grandfather
Coverage of grandfather in the Nexus archive.
- 8-year-old girl killed by lightning while playing just feet from family: ‘It’s unfathomable’
An 8-year-old girl was killed by lightning while playing near her family. Her grandfather expressed devastation, saying, 'I think we’re all broken.'
- Toddler killed, one injured after Mississippi officers fire at car
A police officer in Mississippi fired at a vehicle during a shoplifting call, resulting in the death of a 1-year-old boy and injury to another individual. The child’s grandfather confirmed the incident.
- Jesse Lingard's grandfather dies while awaiting retrial for alleged child sex offences
Jesse Lingard's grandfather died while awaiting a retrial for alleged child sex offences. The case involves legal proceedings related to these charges.
- Grandfather, 77, who spent 50 years working for the NHS died after medics gave him insulin injection by mistake, inquest hears
A 77-year-old grandfather who worked for the NHS for 50 years died after receiving an insulin injection by mistake, an inquest has heard. The error was attributed to medical staff administering the treatment incorrectly.
- Grandfather, 80, with Alzheimer's battered his 77-year-old wife to death with a hammer then hanged himself, inquest hears
An 80-year-old man with Alzheimer's battered his 77-year-old wife to death with a hammer and then hanged himself, according to an inquest. The incident was reviewed during an inquest hearing.
- Kinahan cartel 'lieutenant' involved in murder of grandfather in gangland feud before fleeing to the UAE is jailed for 24 years
A lieutenant of the Kinahan cartel was involved in the murder of a grandfather during a gangland feud before fleeing to the UAE. He was later jailed for 24 years.
- 'We don't look at the sky anymore': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane
The article marks one year since the Air India crash, focusing on individuals affected on the ground, including a grandfather, survivor, and witness who share their personal stories.
- We must not participate in the crime of enabling
In December 2024, the author received an email with the subject line of their late grandfather's name, who was murdered in Auschwitz in May 1944. The email contained three identifying questions, all answered affirmatively.
- Grandfather's £145,000 estate is wiped out instead of being passed onto his family because of plummeting value of his 'unsellable' retirement flat
A grandfather's £145,000 estate was wiped out instead of being inherited by his family due to the plummeting value of his 'unsellable' retirement flat. The property's devalued status prevented the estate from being passed on as intended.
- Two more bodies pulled from water during heatwave: Nine people including seven teens, grandfather, 68, and woman in her 70s die after getting into difficulty in lakes and the sea
Nine people, including seven teenagers, a grandfather, a 68-year-old individual, and a woman in her 70s, died after encountering difficulties in lakes and the sea during a heatwave. Two additional bodies were recovered from the water, bringing the total number of fatalities to nine.
- Man who killed 'much-loved' grandfather outside pub jailed for 10 years
Nathan Gothard was jailed for 10 years after killing his grandfather outside a pub following 'unwelcome advances and remarks' towards women in a group. The grandfather was described as 'much-loved'.
- Pub regular who killed grandfather with one punch after woman rejected his 'creepy' advances is jailed for ten years
A pub regular was sentenced to ten years in prison for killing a grandfather with a single punch after the victim's rejection of the attacker's advances toward a woman. The incident occurred in a pub and resulted in serious criminal charges for assault leading to death.
- Doting grandfather, 91, takes NINE HOUR bus journey to watch his beloved granddaughter graduate as a nurse
A 91-year-old grandfather took a nine-hour bus journey to attend his granddaughter's nursing graduation ceremony. The grandfather's dedication and love for his granddaughter are highlighted in this heartwarming story. The granddaughter has successfully completed her nursing degree.
- Man who killed grandfather with one punch after woman rejected his 'creepy' advances is found guilty
A man has been found guilty of killing his grandfather with a single punch after being rejected by a woman due to his 'creepy' advances. The incident led to a fatal confrontation. The man's actions were deemed unacceptable and led to severe consequences.
- Man accused of killing grandfather with one-punch was like a 'coiled spring' in lead up to fatal attack, court hears
A man has been accused of killing his grandfather with a single punch, with the court describing him as a 'coiled spring' in the days leading to the fatal attack. The case highlights the sudden escalation of violence during a family dispute.
- Innocent grandfather killed by one-punch thug he was trying to help up off the ground after HE had been hit first for harassing women in bar, court hears
An innocent grandfather was killed by a one-punch thug after attempting to help him up following an initial attack. The thug had been hit for harassing women in a bar, and the court heard the grandfather was trying to assist him when the fatal punch occurred.
- Grandfather, 82, who learned how to walk again after 50mph crash sets sights on world record water-walking challenge to raise £1million for charity
An 82-year-old grandfather, who regained the ability to walk after a 50mph crash, is preparing to attempt a world record water-walking challenge to raise £1 million for charity. His journey highlights resilience and determination in overcoming physical challenges.
- Taxi driver who left grandfather seriously injured after deliberately driving at family because someone threw lollipop at his car is jailed for nine years
A taxi driver was sentenced to nine years in prison for intentionally driving toward a family, seriously injuring a grandfather, after someone threw a lollipop at his car. The incident occurred in response to the lollipop being thrown, leading to a deliberate act of violence.
- I was abused by my paedophile grandfather: From five years old, Charlie was raped every week and even given to other men. Then her mother revealed this harrowing secret twenty years later that made the betrayal even worse
Charlie was repeatedly raped by her paedophile grandfather starting at age five and was also given to other men for abuse. Twenty years later, her mother revealed a secret that compounded the betrayal and trauma.
- I was abused by my paedophile grandfather: From five years old, Charlie was raped every week and even given to other men. Then her mother revealed this harrowing secret twenty years later that made the betrayal even worse
Charlie was sexually abused by her paedophile grandfather from age five, including weekly rapes and being given to other men. Twenty years later, her mother revealed a secret that compounded the betrayal.
- Displaced family reunited with grandfather in Lebanon’s Tyre
A displaced family was reunited with their grandfather in Tyre, southern Lebanon. The grandfather was reconnected with his son and grandchildren after being separated.
- Grandfather, 68, 'groomed and abused' four girls who then offered them to his sons, court hears
A 68-year-old grandfather is accused of grooming and abusing four girls, with the court hearing details of how he allegedly offered the victims to his sons. The case highlights severe child abuse and familial exploitation.