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Grieving mum says her son’s ‘vomiting was put down to a hangover’ before he died
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A grieving mum from Greater Manchester has said her son’s constant vomiting was ‘dismissed as a hangover’ — but just two days later, he died.
The family of a ‘kind’ and ‘loving’ man who suffered a heart attack after chronic cannabis use have spoken of their heartache following his sudden death.
Joshua Kerfoot, 27, from Bury, became unwell and began vomiting after a night out on a Friday in October last year.
Paramedics attended after Josh’s sickness persisted throughout the weekend and into Monday — but concerned mum Angela, was told that her son was just suffering from a hangover.
The next day as Angela returned from a trip out to do some shopping, she came home to discover Josh ‘cold’.
She immediately called for an ambulance. Josh was rushed to hospital, where unfortunately he was pronounced dead later that day.
As reported in The Manchester Evening News, a coroner concluded that was due to chronic cannabis use and said she had no concerns with the actions of the ambulance service.
A North West Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We would like to offer sincere condolences to Joshua’s family at what must be a very difficult time.
“We note the coroner did not find any concern with our involvement, nor were we invited to take part in proceedings. However, if the family would like to discuss any concerns, we invite them to contact our patient safety team.”
An inquest at Rochdale Coroner’s Court heard that the 27-year-old had two previous admissions to hospital in 2022 with cannabis-induced hyperemesis.
Speaking to The Manchester Evening News, Angela said she ‘couldn’t understand’ why paramedics didn’t take his vomiting more seriously. Paying tribute to Josh, mum Angela said he was ‘loved by everybody’ and ‘always put others before himself.’
She said: “He was a kind and loving person. He loved spending time with his family and his niece and nephew. He had quite a few close friends. He was loved by everybody who knew him.”
She also said that she had spoken with the paramedics about Josh’s history with excessive nausea and vomiting, known as hyperemesis, but they continued to dismiss his symptoms as simply a hangover.
“I called ‘111’ on the Monday morning,” she explained. “They came out and told us he would be fine, and that it was just a hangover. But in the past he was admitted [to hospital] with the same thing. I tried to tell them that, but the paramedics didn’t check his history.”
Angela said Josh appeared ‘fine’ and was speaking to her on the morning of his death, despite still being sick. He asked her to go to the shops to get him a ‘drink of pop’ — but when she returned just 20 minutes later, she found his state had deteriorated rapidly.
“I got home at around 6:35am and found him cold,” she said. “All it took was 20 minutes.”
Coroner Joanne Kearsley recorded Josh’s death as ‘drug-related’ at the inquest on April 13th, noting that he had a ‘long history of daily cannabis use from a young age’.
“He collapsed and died at his home address on the 18th October 2022. He had been unwell for several days with vomiting due to his cannabis use,” the record of inquest states.
Concluding, Coroner Joanne Kearsley said: “I am satisfied following all investigations that there is no other reason to explain why such a young person has had an acute myocardial infarction. I find it was due to chronic cannabis use.”
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Oasis announce huge reunion tour as Liam and Noel Gallagher ‘make peace’
The news we’ve all been waiting for!
After years of will-they-won’t-they speculation, Oasis are officially BACK together for a reunion tour.
The Gallagher brothers have put aside their differences in the name of music, making thousands of fans extremely happy in the process.
The band teased the news on their socials over the weekend, posting a video on Sunday morning with today’s date (Tuesday, August 27th) and the time 8am.
And now shows have been announced for multiple dates in the UK and Ireland, with tickets going live this Saturday, August 31st.
The legendary Mancunian rockers will take to the stage next summer, with gigs in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and, of course, Manchester.
15 years after splitting, the band confirmed they would be back for 14 shows, saying: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised”.
The gigs will be Oasis’s ‘only shows in Europe next year’, with tickets on sale this Saturday at 8am in Ireland and 9am in the UK.
The Oasis 2025 tour dates in full:
July
4th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
11th – Manchester, Heaton Park
12th – Manchester, Heaton Park
19th – Manchester, Heaton Park
20th – Manchester, Heaton Park
25th – London, Wembley Stadium
26th – London, Wembley Stadium
August
2nd – London, Wembley Stadium
3rd – London, Wembley Stadium
8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16th – Dublin, Croke Park
17th – Dublin, Croke Park
You can grab your tickets HERE.
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Stagecoach hiring over 100 new bus drivers for Bee Network with £31k salaries
Fancy a career change?
Stagecoach Manchester is hiring over 100 new bus drivers to work from its Oldham depot, following the second phase of the Bee Network launch in March.
You can apply for a range of roles, from positions with no experience required to fully qualified bus drivers.
Successful applicants will receive full training as part of the job, and trainees will get paid to train. Then after only 12 months’ service at Stagecoach, drivers can expect to earn up to £16 per hour, which equates to £31.6K per year, before overtime.
As well as that, drivers that already hold a PCV licence may be eligible to receive a £1,200 joining bonus.
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There’s also a host of other benefits available to all Stagecoach employees, like 28 days paid holiday, generous pension and free Stagecoach bus travel for successful applicants and a companion.
Rob Jones, Managing Director at Stagecoach Manchester said: “Expanding our offering in Oldham means we’ll be investing more in the economy and supporting our local community, as well as strengthening our workforce.
“Whether you’re looking for a career change or you’re a fully qualified, experienced bus driver, there’s a role for everyone here in Oldham.
“We’re looking for personable and dedicated drivers who are ready to help us build on the success of the Bee Network and connect the people of Oldham and Greater Manchester with the places and people that are important to them.”
Stagecoach
Phil Cornwall, bus driver at Stagecoach Manchester, said: “I’ve been a driver at Stagecoach for 25 years and I couldn’t recommend it more.
“From the perks to the people to the passengers, it really is a great place to work.”
To apply, head to the Stagecoach website HERE.
Two men have now been charged with murder, following the discovery of a human torso in Kersal Dale.
As well as that, more suspected human remains were also discovered this morning, Monday April 29th, in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.
This follows earlier discoveries of human remains over the past three weeks, at Kersal Dale, Blackleach Reservoir and Colliery Wood, all in Salford.
Greater Manchester Police
Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski (25/04/1956) and Marcin Majerkiewicz (10/04/1982) both of Worsley Road, Eccles, have been charged with murder.
They are set to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court this afternoon.
While formal identification is still ongoing, the remains found at Kersal Dale are believed to be of a local man in his 60s. The remains found at the other three locations are still to be tested, but police are confident they belong to the same victim.
ACC Sarah Jackson said: “We have had large numbers of officers, staff and specialists working diligently on this investigation over the last three weeks. It has been very much a large, collective effort, with the victim and family at the heart of it from the outset.
“We have specially trained officers deployed to support the family as they come to terms with this tragic news. They are aware of this morning’s further discovery and will continue to be kept up to date with how we are progressing.
“Despite the charges brought today, our work is far from over.
“The scenes we already have established in Bury and Salford will remain in place for much of this week whilst our searches and enquiries continue. Local officers will continue to patrol the impacted areas to provide reassurance.
“We will continue following every line of enquiry to recover and reunite the victim with his family, bringing a dignified end to this terrible scenario.
“I’d like to thank the communities of Salford and beyond for their cooperation throughout this investigation. I know this incident has come as a shock, and the support we’ve had from those in the area is very much appreciated.”
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