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Emergency services form guard of honour in emotional farewell to paramedic who died from Covid-19

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For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter here Wigan town centre fell quiet this afternoon as the flashing blue lights of ambulances - their blaring sirens silenced - moved slowly down the streets.

The ambulances surrounded the funeral procession of a dedicated paramedic, hardworking colleague, and beloved friend in the wake of tragedy.

The cortege carried Peter Millington who, at just 58, lost a gruelling seven-week battle with Covid-19 on March 5, 2021. Peter's death came after more than 34 years of dedicated work in North Ambulance Service (NWAS) - and mere months after he had to arrange a memorial for fellow paramedic Stuart Monk, who perished to Covid-19 in April, 2020.

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