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

Irish singer Linda Nolan in Bournemouth where she is returning to her role of Mrs Johnstone in the award winning musical Blood Brothers following her recovery from breast cancer.

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, the comedian better known as Paul Chuckle, are also among those in attendance at the service at St Paul’s Church in Blackpool.