Martin Bashir ‘lied to the families in Harold Shipman case’: BBC journalist faces fresh allegations

Martin Bashir ‘lied to the families in Harold Shipman case’: BBC journalist faces fresh allegations about his conduct over killer GP and Soho bombing stories Martin Bashir allegedly lied to Shipman’s victims’ relatives to get them to speak Channel 4 News revealed the pattern of dishonesty by once-feted BBC journalist He’s also accused of peddling ‘untruths’ to … Read more

How I sent down Dr Death: Lawyer Richard Henriques recalls his battle in court with Harold Shipman

Sir Richard Henriques, one of Britain’s most distinguished lawyers, played a leading role in some of the most notorious trials in recent years. Now retired as a High Court judge, his gives a unique insight into the inner workings of our justice system, beginning with the case of Harold Shipman — a GP who was … Read more

‘Dr Harold Shipman’ laws are put on hold to help GPs cope with growing coronavirus death toll

Medical safeguards introduced following the conviction of Britain’s most notorious serial killer Dr Harold Shipman will be temporarily relaxed as Ministers are handed sweeping new powers to tackle coronavirus. Under emergency legislation to be put before MPs within days, strict rules around the registration of deaths and cremations will be put on hold to ease … Read more

Harold Shipman witness breaks silence after 22 years and reveals how she discovered friend’s body

A key witness who placed murderous doctor Harold Shipman at a murder scene which helped police to convict the serial killer has spoken publicly for the first time. Gloria Ellis was the next-door neighbour of Winifred Mellor – one of the hundreds of victims who died at the hands of Shipman in Hyde, Greater Manchester … Read more