Head teacher pays tribute to LCpl Foley
The former teacher of Lance Corporal Michael Foley has paid tribute to the solider, who was killed in Afghanistan,
– Janet Walsh, Head Teacher, Colne Primet High SchoolHe was a popular, outgoing pupil. He was very sure of himself and knew very early on that he wanted to join the forces.
He was never shy of putting his point of view forward!
I remember as a very popular pupil who represented our school very well.
Nelson soldier's body to be repatriated
The repatriation is set to take place of three British servicemen, one of whom came from Lancashire, who were killed in Afghanistan.
Tributes to soldier killed by rogue Afghan gunman
Tributes have been paid to a soldier from Nelson in killed in Afghanistan as a rogue Afghan soldier turned on British troops.