The Latest Breaking News from Derriford Hospital

Boy, 8, killed in multi-vehicle crash that left another boy seriously injured

A five-year-old boy was taken to Bristol Children’s Hospital

The Independent UK · Jun 1

Death of Plymouth woman felled by helicopter was accident, inquest finds

Jean Langan, 87, was blown over by downwash from search and rescue helicopter landing at Derriford hospital in 2022

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024

Woman, 87, died after being blown over by helicopter at Plymouth hospital, inquest told

Jean Langan suffered fatal head injuries while leaving Derriford hospital in Plymouth, jury hears

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

Mum unexpectedly gives birth in taxi on way home and driver won't accept a penny

Ebony-Paige Blank, 23, from Barne Barton gave birth to her beautiful baby, Khai, on February 28 while on her way to Derriford Hospital

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023

Boy, 7, crushed to death between two parked cars as he changed boots for rugby match

Alfie Tollett’s family say they ‘are so numb and are struggling to understand why this has happened’

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Seven-year-old boy crushed to death between two vehicles in freak car park accident

Alfie Tollett had just watched his brother play in a rugby match at his local club and was putting his shoes back on when he got wedged between two cars.

Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023

Boy, seven, died when he was crushed in car park while changing rugby boots

An electric vehicle had been struggling to park and "shunted" another parked car

Wales Online · Mar 6, 2023

Chilling video shows Plymouth gunman stalking streets in rampage that left five dead

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT In the footage, compiled using CCTV, police bodycam and audio from 999 calls, 22-year-old Jake Davison is seen wielding a firearm near his home as he indiscriminately shot dead innocent bystanders

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

Woman fell 40ft escaping nightclub through window after being locked inside by staff

A court has heard this week that staff at 'The Club', based in St Austell, Cornwall ignored when the victim activated the fire alarm call point for help after becoming trapped in a basement of the nightclub

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

Parents devastated after baby dies in her mum's arms with 'no explanation' for her death

An inquest in Plymouth heard how Ava-Rose Dean died at just 51 days old while she was sleeping in her mother's arms having been suffering with a cold

Daily Mirror · Oct 15, 2022