The hearts of all Oxford Mail readers will go out to Nicky and Thomas Edwards, who will be facing Christmas without their beloved son, Andrew.

The 13-year-old schoolboy died after being struck by a car in Witney two weeks ago after he went to a garage to buy sweets for a midnight feast.

The huge number of cards and messages of condolence the family have received is evidence of his popularity.

But far from abandoning Christmas, his mum, dad and older brother Alex plan to make it a special occasion in his memory.

Football-mad Andrew won't be forgotten by his family - or by the community.

A football league may be named after him, and his parents plan to present memorial trophies at his school's annual prizegiving ceremony.

We would be surprised if his favourite team, Liverpool, don't add to the tributes.

All we hope is that no other Oxfordshire family has to suffer in this way in the run-up to Christmas.

All road users - drivers, cyclists and pedestrians - need to take that extra bit of care to make sure there are no more tragedies in this festive season.