PUBLISHED: 16:03 07 January 2020 Ben Jolley Friends of Walsoken man Barry Lansfield, who has terminal brain cancer, are fundraising to make his wish come true – “to marry his sweetheart” on Valentine’s Day. Picture: GOFUNDME Archant Friends of a Walsoken man who has terminal brain cancer are fundraising to …
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