Blackpool Victoria Hospital faces criticism for failing to identify abuse signs in two toddlers, Preston Davey and Damion Russell, who were later murdered by their fathers. Independent reviews are underway, prompting calls for a broader inquiry to include both cases.
Blackpool Victoria Hospital faces criticism for failing to identify safeguarding concerns in two separate cases of toddlers, Preston Davey and Damion Russell, who were later murdered by their fathers. An independent review is underway, with calls to expand it.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson vowed to implement new child safeguarding measures by March 2026, following the horrific abuse and murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey by his adoptive father. The case highlighted significant failings, prompting calls for multi-agency child protection teams nationwide.
Jamie Varley, a teacher, has been sentenced to a whole life order for the murder and sexual abuse of his adopted son, Preston Davey. Varley's partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, received 25 years for allowing the child's death and cruelty. The court heard how the couple presented a loving family image on social media, masking months of horrific abuse against Preston.
Jamie Varley, a teacher, has been sentenced to life in prison for the sexual abuse and murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey, whom he adopted. Preston suffered 40 injuries over four months. Varley's partner received 25 years. The case highlights severe child cruelty and neglect.
Jamie Varley, a secondary school teacher, has been sentenced to a whole-life order for the sexual abuse and murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey, whom he was adopting. His partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, received 25 years for related offenses. The baby suffered 40 traumatic injuries before his death.
Jamie Varley, a secondary school teacher, has been sentenced to a whole-life order for the sexual abuse and murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey, whom he was adopting. Varley's partner received 25 years. The baby suffered 40 traumatic injuries before his death.
Preston Davey's biological father attended a vigil on his son's fourth birthday, describing his "terror at the hands of a monster." The 13-month-old died in July 2023 due to abuse by adoptive father Jamie Varley and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley.
Preston Davey's biological father attended a vigil for his son, who would have turned four. He described his son's final months as "terror at the hands of a monster." Preston died in July 2023, with adoptive father Jamie Varley and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley convicted in connection with his death.
Jamie Varley, a former teacher, has been found guilty of murdering his adopted 13-month-old son, Preston Davey, after a trial at Preston Crown Court. Varley's partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, was convicted of allowing the child's death and cruelty. The court heard evidence of extensive sexual and physical abuse.
Jamie Varley, 37, a schoolteacher, has been found guilty of sexually abusing and murdering 13-month-old Preston Davey, whom he had adopted. Varley's partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, was convicted of allowing the child's death. The baby suffered routine ill-treatment and assault over four months.
Jamie Varley, 37, a schoolteacher, has been found guilty of sexually abusing and murdering 13-month-old Preston Davey, whom he had adopted. Varley's partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, was convicted of allowing the child's death. The baby suffered routine ill-treatment and assault over four months.
Powerful property and farming firm Grosvenor Group says knock-on effect of Iran war could arrive next yearFertiliser shortages caused by the Iran war have driven up costs for UK farmers by up to 70% and will have a “dramatic” impact on food prices globally next year, according to one of Britain’s most powerful property and farming companies.Mark Preston, executive trustee of the 349-year-old Grosvenor Group, controlled by the Duke of Westminster, said fertiliser “was already quite expensive” before the 50% to 70% surge in prices since the start of the Iran war in late February. Continue reading...
Powerful property and farming firm Grosvenor Group says knock-on effect of Iran war could arrive next yearFertiliser shortages caused by the Iran war have driven up costs for UK farmers by up to 70% and will have a “dramatic” impact on food prices globally next year, according to one of Britain’s most powerful property and farming companies.Mark Preston, executive trustee of the 349-year-old Grosvenor Group, controlled by the Duke of Westminster, said fertiliser “was already quite expensive” before the 50% to 70% surge in prices since the start of the Iran war in late February. Continue reading...
⚽ Updates from a crucial afternoon of football action⚽ Ipswich seal promotion | Scores | Tables | Mail JohnBill Preston gets in touch: “I think Wednesday beating West Brom and finishing on zero points, the same as they began the season with*, would be fitting. It would reflect a new start to the club, a fresh page, a story yet to be written.“Although, one can’t help but feel I’ll be writing the same email again this time next year albeit into the League One finale if they get the expected fourteen points deduction post takeover and slide again.” Continue reading...
A live football blog reports early Premier League goals for Newcastle, Brentford and Sunderland, while the Championship final day ends with Ipswich promoted and Hull claiming a playoff place.
⚽ Updates from a crucial afternoon of football action⚽ Ten things to look out for | Scores | Tables | Mail JohnBill Preston gets in touch: “I think Wednesday beating West Brom and finishing on zero points, the same as they began the season with*, would be fitting. It would reflect a new start to the club, a fresh page, a story yet to be written.“Although, one can’t help but feel I’ll be writing the same email again this time next year albeit into the League One finale if they get the expected fourteen points deduction post takeover and slide again.” Continue reading...
A former teacher and his partner are on trial accused of murdering an adopted baby who suffered 40 traumatic injuries before dying in hospital on 27 July 2023. The court heard defendant Varley texted his sister calling the infant 'dead meat' and later told his mother the child was 'murdered' weeks before the baby's death. The 10-month-old baby was adopted by the couple in Blackpool and had been taken into care by Oldham Council at five days old.
MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay is stepping down from ConsenSys citing burnout, as long-time crypto figures such as Bitcoin advocate Preston Pysh also pull back from public roles.
MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay is stepping down from ConsenSys citing burnout, as long-time crypto figures such as Bitcoin advocate Preston Pysh also pull back from public roles.
A former high school teacher Jamie Varley, 37, is on trial at Preston Crown Court accused of murdering his 13-month-old adopted son Preston Davey, along with 25 charges of sexual and physical abuse. The court heard Varley told a work colleague a month before the child's death that he had 'dark thoughts' about drowning or suffocating the boy, who suffered 40 traumatic injuries. His partner John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, is charged with causing or allowing the child's death. Both deny all charges.
A 9-month-old baby boy placed for adoption with a Blackpool couple was allegedly murdered by his prospective adoptive father, a teacher, after being subjected to months of routine abuse. Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, face multiple charges including murder and child cruelty. The baby died in August 2023 after suffering approximately 40 traumatic injuries.
A 37-year-old teacher and his 32-year-old partner are on trial at Preston Crown Court for the murder of a 9-month-old baby they were in the process of adopting. Jamie Varley faces murder and 25 other charges; John McGowan-Fazakerley faces allowing the death of a child and four other offences. The baby, Preston Davey, was placed with the couple in April 2023 and died four months later with approximately 40 traumatic injuries including 30 external bruises. The prosecution says he was "routinely ill-treated, sexually abused and physically assaulted" before being killed.
A former high school teacher Jamie Varley, 37, and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, are on trial at Preston Crown Court accused of sexually abusing and murdering a 13-month-old baby boy they adopted. Preston Davey died on 27 July 2023 at Blackpool Victoria Hospital after suffering approximately 40 traumatic injuries over four months. The prosecution alleges Varley smothered the child and committed sexual assault, while McGowan-Fazakerley failed to protect the baby. Both defendants deny all charges.
