21/04/2026
Norwich, GB 6 C
Researching and reporting on the lives of some really interesting people (RIP)

ALLAN ‘SKILL’ COLE, aged 74

Jamaica’s most talented footballer, he played in the USA and Brazil. He was also Bob Marley’s closest friend and manager – and a bit of a rascal.

VAL ROBINSON, aged 80

A PE teacher who is regarded as the greatest ever British hockey player. She won many medals and held many records but never played at the Olympics. A Superstar

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.