Death of four boys feeding ducks on frozen lake ruled an accident
The tragic deaths of four boys who drowned after falling into a frozen lake in England has been ruled an “awful, tragic accident,” by a coroner. An inquest in Birmingham confirmed that the cause of deaths of Samuel Butler, 6, Finlay Butler, 8, Jack Johnson, 10, and Thomas Stewart, 11 was drowning. It also heard that […]
3 years ago
Andrew McGinley calls for inquest into his three children’s deaths to be widened
Andrew McGinley has called for the inquest into his three children’s deaths to be widened. Speaking ahead of the inquest, Andrew McGinley said this inquest is the first step on the “road to understanding”. The heartbroken father wants the inquest to include his wife, Deirdre Morley’s mental health history. He wants the scope of the […]
3 years ago
Nicola Bulley’s cause of death confirmed as inquest begins
By Charlie Herbert There was no signs of harm or assault An inquest has heard that Nicola Bulley was alive when she fell into the River Wyre and died as a result of drowning. The inquest into Ms Bulley’s death began today at County Hall in Preston. Home Office pathologist Dr Alison Armour gave evidence […]
3 years ago
Mum who lost baby after home birth claims maternity hospital failed to share medical details
Her baby boy Rob died shortly after a home birth. *Warning: Article mentions baby loss* A mother who lost her baby after a home birth has claimed that the maternity hospital failed to share health details with her community midwife. The heartbroken mother experienced difficulties during previous pregnancies which may have ruled out a home […]
3 years ago
“We were let down”: Husband of mother and baby who died in Cork hospital speaks out
A tragic event. The husband of a mother and father of a baby who tragically died in a Cork hospital has spoken out after the case’s verdict. Marie Downey died from sustained injuries after she had an epileptic seizure at Cork University Maternity Hospital on 25 March, 2019. The inquest into the deaths revealed verdicts […]
5 years ago
External review carried out after mother and baby died at Cork hospital
Changes have been recommended for all Irish maternity hospitals. An external review into the tragic death of a mother and her baby in a Cork hospital has been carried out, recommending changes made in all Irish maternity hospitals. The review looked into the sudden death of mother of three Marie Downey who was found dead […]
5 years ago