Last year, then British Safety Council chairman Lawrence Waterman questioned whether budget cuts to the HSE and the police may have had an impact on the investigation. Even now if its a Friday in my Mum and Dads house, you wait for him. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. The coal and gas-fired facility was built in the 1960s, but was decommissioned by RWE nPower in early 2013, as part of a shift away from carbon-heavy electricity generation and with a view to selling the land for redevelopment. Book train tickets from Letchworth Garden City to Didcot Parkway that meet your requirements most from train timetables. I wouldnt like to be a family now thinking that my dad is going to work in demolition not knowing what happened at Didcot.. There are around 10,000 professionals currently working in the demolition industry. Sadie Cresswell, now 31, was 24 when the collapse happened. By April 2016 the number had fallen to 1,048. We continue to cooperate fully with the Health and Safety Executive and Thames Valley Police. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. It took more than six months for their bodies to be recovered, prompting criticism from their families at the time. Check Letchworth Garden City departures and Didcot Parkway arrivals in train timetables provided by UK railway in real time on Trip.com. "The industry itself has no clue as to what it might do differently to avoid a repeat.". If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. He adds that similar cases into fatal incidents at US power station demolition jobs seem to be resolved far more quickly. Didcot killings: Police probe deaths after suspect found. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. The crash, involving a grey Suzuki Celerio and a Mercedes truck, happened on the A4130 in Didcot, Oxfordshire, near to the Trident Business Park, at about 19:15 BST on Thursday. Whilst locals are used to this mistake, there is one Oxfordshire town that visitors seem unable to pronounce- Bicester. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. It runs from the Park's flexible workspace, the Bee House, to its street food market Milton Feast via stops on Western Avenue and . 7 September 2016: The body of Ken Cresswell is found. Thames Valley Police have offered their condolences to the families affected by the Didcot Power Station collapse. It all happened so quickly really! 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If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Lane closures: Lane one is closed. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. The families need some answers, dont they?, And not just the families. From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Film giant Cineworld recently recently announced it had entered administration. The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) in the United Kingdom has renewed its offer to help the investigation into the 2016 tragedy at Didcot A Power Plant in Oxfordshire, which resulted in the death of four demolition workers. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Cinemas at risk in the UK as major chain gives update on its future. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The following month, Thames Valley Police warned that the investigation was incredibly complex and could take a number of years. Headlines . 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. Thames Valley Police have offered their condolences to the families affected by the Didcot Power Station collapse. Is it that challenging? Button asks. HP10 9TY. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 11 April 2019: HSEawards contract to transport a substantial amount of extra evidence to the forensic lab. 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. 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 . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A man has died following a collision between a car and an HGV. HSE has worked proactively around demolition to inform and educate industry, independent of the ongoing Didcot investigation, but to date has not needed to specifically issue a safety alert in relation to the partial collapse at Didcot.. Thames Valley Police has appealed for any witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward. Roma Iqbal, 23, of Kestrel Crescent, Oxford, is accused of three counts relating to content published online in . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A Gannett Company. The current route shuttles passengers around the site near Didcot which is home to 250 companies and 9,000 employees. The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent. ", Are you in the area or did you see what happened? Didcot Girls' School is an academy managed by Ridgeway Education Trust, which is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with registered company number 8104201 and its registered address at Didcot Girls' School, Manor Crescent, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7AJ. I think its ridiculous its taken seven years. Flint House Police Rehabilitation . The 10-storey high, 100-metre-long building was being prepared for demolition through a process that involved cutting its steel legs to weaken them. Daniel Jones added to Mirror Online: "He was trying to take a bottle of alcohol out of the shop, when he was soon stopped by the security guard. This dedicated team will remain in place until a conclusion is reached.. News Wall. Its been seven years, there must be some sort of answer.. A police spokesman said: "We are currently dealing with a fear for welfare incident in Smallbone Recreation Park in Didcot. However, the dedicated investigation team, led by a nationally accredited homicide detective, will continue with unwavering determination to find the answers that the families deserve. Demolition workers Michael Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and. "We've got maybe 15 power stations to come down [in the UK] but the rest of the world has got 1,000-plus. Charities and Trusts. 9 February 2020: Final chimney demolished by Brown and Mason. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Status: Currently Active. 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. Authorities continue to investigate possible manslaughter and health and safety offences after four men died.