Family, friends and fans have turned out for the funeral of singer Linda Nolan. A memorial for the Dublin-born star was held at St Paul's Church, Blackpool, where she also married her husband Brian Hudson. The couple were married for 26 years before his death in 2007.

A star until the very end, Linda Nolan was carried into her funeral service in a fuschia pink glitter coffin while mourners awaited her 'last, sparkling bow'. As noted by her sister Denise Nolan, "No

Famous faces have gathered as musician Linda Nolan is laid to rest today (February 1) at St Paul's Church in Blackpool before moving to a crematorium chapel.

Mourners told Linda Nolan would have ‘loved all the fuss’ at her funeral - The Dublin-born singer died last month aged 65.

Linda Nolan's funeral was an incredibly moving service that had been planned by the late singer herself - and featured several songs that were close to her heart.

The funeral of Linda Nolan was held today at a church in Blackpool, with family and friends paying their respects and celebrating her 'remarkable life'. Members of the public were welcomed to gather at the church for the service at 10.

The service included Linda's own recording of 'When It's Over', while attendees included comedian Tommy Cannon, singer Lisa Maffia, Charlotte Dawson (daughter of comedian Les Dawson), Lee Brennan from 911, Coronation Street actress Jodie Prenger.

At Linda Nolan's funeral in Blackpool, mourners paid their respects and signed a book of condolence. Comedian Paul Elliott, widely recognised as Paul Chuckle, shared heartfelt words about the late singer: "She was just a fun, bubbly person. The world's a darker place without her."