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AFTER much deliberation the finalists of the 2021 Worcestershire Health & Social Care Awards have been revealed. The awards were launched - in conjunction with the University of Worcester - earlier this year to recognise the talent and dedication of those heroes who work in the industry. Run by Newsquest’s Worcestershire titles, including the Worcester News, Malvern Gazette, Evesham Journal, The Shuttle, Droitwich & Bromsgrove Advertiser and Redditch Advertiser, the aim of the awards is to champion those teams and individuals that have gone above and beyond the call of duty to care fo...

There will also be an overall winner - announced on the night. Editor Stephanie Preece said: "We have been overwhelmed by the response to our appeal for nominations. You have told us stories of true professionalism, kindness and human spirit. "The strength of the nominations have shown us how right we were to launch these awards so that we can shine a light on those who work in the health and social care sectors. "We salute all of those nominated, many of which go about their daily duties unaware of the enormous impact they are having on the lives of those around them.

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"It's clear from the video and Mr. White's testimony that he was struck numerous times," Bennett said at a hearing last Thursday. "The statute that allows police to use reasonable force does not allow them to strike an individual in the face in a jail cell." The clerk magistrate made his decision Friday. Coppinger's attorney, Ken Anderson, said at the hearing that his client was justified in striking White because White was drunk and belligerent, and refused to comply with repeated commands to remove his mask in the cell, The Boston Globe reported. "Probable cause is a very low threshold and ...

Ex-officer to face charge in alleged beating of Black man March 1, 2021 GMT LYNN, Mass. (AP) — A former Massachusetts police officer accused of beating a man who was in custody will face a criminal charge after a court official ruled there was probable cause for the case to move forward. Former Lynn Officer Matthew Coppinger faces a charge of assault and battery in connection with the alleged beating last June of Victor White that was caught on a police station security camera. The 35-year-old Coppinger resigned shortly after the encounter. Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett appointe...