Joe Vendetti, an American demolitions specialist, said up to 150 people across the world could suffer avoidable deaths over 15 to 17 years if lessons are not learned from Didcot. The disused coal-fired plant was set to be demolished when its boiler house fell down on 23 February 2016. 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If something happens you want an investigation and it should be done, dusted and then you act accordingly the [plane crash] in Nepal [in January] might take a year or two to investigate but it wont take seven, will it?. Having been privatised in 1990, the plant was owned by National Power, Innogy and RWE Npower during the remainder of its tenure. Aged 57 at the time of his death, he was an experienced demolition worker who loved his job. Mowat, 56, adds: A lot of people need closure. They added that the incident is not being treated as terror related. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. But all of a sudden loads of people started running back inside the shop screaming. 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This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. List of Cineworld cinemas at risk as chain gives update on future It is understood that somebody may have been injured. contact the editor here. Armed police have descended on a park in Didcot following reports of a man with 'massive knives' who terrified shoppers in Sainsbury's. Didcot Fire Station committed to serving the local community through proactive preventative work,. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Didcot killings: Police probe deaths after suspect found. If you cut the resources you have to investigate industrial accidents, it has consequences. HP10 9TY. We would love to be able to produce information like the airline industry, he says. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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". Cineworld - which . People were covered in dust, and three hero colleagues raced to free a worker whose foot was trapped. He paid tribute to the men's families for "showing such resolve over the years that have passed". Tribute to men who died following power station collapse - Didcot contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Three onlookers suffer minor injuries and one is taken to hospital when shell protection attached to one of the towers lands on a nearby power line. Thames Valley Police, the police authority responsible for investigating the cause of the Didcot A Power Station collapse in which four demolition workers were killed in 2016, have paid tribute to those who died in the incident. They add that it is not possible to put a timeframe on how much longer the probe might last, but say: We can reassure the public that a dedicated investigation team continues to actively and effectively progress numerous lines of enquiry to ensure the necessary decisions can be made and answers can be provided to the families about what happened to their loved ones at Didcot. Thames Valley Police are hunting a man after a sexual assault took place in a charity shop. Cineworld in Hanley's Hive. In memory of the #Didcot4 - Demolition News Electronics Entertainment Environment Fashion Finance Food Funny videos Gadgets Games General News Health International Crime Jobs Lifestyle. And a season ticket between Brighton and London increases by over 300, to over 5,600. You feel like theyre letting him down by dragging it out so far. Thames Valley Police have been contacted for a comment. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Updated 10:58, 27 FEB 2023. Man stabbed to death, two seriously injured in Oxfordshire - Yahoo! News This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. This comes as three men forced their way into a property and stole money. 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. If it was someone famous under that rubble, they would have been straight in there, Tia Huxtable says. Im 18 now, I was 11 [at the time] and my heart was ripped to pieces. Find Ruby Gate stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Didcot murders: body of Jed Allen found Police say 21-year-old man suspected of killing his sister, mother and her partner has been found dead in Oxford Didcot murders: Det Supt Chris Ward. Alas, with hi-tech industries and research centres moving in and the decommissioning of the . Thames Valley Police Didcot Power Station's boiler house was set for demolition when it collapsed in February 2016 Experts around the world need to know why the Didcot Power Station collapse. On 23 February 2016, Ken Cresswell, Chris Huxtable, John Shaw and Mick Collings died following the collapse of the boiler house at Didcot Power Station during demolition works being carried out by . He was very loved. Sadie Cresswell, who works in construction for a scaffolding training company, says: You would think people [decision-makers] must think, its happened to four men, whats to stop it happening to 40 men?. Didcot seven years on: no answers, no lessons, no justice Jump to content. Aerial shots of a police car in the car park of Didcot train station Ultimately, he decided to continue, although he no longer works for Coleman & Company. He still is, Sadie says. Mother's heartbreaking tribute to 'treasured son' killed in Oxfordshire A420 crash, "He was dearly loved by all family and so many friends for his individual personality, humour and happy demeanour", Man jailed for 'despicable' non-recent child sex offences in Oxfordshire, The strength and bravery displayed by the victim in this case has been admirable. Police have now revealed that six. Nobody really knew what to do. "After this he disappeared outside and I couldnt see what happened. - Recall petitions. UK's first self-driving electric bus unveiled . It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Entrepreneur: These Are the Three (3) Most Upgraded Stocks For Q2. "We've got maybe 15 power stations to come down [in the UK] but the rest of the world has got 1,000-plus. "The industry itself has no clue as to what it might do differently to avoid a repeat.". Its horrible, you feel like youre living 23 February [the date of the collapse] for seven years.. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Give us a good explanation on why it took so long.. 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A Thames Valley Police spokesperson says: "The investigation into the partial collapse at Didcot is almost unprecedented in its scale and complexity, with vast amounts of witness, digital and . 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I overheard the security guard saying that he ran off into a car park somewhere but they werent sure where.". Didcot Power Station collapse inquiry continues five years on - BBC News Police renew pledge to find answers on Didcot seven year anniversary Were supporting the police with their investigation.. Thames Valley Police are yet to confirm any details but are urging people to avoid the area. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Every year, every anniversary, every birthday that comes round, you go lay flowers on [his grave] and you say, Ive got no justice for you here. He was wearing dark coloured rimmed glasses, a blue hooded top with a dark jacket over the top, dark coloured trousers with blue and white trainers. Oxford woman charged with publishing terrorist materials - BBC News Thames Valley Police are hunting a man after a sexual assault took place in a charity shop. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. THREE Met Police officers joked about raping a teen girl and shared racist insults in a . Investigation continues into Didcot Power station collapse on 7 year anniversary. Cineworld Cinema in Broughton Retail Park (Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live) Cinemas in Warrington and near Chester are among those at risk of closure after Cineworld has given an update after falling into administration in the autumn. Didcot - Latest News, Headlines and Entertainment from the BBC 23 February 2016: Ten days before its scheduled demolition date, part of the sites boiler house collapses onto three workers while they are preparing it. 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. HP10 9TY. I havent heard anybody saying theyre not going to do that, theres probably no other way to demolish some of these mega steel structures.. Resourcing is regularly reviewed by the [senior investigating officer] and the team is currently resourced to effectively progress the ongoing lines of enquiry. In October 2019, the Thames Valley Police Federation, the representative body for officers, warned that a shortfall of 40 detectives in the force on occasion, impacts the public. In April 2010, the HSE had 1,342 inspectors covering all industries across Britain. 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I assume they would use the same basic principles of cutting certain sections I havent heard anybody saying theyre not going to do that, In January 2018, a pre-inquest review hearing was held.