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BBC News
08-07-2025
- BBC News
Mum's death prompts A30 junction turning ban trial in Dorset
A temporary ban on motorists driving across a junction on a dual carriageway will be introduced after four people, including a mother of three, died on the same stretch in just over four Avis, 30, died on the A30 between Yeovil and Sherborne at the crossroads with Marl Lane on 1 December 2022, after her Ford Focus was hit head-on by another senior coroner Rachael Griffin sent her concerns to Dorset Council about safety following other fatal crashes in 2020, 2022 and authority is set to introduce a ban on right turns, U-turns and motorists driving straight across the A30 from Marl Lane and Old Compton Road this summer, for a maximum of 18 months. The council is also conducting a feasibility study into the potential introduction of average speed cameras on the A30 to ensure motorists keep within its 60mph (96km/h) speed was introduced in October 2024, with the limit cut from 70mph (112km/h).The council said the measures for the road would need a "significant capital outlay" but that they "underscore [its] commitment to improving road safety on the A30"."This measure will be regularly reviewed for a maximum of 18 months, during which time we will consult on the possibility of making these measures permanent," it told Mrs Griffin. Sylwester Mielczarek, from Yeovil, admitted causing Ms Avis' death by careless driving and was given a 18-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, at Salisbury Crown Court in her death, Ms Avis' family described her as a "hard-working mum", who "lived her life by her three children"."Everything she did, she did for them," the family said in a statement. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sherborne Pride celebrations take over town for second year
A Pride parade and celebrations have returned to a historic town for a second year following the "overwhelming success" of its inaugural of Sherborne Pride said last year's celebrations of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the Dorset town attracted more than 3,000 free event returned on Sunday with the campaign message "Love STILL lives here".Organisers said it celebrated "acceptance, inclusivity, and rural community pride in a time when it's never been more needed". A programme of performances included Baga Chipz from RuPaul's Drag and Geri Halliwell impersonator Just May Does, who also hosted the event. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dorset care home named in top 100 for the UK
A SHERBORNE care home has been named as one of the best in the UK. Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborn was listed as one of the UK's Top 100 care homes out of more than 14,000 across the whole country by online care finder Lottie. The inaugural Lottie Awards recognise and celebrate care homes across the UK that demonstrate exceptional commitment to residents, families and staff. Will Donnelly, Co-Founder and CEO of Lottie, said: 'The launch of the Lottie Awards is about recognising the incredible dedication of care professionals who make a real difference in people's lives every day. "To be named among the Top 100 from over 14,000 care homes nationwide is a huge achievement. "These care homes are not just meeting residents' needs, they're redefining later living by creating vibrant and supportive communities that deliver exceptional care and experiences.' Senior General Manager of Trinity Manor Care Home, Sohail Daniel, added: 'Every single one of us here at Trinity Manor is thrilled to be named one of the UK's Top 100 care homes, we're all absolutely delighted. "It is so lovely for all our staff, and for our residents and their loved ones to have this recognition. "Everyone here is a superstar and I couldn't be prouder of each and every one of them. It really is such wonderful news.'
Telegraph
03-07-2025
- Telegraph
Public schoolboy killed himself with father's gun amid GCSE stress
A public schoolboy killed himself with his father's shotgun after GCSE stress and breaking up with his girlfriend, an inquest heard. Jairus Earl was found by his father Philip in his office at their Dorset holiday home as they prepared to return to London for the 15-year-old to start his exams. The family had gone to their cottage near Sherborne for the Easter holidays to de-stress and took some shotguns with them for clay pigeon shooting. The inquest heard Jairus, who was feeling anxious and negative about his GCSEs, spent the mornings revising and did shooting and fly fishing with his father in the afternoons. But as they packed up the car to return home, Jairus told his father he was going to the toilet but instead he went into the office where his father had his shotguns in cases. Mr Earl, a director of a construction company, was listening to music and so did not hear the gunshot but knew something was wrong when the family dog came out and 'looked very stressed'. Mr Earl, 56, went inside and found his son unresponsive in the office at about 3.45pm on April 14, 2024. Jairus was pronounced dead at the scene at 4pm. At his inquest, the Dorset coroner Rachael Griffin raised concerns about possible gaps in gun licence laws that she will be making a prevention of future deaths report about to the government. While she recognised that Mr Earl was a responsible gun licence holder, she said there may be an issue about people keeping guns in second homes without the authorities knowing. She said there was also a concern about the lack of consideration for the mental health of other people in the same household as a licence holder. Jairus had been falling behind at school The Bournemouth inquest heard Jairus was 'very social and loved to have fun' but struggled with school and had been falling behind. He attended the £30,000-a-year Thames Christian School in Clapham, south London. He had been diagnosed with ADHD at 14 and was experiencing low mood and suicidal ideation but was seeing both a psychologist and a child psychiatrist in the months leading up to his death, and his mood seemed to be improving. The family said Jairus had been affected by the Covid lockdowns, the first of which came when he was just two terms into secondary school and was 'extremely detrimental'. The Bournemouth inquest heard that Mr Earl's wife Sophie and daughter Lily had already returned to London by early April while he and Jairus stayed in Dorset for longer. Reading a pen portrait from the family, Mrs Griffin said: 'Jairus really loved larking about. He had a great sense of humour and was always keen to make people laugh. He was very social and loved to have fun. 