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The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Tragedy as two women die hours apart after being pulled from the sea at nearby popular UK beaches
TWO women have tragically died after being pulled from the water at nearby popular beaches. One woman, believed to be in her 50s, was pulled from the sea on Sunday at Portreath beach near St Ives, Cornwall, yesterday. She was suspected to have suffered a cardiac arrest and paramedics were unable to revive her as they scrambled to the scene just after 12.30pm. Less than four hours later, another woman's body was tragically discovered. The second woman was thought to have gone swimming at Porthcothan beach near Padstow when she got into trouble. Her body was found face down in the water. Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that neither woman has been formally identified. The force said that they were alerted to the first incident following a report issued by the South Western Ambulance Service Trust. RNLI lifeguards rushed to the crowded beach as members of the public enjoyed the summer weather. Many beach goers are understood to have witnessed the tragic incident as it unfolded. 1
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Two 'unidentified' women die after being pulled from water at Cornwall beaches
Two 'unidentified' women have tragically died after being pulled from the water at popular beaches in Cornwall. The first woman, in her 50s, sadly passed away after being taken from the sea at Portreath beach, near the picturesque tourist haven of St Ives on Sunday. Suspected to have suffered from a cardiac arrest, paramedics attended the scene at 12.35pm but were unfortunately unable to revive her. Then, less than four hours later, another woman was discovered floating face down in the water having gone for a swim at Porthcothan beach near the small town of Padstow. Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that neither woman has been formally identified. The force said that they were alerted to the first incident following a report issued by the South Western Ambulance Service Trust. RNLI lifeguards rushed to the crowded beach as members of the public enjoyed the summer heatwave, with many beach goers witnessing the tragic incident as it unfolded. Hoards of families across the country flocked to several British beaches today as temperatures soared to 30 degrees celsius in many parts of the UK. The two tragic incidents come just one day after a woman in her 60s died after getting into dificulty in the sea at Skegness. Following reports of a woman in the water, the RNLA launched a major search while an air ambulance flew over the seaside town in Lincolnshire. The woman was rescued from the sea at 5pm on Saturday and brought back to shore but Lincolnshire Police confirmed she was unable to be saved and sadly passed away. A spokesperson from the RNLI confirmed a lifeboat was launched and CPR was carried out on a person at the beach. A police spokesperson said on Sunday: 'We received a call from the Coastguard at 5.39pm yesterday reporting that they had rescued a woman who had got in difficulty in the sea at Skegness. 'The woman, aged in her 60s, was brought onto shore but sadly she died. 'Her next of kin are aware. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.' And, just one month prior, Aaron Keightley, 29, died at the same beach where he had been enjoying the summer heatwave. The labourer was taken by the current, his sister Shannon Smith said. Ms Smith launched an online fundraiser to help cover the costs of bringing her 'selfless and loving' older sibling's body home to Leicester, as well as his funeral. Speaking from her home in Beaumont Leys, Leicester, she said her brother and his friends were 'just messing about in the waves, no more than knee deep', when a 'really big one' knocked them off their feet. 'One of his friends tried to help him, but he said by the time he got to Aaron it was already too late. As the UK faces its fourth heatwave of the summer, a yellow health alert has been issued from 12pm on Monday through to 6pm on Wednesday, covering London, Yorkshire and the Humber, the East Midlands, east of England, the South East and South West. But the warm weather has raised health concerns, with the Met Office warning of changing tides and water depth. Anya Gopfert, UKHSA consultant in public health, stating last week: ' Our findings show that even moderate heat can lead to serious health outcomes, especially for older adults. There could be a significant impact across health and social care services, including the potential for a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. 'It is therefore important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun.' HM Coastguard and the London Fire Brigade have previously warned of an increased risk of drowning during heatwaves. The LFB has attended more than 280 water-related incidents this year so far, an increase of about 15 per cent compared with the same period in 2024, it said. They have included incidents such as sinking and capsized boats, individuals trapped in mud or caught by the tide, and people and animals in distress in the water. Fifteen incidents resulted in people drowning in London, the fire brigade said. Pam Oparaocha, assistant commissioner for prevention and protection, said: 'We're working closely with MPs, schools and local communities to help people understand the serious water safety risks as summer approaches. 'With warm weather and school holidays on the horizon, we want people, especially young people, to enjoy our waterways safely, and that starts with education. 'Strong currents, underwater hazards and cold water shock can be deadly. It's important to know the risks and to familiarise yourself with lifesaving equipment like throwlines, which are available along many of London's waterways. There's a wealth of guidance on our website to help people stay safe this summer.'
