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BBC News
30-07-2025
- BBC News
Woman's death in Bakersfield house fire ruled an accident
A woman's death in a house fire in Nottingham was accidental, a coroner has Tunstall, 62, died at her home in Ashworth Close, Bakersfield, after a fire broke out at about 21:35 BST on Friday 7 June 2024.A joint police and fire investigation had last year ruled the fire was not suspicious and "attributed to smoking".And at Nottingham Coroner's Court on Wednesday, assistant coroner Sarah Wood concluded the death was accidental. Following the inquest, fire investigator Chris Navin offered condolences to Ms Tunstall's family and said the fire was a "reminder" of the risks of smoking, adding: "We recommend that if anyone chooses to smoke to do so outside, however, this is not always possible to achieve."If you have to smoke inside, smoking in bed or whilst tired isn't advised, as there is always an enhanced risk of injury."
BBC News
16-07-2025
- BBC News
Two women rescued from river by firefighters
Two women – one unconscious – were rescued from a river in Nottingham after getting into trouble in the water. Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) said it went to Gunthorpe Lock at about 22:30 BST on Tuesday after receiving reports of a woman struggling in the arrival, one woman could be seen in the river and firefighters entered the water and brought her back to safety, the service inflatable boat was deployed to search for the second woman who was found unconscious by firefighters, but after treatment from East Midlands Ambulance Service she gained consciousness, NFRS added. Chris Navin from NFRS said: "I am relieved that this incident didn't end in tragedy, but it very easily could have."Open water may look calm, especially late at night, but it can also be unpredictable. We advise that when around any type of water, you are aware of your surroundings and don't go too close to the edge."If you see someone in trouble in water, never go in after them. Call 999, give them your exact location, and leave it to the professionals – this way, you're not risking your own life too."
