Luana Dougherty, a care worker, exploited her mother’s Alzheimer’s to steal her life savings, making withdrawals and transfers totaling thousands of pounds. Jailed for fraud, she was ordered to repay the proceeds by selling her second-hand car. Her actions left her mother anxious and distressed, impacting the family’s ability to provide proper care and forcing reliance on the local authority for support.
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Major pub chain collapses into administration and closes six sites for good
Oakman Inns, a hotel and pub chain founded nearly 20 years ago, has entered administration due to declining customer numbers and rising operational costs, resulting in the closure of six pubs and the sale of 14 others to Upham Group, saving 531 jobs but leading to 159 redundancies. The administration process, managed by PwC, cites long-term impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic and economic pressures as significant contributing factors. Want More Context? 🔎
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