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Two women die in sea incidents in Cornwall hours apart
Two women have died hours apart at Cornish beaches in separate incidents, police have said. One woman, believed to be in her 50s, was pulled from the sea on Sunday at Portreath beach near St Ives, suspected to have suffered a cardiac arrest. Paramedics were unable to revive her. The second woman was thought to have gone swimming at Porthcothan beach near Padstow when she got into trouble. Her body was found face down in the water. Devon and Cornwall Police said neither woman had been formally identified. The force said it had been alerted to the first incident at about 12:35 BST on Sunday following a report from the South Western Ambulance lifeguards were already on body of the second woman was recovered from the water at about 16:21, police said many people had flocked to the beaches in sunny weather.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Revealed: Clifftop mansion being offered in latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw had its price slashed by £2million a year ago
A cliff top mansion currently being offered in the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw saw £2million slashed from its asking price, we can reveal. The four-bed mansion in the Cornish coastal village of Porthcothan - close to millionaire's playgrounds of Padstow and Mawgan Porth - is described as being worth 'over £3million'. But little over a year ago the same house was marketed with a £5million asking price. While the final sale price hasn't been released, shortly before the sale progressed to the company behind Omaze, its guide price had fallen to £3.5million. This week neighbours told the Daily Mail the house - named Llawnroc, which is Cornwall spelled backwards - has never been lived in since it was built over a decade ago. One said: 'The previous owner thought it was terrific but I wasn't surprised when it appeared in the Omaze draw. 'The £5million asking price was laughable. It would probably sell at about £2.5million. 'I know a lot of people around here have bought a ticket for the draw but if I win it'll be up for sale the next day.' Bath-based management consultants Colin Price and Sharon Toye spent £1million building the house in 2014 having demolished a 1960s three-bed house bought for £1.75million three years earlier. But the construction was far from straight-foward as Mr Price acknowledged in an interview with Homebuilding & Renovating magazine following its completion. He said: 'The build was tricky and it would have been something of a disaster if we damaged the cliff while digging down but our builders managed it with great skill, and the project was finished on time even considering we experienced one of the worst winters on record.' In 2014 during construction a spectacular rock arch in the bay cliff collapsed after it was battered by towering waves and storms. Even before breaking ground on the new house, a number of residents voiced concern about whether the cliffs would be impacted. One wrote: 'The amount of bed-rock that will have to be removed to lay the foundations and accommodate the new building is both startling and very worrying. I assume that a comprehensive geological survey has been carried out on the site (which is very close to the cliff edge) and to which accountability may be applied in the case of structural damage to any of the nearby properties and especially the cliff itself. 'In the absence of such a survey I would hope that the Planning Authority would undertake one before any permissions are granted as the ramifications of any damage occurring in this area of the cliff are too serious to contemplate. I would like to see any assurances in writing.' The original design was refused by Cornwall Council and an appeal also upheld the decision leading to the removal of a circular roof for a more conventional pitched roof The striking design has four 'lenses' of floor-to-ceiling glass - intended to mimic binoculars looking out to sea. Ten years on a number of neighbours still grumble about the design - which saw the home double the size of its processor. The original design was refused by Cornwall Council and an appeal also upheld the decision leading to the removal of a circular roof for a more conventional pitched roof. One said: 'The first design was completely unsuitable for this bay and was rejected by the council, they also lost on appeal but what they have built is actually worse if anything. 'So this is what we are left with, most people still think it's wrong for the area but what can you do? 'People walk along the coast path all the time and stop to look at the houses, you can see into almost all the rooms because they have glass walls. 'I personally wouldn't be keen on having people staring into my sitting room or bedroom. Another neighbour, who has lived in the village for 45 years, added: 'There used to be a community along the clifftop but now just three of the 15 houses are lived in. 'It used to be a quiet lane but now it's like the M1 with people rushing back and forward, different people every week on holiday. 'I have no idea who any of my neighbours are, you see different cars going up the road every week, they could be up here burgling for all we know. 'I would love to leave this house to my family but there's no way they could afford the inheritance tax bill. I feel sorry for the young people around here.' The quiet cove of Porthcothan Bay, is dubbed one of Cornwall's 'best kept secrets'. The unique design is energy efficient and the bedrooms have been planned to capture the morning sun from the east, with the main living areas placed in a triangle widening towards the sea views and sunsets. The property has 3,390 sq ft of accommodation. On the lower ground floor there is a bedroom with en-suite, a home office that could also be another bedroom, a utility and a large open plan kitchen/dining room with a pantry and walk-in fridge and bi-fold doors that open to the garden. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an impressive sitting room. Outside it has driveway parking and a secure garage, a partially covered terrace dining space, a sunken fire pit in the garden, and an outside shower to wash off sandy feet from the beach. The property has a gate leading onto the coastal path and the beach below. While a winner of the latest Omaze dream home has yet to be selected, the competition already has a track record of winners quickly putting the homes on the market - dubbed the Omaze curse. In June the youngest ever winner Lauren Keene, 24, followed in the footsteps of the vast majority of winners by cashing in on her six-bedroom Hollywood-style home in the Wirral, Merseyside, by putting it on the market for £2.5million, a discount of £500,000 on the original £3million valuation. The full time nanny and her partner Ryan Mitchell spent only a few nights at the spectacular house due to them living and working almost 200 miles away in Gloucester. Like many other winners of Omaze's Grand Designs-style homes, Lauren is also said to have been put off by the expensive running costs of her new dream home. Instead she and her Ryan, a software engineer, are buying themselves a much smaller and more practical semi-detached home in Gloucester. The Mail can now reveal that all, but a handful of the 39 winners of Omaze home draws in the UK, have sold or are planning to sell their multi-million pound prizes.
