Tragedy

Thursday, May 1, 2025 tragic incarceration conviction mental illness domestic struggle retrial abuse tragedy

Stacey Hyde’s life was a tragic tale of incarceration, overturned convictions, and a ongoing struggle with mental illness. Convicted of the fatal stabbing of Vincent Francis, her friend’s abusive boyfriend, Stacey … Read More

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 crash devon fatal young tragedy investigation police driving community incident

A devastating single-car crash on a narrow country lane in Devon has claimed the life of an 18-year-old young man and left two others injured. The tragic incident occurred on Pinn Lane near Otterton in the early hours of … Read More

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 tragedy devon cousins beach waves inquest rescue misadventure drugs incident

A devastating incident occurred at Oddicombe Beach in Torquay, Devon, as two 24-year-old cousins, Jordan O’Rourke and Luke Keyte-Rigby, were swept off rocks by enormous waves. Despite efforts to save them, … Read More

Thursday, April 24, 2025 explosion fire casualty evacuation investigation tragedy penzance south west flats gas

Tragedy struck a block of flats in Penzance, Cornwall, following a suspected gas explosion and subsequent fire, resulting in the death of a man in his 40s. Emergency services, including Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall … Read More

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 teen death family police justice tragedy investigation community advocacy law

The tragic and unjust death of Ben Smith, an 18-year-old teen, has left his family and community grieving and calling for justice. Ben was fatally injured in an altercation, and his family believes that the police and Crown … Read More

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 accident a303 tragedy bridge closure investigation wiltshire incident diversions wincanton

A tragic incident occurred when a 39-year-old man fell to his death from a bridge on the A303 at the Mere bypass, approximately seven miles east of Wincanton. The event took place at 11 pm on Monday, April 14. Following the … Read More