The widow of murdered British aid worker Alan Henning has told a memorial service he was killed "for being what we should be, selfless and caring". The 47-year-old taxi driver was kidnapped in December by Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria and held captive before a video showing his beheading was released last month.
Family and friends of Mr Henning gathered for a service at Eccles Parish Church earlier today. A memorial stone in his honour was then unveiled.
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