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Skydiver's deliberate 12,000ft plunge inquest verdict
A professional skydiver, 32, deliberately took her own life by jumping from a plane without a parachute after a relationship breakdown, a coroner's inquest has concluded.
Dad's final 999 call after fatal barbecue blaze tragedy
A devoted father's life was tragically cut short after he accidentally set himself on fire during a family barbecue, making a final, desperate call to emergency services from his hospital bed.
Father-of-two mechanic crushed to death by car in garage
A young father-of-two, Tom Williams, 27, was tragically killed when a car he was working on fell on him at a garage in Bury. The inquest hears harrowing details of the health and safety failure.
Alex Reid's Friend Found Dead in Suspected Drug Overdose
A close friend of cage fighter Alex Reid, who first introduced the celebrity to narcotics, has been found dead in a suspected drug overdose, an inquest has heard.
Blind woman dies after being scalded by cup of tea in care home
A damning inquest reveals systemic failures at a UK care home after an 89-year-old blind resident, Jeanette Williams, suffered fatal burns from a negligently served cup of tea. The coroner issues a formal prevention of future deaths report.
Skydiver's Death Ruled 'Gross Negligence' After Harness Fail
A coroner has ruled that a series of instructor errors led to the death of Belinda Taylor, 44, who fell from 3,500ft during a skydive in Peterlee. The inquest heard how a 'catastrophic failure' to properly secure her harness was the direct cause of the fa
Teen rugby player dies in river swim tragedy
A heartbreaking inquest uncovers the tragic death of a 13-year-old rugby player who was swept away while swimming in a river, leaving a community in mourning.
Shoreham Airshow families slam 'whitewash' verdict
Relatives of the Shoreham Airshow crash victims express fury over the inquest verdict, calling it a 'whitewash' and demanding accountability for the tragic 2015 disaster.
4-year-old dies in Waterworld pool tragedy
A heartbreaking incident at Waterworld has led to the death of a four-year-old girl, with an inquest now underway to uncover the details of the tragic event.
Inquest reveals failings in teen's mental health care
A coroner's inquest into the death of 17-year-old Ruth Szymankiewicz has uncovered serious lapses in care at Huntercombe Hospital in Taplow, raising urgent questions about mental health treatment for young people.
Inquest: Ruth Szymankiewicz unlawfully killed
A coroner has ruled that Ruth Szymankiewicz's death in a psychiatric unit was unlawful, raising serious concerns over patient safety and care standards.
Anti-vax mum obstructed daughter's cancer treatment
A mother with anti-vaccine beliefs repeatedly interfered with paramedics attempting to save her cancer-stricken daughter's life, an inquest has heard.
Neglect contributed to patient death - coroner
A coroner has ruled that neglect contributed to the death of Ruth Szymankiewicz at Huntercombe Hospital in Taplow, raising serious concerns over patient safety in mental health care.
Beauty student dies after police force entry into home
A 20-year-old beauty student died after police used equipment to force entry into her home. The inquest uncovers disturbing events leading to her untimely death.
Mother dies after GP wrongly dismissed suicide risk
A grieving family demands answers after a mother took her own life when her GP failed to recognise her severe mental health crisis. The inquest exposes critical lapses in care.
Mental health facility staffing failures exposed in inquest
A damning inquest into the death of a patient at Huntercombe Taplow Manor exposes severe staffing shortages and systemic failures in mental health care.
Mum warns of cocaine dangers after son’s fatal crash
A grieving mother shares her devastating loss after her son died in a bus crash linked to cocaine use, urging others to understand the deadly risks of drug abuse.
Scientist dies mid-flight from undiagnosed heart condition
A British scientist tragically passed away during a flight due to a rare undiagnosed heart condition, leaving behind his 12-year-old son just two days before Christmas, an inquest reveals.
Police officer dies during misconduct arrest at home
A police officer died while being arrested at his home over misconduct allegations, with an inquest uncovering distressing details about the incident during his paternity leave.
Elderly driver kills pedestrian in tragic pedal mix-up
An elderly driver accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing a fatal collision with a pedestrian. The inquest reveals shocking details.
Woman's last words before fatal car accident: 'I'm going to die now'
The heartbreaking last moments of Michele Ann Joy, who was crushed by her own car, have been disclosed in a recent inquest. Her final words were a chilling prediction of her fate.
British couple drown in Majorca flash floods during hike
A British couple tragically drowned in sudden flash floods while hiking in Majorca, as revealed during an inquest. Read the full story.
14yo dies in psych hospital as worker fled UK with fake ID
A 14-year-old girl died in a psychiatric hospital where a staff member used false identification and later fled the UK, an inquest has heard. The shocking details raise serious questions about patient safety and oversight.
Hero uncle drowned saving nieces at waterfall
A brave uncle lost his life while rescuing his two young nieces from a dangerous waterfall, an inquest has revealed. The tragic incident highlights the dangers of unpredictable natural sites.
Teen dies after eating pizza before swimming
A 13-year-old girl tragically died from asphyxiation after consuming pizza and chips before swimming, an inquest has revealed. The heartbreaking incident serves as a stark warning about the dangers of eating before aquatic activities.
Inquest reveals tragic details of cricket star Thorpe's death
A coroner's inquest has uncovered heartbreaking details surrounding the death of Graham Thorpe, the former England cricket star, revealing a struggle with mental health and alcohol addiction.
Mother kills children in horrific home attack - inquest reveals
A harrowing inquest unveils the shocking events leading to a mother's violent assault on her children, leaving a community in mourning and questions unanswered.
Inquest reveals shocking details about Zac Barnes' death
A coroner's inquest uncovers distressing findings about the circumstances leading to the untimely death of Zac Barnes, raising serious questions about mental health support systems.
British mother drowns on Corfu holiday
A 54-year-old British mother tragically drowned during a family holiday in Corfu, despite her husband's desperate efforts to save her, an inquest has heard.