Family of Scot knifed through the heart devastated as killer s mum dodges jail after lying to police
Robbie Smullen (23) was convicted last month of killing 22-year-old Barry Dixon while Mary Smullen admitted trying to pervert the course of justice.
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Mary Smullen pled guilty to perverting the course of justice
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It should have been murder Family of Scot stabbed in the heart plan to appeal killer s culpable homicide conviction
Relatives of Barry Dixon will launch an appeal against the verdict of culpable homicide handed down to Robbie Smullen.
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One relative of Barry Dixon said they wanted to die when the 999 call made after he was stabbed was played in court
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Newbury law firm Gardner Leader s knitting project for care homes
Initiative makes a real difference to lonely residents in their local area
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A TIGHT-knit team at a Newbury law firm have been busy crafting gifts for care home residents this Christmas.
Lawyers Jade Taylor, Sarah Sharpin and four other members of staff at Gardner Leader came up with the charitable initiative via the staff wellbeing group Evolve.
Ms Taylor, who led the knitting project, found inspiration from her involvement with the Thatcham Dementia Forum that helps organisations in becoming dementia-friendly.
The idea came after West Berkshire Council public health officer Sue Butterworth contacted staff for ideas on how to keep isolated care home residents connected to the community during lockdown.