Man’s suicide bid after legal rejection

By NEWS CORRESPONDENT

chiefs after journalist Mrs Denby ended her own life in March 2014.

Mrs Denby, of Pontyates, Carmarthenshire, was in so much pain after surgery on her broken left ankle that she wrote a suicide note and took an overdose of painkillers.

A 45mm metal screw was apparently found in her ashes after a service at Llanelli Crematorium which Mr Denby claims proves there was a medical blunder.

Mr Denby said: “I only found out that I could not get legal aid one working day before the inquest.

“What was I supposed to do, sit there alone in court like little orphan Annie while the doctors have top legal representation?

“It was not a fair fight and when I found out it pushed me over the edge.

“I think it was done deliberately to give me the least possible notice to fight for the justice my wife deserves.”

Mr Denby claims he has refused all food and drink since being admitted to a psychiatric unit at Dewsbury General Hospital. He lost his deposit as the UKIP candidate in the Sheffield Heely constituency in June’s election.

Carmarthenshire Coroner Mark Layton recorded a narrative verdict at Mrs Denby’s inquest which heard the blackened screw did not match the type used on her leg operations.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed Howard Denby had been reported missing but was later found. TWO thousand people turned out to watch a classic Holmfirth event – 5,000 plastic ducks swimming for glory!

The charity event, now in its 35th year, was held at Sands Recreation Field and is expected to raise thousands of pounds.

Organiser Andrew Whitwam from Holmfirth Round Table said: “Stakes were high with the winner taking £1,000, second £500 and third £250.

“We had an absolutely fantastic turnout which has been amazing and everyone seems extremely happy, with many of the stalls selling out. Obviously the glorious weather helped.

“We don’t know precisely how much money we have raised as it will take some time to count all the £2s – the cost of a single duck.”

The event ran from 11am-4pm and took place along a three-quarter of a mile stretch of the River Holme.

Charities supported by Holmfirth Round Table will benefit.