Alcock

Annette Alcock, Hospice UK's director of programmes, said the way that hospices are funded and commissioned by the NHS is "acting as a huge cap on what they can do", while also blaming "underlying pressures like staff shortages".

"Men's first team training will be overseen by first team coach Ben Dawson, supported by coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes, as the club begins the process of appointing a new manager, which we hope to conclude as soon as possible," said a Leicester statement.

"A large number of Triples contacted us having been rejected in 2023, despite providing ample evidence of their work with the UK Special Forces in Afghanistan and the clear, serious risks they continue to face," said Erin Alcock, a lawyer at Leigh Day.

The applications appeared to have been rejected under a "blanket policy", Ms Alcock alleged.

Her father Vince King, 55, and mother Karen Alcock, 42, admitted being in charge of an out-of-control dog.