Public health response for 1.8 million in Northern Ireland
Multiple fatal vehicle crashes have occurred recently across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Police have confirmed a series of investigations and are seeking dash-cam footage and witness information. Road closures have been in place and investigations are ongoing.
A woman in her 70s has been found dead in Stanley Park, Liverpool, inside a black bin bag in a walled garden. Police describe the death as a shockingly violent crime and are appealing for information as they pursue leads to identify the woman and find those responsible.
Worthing Hospital’s maternity service has been downgraded from good to requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission after an April 2026 inspection found concerns over safe care, medicines management and obstetric capacity. The hospital remains under review as an independent inquiry examines broader complaints from families.