Tributes paid to woman who died in canal

The family of 72-year-old Valerie Pritchard, who died after her car entered the Manchester Ship Canal in Stockton Heath, have paid tribute to her.

Valerie's family said:

"Our Mum, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Valerie Pritchard was tragically taken from us"

"She was a lovely lady who always had a full social life, meeting with her many friends for coffee mornings, art class and going to her local club to watch Warrington Wolves with her partner."

"She was also a keen gardener and loved to spend time doing craft work. She will be greatly missed by all her family and her partner."