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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Lucy Letby moans ‘I'm the fattest I've EVER been' after splurging prison job cash on junk food & chocolate, inmates say
SERIAL child killer Lucy Letby has moaned that she's getting too fat in prison after spending more than £50 on crisps and sweets. The former nurse devours junk food and Quality Street chocolates paid for by working three different prison jobs inside HMP Bronzefield. 2 Britain's most prolific child killer is serving 15 whole-life orders. The 35-year-old from Herefordshire was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill seven others while working at the Countess of Chester in 2015 and 2016. One fellow inmate complained to the Mirror that Letby's behaviour is annoying other lags - and she cries to win sympathy from guards. They said that staff are scared of the nurse so "pander" to her and treat her like "a princess". The killer has jobs as a laundry worker, earning £8 a week, a kitchen worker - another £8 a week - and a library worker. A source told the Mirror: "She gets almost £20 a week, which in prison money is a lot. She buys loads, and loads of junk food. She's put on loads of weight, she's got quite fat, you wouldn't recognise her. It's all put on around her face. "She was moaning that she's the fattest she's ever been. She weighs 72 kilos [almost 11 stone 5oz] - she's not fat, but fat for her, you know as she was really, really skinny." It comes after The Sun reported Letby and the stepmother of murdered Sara Sharif have bonded in prison over family card game Uno. Letby and Beinash Batool — who is serving 33 years over ten-year-old Sara's death — spend hours playing the game in their cushy jail unit. The child killers — both inmates with 'enhanced' privileges at HMP Bronzefield, Surrey — also spend time in each other's cells and in the kitchen together. But their love of the Uno game, which sees players try to match cards and yell 'Uno' when they have just one left, has sparked fury among staff and lags. Our source said: 'It's a grim spectacle. They spend ages at the table playing and get really into it. 'People are angry, but staff have to do what they can to keep prisoners happy. 'Letby and Batool started sticking together and have now become quite friendly. 'They are both enhanced prisoners, so they get a lot of freedom and can buy decent food. And they are often in the kitchen, chatting and making cheese toasties. 'The difference between them is that Batool does not discuss her crime, while Letby tells anyone who will listen that she is innocent. 'They both have jobs, with Letby doing cleaning and Batool helping in the library. 'They are also monitored closely by staff as they are at risk of attack. But their lives will stay quite comfortable as long as they behave.' Letby, 35, and Batool, 31, are held on Unit 4 of 527-inmate Bronzefield, which is run by private firm Sodexo. They both have TVs with Freeview channels and a DVD player, along with books and films, which they can order from the library. Others on the unit include Sian Hedges, jailed for life in 2024 for killing 18-month-old son Alfie Phillips. Shamed prison officer Linda de Sousa Abreu, who romped with a lag, was also held there until her release last month. Letby — convicted of the murders of seven babies and attempted murders of seven more while a neonatal nurse — has regular legal meetings as she plans her appeal. Sara's dad, Urfan Sharif, is serving at least 40 years for murder after she was beaten to death at the couple's home in Woking, Surrey.
