Stuart Whincup

A jury inquest found that systemic failures by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust contributed to the death of Emily Moore, an 18-year-old who experienced repeated mistreatment while under its care. Her father described her treatment as inhumane, recounting neglect and abuse at West Lane Hospital and inadequate monitoring at Lanchester Road Hospital, where she fatally injured herself shortly after turning 18. Improvements she made at a different trust’s facility were undone when an abrupt transition to adult services was required. The trust apologised and accepted the inquest’s findings and recommendations.

A jury inquest concluded that inadequate and unsafe mental health care contributed to the death of 18‑year‑old Emily Moore, who died in 2020 while under the care of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. Her father described the treatment she received at multiple facilities, particularly West Lane Hospital, as inhumane and chaotic. Emily had shown improvement at a different hospital, but national policy required her transfer to an adult ward upon turning 18, after which her condition declined rapidly. The trust apologised and accepted the inquest’s findings and recommendations.

A mother is calling for a public inquiry into failings by the Department for Work and Pensions after her disabled daughter took her own life when her benefits were wrongly stopped. A second inquest found multiple errors in the benefits decision, and an Independent Case Examiner recommended compensation. Joy Dove met Minister Stephen Timms, who promised greater scrutiny but no inquiry. She vows to continue campaigning as the DWP apologises and says improvements have been made.

New parking restrictions on Saltburn’s Marine Parade limit vehicles to marked bays and a four‑hour stay, prompting concerns from local businesses that the rules will deter day visitors. Residents have raised issues about motorhomes parking for extended periods, while business owners warn that tourism could decline as visitors choose other seaside towns. Redcar and Cleveland Council says the measures are being tested and will be reviewed based on feedback from residents, businesses and visitors.