Funeral details announced for ‘Mr Hindley Green’ Bob Brierley

16-09-2026 16:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Funeral details announced for ‘Mr Hindley Green’ Bob Brierley

A Wigan councillor for more than two decades, Bob was described as 'always having the concerns of his constituents at heart'

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