Five staff suspended at school where boy died

Stockport: Five members of staff have been suspended at a school criticised at an inquest after the death of an 11-year-old boy who suffered an asthma attack in class.

Sam Linton died after neglect at Offerton High School "significantly contributed" to his death, the inquest jury ruled. A council spokesman said the suspensions are while an internal inquiry is carried out.

Dover: P&O Ferries today announced it is to restart a freight-only service on the Dover to Zeebrugge route after an eight-year absence.

The company will launch its new service to the Belgian port on 7 April.