Parents fight for heart screening in schools They smile in the sunshine for a photograph and seem like old friends who have been reunited for a special occasion. But in reality these people have endured the most harrowing experience any parent could imagine
Heartbroken Margaret Banks has been warned to throw away her alarm clock after her grandson was killed by the ringing of his mobile phone. Ryan Hulme, 19, collapsed and died from shock when he got a call as he used his PlayStation at home. Last week an inquest that Ryan, suffered from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS),
A fundraising family hope these three little piggies will pull the crowds. Guy and Julia Smith will have the rare Large Black piglets on display for the annual St Osyth Open Gardens event this weekend. And the Smiths are hopeful that Pinky, Perky and Porky, just eight weeks old, will be a hit at their garden in
Jaimie Gault was just four months short of his 16th birthday when he died while playing around in a park with his friends. That was 18 years ago. Had he lived he may now be a dad with grandchildren for his parents Margaret and James of Ballyclare to enjoy in their retirement. His death devastated them but they now
Having completed the London Marathon in April, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who sponsored me for their generosity. I have raised almost £3,000 for my chosen charity Cardiac Risk in the Young. I have been overwhelmed by the support and encouragement I have received during the months of training leading up
The Omagh supporters of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) will host an information day on Saturday in Omagh and Castlederg town centre to help raise awareness of the
CRY supporter Rob Thorne appeared on 'This Morning' to talk about sudden death syndrome, the loss of his son, and the CRY postcard campaign. Click here for the full article.
Scientists prove alarm clock death nurse had rare disorder A Coroner was this week weighing up whether to reopen an inquest into the sudden death of a nurse. The move comes after scientists finally proved Countess of Chester Hospital paediatric nurse Lisa Jane Browne died because of a genetic electrical abnormality in her heart. The 27-year-old died
The Fermanagh Shadow Youth Council are aiming to jump on the gravy train that is the
Regulars rally to boost charity A charity day in memory of a young heart attack victim has raised £3,000 to help prevent similar tragedies. Friends and family of David Chance held a day of special events as a tribute to the 34-year-old from Newbottle, who died suddenly in December 2003. The project manager with Sunderland Housing