Nicola Packer, 45, was found not guilty at Isleworth Crown Court of ‘unlawfully administering to herself a poison or other noxious thing’ with the ‘intent to procure a miscarriage’ (Picture: PA) A woman who was cleared of having an illegal abortion has told of her ‘absolutely horrific’ four-and-a-half-year wait for justice and her hopes that the law is changed in the wake of her trial. Nicola Packer, 45, was found…
Morgan Farr Varney, 24, admitted she had ‘proper fallen in love’ with the prisoner while working at HMP Lindholme in 2022 (Picture: Facebook) A prison officer caught sneaking into a cupboard with an inmate she was having an inappropriate relationship with has been jailed. Morgan Farr Varney, 24, admitted she had ‘proper fallen in love’ with the prisoner while working at HMP Lindholme in 2022. A search of the inmate’s…
Kyra Hill got into difficulty in a designated swimming area at Liquid Leisure near Windsor, Berkshire, in August 2022 (Picture: PA) There were no signs warning of deep water at a leisure park where an 11-year-old girl drowned during a birthday party, an inquest has heard. Kyra Hill got into difficulty in a designated swimming area at Liquid Leisure near Windsor, Berkshire, in August 2022. The water in parts of…
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The refitted HMS Sutherland will patrol off British shores when it is fully operational (Picture: w8media) It’s a proud moment as HMS Sutherland passes through Tower Bridge on a journey into the heart of London that was last made by a warship of its class more than a decade ago. Crowds soaking up the gloriously sunny weather on either side of the landmark wave to the crew lining the decks in their…
Desperate to save money but don’t know where to start? The 50/30/20 rule should be on your radar (Picture: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Everyone’s financial situation is different, meaning everyone’s saving goals will be different. While some might send regular instalments into an ISA each month, others may be a bit more ad-hoc, depending on what they can…
A previously disused airbase now home to military helicopters is among the discoveries (Picture: SVT) New satellite images show a surge in Russian military activity near the border with Finland, analysts say. A significant increase in barracks, aircraft and other infrastructure were identified at four locations near the frontier, which would be a major staging ground for a potential Russian attack on Nato. In Kamenka, around 35 miles from Finnish…
Find out which of your favourite chains offers the best value for money… (Picture: Metro) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. High street coffee shop loyalty schemes are 10 a penny, and you may find that you end up with an abundance of loyalty cards weighing down your purse. Each scheme offers you points every time you buy a coffee, with the…
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