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flag Deborah Latewood to stand trial April 16, 2026, over 2022 death of 14-month-old at her Dudley nursery.

flag Deborah Latewood, 54, owner of Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley, will stand trial on April 16, 2026, on charges related to the 2022 death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda, who died at the nursery on December 9. flag Latewood and the nursery company have pleaded not guilty to health and safety breaches and corporate manslaughter, with allegations including unsafe sleep practices, inadequate staff training, and poor supervision. flag A nursery worker, Kimberley Cookson, 23, previously admitted to gross negligence manslaughter and awaits sentencing. flag A brief hearing on January 7, 2026, confirmed the trial date and reminded Latewood of the need to attend, as absence could lead to proceedings continuing without her. flag The case is expected to last three weeks.

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