Keen sailor Ben Williams has dedicated his final voyage to the memory of his tragic grand-daughter. Ben, aged 73, of Astley Bridge, drew inspiration for the trip, which began in Manchester this week, for Amy Williams, who died suddenly, age 11, in her bed in 2005. A coroner recorded a verdict of death by natural causes
Joe Baker, one of the West Country’s top trial bikers, produced a top performance to claim the Martyn Luckett Memorial Trophy. The Lynton biker topped a huge field to take the silverware at the motor cycle trials at Cudly Lane, Hartland. The event was held in memory of talented motorcycle enthusiast Martyn who died suddenly from
People who have life-threatening but undiagnosed heart conditions could soon benefit from the tireless fundraising efforts of a Frome couple. Shirley and Dave Wort, of Westwood Drive, have donated a new electrocardiograph (ECG) machine to Frome Victoria Hospital’s minor injuries unit. It was presented to lead emergency nurse practitioner Teresa Ashman and emergency nurse practitioner Caroline
A loving granddad is taking to the canals to raise cash in memory of his granddaughter. Ben Williams has spent more than 30 years enjoying the country's waterways and his final major challenge of covering the reopened circular waterway around Manchester will be especially poignant. The Bolton pensioner is backing the charity CRY – Cardiac Risk
A generous Lancashire Telegraph competition winner has boosted a scheme to screen Darwen youngsters for heart defects. Janet Stuart, 36, of Peniscowles, Blackburn, won the Rovers into Europe competition earlier this year and donated her prize to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity. Four VIP tickets to watch Blackburn Rovers’ European home game against FC
We didn't hear Kay come home that night, but she rang from the doorstep. 'I'm here, Mum,' she said, 'we're just chatting outside.' She'd been out with her friends, the Pink Ladies, they called themselves. They'd all met at the dance school Kay went to, and often met up for a drink and a chat. I
Hundred of footballers competed for honours in memory of a young player. More than 800 youngsters turned out to compete in the 11th Dominic O’Loughlin Six-a-side Soccer Festival at Brighouse High School. The event is held each August Bank Holiday in memory of 11-year-old Dominic who was captain of Clifton Rangers under 11’s team. Dominic died
Two mums whose sons died suddenly of undetected heart defects are funding a life-saving screening programme. Ruth Lowe, 50, and Ann Coles, 52, have raised enough cash to offer the £35 ECG screenings free to people aged between 14 and 35. The screenings will be held in Preston in the near future. Ruth’s 21-year-old son Andrew
A “silent killer” took the life of a young soccer star from Pontefract. Football fanatic Jonathan Leigh, 20, died suddenly during the night at his Ackworth Road home in September last year after an electrical malfunction caused his heart to stop beating. An inquest last week heard that this invariably occurs in apparently fit and healthy
Eighteen teams competed in a five-a-side football tournament which was held in memory of a 29-year-old who died suddenly from a heart attack. It was held at Folkestone Sports Centre and was sponsored by Lanadau Sport. Steve Tanner used to work at both venues. His sudden death three years ago prompted his family and friends to
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