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A panel of 14 neonatologists presented new medical evidence in the case of nurse Lucy Letby, who was convicted of murdering seven infants at Countess of Chester Hospital. The experts found no evidence of deliberate harm, attributing the deaths to natural causes or poor medical care. Letby's lawyers have requested a review by the Criminal Cases Review Commission to potentially overturn her convictions, as the panel's findings will be submitted for consideration. Full Article

The UK is bracing for a cold snap towards the end of the week after experiencing one of the sunniest Januarys on record, marred by storms. Temperatures will drop into the minus range, with Midlands and Wales expecting around -2C on Thursday. A cold easterly wind from Scandinavia on Friday will bring below-average temperatures, potentially leading to wintry showers, especially along the south coast. The Met Office warns of a dip in temperatures over the...

Two Britons have each won the National Lottery Set For Life jackpot, worth a total of £7.2 million, receiving £10,000 a month for 30 years, but they have yet to claim their prize. Andy Carter from Allwyn, the National Lottery operators, praised the winners and players for contributing to a larger fund. The winning numbers were 03, 13, 23, 34, 39 with Life Ball 04, with over 216,000 people winning prizes totaling more than £8...

An international panel of neonatal and pediatric specialists has raised doubts about the evidence used to convict British nurse Lucy Letby of murdering seven babies, finding no medical evidence supporting malfeasance in any of the cases. The review highlighted errors in medical care and management of neonatal conditions, concluding that the deaths were either due to natural causes or medical errors. Despite Letby's conviction, experts from around the world questioned the evidence and indicated that...

Nigel Farage has acknowledged the need for a better post-Brexit deal with the EU, criticizing the current trade agreement negotiated by Boris Johnson as inadequate. Despite leading Reform UK ahead in polls, Farage failed to outline specifics on improving the UK's relationship with the bloc, refusing to offer concessions for a more favorable trading arrangement. While asserting a willingness to renegotiate, Farage remained vague on addressing ongoing Brexit issues and potential changes to the existing...

In Sheffield, 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose was fatally stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School, leading to an outpouring of tributes from his friends and community. Harvey was rushed to the hospital after the incident on Monday, but sadly passed away in the afternoon. The local community gathered to mourn his loss and shared heartfelt messages on social media, expressing their shock and sadness over the tragic event. Full Article