A special memorial garden is to be created in the grounds of a Northumberland primary school in tribute a much-loved pupil who died suddenly, aged eight.
Lyla Ives was rushed to hospital after experiencing a suspected medical episode on January 6, but she tragically died suddenly leaving her family and loved ones devastated. The "bright, amazing and funny" young girl was a Year 4 pupil at Cramlington Village Primary School (CVPS) and was loved by pupils across all year groups at the school.
Tributes following her tragic death described Lyla as a "one of a kind" youngster who loved playing with her friends and making TikTok videos. They added that she has left a "void that will never be filled and broke the hearts of us all".