22 h. ago Urgent call for older drivers to get eyesight tests after four people killed by motorists with failing vision

HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire, Dr James Adeley, has written to the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, to say action should be taken to prevent future deaths.

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23 h. ago American Idol star's tragic cause of death revealed after singer died aged 32

Singer Doug Kiker, who left judge Katy Perry in tears with his talent on American Idol, died at the age of 32, with his family confirming his shock death last month

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25 h. ago American Idol star Doug Kiker cause of death revealed as family 'completely unprepared'

American Idol star Doug Kilner was 32 years old when he died. His family announced the news in March and said they were 'completely unprepared'

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35 h. ago Student found dead in family's jacuzzi while celebrating her 22nd birthday

Alexandra Săsărman was found lying in the jacuzzi at her family's cabin where she was staying with her friends to celebrate her birthday, with suggestions the hot water caused her death

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37 h. ago ‘Almost blind’ killer driver shows no understanding of responsibility – coroner

Neil Pemberton, 81, was jailed for 32 months for causing the death of Peter Westwell, 80, by dangerous driving.

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37 h. ago Coroner's call for urgent action after FOUR people killed by drivers with failing eyesight

A coroner has said the current system for 'ensuring' drivers meet the visual legal standards is ineffective, unsafe and unfit

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38 h. ago Fact check: Prematurity is the biggest global killer of children under five

There are 12 different causes of death that killed more than 100,000 children under five in 2023.

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39 h. ago Coroner urges action on road deaths caused by drivers with failing eyesight

HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire Dr James Adeley has sent a report to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.

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43 h. ago Woman charged with causing cyclist's death was driving at 53mph in 20mph area prior to collision, court told

Music student Harry Webb died two days after the crash, which happened as he cycled to London Fields lido

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45 h. ago Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death confirmed months after Gossip Girl star dies at 39

Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death has been confirmed two months after her tragic passing - the actress was found dead at her New York City apartment

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47 h. ago Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg's official cause of death at 39 confirmed

The actress died in February at the age of 39

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47 h. ago Buffy and Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death revealed

The US star’s family objected to a post-mortem examination but the medical examiner's office has released a statement following new laboratory test results

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53 h. ago Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death is FINALLY revealed after family objected to autopsy

The cause of the February death of actress Michelle Trachtenberg has been revealed as diabetes, after her family initially objected to releasing the result to the public.

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56 h. ago Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death revealed months after death at 39

The ‘Gossip Girl’ actor was found dead in New York at the end of February

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56 h. ago Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, says medical examiner

Known for roles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, the actor was found dead in FebruaryMichelle Trachtenberg, a popular TV actor, died of complications from diabetes, according to the New York City medical examiner’s office.Trachtenberg, 39, was found dead in February and had recently received a liver transplant, according to NBC News, but the cause of her death had been unclear at the time. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death confirmed as hidden health issue unveiled

Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death has been confirmed two months after the Gossip Girl star was found dead at her New York City apartment.

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57 h. ago Gossip Girl's Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death revealed after hidden health issues

The cause of death of Hollywood star Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her role on Gossip Girl, has been confirmed two months after the 39-year-old actress died

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3 d. ago Danny Dearden's cause of death confirmed after X Factor star's health battle

X Factor star Danny Dearden died 'peacefully this morning,' and a statement has shared that the star had a 'long health battle' behind the scenes throughout his recent major career success

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3 d. ago X Factor star Danny Dearden dies aged 34 following 'long illness'

The Mancunian singer impressed mentor Mel B, who praised him for his ‘killer vocals’

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3 d. ago Cause of death revealed for Indiana Jones crew member, 54, found dead in hotel room while filming in Morocco

Nicholas Cupac, 54, who was among 100 crew members working on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, was tragically found dead in Fes, Morocco, on October 31 2021.

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