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Linda Nolan: Funeral of singer held in Blackpool

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Funeral service for Linda Nolan started at 10:30 GMT at St Paul's Church, Blackpool .

Entertainers including Shane Richie and Paul Elliott are among those attending.

The Dublin -born singer died on 15 January, two decades after she was first diagnosed with cancer.

She rose to fame in family group The Nolans with sisters Coleen , Maureen , Bernie , Denise and Anne .

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English

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