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"Everybody in the industry is looking at the UK for guidance on what went wrong at Didcot so they can avoid it.". A joint investigation between Thames Valley Police and the Health and Safety Executive is ongoing. This comes as three men forced their way into a property and stole money. "We've now got armed police everywhere and we're on complete lockdown - we're not allowed outside. Thames Valley Police, which is leading an investigation with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), said it was still working on the "hugely complex enquiry". Thames Valley Police are hunting a man after a sexual assault took place in a charity shop. FIVE police cars, a van, and an ambulance raced to Didcot last night after an incident. "We werent allowed near the exit but after about 5-10 mins we were allowed to leave. The editor of Demolition News, Mark Anthony, said there was concern in the industry that no preliminary report had been produced yet. He still is, Sadie says. He said: "Here we are five years on no closer to understanding what caused it - there have been no prosecutions, no preliminary reports. contact the editor here. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? The offender is described as a man, with a white/grey coloured beard. "My deep concern is obviously that the families need closure but also the same mistakes may happen again because there hasn't been an outcome that we can share with other demolition sites around the world," she said. At the end of CowLane is a railway bridge and on the road are entrances to Didcot Skate Park as well as a row of homes. Terrified shoppers and the security guard began to back away. During the assault, the victim was touched inappropriately by a man. He adds that similar cases into fatal incidents at US power station demolition jobs seem to be resolved far more quickly. Explosives were then meant to bring it down. From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Sadie Cresswell has been waiting for seven years to find out why her father died. A member of staff at a care home, who can see the area, said the person appears to have "serious machete-type knives" with him. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Didcot, OX11 0QQ . Didcot Girls' School is an academy managed by Ridgeway Education Trust, which is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with registered company number 8104201 and its registered address at Didcot Girls' School, Manor Crescent, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7AJ. "Thankfully no one was hurt. From not far away, he heard the devastating crash. Police have confirmed they are dealing with a "fear for welfare incident" in Didcot, Oxfordshire - while shoppers describe a scene of "chaos". The bodies of Ken Cresswell, Chris Huxtable and John Shaw were not recovered for months something that still upsets and confuses the families. Police have now revealed that six teenagers were arrested at the scene - read more here. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.. It repeated the statement in its latest group financial accounts earlier this month, stating its conclusion is based on rigorous inquiries undertaken by independent specialists and on professional advice. Editors' Code of Practice. He always had a smile on his face, he worked for his family, Tia tells CN. A man has died following a collision between a car and an HGV. Didcot Town FC have until 6pm on 6 March 2023 to provide a response. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He paid tribute to the men's families for "showing such resolve over the years that have passed". 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US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer. The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) in the United Kingdom has renewed its offer to help the investigation into the 2016 tragedy at Didcot A Power Plant in Oxfordshire, which resulted in the death of four demolition workers. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. This dedicated team will remain in place until a conclusion is reached.. In the incident happened between 1.30pm and 3pm on November 30 in Sobell House Charity Shop, Broadway in Didcot. Didcot killings: Police probe deaths after suspect found. At a pre-inquest review at Oxford Coroner's Court on Tuesday, Det Supt Craig Kirby said his team had taken 2,429 witness statements and had 185,000 "digital artefacts". Last year, then British Safety Council chairman Lawrence Waterman questioned whether budget cuts to the HSE and the police may have had an impact on the investigation. New Voter ID Requirement. 05:34, 28 FEB 2023. HP10 9TY. After local campaigners failed in a bid to get English Heritage to list the imposing 98-metre-tall cooling towers, work began on demolishing the structures. The crash, involving a grey Suzuki Celerio and a Mercedes truck, happened on the A4130 in Didcot, Oxfordshire, near to the Trident Business Park, at about 19:15 BST on Thursday. Unless it is supplied with official learnings, he says, the federation cannot issue anything at all as it would not have a sound basis for doing so. READ MORE: Live traffic updates as busy road near A34 south of Oxford closed after crash. "There are still four families out there that have got no closure - no clue as to why their loves ones didn't return home that day. We continue to support the families and provide them with regular updates on the investigation. Investigation continues into Didcot Power station collapse on 7 year anniversary. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Cineworld Swindon (Shaw Ridge) (Image: Google) Two cinemas in Wiltshire are at risk of closure, as a national theatre business announced it's going into administration. Thames Valley Police have been contacted for a comment. The worst working day of my and a lot of peoples lives.. A dedicated investigation team has continued to effectively progress this investigation. Didcot grew up as a gritty railway town that coalesced around Brunel's Great Western Railway in the mid-1800s. The 10-storey high, 100-metre-long building was being prepared for demolition through a process that involved cutting its steel legs to weaken them. Experts around the world need to know why the Didcot Power Station collapse happened so fatal errors are not repeated, specialists have said. 209 were here. Didcot has been designated as one of the three major growth areas in Oxfordshire; the Ladygrove development, to the north and east of the railway line on the former marshland, is set to double the number of homes in the town since construction began in the late 1980s. There are still huge industrial complexes being demolished. We all got a bit closer, as I was going to try and help, but then the man put the