Nothing will ever be able to replace the loss of Rishi Khera, the 21-year-old man killed in a car accident on Oxford’s Eastern Bypass in July.

But if there is a small shaft of light to emerge from this terrible tragedy it is that his spirit will live on in a children's playground and memorial garden being planned in his memory.

Rishi's parents have embarked on a £10,000 fundraising campaign to pay for the project, which they hope will be built next to an orphanage in the Punjab region of India.

They plan to hold a series of events, including a sponsored walk, non-school uniform days, car boot sales and cake stalls to raise the cash before the first anniversary of his death.

Judging by the number of people who attended his funeral at St Mary's Church in Barton, they will not be short of support.

We wish them every success in their endeavour.