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Emma Barnett, 36, was jailed for a minimum of 22 years after being found guilty of murdering her 14-month-old son Oakley.
Prosecutors said Oakley died after Barnett prepared a bottle with a mix of milk and prescription drugs.
Two bottles in the loft tested positive for promethazine and mirtazapine, suggesting a deliberate act to harm Oakley.
Barnett hid in a loft after a family court ruling in November 2024 that Oakley should be taken into care.
Police bodycam captured Barnett telling officers, “I’ve killed him,” during the arrest.
Oakley died on New Year’s Eve 2024 after being taken to hospital in Essex.
Oakley’s relatives said their son filled every room with light and will be forever missed.
The court heard Barnett argued Oakley’s death was accidental, not intentional murder.
The incident followed a court decision to remove Oakley from Barnett’s care, escalating concerns about child protection.
Essex Police described the investigation as a case of extreme harm linked to the alleged poisoning.

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crime41m ago

Canty, who saved a police officer's life days before his win, died four days after a bicycle collision in Essex.
Essex Police treat the incident as a suspected hit-and-run and are appealing for witnesses and CCTV or dash-cam footage.
Canty became a national figure after giving CPR to a police officer who had a heart attack on a bus before his £1m EuroMillions win.
Canty, described as a hero, rose to fame after his life-changing lottery win in 2020.
Essex Police are seeking footage of a black Ford KA in the area around the time of the collision.
Canty’s death is linked to a road collision in Maldon Road, Tiptree, Essex, on May 21.
Canty, a father of two, had been celebrated after CPR rescue of a police officer days before winning the EuroMillions prize.
The Daily Star reports the incident and Canty’s hero status following broad media coverage of his CPR act.
Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify the vehicle involved and collect potential footage.
The police described Canty’s death as a tragedy following his earlier act of bravery.

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Danielle de Niese directs The Marriage of Figaro in a six-week UK tour using a 10-person chamber version.
She aims to move beyond traditional tropes, prioritizing each character’s realism to drive the plot.
The production is set in the 18th century to maintain period plausibility and avoid modern reimagining.
De Niese hopes the live experience will turn audiences into active participants, not mere observers.
De Niese uses minimal props and the space’s four boxes and screens to explore the set's versatility.
The cast runs the full production across multiple venues in a three-month tour.
The production opens June 5 at Layer Marney Tower before touring England and Wales.
De Niese’s experience includes singing Susanna and Figaro on major stages, informing her directorial approach.
Orlando Jopling joined the project as conductor with a reduced orchestration.
De Niese sees the opera's final forgiveness scene as a test of believability and emotion.

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Henry Nowak's sister Olivia posted TikTok tributes showing the siblings dancing and singing together.
Olivia wrote that Henry will be 'forever 18' in her online message.
Henry Nowak was stabbed six times by a 23-year-old assailant with a ceremonial sword, the court heard.
The attack raised concerns over police handling as Nowak lay dying and was handcuffed, triggering an inquest focus.
Henry Nowak studied at the University of Southampton before his death in Southampton.
Digwa received a life sentence with a minimum 21-year term for Henry Nowak's murder.
The case has drawn scrutiny of police conduct and sparked political reactions from Kemi Badenoch and others.
The Daily Mail article includes a large feature with numerous related headlines and context around the murder case.
The article notes that an inquest will examine whether police actions contributed to Henry's death.
The sister’s tributes were posted in the weeks following Digwa’s sentencing.
Henry Nowak’s family emphasized a call for ‘common sense policing’ in the wake of his death.

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Latest: Essex mother Lauren Carrigher reveals intrusive thoughts that led to a post-natal OCD diagnosis and hospitalization.
Carrigher describes intrusive fears she might harm her baby and thoughts of calling the police on herself.
Treatment included anti-psychotic medication and therapy, restoring much of her life.
She warns against stigma and urges people who are affected to seek support from helplines.
Her symptoms included severe anxiety, panic attacks, and loss of weight during peak periods.
Carrigher hopes her story raises awareness that intrusive thoughts do not define a person.
She regained her life with treatment and therapy, she says.
Family support helped her during a period when she feared losing control.
The piece highlights post-natal OCD as the underlying condition.

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