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The Latest Breaking News from Derriford Hospital

Death of Plymouth woman felled by helicopter was accident, inquest finds

Jean Langan, 87, was blown over by downwash from search and rescue helicopter landing at Derriford hospital in 2022

The Guardian - UK

Woman, 87, died after being blown over by helicopter at Plymouth hospital, inquest told

Jean Langan suffered fatal head injuries while leaving Derriford hospital in Plymouth, jury hears

The Guardian - UK

Pensioner died after being blown over by helicopter landing at hospital, inquest told

Jean Langan, described as a devoted grandmother, died at Derriford Hospital in March 2022

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Pensioner died after being blown over by helicopter at hospital, inquest told

Jean Langan, described as a devoted grandmother, died at Derriford Hospital in March 2022.

The Independent UK

Deer filmed roaming corridors of hospital’s maternity unit

Animals seen roaming corridors of maternity ward in Plymouth infirmary

Evening Standard

Brit mum trapped in Gran Canaria and can't talk after falling ill on dream family holiday

Karen McIntee and her sister Isy Macleod flew to Gran Canaria for what they hoped would be a relaxing holiday - but had only been on the sun-drenched island for a few days when Karen began feeling unwell

Daily Mirror

Mum unexpectedly gives birth in taxi on way home and driver won't accept a penny

Ebony-Paige Blank, 23, from Barne Barton gave birth to her beautiful baby, Khai, on February 28 while on her way to Derriford Hospital

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Boy, 7, crushed to death between two parked cars as he changed boots for rugby match

Alfie Tollett’s family say they ‘are so numb and are struggling to understand why this has happened’

The Independent UK

Seven-year-old boy crushed to death between two vehicles in freak car park accident

Alfie Tollett had just watched his brother play in a rugby match at his local club and was putting his shoes back on when he got wedged between two cars.

Daily Record

Boy, seven, died when he was crushed in car park while changing rugby boots

An electric vehicle had been struggling to park and "shunted" another parked car

Wales Online

Chilling video shows Plymouth gunman stalking streets in rampage that left five dead

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT In the footage, compiled using CCTV, police bodycam and audio from 999 calls, 22-year-old Jake Davison is seen wielding a firearm near his home as he indiscriminately shot dead innocent bystanders

Daily Mirror

Woman fell 40ft escaping nightclub through window after being locked inside by staff

A court has heard this week that staff at 'The Club', based in St Austell, Cornwall ignored when the victim activated the fire alarm call point for help after becoming trapped in a basement of the nightclub

Daily Mirror

Parents devastated after baby dies in her mum's arms with 'no explanation' for her death

An inquest in Plymouth heard how Ava-Rose Dean died at just 51 days old while she was sleeping in her mother's arms having been suffering with a cold

Daily Mirror

A desperately-ill toddler was driven 150 miles to Cardiff from England for treatment

Jacob Chanter's family said the team in Cardiff were brilliant

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Man suffers serious injuries during circus stunt in Devon

It was during one of the stunt performances

Daily Mirror

Newlywed bride, 33, hit and killed by van just months after getting UK residence

Ekaterina Eka, who was recently granted residence in the UK and "was just starting her life" with her new husband, died after being struck by a Volkswagen van last Friday

Daily Record

'Fantastic' dad dies of cancer after being misdiagnosed at hospital

David Hulme was told her was suffering from sarcoidosis, a rare condition that causes small patches of red and swollen tissue, in 2014.

Wales Online

Dad died of cancer after symptoms were misdiagnosed at hospital

A coroner has said he will write to the NHS trust to highlight his concerns

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Daily Mirror

Dad's cancer missed with nurse saying staff too 'overworked' for second opinion

David Anthony Hulme, 49, died at Derriford Hospital Plymouth following a misdiagnosis in March 2021 - one month after receiving the correct diagnosis for lymphoma

Daily Mirror

Police double investigation after two disabled people die 'strapped to capsized boat'

The bodies of two missing people were recovered from Roadford Lake near Okehampton in Devon on Thursday, about 24 hours after the search began when the boat capsized

The Independent UK

Police launch probe after two disabled people die following boat capsize

The bodies of two missing people were recovered from Roadford Lake near Okehampton in Devon on Thursday, about 24 hours after the boat capsized.

Daily Mirror

Two missing after boat capsizes with rescued adult fighting for their life

Police are continuing to search Roadford Lake in Devon for two missing people while a third remains in a critical condition at hospital after a boat overturned yesterday

Wales Online

Boat capsizes in Devon: Two people still missing as night falls

Two others have been taken to hospital and their condition is currently unknown

The Guardian - UK

Plymouth maternity staff missed chances to save baby’s life, report finds

Giles Cooper-Hall died at Derriford hospital at 16 hours old after overstretched staff failed to carry out checks

Manchester Evening News

Woman died after being hit by hobby horse' costume at festival

Laura Smallwood was airlifted to Derriford Hospital where she tragically died a few days later

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