THE funeral takes place today of Private Tom Sephton – the 20-year-old soldier from Great Sankey who died as a result of injuries received while serving in Afghanistan.

THE funeral of Steven Birdsall – the “perfect marine” according to his commanding officer – was attended by hundreds of mourners.

THE funeral will take place at Thelwall Parish Church at 1.30pm on Thursday (April 24) of former Mayor of Warrington Ted Lafferty.