A teenager found dead by his mother suffered a suspected heart defect that reduced the amount of blood being pumped around his body, an inquest heard. Nathan Butler, aged 16, was discovered lying on the floor of his bedroom in Hassam Parade, Wolstanton, in February. The talented cricketer – who represented Staffordshire in the game, and

The mother of a teenager who died suddenly from a heart condition has praised family and friends after a summer of fund-raising in his memory. Fund-raisers have helped collect £9,000 in memory of Nathan Butler who died at the age of 16 after being struck down by an undiagnosed heart defect in February. Since his death

A family friend of a teenager who died suddenly of a heart condition is today emulating a David Blaine stunt in his memory. Mark Pedley sealed himself inside a seven foot Perspex box at Porthill Cricket Club at 10.30pm yesterday and plans to stay in there until 10.30pm tonight, all to raise money for a fund

The mother of a teenager who died suddenly of a heart condition has praised the 62 runners who completed the Potters ‘Arf marathon in his memory. Angela Butler said the school friends, cricket pals and family who completed the gruelling 13-mile race in soaring temperatures on Sunday had don Nathan proud. The family has thrown its

The parents of a 16-year-old who died suddenly from a heart defect have backed a campaign for routine cardiac screenings in young people. Porthill cricketer Nathan Butler was found dead by his mother Angela last month. she found him lying on his bedroom floor, part way through getting dressed, at the family home on Hassam Parade,