A LOLLIPOP lady has died 10 days after she was knocked down by a motorbike.

Marie Littler, 63, suffered serious head and hip injuries in the morning rush hour accident on Golborne's High Street.

The 25 year-old motorcyclist, Stephen Gore, of Hope Street, Newton-le-Willows, has been charged with driving while disqualified and not having motor insurance but has not faced any charges related to the cause of the accident.

Mrs Littler, of Windsor Road, Golborne, is believed to have been crossing the road to switch on her patrol light when the accident happened at 8.30am on Friday, October 10.

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