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Messages sent by killer nurse Lucy Letby during murder spree

Messages sent by killer nurse Lucy Letby during murder spree

The nurse has been found guilty of murdering seven babies in her care.

Vandalism of Ulez cameras ‘will not stop’ expansion, says Transport for London

Vandalism of Ulez cameras ‘will not stop’ expansion, says Transport for London

The Metropolitan Police said it had recorded 288 crimes relating to the cameras as of August 1.

Cunning Letby ‘brainwashed’ colleagues, says case lawyer

Cunning Letby ‘brainwashed’ colleagues, says case lawyer

Her trial heard the nurse was able to persuade others that the number of deaths on the neonatal unit was just down to ‘bad luck’.

Lucy Letby motivated by pathological desire for attention, expert says

Lucy Letby motivated by pathological desire for attention, expert says

A criminologist believes there are ‘clear similarities’ with her crimes and historic cases of killer nurses

Lucy Letby joins gruesome list of Britain’s medical monsters

Lucy Letby joins gruesome list of Britain’s medical monsters

GP Harold Shipman tops the list, after being exposed as one of Britain’s most prolific serial killers.

Councils and police urged to ‘turn a blind eye’ to pubs opening early for World Cup final

Councils and police urged to ‘turn a blind eye’ to pubs opening early for World Cup final

MPs have suggested the authorities could ignore pubs opening early for the Lionesses big match.

Resuscitation note of baby found by police at home of Lucy Letby

Resuscitation note of baby found by police at home of Lucy Letby

The record of emergency drugs provided to the infant was written on a paper towel during his 30-minute resuscitation.

Half of workplaces ‘lack features to ease menstruation and menopause symptoms’

Half of workplaces ‘lack features to ease menstruation and menopause symptoms’

New research found that 48% of respondents do not have access to the feature they identify as most useful to manage their pain and discomfort at work.

Photographer who caught Prince Louis covering ears during Jubilee up for award

Photographer who caught Prince Louis covering ears during Jubilee up for award

Aaron Chown of the PA news agency is among three nominees for Royal Photographer of the Year.

Parents call for public inquiry into hospital response to Lucy Letby fears

Parents call for public inquiry into hospital response to Lucy Letby fears

The nurse attacked their newborn sons on the same day shift in April 2016.

Killer nurse Lucy Letby operated in plain sight, says detective

Killer nurse Lucy Letby operated in plain sight, says detective

Letby, 33, from Hereford, attacked her infant victims while employed in her role as a Band 5 nurse.

Lucy Letby case police review 4,000 neonatal unit admissions

Lucy Letby case police review 4,000 neonatal unit admissions

It will examine babies in care throughout the duration of the killer nurse’s career.

Lucy Letby always wanted to work with children, court heard

Lucy Letby always wanted to work with children, court heard

After completing her A-levels at a sixth form college, she went on to study nursing at the University of Chester.

‘Beige’ Lucy Letby may never reveal motive for murders, say detectives

‘Beige’ Lucy Letby may never reveal motive for murders, say detectives

But they said they were able to unravel the nurse’s ‘massive deceit’, which led to her convictions.

Key dates in the investigation of nurse Lucy Letby

Key dates in the investigation of nurse Lucy Letby

Letby was accused of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of 10 others at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Nurse Lucy Letby convicted of murdering seven babies at hospital neonatal unit

Nurse Lucy Letby convicted of murdering seven babies at hospital neonatal unit

Prosecutors said Letby was a ‘calculated opportunist’ who used the vulnerabilities of premature and sick infants to camouflage her acts.

Storm Betty weather warning for UK ahead of heavy rain and gale-force winds

Storm Betty weather warning for UK ahead of heavy rain and gale-force winds

Unseasonably wet and windy conditions are forecast for much of the UK with downpours and 70mph gusts to west and hail and thunderstorms to the east.

Woman who posed as man given community order for kissing female victim

Woman who posed as man given community order for kissing female victim

Georgia Bilham’s trial heard she created an online Snapchat persona in the name of George Parry.

Therese Coffey: We will do all we can to help trophy-hunting ban become law

Therese Coffey: We will do all we can to help trophy-hunting ban become law

The Environment Secretary offered assurances about the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill in a letter to campaigners.

Winking witness known as Del Boy jailed over ‘cynical’ jury nobbling plot

Winking witness known as Del Boy jailed over ‘cynical’ jury nobbling plot

Laurence Hayden, 54, had skipped bail and fled to Spain to evade justice after a bungled scheme to sway jurors.

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