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Jailed funeral boss Robert Bush angers Hull families with 'apology' (opens the original)
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Disgraced funeral boss Robert Bush, who failed to bury or cremate people and gave grieving families the ashes of strangers, has offered those affected a written apology - but some have reacted angrily. Bush, 48, was jailed for 20 years at Hull Crown Court on Friday. Some 35 bodies and more than 100 sets of ashes were found by police who raided Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull following a tip-off in March 2024. Jasmine Beverley, whose son's remains were discovered at the funeral parlo
Robert Bush: Reporting on the Legacy funeral director's case (opens the original)
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This story contains details some might find distressing. I've reported on many criminal cases before, but nothing like that of undertaker Robert Bush. Now the case is over, we can report on what it was like to follow a story that began when whistleblowers raised concerns about Legacy Independent Funeral Directors with Humberside Police in March 2024. Bush, the former owner of Legacy in Hull, admitted 67 offences, including fraudulent trading, denying 30 people a decent and proper burial, and giv
CPS to target assets of jailed Legacy funeral director Robert Bush (opens the original)
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A disgraced funeral director's bank accounts and assets have been frozen, as prosecutors seek to recover cash fleeced from his victims. Robert Bush was jailed for 20 years at Hull Crown Court on Friday for 67 offences, including denying 30 people a decent and proper burial and giving families the ashes of strangers. Bush, 48, who ran Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, stole up to £12,000 from charities and sold fake funeral plans. Laura Tams KC, deputy chief crown prosecutor at the Cr
Police fear more victims in Hull Legacy funeral case (opens the original)
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The detective who led the investigation into Robert Bush fears the disgraced undertaker has committed more crimes "we are completely unaware of". Bush was sentenced to 20 years in prison for 67 offences relating to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors. The 48-year-old gave families the wrong ashes and kept their loved ones' bodies after their funerals. He also sold fake funeral plans and stole from charities. Det Supt Al Curtis from Humberside Police said he feared they have "just scratched the
Burgers cost more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in (opens the original)
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For many, the smell of charcoal and sizzling meat is the scent of summer. However, soaring costs mean a backyard barbecue may no longer be an affordable meal option. The rising cost of burgers and fast food has been labelled "burgerflation". According to data from the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply since last summer. But does this mean farmers and food producers are earning more? We spoke to some of those whose produce could find it
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