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Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Family pay touching tribute to ‘caring' 78-year-old killed after car smashed into her home
The Jaguar had been in a smash with a Volkswagen van before hitting Barbara's house CRASH TRAGEDY Family pay touching tribute to 'caring' 78-year-old killed after car smashed into her home A HEARTBROKEN family have paid tribute to a "caring, sharing, and stunning" mum who was killed in a tragic crash. Barbara Howard died in hospital after a Jaguar car ploughed into her property, in Coventry, shortly before 5pm on July 17. Advertisement 2 A Jaguar ploughed into the Coventry property on July 17 Credit: Google Maps 2 Barbara Howard tragically died in hospital Credit: West Midlands Police The Jaguar had been involved in a smash with a Volkswagen van at the junction of Shilton Lane and Lentons Lane. It is understood the vehicle then swerved off the road and hit Barbara's house. The 78-year-old was inside at the time, and rushed to hospital where she died a short time later. In a statement, Barbara's heartbroken family said: "Caring, sharing, glamorous, and stunning, someone who loved life. Advertisement Read More BEEB TRAGEDY BBC presenter dies after horror car crash on holiday as tributes pour in "Dancing mother of Debbie and Julie, our best friend was taken in the most horrific way. "We love her to the moon and back." A spokesperson for Midlands Police said: "Our investigation into the collision is continuing, and the drivers of both vehicles involved were spoken to at the scene. "We are urging anyone with information or footage to get in touch with us. Advertisement "We would especially like to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam video from around the area at the time, as we look to establish exactly what happened. "If you can help our investigation, please call 101 quoting Log 4184 of 17 July. "You can also email sciu@ More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Advertisement is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Metro
13 hours ago
- Metro
'Caring' mother, 78, killed when Jaguar ploughed into her Coventry home
The family of a 78-year-old woman who was killed when a Jaguar smashed into her home have paid tribute to the 'glamourous' mum. Barbara Howard was inside her home in Lentons Lane, Covnetry, when the luxury car careered into her property on Thursday July 17. The vehicle had been involved in a collision with a Volkswagen van at the junction of Shilton Lane and Lentons Lane before hitting Barbara's house, police said. The mum was taken to University Hospital Coventry where she later died. Barbara's family have released a statement remembering their 'best friend'. They added: 'Caring, sharing, glamorous, and stunning, someone who loved life. 'Dancing mother of Debbie and Julie, our best friend was taken in the most horrific way. More Trending 'We love her to the moon and back.' West Midlands Police said they are continuing to offer the family support as they appeal for witnesses to the crash to come forward. A spokesman said: 'We would especially like to hear from anyone with CCTV or dashcam video from around the area at the time, as we look to establish exactly what happened.' Both drivers were spoken to by officers at the scene and the investigation is ongoing. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Baby killed after being thrown from car window 'when mum didn't strap him in properly' MORE: Surgeon 'amputated his own legs after buying videos from Eunuch Maker' MORE: Boy claims he thought classmate had a knife when he stabbed him to death
ITV News
18 hours ago
- Health
- ITV News
Castle Hill Hospital faces legal action over seven TAVI heart operation deaths
Seven families are taking legal action against a hospital over the deaths of loved ones after routine heart operations. Humberside Police said last month it was investigating a number of deaths linked to transcatheter aortic valve implantations (TAVIs), at Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham, East Yorkshire. Solicitors say the families all experienced surgery "not being fully explained" and "a lack of transparency" from Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The families say they only learned of wider concerns about the procedures following media reports. Stuart Fields' mother Barbara, 76, suffered a stroke after having a TAVI and died three days later. He said doctors claimed the operation had been a "success because they believe it went well". He added: "The fact my mother had a stroke 10 minutes after waking up, and died three days later, seems irrelevant to them. They are in denial. "Their narrative completely changed from before the procedure to what they were saying afterwards. Before we were told it was being done to improve her quality of life and extend her life. "After she'd died their narrative was that she'd have died after six months anyway without the procedure. The attitude has been appalling." Mr Fields said the family had been denied access to statistics on injury and death rates related to TAVI procedures. 