bottle down and pulled out two large kitchen knives. A joint investigation between Thames Valley Police and the Health and Safety Executive is ongoing, Sign up to our newsletter for daily updates and breaking news from Oxfordshire delivered direct to your inbox. They added that the incident is not being treated as terror related. In April 2022 it had 1,018. County figures revealed Thief smashes window with people carrier in 'ram-raid' at store Members of the travelling public can now take a free ride on the UK's first self-driving electric bus service at Milton Park science park. . Along with Cresswell and Huxtable, two other men lost their lives at Didcot John Shaw, 61, and Mick Collings, 53. A cordon is in place. Police have told families affected by the Didcot Power Station collapse that they are doing "everything in their power" to complete the investigation. I wouldnt like to be a family now thinking that my dad is going to work in demolition not knowing what happened at Didcot. The senior investigating officer leading the investigation told the inquest: A number of individuals and companies suspected of committing offences have been identified and voluntarily interviewed under caution.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Button contrasts the UK construction industrys processes for learning from accidents with those in other sectors and countries. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The major police presence spotted on Cow Lane at about 7.30pm. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The Didcot Power Station boiler house was set for demolition when it collapsed, John Shaw, Christopher Huxtable, Michael Collings and Ken Cresswell (clockwise from top left) died in the collapse, A major incident was declared after the boiler house collapsed. Dep Ch Con Jason Hogg said: "As from day one we continue to investigate with the same focus, dedication, and a commitment to find out what led to the deaths of the four men and obtain answers for their families. . Levelling up secretary Michael Gove visited carbon removing homes in a tour with Wantage MP David Johnston. During the assault, the victim was touched inappropriately by a man. Again, I extend my condolences to the families and offer with this a guarantee that we will continue to do everything in our power to complete our joint investigation as soon as possible., The investigation remains hugely complex with vast amounts of evidence and witness statements. Read about our approach to external linking. Thats why its so important to get us justice. Feb. 21An Oxford Township woman was injured in a four-vehicle, wrong-way crash which killed the driver of the car she was traveling in on I-75 in northern Michigan Sunday night, as reported by Michigan State Police. 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Swarms of police arrived in the area shortly after the Sainsbury's incident at 1pm. The driver of the Suzuki, a man in his 30s from Didcot, was taken to hospital but died shortly after. Very little information has been released since (see box, below). Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Read about our approach to external linking. A dedicated investigation team continue to work to find answers for the families affected. The 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, which is also still the subject of a police investigation, has seen a public inquiry detail evidence about what happened, as well as ministerial statements and changes to the law. The following traffic incidents and congestion for Didcot have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours: There are no current incidents in this location. "The plane was escorted to the airport by RAF jets and landed shortly before 12.50pm today (Saturday, 4 March). She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter. ", Are you in the area or did you see what happened? Coleman & Company has said for years that it does not believe it was responsible for the incident. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We would love to be able to produce information like the airline industry, he says. Read about our approach to external linking. It took more than six months for their bodies to be recovered, prompting criticism from their families at the time. Cineworld in Hanley's Hive. You think, as long as [the police are] doing a good job were going to get justice. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. "Because of the changes of environmental legislation, there are hundreds and hundreds of power stations that have got to come down. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Oxfordshire 08:59 23/02/2023 Today (23/2) marks the seventh year since the deaths of four men, who lost their lives following the partial collapse at Didcot Power Station. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to But all of a sudden loads of people started running back inside the shop screaming. Owner RWE nPower decides to demolish the structures on site and clear land for redevelopment. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Mick Collings was found dead shortly afterwards. Cineworld - which . 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The lads need closure to see somethings been done, and that some lessons have been learned.. Status: Currently Active. 17:00, 4 MAR 2023. Roadworks ROAD WORKS Location: The A34 northbound between the A4130 and the junction with the A415 . Mowat, 56, adds: A lot of people need closure. Authorities continue to investigate possible manslaughter and health and safety offences after four men died. on 2 March 2023. You feel like youve let him down. A Gannett Company. An HSE spokesperson says it also continues to have a team dedicated to the investigation. Another claimed on social media: "A man was at Sainsbury's and held everyone in with 2 big knives over a bottle of alcohol. Alas, with hi-tech industries and research centres moving in and the decommissioning of the . The incident occurred at around 8pm on Sunday, February 12, at . The number of police officers in Thames Valley Police, the lead body in the investigation, fell after 2010 as part of national austerity measures. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. The witness claimed the man then proceeded to wave a second knife before leaving the store. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Lane closures: Lane one is closed. If you cut the resources you have to investigate industrial accidents, it has consequences. News Wall. The families need some answers, dont they?, And not just the families. Essex Police (@EssexPoliceUK) March 4, 2023 As a spokesperson for Essex Police said: "A flight has been diverted to Stansted Airport after communications with the pilot had been lost.
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