Sir Billy Boston, the rugby league legend and former chairman of Wigan, is being farewelled with a funeral in Wigan later today. Sources report that a service is scheduled in the town where he is closely associated.
The Manchester Evening News adds practical details, saying thousands are expected to gather in Wigan and that a funeral cortege will travel through the town before the service. It publishes a full route for people to follow. The BBC Sport report focuses on the broader announcement that the funeral is taking place in Wigan, without outlining route specifics.
Together, the coverage indicates a public-facing farewell in Wigan, combining the timing and location of the funeral with information on the procession route and expected turnout.
