LABOUR veteran Tommy Bradley has died aged 80.

Mr Bradley, a Burnley councillor for 20 years, was found at his home in Venice Avenue on Saturday.

He turned down the honour of being Mayor three times during his service on the council where he represented first the Gannow and then Barclay Ward.

MP Peter Pike paid tribute to Mr Bradley, saying he would miss his familiar greeting 'Hello Comrade'.

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