Stuart Whincup

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Jodey Whiting: Inquest finds benefits cut led to mum's death

4 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Stuart Whincup |Nathan Bevan

Image source, SuppliedImage caption, Jodey Whiting, from Stockton-on-Tees, was found dead in 2017BBC News, North East and CumbriaBBC News, North East and CumbriaHaving her benefits cut led to the death of a mother of nine, an inquest has found. Housebound Jodey Whiting, from Stockton-on-Tees, who had numerous physical and mental health issues, was found dead in 2017, two weeks after being denied Employment Support Allowance (ESA) because she had been deemed fit to work.
New inquest opens into Stockton benefits mum's death

5 days ago | bbc.com | Stuart Whincup |Nathan Bevan

Inquest hears mum 'desperate' after benefits cutStuart Whincup & Nathan BevanBBC News, North East and CumbriaSuppliedJodey Whiting, from Stockton-on-Tees, was found dead in 2017A new inquest into the death of disabled mum of nine, who took her own life after her benefits were stopped, has heard she was ''shocked, distressed and desperate''.
Hartlepool arrests as police raid homes linked to knife crime

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Stuart Whincup |Gemma Sherlock

Image caption, Police have arrested four people for drug offences following the raids BBC News, North East and CumbriaFour people have been arrested for drug offences and weapons were seized in early morning police raids. A samurai sword, machete and a club with nails were found in a home on Duke Street in Hartlepool earlier, after Cleveland Police suspected drug dealing was taking place there.
Billingham killer not safe for open prison

Mar 7, 2025 | bbc.com | Stuart Whincup |Duncan Leatherdale

Killer not safe for open prison - victim's mumStuart Whincup & Duncan LeatherdaleBBC News, North East and CumbriaCleveland PoliceWilliam Dunlop murdered Julie Hogg in 1989 but was only jailed in 2006The family of a murdered woman say her killer is not safe to be moved to an open prison. William Dunlop was jailed in 2006 for the 1989 murder of Julie Hogg, 22, after her family successfully campaigned for a change in the so-called double jeopardy law.
Mum of County Durham one-punch victim publishes children's book about emotions - BBC News

Jul 10, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Stuart Whincup

The book aims to help young children keep calm and control their anger.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust admits failures over deaths

Sep 27, 2023 | news.zordo.in | Stuart Whincup |Chris Robinson

Image source, Family handoutImage caption, Christie Harnett, 17, had been in care facilities for two yearsBy Stuart Whincup and Chris RobinsonBBC Look NorthA mental health trust has admitted failures in how it cared for two patients who took their own lives. Christie Harnett, 17, and an unnamed woman, were being treated at hospitals run by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Trust in Middlesbrough.
Bitcoin scammer who was snared by victims sentenced

Sep 22, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Stuart Whincup |Duncan Leatherdale

A bitcoin scammer who was uncovered and prosecuted by his victims has been given a suspended prison sentence. Doede Osman Khan, 50, warned investors about online scams and said he would help them avoid falling prey to con artists while also making them money. But he stole thousands from people across the world, including Teesside and Canada, Teesside Crown Court heard. Khan, from Shropshire, was jailed for 15 months suspended for 18 after admitting seven counts of fraud.