Sheriff rules notorious prisoner’s death in Perth could not have been avoided
A high-profile prisoner, who was the subject of a major police hunt when he absconded for nearly three months, died after ordering medics not to resuscitate him.
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Rice set for England call – after being named Ireland’s Young Player of the Year
Declan Rice has been named the Republic of Ireland’s Young Player of the Year on the eve of his maiden England call-up.
FAI delays for families ‘staggering’, Lib Dems claim
Families are facing “scandalous” waiting times for the conclusion of inquiries into the death of loved ones, it has been claimed.
Mike Towell inquiry: Trainer reveals tragic Dundee boxer’s last words
Scottish boxer Mike Towell’s last words to his trainer before he collapsed in the ring were “Get me up off the deck, boss”, a fatal accident inquiry heard.
Dundee boxer ‘would have had licence suspended’ if governing body had known about seizures
A Dundee boxer who died after a fight would have had his licence suspended if the sport’s governing body had known he had suffered seizures, a fatal accident inquiry heard on Wednesday.
Trainer had concerns over Dundee boxer’s headache pains before fatal fight, inquiry hears
Boxer Mike Towell’s trainer allegedly considered withdrawing him from his final fight due to health concerns, an inquiry into his death has heard.
Mike Towell hid seizures from doctors months before tragic death after bout
Boxer Mike Towell hid his history of seizures from doctors four months before his death, a hearing has heard.
Mike Towell advised by doctors to stop boxing three years before tragic death
Dundee boxer "Iron" Mike Towell was advised to stop boxing by doctors three years before his tragic death.
Nevaeh Stewart FAI: Sheriff rules death of newborn baby at Tayside hospital could have been prevented
The death of a baby just four hours after she was born could have been prevented if an emergency ambulance had been made available to rush her to hospital when she took ill, a sheriff has ruled.
Fatal crash driver had arm ripped off by impact
A motorist killed in an accident near Perth struck a parked lorry with such force his arm was found at the back of the trailer, while his van came to rest beside the cab.