Nottingham knife killer not forced to take long-lasting antipsychotics due to fear of needles, damning report reveals

Lucy Letby, a nurse at Countess of Chester Hospital, did not murder seven babies as previously convicted, according to a panel of 14 neonatologists who presented new medical evidence suggesting natural causes and "bad medical care" were to blame. The panel, led by Canadian professor Dr Shoo Lee, found no evidence of deliberate harm in the cases, stating that deaths and injuries were due to natural causes or medical errors. Letby's lawyers have applied for...

A mass shooting at an adult education campus in Orebro, Sweden, resulted in at least 10 deaths and numerous injuries, including the suspect who was among the deceased. Swedish authorities are investigating the incident and have not determined a motive, while ruling out a terrorist connection. The shooting has shocked the country, which has experienced a rise in gun violence in recent years, prompting heightened security measures and concerns about safety in educational settings. Full...

A report into the care received by Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane suggests he may have been spared prison due to incomplete evidence, according to his victims' families. Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, received an indefinite hospital order after killing three people and attempting to kill three others in June 2023. The families criticized the treating teams for allowing Calocane to make decisions and not providing long-lasting antipsychotic medication, raising concerns about potential injustices in...

The Princess of Wales, Kate, joined children from All Souls CE Primary School on a school trip to the National Portrait Gallery in London to mark the opening of a new initiative by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. The Bobeam Tree Trail, an interactive experience designed to promote social and emotional skills for under five-year-olds, was launched by the princess as part of her return to public duties following cancer treatment. The trail,...

The renovation of Ninove's swimming pool, initially planned for 2023, has been delayed due to procedural issues and soil problems, frustrating locals who hoped for progress. Mayor Guy D'haeseleer criticized the rushed €1.7 million/year deal with Sportoase by the previous council, leading to the renegotiation of the agreement but with construction likely not starting before 2026. Discussions are ongoing to reach a new agreement that works for both the city council and Sportoase, with a...

Donald Trump Jr. was filmed hunting ducks in the Venice Lagoon by Field Ethos, a brand he co-founded, despite only Italian residents being allowed to hunt in the country. Italian media reported his presence in Venice in December, prompting an investigation by Green MP Luana Zanella, who raised the issue with the environment ministry. Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin is awaiting a report to gather more information before taking any action, while Trump Jr. has not...