Investigations into historical child grooming cases were significantly delayed because a city council heavily redacted pages of evidence, a report has found. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found some material provided by Manchester City Council contained pages with only a few words visible on them. The watchdog said this...
Part of the Series Voting Wrongs Truthout is a vital news source and a living history of political struggle. If you think our work is valuable, support us with a donation of any size. The Supreme Court issued a wave of opinions last week, wrapping a 2024-25 term filled with major victories for Donald Trump’s...
Kate McGough Education reporter, BBC News Family handout Sue’s daughter Matilda (centre) waited 72 weeks for her education, health and care plan Children and young people with special educational needs are facing longer waits for support plans with fewer than half issued on time last year, according to new government data. Only 46% of education,...
The opening of HS2 will be delayed beyond the target date of 2033, the BBC understands. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is expected to tell Parliament on Wednesday that there is “no reasonable way to deliver” the railway line on schedule and within budget – but is not expected to say how long the delay will...
His involvement in various activities whilst on tour will have already been agreed, with Tottenham committed to delivering on those plans. It is understood that it would take an offer way above Son’s valuation for Tottenham to consider selling their skipper ahead of the tour. Spurs are yet to receive any formal offers for Son,...
There were two delays at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club as rain impacted the final round. However, when play resumed Niemann stormed into the lead to edge out Lahiri and McDowell, who had led before the second rain delay. After starting with six straight pars, McDowell chipped in for birdie at the par-four seventh...
Maria Mulla, appearing remotely on behalf of the Cusack family, told the hearing: “One of the concerns is a perceived lack of transparency, particularly in relation to documents that are being provided to them [the family]. I am told the FA report in particular has missing pages and appears with a large number of redactions,...
Watch BBC Sport’s round-up of the action as Falkirk’s Scottish Championship title party is delayed, Hamilton Academical are relegated pending an appeal, while there are crucial games in League 1 and League 2. Read full article at source...
The finish date for the second phase of urgent works to Exmouth’s sea wall has been delayed. The project is being delivered to protect Exmouth’s seafront from future storm damage and coastal erosion. East Devon District Council (EDDC) said the delay was due to “several unforeseen issues”, including safety checks, difficult ground conditions and bad...
The start of Monday’s practice round for this week’s Masters has been delayed by stormy weather at Augusta National. Local forecasts suggest the thunderstorms will take until about 13:00 local time (18:00 BST) to blow through, with rain likely to continue throughout the day. A statement from Augusta National said: “Due to expected inclement weather...
The start of Sale’s Champions Cup tie against Toulouse was delayed by 40 minutes after a parachutist had to be rescued from the roof of the stadium. Two parachutists delivering the match ball landed safely on the pitch at the Stade de Toulouse, but their colleague went off course and was left dangling from the...
Celtic’s procession to a fourth successive Scottish Premiership title may only have been delayed, but it was clear that Brendan Rodgers’ assessment of defeat at St Johnstone as “bitterly disappointing” was about more than just the result. A win against a team adrift at the bottom of the division would have set up the chance...
New Zealand seamer Matt Henry’s return to Somerset has been indefinitely delayed as he recovers from injury. The 33-year-old had been due to join the county on 7 April and be available to play for 11 weeks, but the club say he is undergoing a “phased rehabilitation programme” with the New Zealand medical team. Henry...
The deadline to finalise the sale of The Hundred franchises has been extended by the England and Wales Cricket Board after delays in negotiations. Multiple sources have told BBC Sport there are no major concerns over the hold-ups, with investors still fully committed to the deals agreed earlier this year which had an initial eight-week...
Warwickshire have been hit by a pre-season injury issue that will delay main overseas signing Tom Latham’s arrival at Edgbaston. Wicketkeeper Latham, 32, has suffered a broken finger while practising in the nets with his domestic club side Canterbury before this week’s Plunket Shield game in Wellington. The New Zealand Test captain was, in any...