inquest

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The inquest heard Clements was employed after Madison had suffered difficulties sleeping in the afternoons.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The four-month-old grandson of football manager Steve Bruce died after he was placed in an "unsafe sleeping position" on his front by an unregulated maternity nurse, an inquest heard.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The inquest heard it took seven minutes before CPR started because they were waiting for four staff members to lift Leona on to the floor.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The inquest also heard the emergency response when she was found was slow and chaotic.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“Look here, Colonel Julyan,” he said, “there’s no sense in beating about the bush. The reason why I’m here is that I’m not satisfied with the verdict given at the inquest this afternoon.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier