A surgeon who lied in order to get a job at Alexandra Hospital has been jailed for fraud.
Sudip Sarker, 48, lied about the number of keyhole surgical procedures he had carried out over his career in order to get a job as a general surgeon at Alexandra Hospital in Redditch.
Sarker, of Broadway Road, Broadstairs, Kent, was convicted of fraud by false representation at Worcester Crown Court and sentenced to 6 years in jail.
John Campion re-elected as West Mercia PCC
Conservative's John Campion has been re-elected as West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.
New PCC Jane Mudd vows to champion youth and social justice
The new police and crime commissioner for Gwent says she will prioritise youth and social justice when she takes up the role.
Herefordshire Council ends roads contract with Balfour Beatty
Herefordshire Council is to cut short its contract with its public realm works provider with Balfour Beatty Living Places (BBLP), saying the contract “does not allow it to deliver its longer term requirements and aspirations”.
Appeal to find missing Monmouthshire man
Police in Monmouthshire are concerned for the welfare of Darren Thurgood, 40, who is reported as missing.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing incident
A man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident last week in Hereford.
New Food and Drink group launched at online event
A new group to help food and drink businesses across the Marches work more closely together, develop international markets and access specialist support has been launched at an online event.
Medium-level cloud
High: 17°C | Low: 4°C
Sunny intervals
High: 16°C | Low: 6°C
Sunny
High: 17°C | Low: 3°C