Inquest to Open into Tragic Boxing Day Fire That Claimed Lives of Mother and Two Children Monday, January 12, 2026 inquest fire tragedy gloucestershire family police community investigation boxingday coroner An inquest will commence following the heartbreaking deaths of a mother and her two children in a devastating house fire on Boxing Day in Brimscombe, Gloucestershire. Fionnghuala Shearman, 38, affectionately known as Nu, and … Read More
Tewkesbury River Tragedy: Young Man Who Died Before Christmas Named Thursday, January 8, 2026 tewkesbury riveravon tragedy lukehaffield family tribute emergencyservices engineering sports gloucestershire sport Tributes have poured in for Luke Haffield, a 20-year-old from Malvern, who tragically lost his life after entering the River Avon in Tewkesbury just days before Christmas. Luke was found near Mythe Road on Friday, December … Read More
Police Update on Tragic Boxing Day Fire in Stroud Thursday, January 8, 2026 stroud fire tragedy investigation shearman inquest community support emergency gloucestershire Investigations by Gloucestershire Police and Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service into the Boxing Day fire in Brimscombe have now concluded. The tragic blaze, which occurred in the early hours of December 26 around 3am, … Read More
Children Who Died in Boxing Day Fire Remembered as ‘Very Special’ by Headteacher Thursday, January 8, 2026 boxingday fire tragedy minchinhampton community memorial compassion school bereavement support The headteacher of Minchinhampton Church of England Primary Academy has paid a heartfelt tribute to two young pupils, Eve and Ohner Shearman, who tragically died in a Boxing Day house fire in Brimscombe near Stroud. The … Read More
Family Tragedy: Beloved Grandfather Dies on Christmas Day After Being Struck by Car Wednesday, January 7, 2026 tragedy accident grandfather gloucestershire pedestrian collision christmas family loss mourning A loving grandfather’s life was tragically cut short on Christmas Day following a road accident in Gloucestershire. Peter Bate, 75, was struck by a car while walking his dog in Churchdown on the afternoon of December 14. … Read More
Fundraiser Surpasses £425k for Dad Who Lost Family in Boxing Day Fire in Stroud Monday, January 5, 2026 fundraiser tragedy fire stroud gloucestershire community loss memorial charity support Tom Shearman, an officer with Gloucestershire Constabulary, has been overwhelmed by the incredible support following the tragic loss of his wife, two children, and beloved dog in a devastating Boxing Day house fire near … Read More