The hearing into the death of Poppy Atkinson from Kendal opened earlier at Cockermouth Coroners' Court following the footballer's funeral on Monday. Acting senior coroner, Kirsty Gomersal ...

People in a Cumbrian town have come together to mark the life of Poppy Atkinson, the Manchester United-supporting schoolgirl who died after being struck by a car while playing on a sports pitch.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The funeral of Poppy Atkinson who was tragically killed on March 5 at Kendal Rugby Football Club will take place today. Those who wish to pay ...

Poppy Atkinson was taking part in a football training session at Kendal Rugby Club in Cumbria on 5 March when she was hit by a car. Mourners fell silent as the hearse went past on Monday morning ...

Poppy Playtime’s The Doctor is one of the more intriguing characters to appear in the horror series, and that’s quite the statement, considering how enigmatic some of the toys are. But perhaps that is ...