The Guardian
01-07-2025
- The Guardian
Lucy Letby hospital investigation: three bosses arrested on suspicion of manslaughter
Three bosses at the hospital where Lucy Letby worked have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, police said. The three, who have not been named, were arrested on Monday as part of the investigation into the actions of leaders at the Countess of Chester hospital in north-west England. Letby, 35, is serving 15 whole-life prison terms after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others in the year to June 2016. The former neonatal nurse is seeking to overturn her convictions at the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) having lost two legal challenges at the court of appeal. Det Supt Paul Hughes of Cheshire constabulary said on Tuesday: 'In October 2023 following the lengthy trial and subsequent conviction of Lucy Letby, Cheshire constabulary launched an investigation into corporate manslaughter at the Countess of Chester hospital. 'This focuses on senior leadership and their decision making to determine whether any criminality has taken place concerning the response to the increased levels of fatalities. 'In March 2025 the scope of the investigation widened to also include gross negligence manslaughter. 'This is a separate offence to corporate manslaughter and focuses on the grossly negligent action or inaction of individuals. 'It is important to note that this does not impact on the convictions of Lucy Letby for multiple offences of murder and attempted murder.' He added: 'As part of our ongoing enquiries, on Monday 30th June three individuals who were part of the senior leadership team at the CoCH in 2015-16, were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. 'All three have subsequently been bailed pending further enquiries.' The arrests are the first in the case since Letby was originally arrested in July 2018. The university graduate, originally from Hereford, has been in custody since November 2020. Police have faced mounting questions about Letby's convictions after an international panel of experts announced in February that they had found no evidence of criminality against her after reviewing medical records and other documents. Mark McDonald, the barrister now representing Letby, handed two large dossiers of new expert reviews to the CCRC earlier this year. But on Tuesday Cheshire constabulary said its criminal investigation into the former nurse, hospital bosses, and the hospital itself would continue. Hughes said: 'Both the corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter elements of the investigation are continuing and there are no set timescales for these. 'Our investigation into the deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the neo-natal units of both the Countess of Chester hospital and the Liverpool women's hospital between the period of 2012 to 2016 is also ongoing.'
The Guardian
01-07-2025
- The Guardian
Lucy Letby hospital investigation: three bosses arrested on suspicion of manslaughter
Three bosses at the hospital where Lucy Letby worked have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, police said. The three, who have not been named, were arrested on Monday as part of the investigation into the actions of leaders at the Countess of Chester hospital in north-west England. Letby, 35, is serving 15 whole-life prison terms after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others in the year to June 2016. The former neonatal nurse is seeking to overturn her convictions at the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) having lost two legal challenges at the court of appeal. Det Supt Paul Hughes of Cheshire constabulary said on Tuesday: 'In October 2023 following the lengthy trial and subsequent conviction of Lucy Letby, Cheshire constabulary launched an investigation into corporate manslaughter at the Countess of Chester hospital. 'This focuses on senior leadership and their decision making to determine whether any criminality has taken place concerning the response to the increased levels of fatalities. 'In March 2025 the scope of the investigation widened to also include gross negligence manslaughter. 'This is a separate offence to corporate manslaughter and focuses on the grossly negligent action or inaction of individuals. 'It is important to note that this does not impact on the convictions of Lucy Letby for multiple offences of murder and attempted murder.' He added: 'As part of our ongoing enquiries, on Monday 30th June three individuals who were part of the senior leadership team at the CoCH in 2015-16, were arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. 'All three have subsequently been bailed pending further enquiries.' The arrests are the first in the case since Letby was originally arrested in July 2018. The university graduate, originally from Hereford, has been in custody since November 2020. Police have faced mounting questions about Letby's convictions after an international panel of experts announced in February that they had found no evidence of criminality against her after reviewing medical records and other documents. Mark McDonald, the barrister now representing Letby, handed two large dossiers of new expert reviews to the CCRC earlier this year. But on Tuesday Cheshire constabulary said its criminal investigation into the former nurse, hospital bosses, and the hospital itself would continue. Hughes said: 'Both the corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter elements of the investigation are continuing and there are no set timescales for these. 'Our investigation into the deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the neo-natal units of both the Countess of Chester hospital and the Liverpool women's hospital between the period of 2012 to 2016 is also ongoing.'
