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NHS trust admits failures led to teenager's death

Elise Sebastian, a Harry Potter fan and music lover, was found unresponsive in her room at the St Aubyn Centre unit in Colchester in April 2021. Read more here.

PM will 'certainly look into' changing Mental Capacity Act after autistic man killed in own home

Meanwhile, the prime minister has confirmed he'll "certainly look into" a law change to the way mental capacity assessments are carried out, after ITV News revealed some vulnerable adults are not getting the support they urgently need. Read more here.

Black ex-prison officer says he has flashbacks after extreme racist abuse at Kent jail

In this exclusive, Uzo Mbonu describes being targeted and ‘completely isolated’ by colleagues at HMP Swaleside. Read more here.

Trans former judge plans to challenge gender ruling at European court

More fallout from the UK Supreme Court's ruling on biological sex, as Dr Victoria McCloud - a Trans former judge - is planning to take the government to the European Court of Human Rights. Read more here.

Robert De Niro shows support for transgender daughter

Meanwhile, Hollywood star Robert De Niro has said he is showing "love and support" for his daughter Airyn, after she came out as transgender. Read more here.

The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women

For Sophie Power, what was initially a fresh challenge after being made redundant has manifested into a life-changing passion that has led to positive change for women in sport. Read more here.

Revealed: online campaign urged far right to attack China’s opponents in UK

Social media incitement following last summer’s riots appears to be new tactic against Hong Kong exiles. Read more here.

Deaf Awareness Week - 5-11 May 2025

The theme for Deaf Awareness Week 2025 is "Beyond Silence". This theme focuses on breaking down barriers to full accessibility for individuals with hearing loss, celebrating the diverse ways Deaf people communicate, and highlighting the richness of Deaf culture. Read more here.

Daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS could help 1,000 women a year

More than 1,000 women a year in England could benefit from a new pill for endometriosis. Read more here.