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.

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.

Members of the public applauded as the hearse carrying Linda's pink glittery coffin arrived at the church. Linda's sisters Anne, Maureen, Coleen and Denise, who formed the band The Nolans together with their late sister Bernie, headed inside the church with other members of the family.

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

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.

Linda Nolan, who died last month surrounded by her loving family, was described as a "fun and bubbly person" as her celeb pals came out in their droves to pay their respects

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."