The Mayor of Bolton has paid her tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, who has died today aged 99.
Bolton Parish Church will also be open this Sunday from 12 noon to 4pm for private prayer and reflection in response to the news.
The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Linda Thomas, said: "I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and I know that my sadness will be shared across Bolton.
"The Duke of Edinburgh was our longest-reigning consort and gave a lifetime of service to the people of the country.
"Flags will be flown at half-mast and books of condolence opened for the Bolton community to visit and share their feelings at this sad time.
"There will be opportunities in the near future for the people of our town to come together and offer comfort to one another. For now, my thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen and all the Royal Family."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here