'In Dorset he had a passion for the countryside - fishing and clay pigeon shooting - it was a place where he became really alive, away from the huge stress of exams and pressures of life. 'His mental health grew worse over time. His parents tried to get as much help as possible. 'We love Jairus more than words can say and his death has left an extraordinarily painful void in our lives.' Mr Earl said in a statement: 'In recent years things had become more stressful. He felt very negative about school, homework and exams. 'He was facing GCSEs, which was overwhelming for him. He had concerns that he had been behind but wouldn't consider the possibility of repeating the year.' Ms Griffin recorded a verdict of suicide.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Tragic 15-year-old schoolboy took his own life with father's shotgun amid a 'perfect storm' of exam stress, breakup with girlfriend and struggles with ADHD, inquest hears
A private school pupil killed himself with his father's shotgun after a 'perfect storm' of GCSE stress, breaking up with his girlfriend and ADHD, an inquest heard. Jairus Earl was found by his father Philip in his office at their Dorset holiday home as they prepared to return to London for the 15-year-old to start his exams. The family had gone to their cottage near Sherborne for the Easter holidays to destress and took some shotguns with them for clay pigeon shooting. The inquest heard Jairus, who was feeling anxious and negative about his GCSEs, spent the mornings revising and did shooting and fly fishing with his father in the afternoons. But as they packed up the car to return home Jairus told his father he was going in to the toilet but instead went into the office where his father had his shotguns in cases. Mr Earl, a director of a construction company, was listening to music and so did not hear the gunshot but knew something was wrong when the family dog came out and 'looked very stressed'. Mr Earl, 56, went inside and found his son unresponsive in the office at about 3.45pm on April 14, 2024. Jairus was pronounced dead at the scene at 4pm. At his inquest the Dorset coroner Rachael Griffin raised concerns about possible gaps in gun licence laws that she will be making a prevention of future deaths report about to the government. While she recognised that Mr Earl was a responsible gun licence holder, she said there may be an issue about people keeping guns in second homes without the authorities knowing. She said there was also a concern about the lack of consideration for the mental health of other people in the same household as a licence holder. The Bournemouth inquest heard Jairus was 'very social and loved to have fun' but struggled with school and had been falling behind. He attended the £30,000-a-year Thames Christian School in Clapham, south London. He had been diagnosed with ADHD at 14 and was experiencing low mood and suicidal ideation but was seeing both a psychologist and a child psychiatrist in the months leading up to his death and his mood seemed to be improving. The family said Jairus had been affected by the Covid lockdowns, the first of which came when he was just two terms into secondary school and was 'extremely detrimental'. The Bournemouth inquest that Mr Earl's wife Sophie and daughter Lily had already returned to London by early April while he and Jairus stayed in Dorset for longer. Mr Earl said in a statement: 'In recent years things had become more stressful. He felt very negative about school, homework and exams. 'His self-esteem took a bad hit. He felt like no one believed in him or were on his side. 'He was facing GCSEs, which was overwhelming for him. He had concerns that he had been behind but wouldn't consider the possibility of repeating the year.' Mr Earl said he thought that pressure was a 'huge part of the final moment' and he was 'so triggered he made that terrible impulsive decision to take his life'. He added: 'The factors that collaborated to create a perfect storm were the breakdown of his relationship with his girlfriend, schooling and GCSEs, his struggle with ADHD and the fact it was coming with symptoms of depression and anxiety.' Ms Griffin recorded a verdict of suicide. She said: 'I have heard a wealth of evidence that indicates how much loved Jairus was. He was also a young man who in the later stages of his life was troubled. 'There is nothing in the evidence before me that indicates his father was anything but a responsible gun licence holder. 'Jairus said he was going to the toilet, that was sadly the last his father saw him alive. 'I don't know what happened from the moment Jairus' father last saw him and when he found him. There was no note left, no evidence of any messages or searching around what his intent might be. 'Jairus had a very good knowledge of guns…those that knew him best believe that he intended to end his life. 'I am satisfied he intended the consequences to be his own death.' Addressing her concerns about gun licence regulations, she said: 'I do have ongoing concerns about the lack of regulation, including the fact people may have a second residence where items are stored that may not be known to the authorities that needs to be known. 'When applications for licence are made at the moment there is no requirement to assess or access medical information for other persons residing in the property. 'I do intend to submit a report to the secretary of state for health and the Home Office to raise the concerns I have to the gaps in regulations.'
