Runner killed by low-hanging power cable near Kendal
John 'Harry' Oates died instantly after contacting a live 11kv cable while training. His family disputes the power firm's 'unforeseeable' claim, citing prior incidents.
Category : Search result: Cumbria inquest
Urgent warning over rail landslide sensors after derailment
Rail investigators issue urgent safety warning after sensors failed to detect a sudden landslide that derailed an Avanti West Coast train in Cumbria. Read the full report on the risks to UK rail infrastructure.
Pensioner hit by 4 Tube trains in Stratford station tragedy
A coroner warns of safety risks after Brian Mitchell was struck seven times by Jubilee line trains at Stratford station. Read the inquest findings and the family's call for change.
Jeweller killed wife in psychotic episode, inquest finds
A coroner ruled a jeweller suffered a psychotic episode after stopping his medication before killing his wife of 32 years. The inquest heard of mental health service failings. Read the full report.
£35 Lake District spa is a winter wellness bargain
Discover The Swan Hotel's £35 'twilight' thermal spa sessions in the Lake District, a budget-friendly winter wellness escape highly praised by travel experts.
Mum-of-three dies after painkiller misadventure
A Lancashire midwife and mother of three died from an accidental overdose of prescribed pain medication. The inquest heard how the combination of drugs led to fatal sedation.
Missing man's feet found on beaches 500 miles apart
The severed feet of Pawel Martyniak, 21, washed up in Sweden and Norfolk. An inquest could not determine his cause of death, revealing a history of severe depression and failed mental health care.
Earthquake shakes Lancashire and Cumbria
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Lancashire coast, shaking homes and waking residents across the region. Get the latest details and local reactions.
Mum wakes in morgue after being declared dead
Olive Martin, 54, was mistakenly taken to a mortuary after a seizure. An inquest hears she showed 'signs of life' there before later dying. Read the full investigation.
Mum phoned 999 as daughter was stabbed to death
A 17-year-old girl died from multiple stab wounds in a Gwent home attack. Her mother called 999 during the assault. An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Pilot used cocaine before fatal Sea World helicopter crash
An inquest hears the pilot of a Sea World helicopter was seen using cocaine the night before a crash that killed four. Read the shocking details of the investigation.
Offshore Tribunals Sue UK for Billions Over Climate Laws
Secretive offshore courts allow foreign firms to sue the UK for lost profits, threatening sovereignty and climate action. Discover the chilling effect on democracy.
British father killed in Dubai jet ski crash
A British father was killed in a tragic jet ski accident in Dubai, witnessed by his girlfriend and their newborn baby. The family had moved for a 'better life'. Read the full story.
Inquest: 12-year-old failed before psychiatric unit death
An inquest finds 12-year-old Mia Lucas was failed on multiple levels before her death at a psychiatric unit. A rare, treatable condition was undiagnosed. Read the full investigation.
Girl, 5, dies four days after tonsillectomy, inquest hears
A five-year-old girl described as a 'magical little princess' died from a haemorrhage four days after a tonsillectomy at Royal Cornwall Hospital. Read the full inquest details.
Elderly couple's Whitby cliff suicide inquest concludes
An inquest hears how David and Susan Jeffcock, a devoted elderly couple, ended their lives together at Whitby Abbey. Discover the full story behind this tragic pact.
Farm worker dies in machinery accident at Cumbria farm
A 61-year-old farm worker was strangled after his clothes got caught in an unguarded hen feeder. His family says a 50p screw could have saved his life. Read the full investigation.
Coroner delivers Wieambilla shooting findings
Queensland coroner releases findings into the Wieambilla police shooting that claimed three lives. Discover the investigation's crucial conclusions and recommendations.
Wieambilla Inquest: Video Reconstruction Revealed
A Queensland coroner's inquest into the Wieambilla terror attack reveals a video reconstruction of the murders of two police officers and a neighbour. Discover the evidence presented.
Inquest opens into baby's death in XL bully attack
An inquest has opened into the death of nine-month-old Jonte William Bluck, who died from a compressive head injury after an XL bully attack in Monmouthshire. Follow the latest developments.
Mother: Prison treated daughter 'like a feral dog'
An inquest finds neglect contributed to the death of Alex Davies, 25, at HMP Styal. Her mother describes her treatment as being like a 'feral dog in a cage'.
Dame Jilly Cooper died after fall, inquest finds
An inquest concludes author Dame Jilly Cooper died from catastrophic head injuries after a fall at her Gloucestershire home. Read the full details.
Liam Payne Inquest Delayed Amid Ongoing Investigation
The inquest into former One Direction star Liam Payne's sudden death has been postponed as authorities await key medical reports, extending the wait for answers about the singer's tragic passing.
German Backpacker Murder: Inquest Reveals New Evidence
Two decades after German backpacker Simone Strobel was found murdered in Australia, a coronial inquest uncovers disturbing new evidence and points to potential suspects in the enduring mystery.
Disabled prisoner restrained with spit hood in NT custody
Shocking video evidence emerges at inquest showing guards restraining a disabled Indigenous man with a spit hood, raising serious questions about treatment in NT correctional facilities.
Cumbria Train Derailment Sparks Major Travel Disruption
Major disruption hits Cumbria rail services after freight train derailment near Carlisle. Network Rail issues urgent travel advice as emergency services respond to incident.
Glasgow-London Train Derails in Cumbria Causing Major Disruption
Major travel disruption hits Northern England after passenger service derails near Shap, Cumbria, with emergency services rushing to the scene and widespread cancellations expected throughout the day.
Disabled man dies naked in cell with spit hood
Shocking inquest reveals disabled Northern Territory man died naked in police cell wearing spit hood and handcuffs, raising serious questions about custodial care standards.
Train derailment disrupts Glasgow-London services
A major incident in Cumbria's Shap area has derailed a Glasgow to London service, causing significant rail disruption and emergency response operations.
Train derails in Cumbria causing major travel disruption
A significant train derailment in Cumbria has caused widespread disruption to rail services, with emergency services responding to the incident and major delays expected throughout the day.
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