'It was only when the recent story broke in the press about the police investigating deaths, and that thedeath rate at one stage being three times higher than the national average, that we knew more than ushad been affected," he said. "We always suspected so.' TAVI is a heart valve treatment designed for people with heart disease who are not considered well enough for major surgery. During the procedure, a catheter with a balloon on the tip is inserted into an artery in either the upper leg or the chest, which is then passed into the heart and positioned near the opening of the aortic value. The balloon is then inflated, creating space for a new tissue value which is put in position and expanded. TAVI puts less strain on the body as the heart does not need to be stopped and placed on bypass but is also recognised to carry a significant risk. Hudgell Solicitors is representing the families involved. The firm said cases being investigated date back to 2019, when TAVI procedures were introduced at the hospital, and involve patients aged 75 to 87. The most recent was August last year, five months after the trust was presented with the findings of a 2023 Royal College of Physicians (RCP) review into 11 deaths following TAVI procedures. The review identified poor levels of care in six cases, one of which was described as "very poor". Solicitor Neil Hudgell said: 'The time has come for full transparency and proper accountability. 'We are now putting the next steps in motion towards achieving that by requesting full medical recordsof the patients whose families have come to us seeking answers around their treatment at Castle HillHospital and their subsequent deaths, and putting the trust on notice of intended legal action. "Over recent weeks we have met and spoken at length with seven families who all tell a similar story ofthe risks and outcomes of surgery not being fully explained to them, and then a lack of transparency andclarity after their loved ones had passed. "They are quite simply furious with the trust and they want answers." The hospital trust has been approached for comment. In a statement last month NHS Humber Health Partnership said families who had lost loved ones following TAVI treatment had been invited to discuss the cases. The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the regional Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the Royal College of Physicians remained "confident" in Castle Hill's service, they said.
Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
The perils of becoming a househusband
Walter Schmidt and his wife, Barbara, have been married for 52 years. Their shared existence runs along well-developed grooves. Herr Schmidt, as he prefers to be known, is a curmudgeonly, self-congratulating old man, who was in his working days the 'king of overtime' but now spends most afternoons in an armchair, watching television and counting down the minutes until his next meal. Barbara is his ever-patient companion and, depending on the time of day, his alarm clock, barista, dog walker, secretary, laundress and private chef. 'Whatever she'd done before they met was hardly even worth mentioning.' Early one Friday morning the settled life of the two German pensioners hits a snag. Barbara has a fall in the bathroom and bashes her head. She makes no fuss. Herr Schmidt, who is cross that his usual coffee has not been prepared ('his nostrils flared longingly, missing the familiar aroma') finds her sprawled across the tiles and ushers her back to bed.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
60+ New Animatronics Hit the Market at HalloweenCostumes.com
Drops 60+ New Animatronics for 2025, Featuring Budget-Friendly "Scream Savers" and Licensed Fan-Favorite Franchises NORTH MANKATO, MN / / July 15, 2025 / Just when you thought it was safe, is back with its biggest launch ever of animatronics for 2025, arriving in time for the Halloween season. This massive launch brings over 30 brand-new animatronics, over 15 returning fan favorites, and a huge lineup of budget-friendly "Scream Savers." In total, Halloween fans and haunt owners can look forward to more than 75 new items this season, making it the biggest animatronic launch the industry has ever seen. The lineup includes officially licensed props from Ghostbusters, It,Stranger Things, and other fan-favorite franchises, each designed with terrifying motion and sound to bring Halloween displays to the next level. New-to-the-Market Animatronics These exclusive debuts are ready to become the centerpiece of any haunt or Halloween display: Celeste the Restless Ghost Harp Area 51 Roswell Alien Ghostbusters Terror Dog Lock, Shock, and Barrel 10ft Mothman Arty the Clown Spikey Killer Klowns from Outer Space Rudy Killer Klowns from Outer Space Additional highlights include: 25ft and 8ft Pennywise Inflatables Life-Size Animated Beetlejuice with 2 Outfits Beetlejuice Barbara and Adam Alien Clean Up Crew Torture Box Man Leggs the Giant Yard Spider Eyeball Monster Swiping Scully the Seated Scarecrow Giant Inflatable Pumpkin With the Halloween season approaching, continues to expand its industry-leading selection of animatronics and decorations, delivering extraordinary designs to haunted attractions, home haunters, and collectors nationwide. To view the full lineup of new animatronics and Halloween décor, visit the Halloween Decorations 2025 Collection. Contact Information Allison Davis PR Specialistpr@ SOURCE: View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
