Didcot inquiry ‘to take years’
DJ in 300-mile epic
THE probe into the Didcot power station tragedy “could take years” and cost millions more pounds.
Four workers died at the Oxfordshire site in February 2016 when a boiler house wall collapsed as it was being prepared for demolition.
Assistant Chief Constable Jason Hogg said the investigation could still take a number of years to conclude and had already cost “several million pounds”.
He said: “This is one of the most expensive investigations that Thames Valley Police has carried out.
“It is not uncommon for investigations like this to take a number of years.”
He confirmed police have interviewed people under caution “for offences of gross negligence and manslaughter”.
Peter Baker, of the Health and Safety Executive, said investigations into major incidents could be complicated.
He said: “There are the immediate causes on the day but also underlying causes including management decisions, technical issues and behaviour of staff.” A LETTER signed by all four Beatles as a thank you to pioneering American DJ Paul Drew for helping them on their US tour in 1965 has been auctioned for £13,100.
BURST ZOE Ball is “training her heart out” for a 300-mile cycling challenge following the death of boyfriend Billy Yates.
Cameraman Billy, 40, was found hanged at his home last May after fighting a long battle with depression.
DJ Zoe, 47, right, has announced a daunting Sport Relief challenge to help raise awareness of mental health.
The Strictly Come Dancing star said: “I lost someone very dear to me who really struggled with depression and so it was really important that I did something.”
Zoe, a novice cyclist, will pedal from her birthplace of Blackpool to hometown Brighton in five days.
She said: “I’ve been training my heart out for the last few weeks.
“A few predictable and embarrassing falls and lots of chafing cream applied but thinking of the reason I signed ® up for this challenging adventure will spur me on. Knowing that every penny we raise will make such a difference to so many different people’s lives is a great feeling. “I’ll also be joined by my incredible family and friends, who will be pushing me along the way. “I hope that my endeavours inspire others to do something that moves them for Sport Relief too.” Zoe will set off on March 5 and attempt to cover 70 miles on day one. Her challenge will be broadcast on a BBC One documentary during the fundraising week, taking place from March 17. Greg James and Alex Jones are also taking on challenges, leading a nationwide charge for the British public to reach a collective one billion steps a day over the course of a week.