possible pre-eclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy condition linked to high blood pressure and organ problems, at her final antenatal appointment at 36+3 weeks.
Coroner to consider making prevention of future deaths report following the death of Daniel Lindsay who lived at Surrey care home
A coroner has said she has questions about how Ballater House Care Home in Surrey treats diabetic patients with low blood sugar, and about the home’s emergency alarm systems, following the death of Daniel Lindsay.
Leigh Day renews calls for public inquiry after Scottish survivor speaks out about Mohamed Al Fayed abuse allegations
Law firm Leigh Day has reiterated calls for a statutory public inquiry into allegations of abuse linked to former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, after one of its clients who has retained her anonymity spoke publicly about her experiences in an interview with the Mail on Sunday.
Campaigners plan to take challenge against Chinese super-embassy to Court of Appeal
Campaigners say they will take a legal challenge against plans to redevelop the Royal Mint Court site into a new Chinese embassy to the Court of Appeal.
Medical staff missed chances to save Adam Cornell despite repeated attempts by his family to get help, inquest concludes
The inquest into the death of 32-year-old Adam Cornell has concluded GP staff, the local 111 service and paramedics missed opportunities to diagnose and treat a cyst on his brain in the days before his death.
Wye pollution claim passes 5,000 clients with less than month left to join
A legal claim over pollution in the rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk has passed 5,000 clients, with less than one month remaining for impacted residents and businesses to join.