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Mourners told Linda Nolan would have ‘loved all the fuss’ at her funeral

Mourners at the funeral of singer Linda Nolan have been told she would have “loved all the fuss”, by her sister Denise Nolan-Anderson. The singer’s pink sparkly coffin was carried from St Paul’s Church in Blackpool to applause from members of the ...

01 Feb 2025 at 16:15

National News

Linda Nolan died ’embraced with love and comfort’ with her siblings at her side

Singer Linda Nolan died “peacefully” and “with her loving siblings by her bedside, ensuring she was embraced with love and comfort during her final moments”, her manager said. The Irish star, 65, was part of the family group The Nolans, which ...

15 Jan 2025 at 15:13

Soccer

Ex-Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy in line for management return

Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy is set to be appointed as Blackpool boss until the end of the season, according to reports. The 63-year-old was over the national team on two occasions - between 1996 and 2002 before being ...

19 Jan 2023 at 09:14

National News

Linda Nolan’s sister says funeral was very sad but also joyous

The sister of Linda Nolan says the late Irish singer’s funeral was “very emotional, very sad, but on the other hand it was kind of joyous”. Her family said goodbye to her on Saturday with a service at St Paul’s Church in Blackpool, with ...

03 Feb 2025 at 13:32

National News

Actor Shane Richie among first arrivals for funeral of singer Linda Nolan

EastEnders actor Shane Richie was among the first to arrive for the funeral of singer Linda Nolan, who rose to fame as a member of pop group The Nolans. Other stars including comedian Tommy Cannon, singer Lisa Maffia and Paul Elliott, ...

01 Feb 2025 at 11:15

Soccer

Ex-Ireland defender Richard Keogh returns to former club

Ipswich have signed experienced defender Richard Keogh from Blackpool on a one-year deal. The 35-year-old joins for an undisclosed fee to become Town’s seventh summer arrival. Former Republic of Ireland international Keogh started ...

10 Aug 2022 at 11:37

National News

Nolan sisters remember Linda for finding ‘humour in life’s darkest corners’

Anne Nolan has described her “heartache and loss” after the death of sister Linda Nolan, who she said “found humour in life’s darkest corners”, while Coleen Nolan concurred that her “wit, humour and laughter was infectious”. The ...

16 Jan 2025 at 00:16

National News

RIP: Irish singer Linda Nolan ‘laughing and joking’ in final days, says sister Denise

Singer Linda Nolan was “laughing and joking” in her final days before she died aged 65, her sister Denise has said. The Irish star, who rose to fame in family group The Nolans with sisters Coleen, Maureen, Bernie, Denise and ...

19 Jan 2025 at 00:01

National News

Linda Nolan’s sister Coleen ‘devastated’ by death of ‘beacon of kindness’

Coleen Nolan has expressed devastation at the death of her sister Linda Nolan, who she called a “beacon of love, kindness, and strength”. Irish singer Nolan, who was part of the family group The Nolans, which also included ...

15 Jan 2025 at 17:47

National News

Linda Nolan’s family say everyone is welcome at funeral

The family of Linda Nolan have clarified that “everyone is welcome” at the funeral for the singer. A memorial for Nolan will take place on Saturday at St Paul’s Church in Blackpool at 10.30am. The Dublin-born star died on ...

31 Jan 2025 at 11:50

Other Sport

'Did I ever say I was happily retired?' - New Blackpool coach McCarthy doubted football return

New Blackpool head coach Mick McCarthy admits he did wonder whether football had “retired” him after being out of work for more than 14 months. The 63-year-old, whose last job ended at Cardiff in October 2021, was ...

26 Jan 2023 at 17:17

National News

Linda Nolan’s legacy deemed one of ‘love, kindness and being fabulous’

Actress Vicki Michelle has said the legacy of her friend Linda Nolan is one of “love, kindness and being a fabulous person”. The Irish singer died age 65 in hospital on Wednesday surrounded by family. She was ...

16 Jan 2025 at 09:48

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