20/04/2025
Norwich, GB 15 C
Researching and reporting on the lives of some really interesting people (RIP)

COLIN GRAINGER, aged 89

A professional footballer from Yorkshire, he played for England and scored against Brazil, but had a second career as a singer, supporting the Beatles and making records.

BRUCE ROPNER, aged 89

He became an accidental champion bobsleigher, once partnering a notorious murderer. He loved speed, created his own racetrack and spotted young athletic talent.