A young mum has thanked the people of Hartlepool for their amazing support after the tragic death of her mother. Shelley Ellis was just 39 when she died in hospital last Thursday surrounded by her family after a serious illness. Her eldest daughter Shannon, 22, is now going to bring up her five siblings – as well as her own two children – after making a promise to her mum. People touched by the tragedy have raised almost £3,000 to pay for Shelley’s funeral in just a few days. Town charity Miles for Men started an online fund for donations on Saturday and put in the first £500. In a statement on behalf of the family Shannon described their mum’s death as one of the worst days of their lives. She said: “Would like to say firstly we didn’t know how many great friends our mam had in Hartlepool. “The messages we have from everyone has showed us how much our mum was loved. “She would be amazed at the amount of messages of love and … [Read more...] about Young Hartlepool mum to bring up her five siblings after tragic death of their mother
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Heartbroken dad speaks out as inquest takes place into tragic death of daughter, 46
A FATHER who spent £28,000 trying to give his troubled daughter a new life has told of his desperate bid to save her. A Bradford inquest this week heard the disastrous catalogue of events during 46-year-old Louise Harris’s turbulent life. They included: * going into care at 15 * being beaten and raped at 18 * getting hooked on drugs and being smuggled out of the UK to Holland in a converted bus while on bail for drug offences * smuggling heroin into the Far East for European drug barons * having her leg broken during an arrest at a Barcelona airport and serving a ten-year prison sentence in Spain * the tragic death of a son in a road accident. Ms Harris’s sudden death on December 19, 2016, sparked an extensive police investigation which saw her partner and a local taxi driver arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs found at her home in Main Street, Denholme. Both Ms Harris’s partner and the taxi driver were later released without charge and … [Read more...] about Heartbroken dad speaks out as inquest takes place into tragic death of daughter, 46
Flowers left on North Bridge as school pays tribute to pupil after tragic death
Floral tributes have been left on North Bridge and a school has offered support to pupils following the tragic death of young girl. Flowers, candles and teddy bears have been left on the bridge after police confirmed yesterday that the body found in Hebble Brook on Monday was that of missing girl Ursula Keogh. Lightcliffe Academy, where the 11-year-old was a pupil, has also paid tribute to her. In a joint statement from Lightcliffe Academy Principal Mr Tim Rothwell and Mrs Carol Kitson, the CEO of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust, said: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm that Ursula Keogh, who sadly died, was a student at Lightcliffe Academy. "Ursula only joined us in September 2017 and had just begun to find her way around her new school and establish herself as friendly member of our community. "The school has been open as usual to support our students. We have held special assemblies for the whole school and specialist counsellors and bereavement workers have been in school … [Read more...] about Flowers left on North Bridge as school pays tribute to pupil after tragic death
Family of Megan Bills say her tragic death will affect the rest of their lives
THE heartbroken family of Stourbridge teenager Megan Bills have said her tragic death as a result of a sick sex game “will affect the rest of our lives”. Ashley Foster was yesterday (Wednesday) starting a life sentence for the murder of 17-year-old Megan, a former Ridgewood High School pupil, whose body was found rotting in a wardrobe in a Dudley hostel in Highgate Road last May – more than two weeks after she died in what prosecutors say was a violent sex attack. Foster, aged 24, of no fixed address, admitted preventing the lawful and decent burial of the teenager but denied murder. However – the jury was unanimous in finding him guilty at the end of his trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday) and he was sentenced to life in prison and told he must spend a minimum of 26 years behind bars before being considered for parole. After the case – Megan’s parents said in a statement: “2017 was meant to be such a special year … [Read more...] about Family of Megan Bills say her tragic death will affect the rest of their lives
Amber Rose Cliff’s tragic death has helped save lives says her loving dad
The legacy of Amber Rose Cliff is helping to save lives world-wide as the story of how she was claimed by cervical cancer aged just 25 sparks women to be checked out. Today will mark the first anniversary since the Gentoo worker from Ashbrooke died, leaving her friends and family devastated.The Amber’s Law campaign was launched by her loved ones in a bid to get the NHS to change guidance so that those who show symptoms from 18 upwards can be sent for a test to check for abnormal cells. The former Thornhill and Bede College student visited her GP on more than 10 occasions showing the signs of the condition, but because she was under 25 at that stage, she was not offered screening. When she underwent a check privately aged 21, it was discovered she had developed cancer. The appeal calls those over 18 and in high-risk groups to be given the option of a test if they show symptoms and also urges women to seek help if they have symptoms and to keep up to date with their tests. It is … [Read more...] about Amber Rose Cliff’s tragic death has helped save lives says her loving dad