Schoolgirl, 13, dies in second suspicious bunk bed fire
A 13-year-old girl died in a fire at her Merseyside home, the second blaze at the property in under a year. The inquest heard a lighter was likely used. Read the full investigation details.
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Carer overwhelmed by loneliness killed herself and daughter
Coroner concludes full-time carer Martina Karos took her own life and that of her eight-year-old disabled daughter Eleni in Salford after being overwhelmed by isolation.
Inquest into death of 15-year-old Zack Ellis
A coroner hears how Zack Ellis, 15, was found dead at home in Oldham. The inquest examines mental health support, missed interventions, and family's tragic loss.
Mum killed disabled daughter then herself, coroner rules
A coroner has ruled a 'devoted' single mother experiencing extreme isolation killed her severely disabled eight-year-old daughter before taking her own life in Salford. Read the full story.
Inquest hears Aria Thorpe, 9, died from stab wound
A nine-year-old girl died from a single stab wound at her Somerset home, a coroner's court heard. A 15-year-old boy is charged with murder. A trial is set for June.
Teenager admits guilt over Southport copycat attack plans
A 17-year-old from Kirkby has pleaded guilty to possessing extremist material after planning a copycat attack inspired by the Southport killings. Discover the full details of the case.
Merseyside Police Detective Sacked for Misconduct
DC John Rigby dismissed without notice after pleading guilty to paying a child for sex and unauthorised computer access. He awaits sentencing in January.
Couple found dead in campervan died from poisoning
A husband and wife discovered dead in their van after a cider festival were poisoned by carbon monoxide from a gas heater, an inquest hears. Their four children are now being cared for by relatives.
Coroner apologises to Maddy Cusack's family for inquest delay
The inquest into the death of Sheffield United Women's footballer Maddy Cusack has been adjourned until June after the family received 699 pages of new evidence just before Christmas.
Liverpool church on far-right hitlist forges unity against hate
St Anne's Church in Toxteth, home to asylum charity, was targeted in 2024 far-right riots. Discover how it forged powerful community alliances to counter hatred and build solidarity. Support grassroots action.
Schoolboy dies attempting Squid Game prank, inquest hears
A 12-year-old boy was found dead after trying a dangerous trend linked to the Netflix show Squid Game. Read the full inquest details and warnings.
Man detained after six injured in Newton hospital incident
A 20-year-old man has been detained under the Mental Health Act after an incident at Newton Community Hospital left six people with injuries. All victims are in a stable condition.
Nurse attacked with crowbar in hospital, six injured
A nurse describes being 'beaten nearly to death' in a shocking crowbar attack at Newton Community Hospital. Six people were injured. Police have arrested a 20-year-old man.
Five injured in hospital crowbar attack in Newton-Le-Willows
A 20-year-old man arrested after assaulting five people with a crowbar at Newton Community Hospital. Police confirm non-life-threatening injuries. Full story and police statement inside.
Five assaulted in hospital weapon attack, man arrested
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after five people were assaulted with a weapon at Newton Community Hospital in Merseyside. Police confirm injuries are not life-threatening.
Sister's plea 40 years after brother's Toxteth murder
Kimberley McNish appeals for information 40 years after her brother Jeffrey, 22, was stabbed to death at the 1985 Toxteth Caribbean Festival. Merseyside Police renew investigation.
Runner killed by low-hanging power cable near Kendal
John 'Harry' Oates died instantly after contacting a live 11kv cable while training. His family disputes the power firm's 'unforeseeable' claim, citing prior incidents.
Ex-Labour politician Derek Hatton denies misconduct charges
Former Liverpool deputy leader Derek Hatton and his wife, Sonjia, plead not guilty to misconduct in public office. Their trial is set for April 2027. Follow the latest UK court news.
Pensioner hit by 4 Tube trains in Stratford station tragedy
A coroner warns of safety risks after Brian Mitchell was struck seven times by Jubilee line trains at Stratford station. Read the inquest findings and the family's call for change.
Liverpool parade driver jailed for 21.5 years
Paul Doyle, who drove into Liverpool FC's victory parade, is sentenced to 21 and a half years in prison. Read the full story of the devastation and impact on victims.
Liverpool parade driver jailed for 21 years after injuring 134
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for driving into Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring 134. Read the full account of the attack and the hero who stopped him.
Liverpool parade driver jailed for 21 years
Paul Doyle, who drove into Liverpool FC fans, is jailed for 21 years. The former Royal Marine had a history of violent outbursts, court hears. Read the full report.
Ex-soldier hailed a hero for stopping Liverpool parade attack
Former soldier Dan Barr describes how he stopped a car attack during the Liverpool FC victory parade. Read his firsthand account of the day of terror.
Jeweller killed wife in psychotic episode, inquest finds
A coroner ruled a jeweller suffered a psychotic episode after stopping his medication before killing his wife of 32 years. The inquest heard of mental health service failings. Read the full report.
Elderly woman killed in Fazakerley hit-and-run
An 81-year-old woman died after a hit-and-run in Liverpool. Police appeal for driver and dashcam footage. Call 0151 777 5747 with information.
Mum-of-three dies after painkiller misadventure
A Lancashire midwife and mother of three died from an accidental overdose of prescribed pain medication. The inquest heard how the combination of drugs led to fatal sedation.
Missing man's feet found on beaches 500 miles apart
The severed feet of Pawel Martyniak, 21, washed up in Sweden and Norfolk. An inquest could not determine his cause of death, revealing a history of severe depression and failed mental health care.
Mum wakes in morgue after being declared dead
Olive Martin, 54, was mistakenly taken to a mortuary after a seizure. An inquest hears she showed 'signs of life' there before later dying. Read the full investigation.
Mum phoned 999 as daughter was stabbed to death
A 17-year-old girl died from multiple stab wounds in a Gwent home attack. Her mother called 999 during the assault. An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Pilot used cocaine before fatal Sea World helicopter crash
An inquest hears the pilot of a Sea World helicopter was seen using cocaine the night before a crash that killed four. Read the shocking details of the investigation.
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