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The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales has told the the early release of thousands of prisoners could lead to “a serious sexual or violent offence or even murder” because of the demands on probation staff to monitor offenders.The government is set to release 5,000 offenders from October as part of new laws to create more space in overcrowded prisons.Probation officers supervise offenders after prison sentences and check they follow the terms of their release, such as sticking to curfews and not taking drugs.A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said “protecting the public is our top priority”, adding it…
“Believe you me, that time of 1:53.28 is astonishing,” Jenny Meadows, former British runner and coach to Hodgkinson, told BBC Sport.”I won medals on a global level and I could not even comprehend that a female could run that sort of time.”But athletes have never been closer to breaking it.Werro has twice gone under 1:54 this year, but still more than half a second from Kratochvilova’s record.Olympic champion Hodgkinson broke the 800m indoor record in February, which had stood since 2002, crossing the line in 1:54.87.Then there’s the Netherlands’ Femke Broeders-Bol, still largely an unknown in the 800m after deciding…
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A council’s adult social care provision “requires improvement”, a report by a health and social care watchdog has found.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) found issues at Trafford Council, including people not always being able to access equipment and minor home adaptations in a timely manner, negatively impacting their independence.People were also found to have waited a long time for occupational therapy assessments. Jane Slater, Trafford Council’s executive member for healthy and independent lives, said they welcomed the clarity provided by the assessment and “recognise the areas where further improvement is needed”. “We have already seen considerable progress over the past…
David Cording was supposed to be housed in a temporary assessment centre for a few short weeks but, nearly nine years later, he was still in the place he refers to as his “jail”.He could not leave Concord Lodge in Bristol unaided, an experience he said left him feeling isolated and “locked up”.David, 54, has cerebral palsy, autism, and learning disabilities.He had to be moved from his own flat in Bristol after an incident with his carers in 2015, but he ended up in the “unsuitable” placement for far longer than expected.His friends and family said the total cost of…
Several Jets players took a knee near the sidelines, while some formed a prayer circle as their team-mate was receiving medical attention. “It was very sad, very emotional,” running back Breece Hall said. “You get on your knee and say a prayer for him and hope he’s OK.”Glenn also praised the Jets’ medical staff for their handling of the situation.The practice reportedly featured multiple fights between the two sides, with Stiggers having his helmet thrown down the field during a scuffle with Buccaneers’ Luke Goedeke.Stiggers has 35 tackles, two fumble recoveries and three passes defended in 29 games for the…
Andy Burnham will chair a meeting of the Government’s emergency Cobra committee on Wednesday in response to extreme heat, which has caused widespread wildfires and plunged many parts of the country into drought.The Prime Minister will meet with ministers, officials and agencies as high temperatures continue across the UK on Wednesday afternoon, with temperatures of 33C forecast, and up to 38C on Thursday.Ministers from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Home Office, and Department for Health will attend. The Environment Agency will also be present.This is the second Cobra meeting this year on heatwaves, after a meeting…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he accepts his announcements aimed at tackling the cost of living are not enough on their own and hinted at further support. Burnham told ‘s Wake up to Money he will deliver an “accumulation of smaller things” that “combine to take the pressure down” on household budgets.He spoke of an overhaul of train fares and “more public control” of energy, water and housing but did not give details on how he would bring this about.Burnham has made a number of announcements to help people with the cost of living since taking office, including the…
Netherlands’ Nadine Visser pips Poland’s Pia Skrzyszowska to the women’s 100m hurdles gold medal by a thousandth of a second at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.FOLLOW LIVE: European Athletics Championships – day twoAvailable to UK users only.
Available for over a yearThe Mayor has announced a £20m fund for businesses and charities to improve high streets. Bev Craig says she wants people to feel the benefits of Greater Manchester’s economic growth in the places where they live.Programme WebsiteShow less