What the papers say – December 19

Lord Frost quitting his post as Brexit minister breaks up the Omicron headlines on Sunday. The “crisis” around Boris Johnson’s premiership has deepened after the resignation of his key ally, according to The Sunday Times. SUNDAY TIMES: Crisis deepens for PM as key Brexit ally quits #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/DNEsjdFTaC — Neil …

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John Morgan: Wurzels drummer dies with Covid aged 80

JOHN Morgan – drummer of legendary West Country ‘supergroup’ The Wurzels – has died in hospital after contracting Covid-19 while on tour. The Somerset musician passed away on Friday at the age of 80 in Gloucester Royal Hospital, the band’s management has said. Described as ‘oldest drummer in captivity,’ Mr …

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Royal Mail vans line road at Romford postman’s funeral

Published: 6:00 AM December 19, 2021 A funeral for a popular postman saw Royal Mail vans line the entirety of the road leading up to the cemetery.   Sean Donnelly died aged 56 on November 21 after suffering complications from sepsis.     The much-loved postman worked in the Rise Park community for 32 years.   The emotional service saw …

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