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Biker, 51, died after crash ‘while overtaking’

Biker, 51, died after crash ‘while overtaking’

17 September 2024

An inquest has opened into the death of a “unique” dad who was “loved by everyone”.

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Private ambulance driver killed in crash after drifting into path of lorry

Private ambulance driver killed in crash after drifting into path of lorry

13 September 2024

A private ambulance driver died after his van drifted into the path of a lorry.

Drug driver 'lost control' of car before fatal smash

Drug driver 'lost control' of car before fatal smash

12 September 2024

A 32-year-old took eight lines of cocaine and lost control of his car before a fatal crash.

Murder arrest after uncle stabbed in chest

Murder arrest after uncle stabbed in chest

16 August 2024

A 64-year-old man at the centre of a murder probe died from stab wounds to the chest, a coroner has heard.

Retired GP died from gunshot wound and wife had fatal dose of chemical

Retired GP died from gunshot wound and wife had fatal dose of chemical

12 August 2024

A retired GP died from a gunshot wound and his wife had fatal levels of potassium cyanide, an inquest has heard.

Police found man fatally stabbed after friend raised alarm

Police found man fatally stabbed after friend raised alarm

02 August 2024

Police officers found a suspected murder victim in his flat with a “knife between his shoulder blades”, an inquest heard.

Geologist suspected of being killed by wife died from stab wounds

Geologist suspected of being killed by wife died from stab wounds

31 July 2024

A geologist suspected of having been murdered by his wife died from stab wounds to the chest, an inquest heard this morning.

Family pays tribute to ‘caring’ grandad who died after falling in water

Family pays tribute to ‘caring’ grandad who died after falling in water

25 July 2024

A grandad-of-two died after he suffered an epileptic seizure while walking his dog.

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Man found dead at chalet park ‘unlawfully killed’

Man found dead at chalet park ‘unlawfully killed’

13 July 2024

A coroner has concluded a dad-of-three found dead in a chalet died from two gunshot wounds to his chest.

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Paedophile died in drunken fall down staircase

Paedophile died in drunken fall down staircase

13 July 2024

A man who sexually abused his four-year-old niece died after falling down a staircase while drunk, an inquest has heard.

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Motorcyclist could have hit ‘large pothole’ before fatal crash

Motorcyclist could have hit ‘large pothole’ before fatal crash

30 June 2024

An inquest into the death of a 22-year-old dad heard he lost control of his motorbike while travelling home from work.

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Inquest opens into death of man, 37, found in sea

Inquest opens into death of man, 37, found in sea

27 June 2024

An inquest has opened into the death of a man found in the sea four days after going missing.

Death of distracted workman who fell down manhole was ‘tragic accident’

Death of distracted workman who fell down manhole was ‘tragic accident’

19 June 2024

An inquest has concluded a much-loved dad-of-two died in a tragic accident - but his family say they believe his death could have been avoided.

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Ex-soldier with PTSD stepped in front of lorry on M20

Ex-soldier with PTSD stepped in front of lorry on M20

08 June 2024

The mum of a 38-year-old who took his own life by stepping in front of a lorry says her son was much-loved but “didn’t realise his self-worth”.

Family of woman killed as she walked home ‘tortured’ by death

Family of woman killed as she walked home ‘tortured’ by death

03 June 2024

The family of a woman sexually assaulted and killed as she returned home from a night out have opened up on their torment at her inquest.

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Baby boy’s death after choking at nursery deemed ‘misadventure’

Baby boy’s death after choking at nursery deemed ‘misadventure’

23 May 2024

Jurors have returned a conclusion of misadventure at an inquest into the death of a little boy who choked on food at nursery.

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‘We’ll never really know what happened to Liam’

‘We’ll never really know what happened to Liam’

21 May 2024

The family of a young man whose remains were found in the North Sea will never know why or how he ended up in the water.

Memorial for restaurant boss before he’s flown home

Memorial for restaurant boss before he’s flown home

17 May 2024

A memorial is being held for a beloved restaurant boss before he is flown back to Latvia.

‘They told me my daughter was fine – the next day she was dead’

‘They told me my daughter was fine – the next day she was dead’

16 May 2024

An NHS trust has admitted mistakes in the care of a six-year-old who died just days after being sent home from A&E.

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‘He inhaled a bit of mince and started gagging’

‘He inhaled a bit of mince and started gagging’

15 May 2024

A childcare nurse has recalled the horrifying moment she realised a baby boy “gagged” on his food before later dying in hospital.

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