A much-loved mum has died just days after developing Covid-19 symptoms - as her son is fighting for his life in hospital with coronavirus.
Tributes have poured in for community volunteer Linda Tuppen, who passed away on Saturday, March 28, five days after she began to feel unwell.
The 66-year-old had been caring for her son Rob, who contracted Covid-19 after returning from Krakow earlier in the month, before falling ill herself.
Linda, who was well known as the vice chairman of Astley Bridge Neighbourhood Watch, began complaining of a chest infection on Monday, March 30.