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The Latest Breaking News from Vanessa Abbess

Mission to ‘eradicate scourge of drowning’ after deaths surge across England

Strategy will tackle ‘public health disaster’ that claims more lives than fire, flooding or knife crime

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Mother and friend of teenage drowning victim urge people to stay safe in the sea

Joe Abbess, 17, and Sunnah Khan, 12, died after getting caught in a rip current on Bournemouth beach in May 2023.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025

Mum’s beach warning this summer following son’s tragic death

Joe Abbess drowned after he and Sunnah Khan were caught in a rip current at Bournemouth beach

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

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‘Disrespectful’ artwork to stay in place near scene of drownings

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council reversed decision to remove 15 metre archway from beach after speaking with victims’ families.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023

Mother criticises Bournemouth council over artwork at spot where son died

Vanessa Abbess ‘shocked’ by decision to put festival installation on beach where tragedy unfolded in May

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023

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