00:03A mother whose young son died in a house explosion is appealing for vandals to stop
00:07damaging a memorial site being created in his honour. A nature trail at Parish Ponds
00:12in Wollsington will remember Archie York, who was seven when he was killed in a devastating
00:16blast. The explosion destroyed his family home in Newcastle in October 2024. It is hoped the
00:23Forever Seven trail will open next month, marking what would have been his ninth birthday.
00:28But officials say ongoing antisocial behaviour has caused around £6,000 worth of damage,
00:34including burned gates, broken fencing and damaged seating.
00:37His mother says she wants families to be able to enjoy the area peacefully.
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