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Mr Boyle said the severity of the financial challenge facing the board was "unprecedented" and warned that it was relying on "overly optimistic savings plans that may not be achievable".

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The researchers also lacked information on the severity of insomnia and the presence of other psychiatric disorders.

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Multiple media outlets are reporting that Daniels dislocated his elbow and will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury.

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Meanwhile, Essex Police Federation chairman Steve Martin said: "Despite the severity of the assault our officers demonstrated exceptional courage and professionalism."

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The coroner also said midwives "failed to recognise numerous indicators of Mabel's distress, and of the increasing severity of Becky's clinical condition, and convey them to the clinical team".

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