- Good morning and welcome to the liveblog as The Northern Echo covers the trial of nine people accused of neglect while working at Whorlton Hall, near Barnard Castle.
- The charges relate to alleged psychological abuse of vulnerable patients with learning disabilities or autism.
Live
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel