Skipper of speedboat that hit buoy killing girl, 15, and was doing one-handed high-speed stunts

The skipper of a speedboat that crashed into a buoy and killed a 15-year-old schoolgirl had been performing one-handed, high-speed stunts at the time, an accident report revealed today. Emily Lewis from Park Gate, near Southampton, died from catastrophic chest injuries after the Rigid Inflatable Boat hit a five-tonne navigation buoy which the skipper had … Read more

Skipper of speedboat that hit buoy killing girl, 15, and was doing one-handed high-speed stunts

The skipper of a speedboat that crashed into a buoy and killed a 15-year-old schoolgirl had been performing one-handed, high-speed stunts at the time, an accident report revealed today. Emily Lewis from Park Gate, near Southampton, died from catastrophic chest injuries after the Rigid Inflatable Boat hit a five-tonne navigation buoy which the skipper had … Read more

Two tornadoes strike central and eastern China killing 12 people and injuring 400

Two tornadoes strike central and eastern China killing 12 people and injuring 400 as 160mph winds leave trail of destruction Wind speeds reached 160 miles per hour in Wuhan, now known for links to the coronavirus outbreak in 2019 Around 26,000 homes were left without power as winds uprooted homes, trees and electricity pylons  In … Read more

Fetish fan, 52, is jailed for six years for killing lover, 38

A businessman was today jailed for six years over the death of his partner of five years following a drug and drink-fuelled bondage session at a holiday resort. Warren Martin Coulton, 52, of Baildon, West Yorkshire, tied up Claire Wright, 38, during a bondage game at a luxury lodge near Caerwys in Flintshire, North Wales. … Read more

Murder suspect, 25, is charged after being extradited from US over London drill rap killing

A murder suspect has been charged after being extradited from the US over the fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old music producer in a drill rap feud. Jahtel Williamson, 25, was extradited from Washington DC on Saturday and handed over to police following his arrival at Heathrow Airport.  He has been charged with the murder of … Read more

Brother and sister guilty of killing man who choked after they fed him kebab meat as he slept

Brother and sister, 34 and 24, are found guilty of killing drunk football fan, 56, who choked to death on train after they fed him kebab meat as he slept David Noble, 34, and Nicole Cavin, 24, guilty of the manslaughter of David Clark Siblings pushed kebab meat into the mouth of Mr Clark while … Read more

Brother and sister guilty of killing man who choked after they fed him kebab meat as he slept

Brother and sister, 34 and 24, are found guilty of killing drunk football fan, 56, who choked to death on train after they fed him kebab meat as he slept David Noble, 34, and Nicole Cavin, 24, guilty of the manslaughter of David Clark Siblings pushed kebab meat into the mouth of Mr Clark while … Read more

Mexico City rail overpass collapses onto roadway, killing 19 and injuring 70

Mexico City rail overpass collapses onto roadway, killing 15 and injuring at least 70: Search continues for survivors The metro overpass in Mexico City gave way as a train passed over it on Monday night Video showed the overpass and train cars spilling onto a crowded roadway below  Local reports said at least 19 people … Read more

Covid England and Wales: Flu and pneumonia now killing almost as many, ONS data shows

Flu and pneumonia are now killing almost as many people as coronavirus, official figures revealed today as the outbreak continues to fade away. Office for National Statistics (ONS) analysis showed the illnesses were listed as the underlying cause of death for 265 victims in England and Wales in the week ending April 16. For comparison, … Read more