Rhyl Journal
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Runners battle hot, humid and windswept Nova Prestatyn parkrun
It was a very hot and humid despite a very strong and blustery wind at the Nova parkrun at Prestatyn last Saturday, with a generous attendance of some 255 mixed ability athletes and walkers, who all braved the refreshing sea breeze and sandy atmosphere. Two male visitors and course debutants grabbed their places in the top three as fast finishers with Aaron Dodwell becoming the first male runner home on his debut in 18.44, with Dafydd Montgomery 2nd in 19.17, and debutant Harry Brewster 3rd on his debut in 19.30. The first female finisher was Carla Green (NWRRC), in 14th place overall, and she also won her VW50 age cat in 21.34. Prestatyn RCs Lisa Lines claimed the 2nd spot in 22.33, with Sali Wheway 3rd with a new course PB of 24.30. *Some Conwy on Tour members and others at Nova included: The dynamic fundraising duo of Dave Munday and Daniel Huws following their epic 10 parkrun challenge from last week, with Dave finishing 37th in 24.21 and he was 3rd in his VM60 age cat, with Daniel 62nd and he was 2nd in his VM50 cat in 26.18. Master veteran Don Hale finished 83rd in 27.63 on his first parkrun in five weeks, and he was 2nd in his VM70, and John Stallard was 109th in 30.22, super vet Mike Davis ran well following his recent op in 113th place and he won his VM75 cat in 30.34, with another master vet in Mike Hayton 124th in 31.42; and well done again to Sue Williams who was 140th in 32.51 and 2nd in her VW60 cat, with Elizabeth Driscoll 155th in 34.14. *Penrhyn Castle: Another very good turn-out of 253 runners at Penrhyn parkrun last weekend with Phil Lynes the first finisher in 18.47, whilst visitor Steven Willetts (Red Rose Runners) was 2nd on his course debut in 19.29, and Lawrence And Hopey 3rd in 19.52. Another visitor, Francesca Deluca, was the first female finisher on her debut in 22.31, and Michelle Farrell (GOG Triathlon) took 2nd place with a new PB in 23.11, whilst Amy Shaw was 3rd on her debut on 23.15. *Some Conwy on Tour results from Penrhyn included: 20th Josh Mottram (Colwyn Bay AC) in 22.08, and he also won his SM18 age cat, with Laura McKenzie (Betsi Runaways) 33rd and 2nd VW45 in 23.21, Ian Taylor (Colwyn Bay AC) 38th in 23.45, Mike Pemberton 68th in 25.28, and Gwyn Williams (Colwyn Bay AC) 112th in 27.52. *Other parkrun results for Conwy on Tour members: Sale Water parkrun: Father and son Stuart and Joe Culverhouse, made their course debuts, with Stuart 15th overall, and 3rd VM50 in 20.25, and JM11-14 athlete Joe finishing 31st, and winning his junior age cat in 21.55. Newborough Forest: Gareth Southworth finished 32nd in 24.14, and he was 3rd in his VM55 age cat, and at Nant y Pandy: Darren Dentith was 12th with a new course PB in 22.21. Chester: Peter Johnson finished 163rd at the Countess of Chester parkrun in 29.24.
The Guardian
22-05-2025
- The Guardian
Lucy Letby inquiry will release findings in early 2026, months later than planned
An official report on the deaths and unexplained collapses of babies at a hospital where nurse Lucy Letby worked will be published early next year, months later than originally planned. Lady Justice Thirlwall had previously said she hoped her findings from the public inquiry, to examine how the former nurse Lucy Letby was able to murder babies at the Countess of Chester hospital's neonatal unit, in north-west England, would be released in November. However, a statement issued on the Thirlwall Inquiry website on Thursday said: 'The inquiry has written to core participants with an update on the progress of the final report. 'The chair, Lady Justice Thirlwall, is expected to send out warning letters from September 2025 and the final report will be completed by the end of November. The report will then undergo copy editing and typesetting, ahead of publication in early 2026.' 'Warning letters' are sent to those who may be subject to significant or explicit criticism in an inquiry report and allows them the chance to respond. Letby, 35, is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted across two trials at Manchester crown court of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others, with two attempts on one of her victims, between June 2015 and June 2016. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), which investigates potential miscarriages of justice, is considering evidence presented on her behalf from an international panel of experts who claim poor medical care and natural causes were the reasons for the babies collapsing. Lawyers for the families of Letby's victims have dismissed those conclusions as 'full of analytical holes' and 'a rehash' of the defence case heard at trial. Letby, from Hereford, lost two bids last year to challenge her convictions at the court of appeal, in May for seven murders and seven attempted murders, and in October for the attempted murder of a baby girl which she was convicted of by a different jury at a retrial. Cheshire constabulary is continuing a review of deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies at the neonatal units of the Countess of Chester and Liverpool Women's hospitals during Letby's time as a nurse from 2012 to 2016. A separate probe by the force into corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter at the Countess of Chester hospital also remains ongoing.
