Campaigners are working to save Heighington station in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, a nearly 200-year-old railway station that played a crucial role in the history of steam-powered passenger travel. The station, built in 1826 on the Stockton and Darlington railway line, has been added to the 2024 Heritage at Risk Register due to neglect and decay, prompting efforts to restore its significance in railway history. Recent research has revealed that Heighington station was operational from 1827, making it the oldest known station and leading to its elevation to Grade II* listing by Historic England.
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Hold individual doctors accountable for Nottingham attack, victims' families say
The families of the Nottingham attack victims are holding doctors responsible for failing to appropriately treat triple killer Valdo Calocane, demanding accountability from the mental health trust and individual clinicians. Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was released despite being deemed a "ticking timebomb" and subsequently killed three people in a series of attacks in June 2023. An independent report revealed that Calocane refused long-lasting anti-psychotic medication, and the families are calling for action against doctors...
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